James Murphy contributes to DFA Records’ charity cover of The Waterboys’ ‘The Whole Of The Moon’ in memory of Optimo’s JD Twitch

LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy has contributed to a charity cover of The Waterboys‘ ‘The Whole Of The Moon’, which was recorded by DFA Records in memory of JD Twitch. DJ Twitch, real name Keith McIvor, was one half of the legendary Scottish DJ duo Optimo, who announced in July 2025 that he had been diagnosed with an “untreatable” brain tumour. His wife went on to launch a crowdfunder to help with his “24-hour nursing care”, which raised over £90,000 in just two days, with contributions from Franz Ferdinand’s Alex Kapranos, Mogwai’s Stuart Braithwaite and more. In September that year, Optimo bandmate Jonnie Wilkes confirmed that he had passed away. He was aged 57. Now, coming up to a year since his passing, DFA Records have announced a star-studded epic seven-minute cover of The Waterboys’ ‘The Whole Of The Moon’ in the musician’s memory, and the proceeds are going to charity. A digital version is available now on Bandcamp, and a limited-edition vinyl pressing will be available from October 2. The cover was recorded by friends of DJ Twitch and artists who have been inspired by their music. Shared under the name The Watergirls, the track was made as a way to pay their respects for th...