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  • The Rapture Musician

    Biography

    The Rapture is an American rock band based in New York City. The band mixes influences from many genres including post-punk, new rave, dance-punk, acid house, disco, electronica and rock and roll.
    The Rapture's biography

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      Appears most with

      A-Trak Vito & Druzzi Erol Alkan LCD Soundsystem Hot Chip
    • 2
      Regions most played

      New York, US Sydney, AU London, UK Paris, FR Melbourne, AU
    • 3
      Clubs most played

      Le Bain Empire Polo Club Santos Party House Plaine de la Machine à Feu The Metro Theatre

    Labels

    • DFA Records

    • Escort Records

    • Output Recordings

    • Plant Music

    • Throne of Blood

    News

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    • Wed, 18 May 2016

      4 comments

      DFA Records headquarters in the West Village to be sold

      The townhouse that's contained the label's offices and studios since 1999 is on the market for $16 million.

    • Thu, 23 Jul 2015

      31 comments

      Jacques Renault reveals debut album, Zentrum

      Luke Jenner, Marcos Cabral and Emperor Machine feature on the Let's Play House co-founder's first LP, out in September.

    • Thu, 07 May 2015

      2 comments

      Colder returns after ten-year hiatus

      The synth pop artist has announced a new single out later this month.

    • Sun, 15 Mar 2015

      5 comments

      Agoria announces release plans for Baptême

      The single will drop in April with DJ Tennis and Luke Jenner on remix duties.

    • Tue, 13 Jan 2015

      3 comments

      Mugwump announces debut album, Unspell

      The Belgian producer and DJ will issue the LP via his own Subfield imprint in March.

    • Mon, 27 Oct 2014

      1 comments

      Matrixxman meets up with The Rapture DJs in Texas

      The Bay Area jock will play with the dancepunk vets this weekend in El Paso.

    • Wed, 15 Oct 2014

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      Dark Entries reissues lost Patrick Cowley & Jorge Socarras LP

      The duo's Catholic album will be released on vinyl for the first time in November.

    • Fri, 20 Jun 2014

      1 comments

      RA Ibiza weekly: Ibiza Rocks, DJ Pippi

      There's an alternative feel to this week's column, as we catch up with two veterans of the scene.

    • Tue, 15 Apr 2014

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      Joakim unveils fifth album, Tropics Of Love

      We speak to the French producer about his new album, which arrives via Tigersushi in May.

    • Thu, 02 May 2013

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      Digitalism play live in the US

      A nine-show live tour is coming up for the German duo, beginning next week.

    • Wed, 18 Jul 2012

      2 comments

      Coachella festival begins cruise

      S.S. Coachella will comprise two Caribbean trips this December, with James Murphy, Hot Chip and Pulp among the talent.

    • Fri, 25 May 2012

      3 comments

      Future Disco plays Poolside Sounds

      Needwant's next compilation is all laid back summer vibes.

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    • 10 comments

      The Rapture - In the Grace of Your Love

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      DFA Records

    • 5 comments

      The Rapture - Tapes

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      !K7

    • 11 comments

      Various Artists - 5 Years of Get Physical

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      Get Physical Music

    • 4 comments

      Escort - All Through The Night

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      Escort Records

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    • Mon, 05 Sep 2011 Permalink

      Luke Jenner speaks candidly to Clash Music

      In an extended interview, The Rapture frontman Luke Jenner discusses how his mother's suicide influenced his rejoing the band and their new album, his love-hate relationship with James Murphy and why leaving DFA is the biggest regret of his career.



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