A Hipster’s Last Waltz: Shut Up and Play the Hits

LCD Soundsystem played their final show to a sold-out audience at Madison Square Garden on April 2nd, 2011. The decision to end the band was made by LCD frontman James Murphy. He explained that he wanted time to live his life rather than spend his days touring on the road. LCD Soundsystem were always an interesting "band" because they began as a solo project for Murphy (who was best known as a DJ in New York who had a very eclectic record collection). Their first big "hit" was "Losing My Edge" Read more [...]