James Murphy

The DFA Disco Dance Party with The Juan McLean

Saturday Night: Holy Ghost! at The Vagabond

Holy Ghost Saturday, December 13, 2008 The Vagabond, Miami Better than: 100% of the godless ultra-commercial dance crap polluting the Beach.  It's past midnight and I'm at the Vagabond sipping my whiskey straight and waiting for Holy Ghost! to start their DJ set in the main room. It's my ... More >>

Top Dance Albums of 2008

Any knucklehead with DSL and a laptop can now make an electronic track. With a half hour of clicking and fiddling, you can sample enough cheesy beats and mashups to clog arteries from here to Berlin. Simple dropdown mouse maneuvers can transform electro tracks into progressive house tracks (from dr ... More >>

Bump 'n' Grind 2008: A Look Back at This Year's Club Bangers

Back in my days over at Miami Nights, I liked to close out the year by looking back at all the music I discovered where I spend most of my time -- in nightclubs. It's always interesting to see what makes it big the following year, because downtown club in particular tend to be ahead of the curve. So ... More >>

Q&A with The Juan MacLean

It's been a while since The Juan MacLean has had a stop in Miami, and while he won't exactly be playing live, we are still excited to hear him spin. Since his last release, 2005's Less Than Human, we've only had a handful of tracks and remixes to hold us over, so we are hoping he spins some of his n ... More >>

Best Dance-Floor Anthems of 2008

The year's finest tracks, both mixed and unmixed.

LCD Soundsystem

"Too Much Love" (Rub 'n' Tug Remix) (DFA Records)

SET LIST

by Mosi Reeves

DJ Hell

LCD Soundsystem

LCD Soundsystem DFA

Various Artists

DFA Compilation #2 DFA Records

Black Dice

Creature Comforts (DFA)

Wednesday Night: The Juan MacLean at LIV

Lex HernandezThe Juan MacLean performing at LIV at the Fontainebleau in Miami Beach Wednesday night. Click here to view the full slideshow.The Juan MacLean with The FieldWednesday, May 27, 2009LIV, Miami BeachBetter than: Ninety-nine percent of the acts to have performed at LIV.Miami, you are hopele ... More >>

MP3 of the Day: Black Metal Soundsystem Mix from Mixhell, Playing White Room November 7

​It's enough to make metalhead purists wail and gnash their teeth. Half of the producer/DJ duo Mixhell is Iggor Cavalera, who co-founded seminal Brazilian groove-metal act Sepultura when he was just 15 years old. For the next 20 years, he toured the world and sold out stadiums as the band's drumme ... More >>

Mixhell

​It's enough to make metalhead purists wail and gnash their teeth. Half of the producer/DJ duo Mixhell is Iggor Cavalera, who co-founded seminal Brazilian groove-metal act Sepultura when he was just 15 years old. For the next 20 years, he toured the world and sold out stadiums as the band's drumme ... More >>

Q&A With Mixhell, Playing at White Room This Saturday

​Last week, we introduced you to Mixhell, the husband-and-wife DJ / remix / production team of Iggor Calavera and Laima Leyton. (Click here to read that intro, which included a link to the pair's most recent mix). Metal fans will, of course, recognize Calavera's name instantly -- with his brother, ... More >>

YACHT

​Last week, we introduced you to Mixhell, the husband-and-wife DJ / remix / production team of Iggor Calavera and Laima Leyton. (Click here to read that intro, which included a link to the pair's most recent mix). Metal fans will, of course, recognize Calavera's name instantly -- with his brother, ... More >>

LCD Soundsystem at Fillmore Miami Beach

​Last week, we introduced you to Mixhell, the husband-and-wife DJ / remix / production team of Iggor Calavera and Laima Leyton. (Click here to read that intro, which included a link to the pair's most recent mix). Metal fans will, of course, recognize Calavera's name instantly -- with his brother, ... More >>

Who Wants LCD Soundsystem Tickets for Wednesday's Show at the Fillmore?

