LCD Soundsystem

USA, 2002–now

New York project of producer James Murphy (DFA Records), formed in 2002. Fusing dance-punk, disco and electronic music with self-aware wit, Sound of Silver and This Is Happening made Murphy a defining voice of 2000s indie-dance.

MusicRoots documents 5 artists who influenced LCD Soundsystem and 0 artists LCD Soundsystem influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced LCD Soundsystem?

• Talking Heads — Talking Heads' art-funk is at the heart of LCD Soundsystem — James Murphy's rhythmic, spoken-sung dance-punk is a direct descendant.
• Brian Eno — Brian Eno's art-rock and production philosophy are a core influence on Murphy's textured, evolving productions.
• Can — Can's hypnotic krautrock grooves underpin LCD Soundsystem's long, motorik-driven dance tracks.
• Suicide — Suicide's minimal electronic menace is among the acts Murphy draws on for LCD Soundsystem's rawer synth textures.
• Kraftwerk — Named by James Murphy among his influences, with Suicide, Talking Heads and Eno.