Red Hot La Roux
Chart climbing track from La Roux ‘In For The Kill’ is currently no.2 in the Official UK Singles Chart, rising from no.4 midweek and no.7 last week.
The new 80s inspired pop sensation will be performing in Preston as part of the NME Radar Tour, the music magazine’s infamous annual showcase of new music.
Meaning ‘red-haired one’ in French, La Roux is the synth-pop project of flame-haired singer/songwriter Elly Jackson and keyboardist/producer Ben Langmaid. Their music is largely influenced by 1980s pop music including Eurythmics, Depeche Mode, The Human League and Prince. With an attitude of individualism and eccentric style, La Roux’s Elly Jackson came fifth in the BBC Sound of 2009 poll. With a new wave of strong, intelligent quirky female singers hitting the charts, La Roux are tipped for even bigger things later in the year.
With their anticipated debut album yet to be released, La Roux are already keen to start on the next one, Elly Jackson says "We have had so much fun making this album over the last four years and are very happy with what we have achieved. I just want to make the next one now!"
On the NME Radar Tour, the 80’s inspired songstress will be joined by NME’s favourite disco titans ‘Heartbreak’, saviours of the indie dance floor ‘Magistrates’ and Teeside’s grizzliest new quartet ‘The Chapman Family’.
The NME tour, which has famously given a leg up to the likes of Crystal Castles, White Lies and Friendly Fires, will be coming to 53 Degrees on Friday 8th May.
There will be a FREE Aftershow party for all ticket holders hosted by 53 Degrees’ weekly indie clubnight ‘DIY’ featuring resident DJ Karl Yates.
