James Murphy has revealed that he is working on a novel, which he is writing under a pen name.
James Murphy has always been a man of many talents. First a sound engineer then a DJ, the producer launched LCD Soundsystem with the seminal, self-effacing post-Modernism of ‘Losing My Edge’.
Calling time on the project with two emotional shows at Madison Square Gardens last year, James Murphy has launched himself into a number of new disciplines.
Set to appear in upcoming flick ‘The Comedy’ the musician is now seeming working on a novel. Speaking to GQ, James Murphy explained that he is submitting extracts to publishers under a pen name.
Asked to recommend a good book, James Murphy then explained that his background lies in literature. “That’s what I went to school for, so it’s where I come from academically. I’m writing now, actually. A novel. I’m always making things, but whether they turn into something that I’ll consider making a part of the public world is different. I mean, I write songs every day, but only once in a while do they go out into the public sphere”.
“I’m also dubious because as a person who’s known for something else, something that I wrote might get published before it was ready. Maybe I’ll have to send things in under a pseudonym, just so that they’re considered fairly. Editing is no joke”.
James Murphy recently breezed into London to take part in a number of Red Bull Music Academy events. Recording a set for the Boiler Room, you can stream the mix below.