Acting
James Murphy
Born 1970-02-04 · Princeton Junction, New Jersey, USA
James Jeremiah Murphy (born February 4, 1970) is an American musician, DJ, singer, songwriter, and record producer. His most well-known musical project is LCD Soundsystem, which first gained attention with its single "Losing My Edge" in 2002 before releasing its eponymous debut album in February 2005 to critical acclaim and top 20 success in the UK. LCD Soundsystem's second and third studio albums, Sound of Silver (2007) and This Is Happening (2010) respectively, were praised by several music review outlets. Both albums have also reached the top 50 in the Billboard 200. LCD Soundsystem was named one of Rolling Stone's New Immortals—"currently active (or relatively recently defunct) artists who [they] think will stand the test of time." In 2011, LCD Soundsystem announced they would disband with a final show on April 2, 2011 at Madison Square Garden. In the following years, Murphy continued to pursue other artistic projects – some music-related, others not. In early 2016, the band announced a reunion as well as an appearance at the 2016 Coachella Festival, with their fourth album American Dream and respective tour following afterwards in 2017. In May 2018 and in August 2024, LCD Soundsystem was a headliner at All Points East festival in Victoria Park, London. Description above from the Wikipedia article James Murphy (electronic musician), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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6.5A group of high school teens steal a van full of music equipment and pretend to be a band called "Truckstop" in order to stay on the road. When the band starts playing gigs, their sound is largely inconsistent and incoherent, however, over time the band becomes increasingly competent in their musicianship.
Half-Cocked
1994
6.1Her: Love In The Modern Age chronicles reactions to Spike Jonze's Oscar-nominated film, "Her." The documentary, directed by Lance Bangs, features stories and reflections from writers, musicians, actors and contemporary culture experts, including Olivia Wilde, James Murphy and Bret Easton Ellis, on the film "Her," and their thoughts on love in the modern age.
Her: Love in the Modern Age
2014
7.7Breadcrumb Trail focuses on Slint's seminal album, Spiderland, and the Louisville music scene from which the band originated.
Breadcrumb Trail
2014
6.9An intimate portrait of Brooklyn-based electronic rock band LCD Soundsystem's then-final live show on April 2, 2011, capturing both the exuberant, three-hour farewell concert at New York City's Madison Square Garden and frontman James Murphy's introspective 48 hours surrounding it.
Shut Up and Play the Hits
2012
5.8LCD Soundsystem performs an electric set live from Brooklyn, NY. Directed by Eric Wareheim, the special also stars Macaulay Culkin, Christine Ko and Aparna Nancherla as the band in a ’90s-inspired sitcom titled All My Friends.
LCD Soundsystem Holiday Special
2021
5.4Set against the backdrop of 9/11, this documentary tells the story of how a new generation kickstarted a musical rebirth for New York City that reverberated around the world.
Meet Me in the Bathroom
2022
5.8Indifferent to the notion of inheriting his father's estate, a restless, aging New Yorker passes time with his friends in games of mock sincerity, irreverence, and recreational cruelty towards those around them.
The Comedy
2012
NRLCD Soundsystem's documentary 'The Making Of This Is Happening' gives an in-depth look at the process of making some of his most beloved songs.
LCD Soundsystem: The Making Of This Is Happening
2018
5.1A documentary that explores the challenges that a life in music can bring.
What Difference Does It Make?
2014
NRKermit the Frog sings "New York, I Love You But You're Bringing Me Down" in New York City.
New York, I Love You But You're Bringing Me Down
2008
NRNew York dance-punk band LCD Soundsystem plays its final show at Madison Square Garden on April 2, 2011.
LCD Soundsystem: The Long Goodbye
2011
6.3A documentary about Soulwax: Director Saam Farahmand filmed Soulwax on their recent international dates, capturing all the excitement, chaos and humour of the world tour. Where the Beastie Boys filmed one gig with 50 cameras, Soulwax filmed 120 shows with one camera, in Europe, Japan, US, Latin America and Australia. The result is a snapshot of life on the road with one of the most exciting live bands in the world, and features their friends including 2manyDJ's, James Murphy & Nancy Whang (LCD Soundsystem), Erol Alkan, Tiga, Justice, Busy P, So-Me, Peaches, Klaxons and many more in interview, as well as behind-the-scenes footage, and LOTS of music.
Part of the Weekend Never Dies
2008
NRKermit the Frog sings "Dance Yrself Clean" in Brighton.
Dance Yrself Clean
2011
Behind the camera
6.9An intimate portrait of Brooklyn-based electronic rock band LCD Soundsystem's then-final live show on April 2, 2011, capturing both the exuberant, three-hour farewell concert at New York City's Madison Square Garden and frontman James Murphy's introspective 48 hours surrounding it.
Shut Up and Play the Hits
2012
NRLittle Duck chronicles the life of a young man pulled from his life in Manhattan back to his home in rural Japan when his estranged brother runs into trouble.
Little Duck
2013
NRLittle Duck chronicles the life of a young man pulled from his life in Manhattan back to his home in rural Japan when his estranged brother runs into trouble.
Little Duck
2013
NRNew York dance-punk band LCD Soundsystem plays its final show at Madison Square Garden on April 2, 2011.
LCD Soundsystem: The Long Goodbye
2011