LCD Soundsystem have announced a US tour set to kick off later this spring ahead of their European festival stops this summer.
James Murphy and co will kick off their US run with a slot at M3F Fest in Phoenix, Arizona. From there, the band will make stops in cities such as San Diego, Austin, Dallas and New Orleans before wrapping up the leg with two nights at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta, Georgia.
The likes of Gustaf and Nation Of Language will be serving as opening support on select dates. A ticket pre-sale will be available on Tuesday (January 28) at 10am local time for those who sign up here. A Live Nation pre-sale will also be happening on Wednesday (January 29) at 10am local time for LCD Soundsystem’s shows in San Diego, Austin and Atlanta with the code OCTAVE. General ticket sales will commence on Friday (January 31) at 10am local time. Check out a full list of tour dates and visit here to purchase tickets.
MARCH
7 – Phoenix, AZ – M3F Fest
8 – San Diego, CA – Gallagher Square at Petco Park ^
APRIL
22 – Austin, TX – Emo’s
23 – Austin, TX – Emo’s
24 – Austin, TX – Emo’s
26 – Dallas, TX – The Factory in Deep Ellum *
27 – Dallas, TX – The Factory in Deep Ellum *
30 – New Orleans, LA – Saenger Theatre *
MAY
1 – New Orleans, LA – Saenger Theatre *
3 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy *
4 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy *
JUNE
7 – Barcelona, Spain – Parc del Fòrum (Primavera Sound Barcelona)
8 – Paris, France – Bois de Vincennes (We Love Green)
The new string of dates come after the iconic NYC band completed their annual December run of ‘Winter Function’ shows in New York. The gigs came after the release of ‘X-Ray Eyes’ in November. ‘X-Ray Eyes’ marked the first new material from the group – aside from the standalone ‘New Body Rhumba’ from Noah Baumbach’s 2022 film White Noise – since their 2017 comeback album ‘American Dream’, which itself ended a seven-year break after 2010’s ‘This Is Happening’.
The song serves as the lead single from LCD Soundsystem’s forthcoming album which is reportedly set for release at some point next year. Alongside the release of ‘X-Ray Eyes’, Murphy shared an update on the upcoming record, saying: “Don’t ask me when that is, because we are still working on it. But it feels very good to be putting out new music.”
Last year, LCD Soundsystem took over the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury during the sunset slot. A five-star NME review of the set said: “The packed-out Pyramid field hold each other tight and reach for the sky as LCD’s 10 song masterclass naturally ends with ‘All My Friends’. This song and this moment are the manifestation of Glastonbury at its best, the memories in the making and the good times and still to come: ‘And if the sun comes up and I still don’t wanna stagger home, then it’s the memory of our betters that are keeping us on our feet.’ That’s how it starts.”
Busta Rhymes is honoring his late friend D’Angelo in a truly moving way. The rapper released a heartfelt tribute track titled “Magic,” marking one of his most emotional releases in years. The song celebrates the neo-soul legend D’Angelo, who sadly passed away earlier this month after a private battle with cancer. Over the smooth, soulful backdrop of D’Angelo’s “One Mo’ Gin” from his 2000 classic Voodoo, Busta reflects deeply, sharing raw and powerful emotions through his storytelling.
Throughout the seven-minute piece, Busta takes listeners on a journey through his 34-year friendship with D’Angelo. He recalls their early sessions with A Tribe Called Quest and describes the lasting connection they built over the decades. Instead of simply celebrating the music, Busta pays homage to the person behind it. He describes D’Angelo as a rare, once-in-a-generation artist who “never needed a co-sign” and “touched the souls of the people and everything between.”
During an interview with Okayplayer, Busta called D’Angelo “a godsend,” reflecting on his influence across R&B and hip-hop. “The Earth shifted when D came to do music,” he said, a statement that perfectly sums up D’Angelo’s impact. Anyone familiar with Brown Sugar, Voodoo, or Black Messiah knows his legacy speaks volumes.
“Magic” feels like a conversation between two lifelong friends. Busta Rhymes gives fans an intimate look at a bond that helped shape decades of soul-infused hip-hop. The tributes pouring in since D’Angelo’s passing highlight not only his extraordinary artistry but also the love and respect he inspired among peers. Lauryn Hill expressed it beautifully, writing, “Thank you for being a beacon of light to a generation and beyond who had no remembrance of the legacy that preceded us.”
