La Roux: BeatCrave Fav
By Lindsey Darden
British electropop duo La Roux (French for “the red-headed one”) is a colorful musical partnership, fronted by Elly Jackson and backed by composer/producer Ben Langmaid. With components of androgyny and a relative man-behind-the-curtain sensibility, La Roux has rhythmic feel akin to The Eurythmics, at times channeling David Bowie, if for the most part on account of alluring aesthetics. Their sound consists of rave-y and synth-y themes, making the urge to dance unavoidable, but at the same time incorporating matters of the heart – the most essential difference between the flavor of the week and the chance at achieving longevity.
While it is obvious the eighties are back, La Roux beholds a flexibility displayed even within their genre of choice. We are pleased in that La Roux is not limited to one size, fitting some. Their first single, “Quicksand”, was released last December; their self-titled debut was released earlier this year, and with a slew of tour dates added by audience demand, it seems that is is us here at BeatCrave who are the last to jump on their non-stop glammed-up train. If you as excited about them as much as we are, you know what to do – vote for them in Friday’s poll!
Pick of the Day: La Roux
Type: Electropop, synthpop
Label:
- Polydor (UK)
- Kitsune (France)
Band Members:
- Elly Jackson (vocalist, synths)
- Ben Langmaid (keyboardist)
Discography:
- La Roux (2009)
Videos:
“Bulletproof”
Follow the links to view the equally charged music videos “In for the Kill” and “Quicksand”.
Upcoming Shows
- 7/17 Ferropolis, Melt Festival – Germany
- 7/22 Café Du Nord – San Francisco, CA
- 7/24 The Troubadour – Los Angeles, CA
- 7/27 Biltmore – Vancouver, BC
- 7/28 Chop Suey – Seattle, WA
- 7/31 El Mocambo – Toronto, Ontario
- 8/1 Osheaga Festival – Montreal, Quebec
- 8/2 All Points West Festival – New York, NY
- 8/6 Town – Washington DC
- 8/7 Lollapalooza – Chicago, IL
- 8/20 Pukkelpop Festival – Hasselt, Belgium
- 8/21 Lowlands Festival, Netherlands – Biddinghuizen, Netherlands
- 8/29 Leeds Festival – Leeds
- 8/30 Reading Festival – Reading
Check out their Myspace for more shows!
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