James Murphy
Latest News on James Murphy:
Review: CAMELOT at Brookfield Theatre (Jul 14, 2025)
TWO WEIRD GUYS WHO ARE GAY Comes to Canal Café Theatre (Jul 7, 2025)
Nonprofit Music Festival M3F Fest Unveils 2025 Lineup (Nov 14, 2024)
Review: CAMELOT at Brookfield Theatre (Jul 14, 2025)
TWO WEIRD GUYS WHO ARE GAY Comes to Canal Café Theatre (Jul 7, 2025)
Nonprofit Music Festival M3F Fest Unveils 2025 Lineup (Nov 14, 2024)
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Review: CAMELOT at Brookfield Theatre
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Jul 14, 2025
Everyone knows the beloved story of Camelot – the rise and fall of the legendary and idealistic King Arthur and the heartbreaking betrayals by his wife, his best knight, and his illegitimate son. The musical by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe never gets tired and seeing it again at the Brookfield Theatre for the Arts is more than just a pleasant theater experience.
by Sherry Shameer Cohen - Jul 14, 2025
Everyone knows the beloved story of Camelot – the rise and fall of the legendary and idealistic King Arthur and the heartbreaking betrayals by his wife, his best knight, and his illegitimate son. The musical by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe never gets tired and seeing it again at the Brookfield Theatre for the Arts is more than just a pleasant theater experience.
TWO WEIRD GUYS WHO ARE GAY Comes to Canal Café Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2025
Dick will offer his offbeat observations on being queer in a heteronormative world, ageing and mental health, whilst James will give a unique insight into life as a 6’ 8” gay man in today’s Britain with fiery absurdity.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2025
Dick will offer his offbeat observations on being queer in a heteronormative world, ageing and mental health, whilst James will give a unique insight into life as a 6’ 8” gay man in today’s Britain with fiery absurdity.
Nonprofit Music Festival M3F Fest Unveils 2025 Lineup
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2024
M3F Festival has revealed its 2025 lineup with headliners LCD SOUNDSYSTEM and JUSTICE. The nonprofit event, donating all proceeds to charity, returns to Phoenix in March. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 14, 2024
M3F Festival has revealed its 2025 lineup with headliners LCD SOUNDSYSTEM and JUSTICE. The nonprofit event, donating all proceeds to charity, returns to Phoenix in March. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Schande Unleash 'Palimpsest' Single Ahead of Debut LP
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 15, 2024
UK-based noise rock outfit Schande will release their debut LP Once Around on September 27. Now, the band, fronted by Thurston Moore Guitar Ensemble member Jen Chochinov, has shared the single “Palimpsest” as another sneak peek ahead of the album’s release next month.
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 15, 2024
UK-based noise rock outfit Schande will release their debut LP Once Around on September 27. Now, the band, fronted by Thurston Moore Guitar Ensemble member Jen Chochinov, has shared the single “Palimpsest” as another sneak peek ahead of the album’s release next month.
New Historical Play STILL Announced At Premiere Stages
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2024
A new historical play, STILL, written by Kean University alumnus, will debut at Premiere Stages.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2024
A new historical play, STILL, written by Kean University alumnus, will debut at Premiere Stages.
IDLES Release New Album 'TANGK'
by Michael Major - Feb 16, 2024
The UK five-piece have warmed up their fans with the release of previous singles “Dancer,” (with backing vocals by James Murphy and Nancy Whang), “Gift Horse” and just this week dropped the music video for “Grace.” The video is effectively a recreation of Coldplay's iconic “Yellow” video. Check out tour dates!
by Michael Major - Feb 16, 2024
The UK five-piece have warmed up their fans with the release of previous singles “Dancer,” (with backing vocals by James Murphy and Nancy Whang), “Gift Horse” and just this week dropped the music video for “Grace.” The video is effectively a recreation of Coldplay's iconic “Yellow” video. Check out tour dates!
Video: IDLES Share 'Grace' Video Inspired By Coldplay's 'Yellow'
by Michael Major - Feb 14, 2024
IDLES have shared the official music video for “Grace'' ahead of their fifth studio album TANGK. The concept for the video came to IDLES frontman Joe Talbot in a dream. It's effectively a recreation of Coldplay's iconic “Yellow” video, but with deepfake AI tech used to give the impression that Chris Martin is instead singing “Grace”.
by Michael Major - Feb 14, 2024
IDLES have shared the official music video for “Grace'' ahead of their fifth studio album TANGK. The concept for the video came to IDLES frontman Joe Talbot in a dream. It's effectively a recreation of Coldplay's iconic “Yellow” video, but with deepfake AI tech used to give the impression that Chris Martin is instead singing “Grace”.
