We talked about inspirations behind their new album, See Mystery Lights, which is their first release on DFA. Primary among their inspirations are the bizarre and strange Marfa lights of Western Texas, which they themselves witnessed on multiple occasions. more ›

I missed the boat on getting as many CDs reviewed as I wanted to in 2008 (a subtle hint at a 2009 resolution of mine) so here are some stellar albums that deserve more than the short mention they are receiving below: more ›

Artist: prinzhorn dance school Album: prinzhorn dance school Label: Astralwerks/DFA Release Date: 08/28/2007 Dear DFA, why wasn't there a label like you around in 1990 when me and my friends had about 15 pretentious and arty bands exactly like prinzhorn dance school? If anything, I love this prinzhorn dance school album because it perfectly preserves the memories of skinny black-clad, cheap red wine swilling art scoundrels the world over. Minimalist and repetitive, most of... more ›

With a tough, glossy finish, and a hearty dose of quirk, DFA dignitary, James Murphy, delivers fat danceability and wry cynicism to the latest LCD Soundsystem project, “Sound of Silver.” Detached, electronic soundscapes come peppered with vocal flourishes, throwback rhythms and mod-futuristic notions. Catchy, robotic hooks are held in place by glittery beats, atop atonal clanging. Also, as it turns out, the sound of silver is a cowbell. I had no idea. The record... more ›

The DFA The DFA Remixes: Chapter Two Astralwerks The producing duo of Tim Goldsworthy and James Murphy that make up the DFA have released another collection of redone and undone tracks with "The DFA Remixes: Chapter Two" (Astralwerks). Clocking in at almost seventy-two minutes, the album journeys through a disparate but not dischordant pack of unlikely artists. Opening with Montreal-based DJ Tiga Sontag's "Far From Home", the DFA have more than picked up the pace... more ›