Shut Up and Play the Hits

Running time: 108 minutes

Director: Will Lovelace, Dylan Southern

Starring: Gunnar Bjerk, James Murphy

On 2 April 2011, LCD Soundsystem played its final show at Madison Square Garden. LCD frontman James Murphy had made the conscious decision to disband one of the most celebrated and influential bands of its generation at the peak of its popularity, ensuring that it would go out on top with the biggest and most ambitious concert of its career.

The instantly sold-out, near four-hour extravaganza achieved just that, moving the thousands in attendance to tears of joy and grief, with New York magazine calling the event “a marvel of pure craft” and Time magazine lamenting “we may never dance again.” SHUT UP AND PLAY THE HITS is both a narrative film documenting this once-in-a-lifetime performance and an intimate portrait of James Murphy as he navigates the lead-up to the show, the day after, and the personal and professional ramifications of his decision.

Pre-Party at The Shipping Forecast

LCD Soundsystem fans The Shipping Forecast are hosting a pre-party to celebrate this exciting screening! Pop into the bar to enjoy a special playlist of LCD Soundsystem hits and music from James Murphy's record label DFA Records. Plus, all ticket holders for Shut Up and Play the Hits can get 2-4-1 burgers, just show your tickets when placing your order!

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