​Can you imagine if LCD Soundsystem's notorious crank-ass in chief, James Murphy, actually makes good on his promise to never record or tour again after the band's current stint "standing in front of people doing things loudly" wraps on 11/11/11? Oh, there will be many moaning and misty-eyed fan ... More >>

Two Fat Ladies: Full Throttle

"Let's eat what God gave us." - Jennifer Paterson"Never trust a thin cook." - Clarissa Dickson WrightTwo Fat Ladies was my favorite cooking show of all time, which is probably why my wife bought copies of two of their books for me while she was in London. Full Throttle was the third cookbook by thes ... More >>

Two Fat Ladies: Recipe For Lobster with Latkas

Yesterday we highlighted the Two Fat Ladies: Full Thottle cookbook that was first published in 1998 by the irrepressible Brits. Today we offer a recipe from the book for Lobster with Latkas -- one of Clarissa's offerings. "I have an unlimited passion for lobsters which I do very well with, thanks to ... More >>

LCD Soundsystem Afterparty With Overthrow Tonight at Florida Room

Will it be you, James Murphy, spinning tonight at Florida Room?​Going to the LCD Soundsystem show tonight at the Fillmore? Well, the party don't stop after the house lights have be turned on. Head on over to the Florida Room where Overthrow is hosting the concert after-party. Also on the bill: "DF ... More >>

LCD Soundsystem and Sleigh Bells at the Fillmore Miami Beach, October 6

Photo by Ian Witlen​View photos from LCD Soundsystem at the Fillmore Miami Beach here.LCD Soundsystem With Sleigh BellsWednesday, October 6, 2010The Fillmore Miami BeachBetter Than: A million of those disappointing "appearances" by dance band members who wind up only doing DJ sets.The Review:If Ja ... More >>

Caribou and ARP at Grand Central, October 19

Photo by George MartinezCaribou with full band at Grand Central.​Check out New Times' 24-photo Caribou slideshow.CaribouWith ARPGrand Central, MiamiTuesday, October 19, 2010Better than: Going to the club with a bunch of tweens and teens. Okay, so we're a little biased. We had way too much fun at l ... More >>

Five Celebrity Musicians We Plan to Stalk During Art Basel Week

Target #3: James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem.​In case you didn't get the memo, haven't listened to the radio or surfed the interwebs lately, Art Basel is upon us. In just one short day, the art-world elite will rub shoulders and imbibe excessively with supermodels, fashion designers, musicians, and ... More >>

LCD Soundsystem at Private MOCA Los Angeles Beach Party, December 1

Photo by Ian WitlenLCD Soundsystem's James Murphy.​See the full 32-photo LCD Soundsystem slideshow. LCD SoundsystemMOCA LA Beach Party, at The Raleigh Hotel, Miami BeachDecember 1, 2010Better than: Getting into a private party during Art Basel. Oh, wait....It's pretty hard to properly assess ... More >>

Ten best films of 2010

Photo by Ian WitlenLCD Soundsystem's James Murphy.​See the full 32-photo LCD Soundsystem slideshow. LCD SoundsystemMOCA LA Beach Party, at The Raleigh Hotel, Miami BeachDecember 1, 2010Better than: Getting into a private party during Art Basel. Oh, wait....It's pretty hard to properly assess ... More >>

LCD Soundsystem at the Fillmore Miami Beach, October 6

Photo by Ian WitlenLCD Soundsystem's James Murphy.​As we wrap up 2010, Crossfade looks back at the best live performances of the year. View the full list of Miami's Best Concerts of 2010. LCD Soundsystem October 6, 2010 The Fillmore Miami Beach Imagine going to the best dance party of your life w ... More >>

The Juan MacLean Drops a DJ Set at Bardot Tonight

The Juan MacLean​If DFA has taught us anything, it's that if you combine nu-disco beats with a dash of house and a bit of punk attitude, you have an instantly winning combination. Sure, label head James Murphy (under his LCD Soundsystem moniker) has made an entire career out of it. But here's a l ... More >>

IDMA 2011 Nominees Announced and Crossfade Picks the Winners

James Murphy deserves an IDMA or two.​Every year, coinciding with Winter Music Conference, the International Dance Music Awards (IDMAs) recognizes those who make electronic music great. Sure, it's not exactly the Grammys or MTV's Video Music Awards. But dammit, it's a homegrown awards show and tha ... More >>

