Why These Artists?
LCD Soundsystem made dance music for people who read too much. The combination of krautrock motorik rhythms, post-punk guitar, New York cool, and lyrics of genuine emotional devastation is almost entirely unique.
Murphy synthesised a specific set of influences including Bowie, Eno, Can, Daft Punk, The Rapture, and Joy Division. The artists below either share those influences or represent the best examples of the traditions Murphy drew from.
Artists Like LCD Soundsystem
Hot Chip make warm, witty electronic pop with genuine emotional depth. The bittersweet lyrics and bedroom-production feel are pure LCD Soundsystem territory.
Ready for the FloorMurphy has cited Talking Heads as a primary influence. Remain in Light is the blueprint for the intersection of art-rock and dancefloor that LCD mastered.
Once in a LifetimeThe Rapture and LCD Soundsystem were the twin pillars of the DFA Records dance-punk revival. Echoes still sounds urgent and alive.
House of Jealous LoversCan\'s classic albums (Ege Bamyasi, Tago Mago) introduced the locked groove that Murphy built his entire aesthetic around.
Vitamin CMurphy produced and championed Arcade Fire early in their career. Both bands make indie music on the scale of rock opera.
Wake UpNew Order are perhaps the most important band in LCD Soundsystem\'s lineage. The transformation of Joy Division\'s darkness into something you could dance to is exactly what Murphy built on.
Blue MondayMurphy has talked extensively about his love for Daft Punk. Random Access Memories has the same obsessive production quality and emotional warmth as Sound of Silver.
Get LuckyFranz Ferdinand made angular guitar pop designed explicitly for the dancefloor, the same project as LCD Soundsystem approached from the rock side.
Take Me OutDeath from Above 1979 distil dance-punk to its essence. You\'re a Woman, I\'m a Machine is one of the best records of the 2000s.
Romantic RightsGang of Four combined funk bass, angular guitar, and Marxist lyrical analysis that parallels LCD Soundsystem\'s intellectually charged approach.
Damaged GoodsJames Murphy\'s DFA label and production work for The Rapture, Arcade Fire, and Gorillaz shows the breadth of his taste and the consistency of his ear for groove.
Losing My EdgeFrequently Asked Questions
Who are the best artists similar to LCD Soundsystem?
The closest sonic matches are Hot Chip and The Rapture. For the krautrock and electronic roots, try Can, Talking Heads, and Daft Punk. For the emotional indie side, try Arcade Fire.
What genre is LCD Soundsystem?
LCD Soundsystem sit at the intersection of dance-punk, electronica, post-punk, and art rock. Murphy has cited Bowie, Brian Eno, Can, and New Order as primary influences.
Is LCD Soundsystem still touring?
Yes, LCD Soundsystem reformed in 2016 and have continued to release and tour since. Follow them on MyFavoriteBands for tour announcements.
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