LCD Soundsystem To Play Four Night Residency In Seattle At The Paramount Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2024
Fresh off ringing in 2024 with an epic two-night stand at San Francisco's Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, LCD Soundsystem has announced 12 new shows in five North American cities, including a four-night residency in Seattle at the historic Paramount Theatre, presented by Seattle Theatre Group (STG) this Spring from May 16 - 19.
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 27, 2024
Fresh off ringing in 2024 with an epic two-night stand at San Francisco's Bill Graham Civic Auditorium, LCD Soundsystem has announced 12 new shows in five North American cities, including a four-night residency in Seattle at the historic Paramount Theatre, presented by Seattle Theatre Group (STG) this Spring from May 16 - 19.
Schande Announce 'Once Around' LP & Share 'Relevant Campaigns' Single
by Michael Major - Jan 25, 2024
Schande announces their new album 'Once Around' via Thurston Moore's label, The Daydream Library Series. Alongside this announcement, Schande has shared “Relevant Campaigns,” a poignant and restrained piece of guitar ambience written by frontwoman Jen Chochinov (and mixed by French musician Nopse).
by Michael Major - Jan 25, 2024
Schande announces their new album 'Once Around' via Thurston Moore's label, The Daydream Library Series. Alongside this announcement, Schande has shared “Relevant Campaigns,” a poignant and restrained piece of guitar ambience written by frontwoman Jen Chochinov (and mixed by French musician Nopse).
IDLES Share New Single 'Grace'
by Michael Major - Dec 6, 2023
IDLES have shared their new single 'Grace' and announced their upcoming album 'TANGK.' As with the rest of the upcoming album, “Grace” was produced by Nigel Godrich (Radiohead, The Smile, Beck), Kenny Beats (Denzel Curry, Vince Staples, Benee) and the band's Mark Bowen. Plus, check out tour dates!
by Michael Major - Dec 6, 2023
IDLES have shared their new single 'Grace' and announced their upcoming album 'TANGK.' As with the rest of the upcoming album, “Grace” was produced by Nigel Godrich (Radiohead, The Smile, Beck), Kenny Beats (Denzel Curry, Vince Staples, Benee) and the band's Mark Bowen. Plus, check out tour dates!
IDLES Announce 2024 Tour Dates
by Michael Major - Nov 29, 2023
IDLES have announced a huge run of new 2024 tour dates, including a North American tour with stops across the US, Canada and Mexico. Known for one of the most life affirming live shows of any band out there, they’ll kick off the first leg in Vancouver, BC at PNE Forum on May 3rd.
by Michael Major - Nov 29, 2023
IDLES have announced a huge run of new 2024 tour dates, including a North American tour with stops across the US, Canada and Mexico. Known for one of the most life affirming live shows of any band out there, they’ll kick off the first leg in Vancouver, BC at PNE Forum on May 3rd.
IDLES Announce New Album & Share Lead Single 'Dancer'
by Michael Major - Oct 18, 2023
The 11-track followup to their Grammy-nominated CRAWLER, TANGK was co-produced by Nigel Godrich (Radiohead, The Smile, Beck), the band's Mark Bowen and Kenny Beats (Denzel Curry, Vince Staples, Benee). In an explosive run of unerringly stirring albums, TANGK—pronounced “tank” with a whiff of the “g” and an onomatopoeic reference.
by Michael Major - Oct 18, 2023
The 11-track followup to their Grammy-nominated CRAWLER, TANGK was co-produced by Nigel Godrich (Radiohead, The Smile, Beck), the band's Mark Bowen and Kenny Beats (Denzel Curry, Vince Staples, Benee). In an explosive run of unerringly stirring albums, TANGK—pronounced “tank” with a whiff of the “g” and an onomatopoeic reference.