Shit Robot, Pink Skull, Blondes, and Others at the Fixed Miami Party This Friday

Go Cradle to the Rave with Shit Robot.​This weekend, Bicentennial Park will be flooded by an international wave of beat-makers and pookie heads for Ultra Music Festival. But just a half-mile west of downtown's loudest outdoor fiesta, Shit Robot will pop his Miami cherry on Friday at the Vagabond, ... More >>

Shit Robot at the Vagabond March 25

Go Cradle to the Rave with Shit Robot.​This weekend, Bicentennial Park will be flooded by an international wave of beat-makers and pookie heads for Ultra Music Festival. But just a half-mile west of downtown's loudest outdoor fiesta, Shit Robot will pop his Miami cherry on Friday at the Vagabond, ... More >>

The Shit Robot Show Explodes at the Vagabond's Fixed Freakout

Victor Gonzalez iPhoneThe Shit Robot ShowLast night at the Fixed Freakout, Marcus Lambkin's Shit Robot Show made its Miami debut at the Vagabond in front of an ecstatic crowd of electro-poppers. Churning out reworked tracks from his back catalogue, the Irish-bred, Germany-based producer provided the ... More >>

Catch the DFA Label's Juan MacLean at Electric Pickle This Saturday

​Few labels have had a greater impact on dance music in the new millennium than DFA Records, the beloved imprint of LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy. With acts like the Rapture, Hot Chip, Shit Robot, and Holy Ghost! on its all-star roster, DFA's injected the international scene with a reinvigorati ... More >>

Jacques Renault Talks Disco, NYC, and His On The Prowl Label

​Disco is back in a major way. Hotly-tipped international labels like DFA, Running Back, and Permanent Vacation are championing that exuberant vintage four-on-the-floor funk sound as more and more EDM snobs dare to cut loose and get their Saturday Night Fever on.At the forefront of this disco rev ... More >>

Shit Robot Serves Up a Steaming Pile of Awesomeness at Grand Central August 13

Photo by Sean Dack​You wouldn't wanna expect too much from a guy named Shit Robot? But has DFA ever wronged you? The label has spawned stellar dance-rock acts like LCD Soundsystem, the Juan MacLean, and YACHT. And it has rarely, if ever, released at dud. In fact, the Irish-born, New York-based D ... More >>

Tim Sweeney Brings Beats in Space to the Electric Pickle August

​After twelve years of live mixing the weekly WNYU radio program Beats in Space, never once missing a night, Tim Sweeney has hosted pretty much every big name in electronic music. Sweeney started the Tuesday night affair as an 18-year-old college freshman. With ambition, smarts, and commitme ... More >>

Felix da Housecat Meow Mix in Preparation of Party Time at LIV

Chtfn​Felix Da Housecat is prancing back to South Beach, readying his paws for a party attack at glossy superclub LIV. A member of the electro elite, he first made a name for himself on the mid '80s Chicago dance scene. Over the past decade, the DJ-producer has worked closely with Miss Kittin, J ... More >>

Tim Sweeney at the Electric Pickle August 27

Chtfn​Felix Da Housecat is prancing back to South Beach, readying his paws for a party attack at glossy superclub LIV. A member of the electro elite, he first made a name for himself on the mid '80s Chicago dance scene. Over the past decade, the DJ-producer has worked closely with Miss Kittin, J ... More >>

Art Basel Miami Beach 2011 Music Guide: All the Acts Announced So Far

Yelle is coming back to reclaim its Basel band status.​Right now, Miami is being swarmed by art fairs, galleries, and artists from across the globe. Of course, we're talking about Art Basel Miami Beach. A side benefit to all this arty international activity is the influx of awesome music to enter ... More >>

LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy and Black Lips Announce Art Basel Show December 1

​If we here at Crossfade ever manage to get a glimpse at James Murphy's personal day planner, there's a pretty solid chance that the first week of December is perennially empty, except for a short, four-word phrase, presumably written in fat, blood-red block letters: Art Basel Miami Beach. Last ... More >>

