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[Mushroomer25]

Okay, this is almost definitely false. Like, almost positively. But HOLY SHIT I hope it isn't.

Coseqeunce of Sound is reporting that LCD Soundsystem will reunite in 2016.

Just four short years ago, James Murphy announced the end of LCD Soundsystem. At the time, Murphy said the band’s existence wasn’t “sustainable,” citing the exhaustion of the touring lifestyle. The band concluded their reign in epic fashion with a blow-out gig at Madison Square Garden in April 2011, which was later turned into a concert film/documentary chronicling their 10-year, three-album existence.

Now, though, it appears Murphy has decided to get the band back together one more time. Multiple sources have confirmed to Consequence of Sound that LCD Soundsystem are planning a comeback in 2016. As we hear it, the band will headline at least three high-profile music festivals in the US and UK, with an official announcement expected soon.

A representative for LCD Soundsystem could not confirm our report. Update: DFA Records, which is co-owned by Murphy, retweeted the news.

Update – 3:00pm: Billboard has confirmed our report, citing a “well-placed source” who says LCD Soundsystem is “definitely reuniting."

So far the band's manager has offered only 'no comment'. Meanwhile reps from the band's label have called out the rumors as 'false'.



I would lose my shit if this happened. I would spend a terrible amount of money to have a probably awful time at Coachella, just to see this group live. For the love of all that is holy, let this be true.

 

[Dogtooth]

Is there anything to "reunite"? It's just Murphy's braincandy, no?

 

[Pacbois]

Is there anything to "reunite"? It's just Murphy's braincandy, no?

He did write and record most of the stuff himself, but the live band was pretty much always the same and it would be weird to not have Nancy Whang for example.

 

[see5harp]

Is there anything to "reunite"? It's just Murphy's braincandy, no?

The live band had been nearly identical going back to their first tour. Some of those dudes just are irreplaceable in my mind. I still remember when Tyler Pope left !!! to basically do LCD Soundstystem full time and !!! really has never been the same without those amazing bass lines. Hell !!! is really only like 5 guys now and they sound nothing like they did when they were like a 10 piece extravaganza.

EDIT: I would definitely take days off to head to the desert to see them. They are one of those acts that actually deserve top billing for what they do on record and live. Good live performers are rare as fuck these days.

 

[FloppyDelux]

so its true?

http://www.spin.com/2015/12/lcd-soundsystem-coachella-2016-indio/

 

[see5harp]

Please wash the stink from a GnR headline.

 

[Polari]

Too soon - and I'd be surprised considering he spent over a year and a half after the last show working on the film and live album.

If they're doing new material though, great.

 

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

Makes sense after the new song lol

 

[Nappuccino]

Not to be a stick in the mud, but I'm not super interested unless a new album is coming too. A lot of people will have fun seeing them live again, but I really just want more rambling James Murphy dance-madness in my ears.

 

[AgentOtaku]

Not to be a stick in the mud, but I'm not super interested unless a new album is coming too. A lot of people will have fun seeing them live again, but I really just want more rambling James Murphy dance-madness in my ears.

Ditto

But still awesome if still true

 

[Spyder_Monkey]

This NEEDS to happen.

 

[Reedirect]

Not to be a stick in the mud, but I'm not super interested unless a new album is coming too. A lot of people will have fun seeing them live again, but I really just want more rambling James Murphy dance-madness in my ears.

Absolutely. A reunion tour is definitely exciting, but I need new material, that Christmas song is such a tease.

 

[Blader]

A five-year gap feels like more of a normal hiatus than a band disbandment-and-reunion thing, but who cares. I've never gotten to see LCD live, and if this is the first step toward a new tour, I want it.