This week, a fresh track from LCD Soundsystem surfaced. Anu showcased the unreleased song “X-Ray Eyes” during her NTS Radio show Soup To Nuts, and it quickly spread online. Although “X-Ray Eyes” isn’t officially released yet, fans can now listen to a high-quality version of the song, free from Anu’s commentary. The band has shared a link to listen on their website; you can check it out here. Enjoy it while you can, as more new music from LCD Soundsystem may not come soon.
After the initial play of “X-Ray Eyes,” it was announced that LCD Soundsystem would be part of the lineup for next year’s Primavera Sound Festival in Barcelona. The festival organizers mentioned that “the influential band led by James Murphy will return (with a new album!).” This stirred excitement as it would have marked the band’s first new LP since their 2017 release, American Dream. However, the festival organizers have since retracted that statement.
In a follow-up communication, they expressed regret for the error and clarified: “James Murphy’s band will not be presenting a new album at Primavera Sound Barcelona 2025 but will instead headline the festival, celebrating their new song ‘X-Ray Eyes’ alongside their extensive collection of beloved anthems.” While it’s still possible that LCD Soundsystem is working on a new album, it might be wise not to get too emotionally invested in that expectation.
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