Muppets Collaborate With Joanna Newsom and Feist! Top Ten Musical Moments of Muppetry

Image by Travis Kotzebue​Music blog Stereogum has posted some teaser tracks from the forthcoming Muppets movie soundtrack and the songs feature two of indie rock's leading ladies: Joanna Newsom and Feist. You'd figure the Muppets would either hit their core demographic with whatever 11-year-old ... More >>

New York City Cops Are $#*%ing Corrupt! The Proof: Black Lips' New "Raw Meat" Video

Officer Cole licking that nightstick.​Score free tix to the Black Lips' Art Basel gig at Grand Central. Over the last month, the New York Police Department's been rife with scandal. In late October, a gang of current and former NYPD patrolmen were busted for a million-dollar conspiracy to tran ... More >>

DFA Records' Secret Show, Moby, Macy Gray Added to Bardot's Art Basel Lineup

FacebookMoby performs at Bardot on December 2​In terms of show announcements, the weeks leading up to Art Basel Miami Beach are like Crossfade's never-ending Hanukkah. Every day, we get a new gift, as one culturally relevant musical act after another proclaims its mission to rock the Magic City, ... More >>

Art Basel Miami Beach 2011's Ten Best Parties, Concerts, and Strip Shows

Via facebook.com/TamaraSkyGet your Basel happy ending with Tamara Sky, The Overthrow, and Hard 2 Leave.​Check out Crossfade's blogs on other awesome Basel week events like YACHT, Salem, James Murphy's Special Disco Version, Yelle, and GZA. It might seem like a really rad idea to spend the next fo ... More >>

James Murphy and Pat Mahoney at Grand Central December 1

Via facebook.com/TamaraSkyGet your Basel happy ending with Tamara Sky, The Overthrow, and Hard 2 Leave.​Check out Crossfade's blogs on other awesome Basel week events like YACHT, Salem, James Murphy's Special Disco Version, Yelle, and GZA. It might seem like a really rad idea to spend the next fo ... More >>

Grand Central's Adds Art Basel Miami Beach Parties: OHWOW, Psychic Mirrors, and Three Getdowns in The Garret

Courtesy of the ArtistEnter the weird world of Ryan Trecartin with OHWOW and Grand Central.​It's been approximately four and a half weeks since downtown hangout Grand Central announced that DFA Records exec and former LCD frontman James Murphy would be kicking off the club's Basel week with Specia ... More >>

Art Basel Music: Soulwax Brings the Techno to MOCA LA Beach Bash at the Raleigh

All photos by Jose D. DuranSoulwax performing live at MOCA LA Beach Bash.​MOCA LA Beach Bash with SoulwaxWednesday, November 30The Raleigh, Miami BeachBetter than: Being surrounded by candy ravers at Ultra.We'll start out by saying that MOCA LA's Beach Bash is one of the parties you couldn't get i ... More >>

Art Basel Music: James Murphy and Black Lips Invade Grand Central, Toyota Sales Skyrocket

Photo by Ian Witlen​See the full 38-photo slideshow from Toyota Antics with Special Disco Version and Black Lips at Grand Central. James Murphy and Black Lips Grand Central Thursday, December 1, 2011 Better Than: 28 MPGs in the city, 35 on the highway. New York City hipsters, Pitchfork-approved ... More >>

Art Basel Music: DFA Records' 10th Anniversary Party With Holy Ghost! at Bardot, December 3

​DFA's 10th Anniversary Party With Holy Ghost! DJ Sets by Nancy Whang and Juan MacLean BardotSaturday, December 3, 2011 Better Than: Spending midnight in Paris. DFA Records, the label masterminded by LCD frontman James Murphy, Jonathan Galkin, and Tim Goldsworthy, celebrated its 10th anniversary ... More >>

James Murphy's Coffee Business and Five Other Musically Inclined Food and Beverage Ventures

​LCD Soundsystem frontman James Murphy makes "a lot of coffee." Just how much? Enough to develop a gourmet espresso brand. According to New York Magazine's Grub Street blog, the semi-retired 41 year old is teaming up with a New York City roaster who'll tweak beans and temperatures to create the ... More >>