Magic, Medicine & Dancing: James Murphy in London
James Murphy is back in the UK very soon for a very special DJ set. Fed up of big residencies [maybe], the LCD and DFA dude will play a set in the basement of London's Village East on Thursday 18th February.
He's already sold out his Brixton Academy tour so if you've not got tickets, or just fancy a dance we're promised it will be an awesome night out featuring the best in disco, hyped up takes on post punk jams and, best of all, a glitter ball. Thanks, Magic and Medicine.
Tickets cost £11 and are available from these two online shops www.residentadvisor.net and www.ticketweb.co.uk or over the counter at Phonica Records, Rough Trade East and the Dalston Superstore
Also featuring will be Skull Juice DJs and Dalston Superstore king, Dan Beaumont.
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