James Murphy Featured on Debut Single from Lol Tolhurst (The Cure) x Budgie (Siouxie & the Banshees) x Jacknife Lee
by Michael Major - Jul 24, 2023
Their upcoming album features an astonishing list of guest vocalists and musicians including The Edge (U2), Isaac Brock (Modest Mouse), Bobby Gillespie (Primal Scream), Civil Rights avant-garde artist Lonnie Holley, Mary Lattimore, Starcrawler wild child Arrow de Wilde, Mark Bowen (IDLES) and more. Check out the track list!
by Michael Major - Jul 24, 2023
Their upcoming album features an astonishing list of guest vocalists and musicians including The Edge (U2), Isaac Brock (Modest Mouse), Bobby Gillespie (Primal Scream), Civil Rights avant-garde artist Lonnie Holley, Mary Lattimore, Starcrawler wild child Arrow de Wilde, Mark Bowen (IDLES) and more. Check out the track list!
MODERN ENGLISH Announce Fall U.S. Headline & Festival Dates
by Michael Major - Jul 10, 2023
The upcoming appearances come on the heels of the band’s widely talked about performance at Cruel World Festival in Los Angeles, CA in May and the recently completed recording of its forthcoming album produced by Mario J. McNulty (David Bowie, Lou Reed, Nine Inch Nails). Support on select dates will be provided by Korine.
by Michael Major - Jul 10, 2023
The upcoming appearances come on the heels of the band’s widely talked about performance at Cruel World Festival in Los Angeles, CA in May and the recently completed recording of its forthcoming album produced by Mario J. McNulty (David Bowie, Lou Reed, Nine Inch Nails). Support on select dates will be provided by Korine.
Bad Colours Releases Sophomore Album ALWAYS WITH U
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2022
Bad Colours is back with his sophomore album, 'Always With U,' out on Bastard Jazz Recordings in November 2022.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 16, 2022
Bad Colours is back with his sophomore album, 'Always With U,' out on Bastard Jazz Recordings in November 2022.
Bad Colours Releases Sophomore Album 'Always With U'
by Michael Major - Nov 16, 2022
The London-born, Maryland-raised, Brooklyn-based DJ, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist - aka Ibe Soliman - continues to build on the well-deserved acclaim from his 2021 debut LP, “PINK,” as well as a slew of standalone singles and collaborations with the likes of Shabazz Palaces, Jarv Dee, and Stas THEE Boss.
by Michael Major - Nov 16, 2022
The London-born, Maryland-raised, Brooklyn-based DJ, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist - aka Ibe Soliman - continues to build on the well-deserved acclaim from his 2021 debut LP, “PINK,” as well as a slew of standalone singles and collaborations with the likes of Shabazz Palaces, Jarv Dee, and Stas THEE Boss.
Bad Colours To Release New Single 'You Don't Know' (Feat. Jarv Dee, KAS, JVDE) On October 14
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2022
Bad Colours is back with his sophomore album, 'Always With U,' out on Bastard Jazz Recordings in November, 2022.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 20, 2022
Bad Colours is back with his sophomore album, 'Always With U,' out on Bastard Jazz Recordings in November, 2022.
Driveaway Release New Single 'Wishing Well'
by Michael Major - Sep 30, 2022
Driveaway’s first release since their May EP Feel Better Soon, the band decided to embrace the discomfort of giving up their instinctual tendency to create perfectly polished music. This approach to surrendering control paid off in spades as the band recently entranced the crowd at Playground Music Festival with their new unrestrained approach.
by Michael Major - Sep 30, 2022
Driveaway’s first release since their May EP Feel Better Soon, the band decided to embrace the discomfort of giving up their instinctual tendency to create perfectly polished music. This approach to surrendering control paid off in spades as the band recently entranced the crowd at Playground Music Festival with their new unrestrained approach.
PLANNINGTOROCK Releases 'Gay Dreams Do Come True' Video Today
by TV News Desk - Aug 18, 2021
The project is set for release on October 29, 2021 through their new label.
by TV News Desk - Aug 18, 2021
The project is set for release on October 29, 2021 through their new label.
D.A. Stern Announces New EP 'People Named Ben' Out July 16
by TV News Desk - Jun 10, 2021
His full-length Slumberland debut, 2018’s Aloha Hola, is an impressive collection of ornate, hook-laden power-pop. Its proficiency and economy of writing recalls R.E.M. or Big Star, while its simultaneously wry and introspective lyrics evokes Harry Nilsson.
by TV News Desk - Jun 10, 2021
His full-length Slumberland debut, 2018’s Aloha Hola, is an impressive collection of ornate, hook-laden power-pop. Its proficiency and economy of writing recalls R.E.M. or Big Star, while its simultaneously wry and introspective lyrics evokes Harry Nilsson.
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