LCD Soundsystem backs out of Coachella performance, Daft Punk to fill in
The most anticipated moment of this year's Coachella installation has undoubtedly been return of LCD Soundsystem's legendary live show. Sadly, following the outfit's two-day stint at New York's Webster Hall, James Murphy has received doctor's orders to place a moratorium on impending live performances.
Essential Mix Review: The Juan MacLean mixes live, represents the carefree ethos of DFA Records
The Juan MacLean is a punk rock guitarist turns life-long DFA Records devotee. In the introduction to his Essential Mix from last week, he explains how he linked up with friend and DFA label head and former LCD Soundsystem frontman James Murphy -- he was still in live music, in a band named 6 Finger Satellite and Murphy was their sound engineer.