Monday, April 25, 2011

Bulletproof - La Roux

Full story: WAKS-FM Independence

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.


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Friday, April 15, 2011

Rihanna on top at Billboard Awards

Full story: Salisbury Journal

Rihanna leads the most nominations at this year's Billboard Music Awards. The S&M singer is up for 18 gongs, including Top Hot 100 Artist, Female Artist, R&B Artist and Dance/Electronic Artist at next month's bash.


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Monday, April 11, 2011

Screamo is dead and - dubstep is the new punk'

Full story: State Press

As I write this, my eardrums are threatening to explode.A A heavy-hitting dubstep remix of La Roux's"In For the Kill" makes its way through my headphones.


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Sunday, April 10, 2011

Dr Dre samples La Roux's 'In For The Kill' on 'Detox'

Full story: NME

La Roux 's Elly Jackson has confirmed that Dr. Dre has sampled one of the band's tracks on his new album 'Detox' . The hip-hop legend's apparently-final album is one of the most hotly-anticipated of the year, and the UK electro duo's music has already been rumoured to feature on it in some form.


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Saturday, April 9, 2011

La Roux's rap snub

Full story: Daily Star

Kanye West , 33, famously remixed the band's hit In For The Kill and coaxed singer Elly Jackson onto his album.


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Friday, April 8, 2011

Dr. Dre's 'Detox' Samples La Roux's"In For The Kill"Remix

Full story: HipHopDx

La Roux's Elly Jackson reveals that Dre has sampled the vocals for one of the duo's biggest hits.


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Thursday, April 7, 2011

Quick Hits: Foo Fighters, Lady Gaga, Death Cab For Cutie, Nirvana,...

Full story: FMQB

Quick Hits: Foo Fighters, Lady Gaga, Death Cab For Cutie, Nirvana, Dr. Dre / La Roux, LMFAO, Jill Scott, George Thorogood April 6, 2011 Foo Fighters will be the next act to perform as part of CBS ' Live On Letterman webcast series.


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Sunday, April 3, 2011

La Roux Star Jackson Changes Famous Hairstyle

Full story: The Edge

Thursday 31 March 3:42 p.m. La Roux star Elly Jackson has ditched her trademark pompadour hairstyle - because it took up too much time to maintain.


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Saturday, April 2, 2011

Yelle | Safari Disco Club

Full story: The Providence Phoenix

In the four years since French electro queen Yelle released her debut, Pop Up , a gaggle of comparable female dance-pop characters - from Gaga to La Roux to Robyn - have made their way into the spotlight.


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Friday, April 1, 2011

Romeo in car smash

Full story: Daily Star

LA ROUX star ELLY JACKSON has ditched her trademark pompadour hairstyle - because it took up too much time to maintain.


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Sunday, February 20, 2011

Listen Up: Grupo Fantasma, La Roux, Pinetop Perkins

Full story: USA Today

Seeking sound advice? USA TODAY's music critics spotlight Grammy-winning albums you may have missed.


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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

This is a La Roux post

Full story: OhNoTheyDidnt

As Lady Gaga was getting birthed from a womb onstage for her debut performance of new single"Born This Way," British synth-pop duo La Roux was finally getting the chance to celebrate their win for best electronic/dance album with eager reporters backstage at the 53rd Grammy Awards on Sunday.


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Monday, February 14, 2011

Grammys 2011: The main winners at a glance

Full story: IndieLondon

The ceremony took place on Sunday, February 13, 2011. Record of the year Lady Antebellum - Need You Now BoB Featuring Bruno Mars - Nothin' On You Eminem featuring Rihanna - Love The Way You Lie Cee Lo Green - F*** You Jay-Z& Alicia Keys - Empire State of Mind Album of the year Arcade Fire - The Suburbs Eminem - Recovery Lady Antebellum - Need You ...


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Saturday, February 12, 2011

B96 Dance HD2a 2s GRAMMYs Pick For Best Dance Recording

Full story: WBBM-FM Chicago

If you love dance music, then you'll definitely love this year's GRAMMY nominees for Best Dance Recording.


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Friday, February 4, 2011

La Roux announce digital release

Full story: Monsters and Critics

Dancing with the Stars 200th episode party at Boulevard 3. Off the red carpet: Rick Fox,Emmitt Smith,Michael Irving,Tia Carrere, Mark Ballas.


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Thursday, February 3, 2011

La Roux Goes In For The Kill At Grammys

Full story: Chicago Chronicle

Chicago Chronicle Monday 24th January, 2011 La Roux , a British singer, dropped her self titled debut album in time for a nomination this year, and her single ?In For The Kill? has been played by more ... Read the full story at CBS 2 Chicago Email this story to a friend Have your say on this story


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Wednesday, February 2, 2011

In For The Kill - La Roux

Full story: WSNX-FM Grand Rapids

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.


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Tuesday, February 1, 2011

La Roux Gives Behind the Scenes Look at Fall Tour

Full story: Baxojayz

Followers Thursday, January 27, 2011 The Grammy-nominated electro-pop duo La Roux recently wrapped an eleven-date US tour, and frontwoman Elly Jackson has given the exclusive behind-the-scenes scoop to Teen Vogue.


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Saturday, January 22, 2011

The Hood Internet Puts a Spin on a Beatles Track

Full story: Shockya.com

Share The Hood Internet has put an unusual twist on the P.O.S. cover of the Beatles track,"Dear Boy." The Chicago-based duo has impressively mixed the track off the Minnesota Beatle Project Vol 2 with La Roux's"In For The Kill." Some might think it is best to leave a Beatle's track untarnished, but we think otherwise with this remix.


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Friday, January 21, 2011

La Roux to Release Gold Edition on February 8th

Full story: KURB-FM Little Rock

Grammy-nominated British duo La Roux will release the Gold Edition on February 8th.


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Thursday, January 20, 2011

Alexandra Burke wants Glastonbury blast

Full story: Daily Star

PLAN B is the first A-lister confirmed to perform at the Ibiza and Mallorca Rocks resorts this summer.


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Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Harry to hook up with La Roux

Full story: Daily Star

HERE'S Snoop Dogg's hilariously hot and steamy new video for Wet. By Kim Dawson Exclusive 0 ) GLOOM rockers White Lies have all but confirmed they are helping synth pop pals La Roux record their second album.


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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Jackson 'changes voice for La Roux LP'

Full story: Digital Spy

Elly Jackson has revealed that her voice sounds"really different" on La Roux's upcoming album.


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Monday, January 17, 2011

La Roux Writing New Album With"Established Indie Band"

Full story: 411mania.com

La Roux Writing New Album With"Established Indie Band" Posted by Mitch Michaels on 01.14.2011 Who will it be? La Roux singer Elly Jackson says she is writing her new album with an"established" indie band.


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Sunday, January 16, 2011

La Roux writing second album with 'established' indie band

Full story: NME.com

La Roux 's Elly Jackson has revealed that she is writing her new album with an"established" indie band.


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Wednesday, January 12, 2011

The Hood Internet remixes P.O.S.'s Minnesota Beatle...

Full story: City Pages

We're doing our best to fill up your mp3 library with solid local tunes today. In addition to offering an exclusive stream of Sims' new track"One Dimensional Man" and a download of the entire new five-track EP by Minneapolis expats Love in October , we were psyched to happen upon this stellar Hood Internet remix of P.O.S. singing"Dear Boy.""Dear ...


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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Kylie Minogue's U.S. Tour Includes South Florida

Full story: Broward-Palm Beach - News

Yes, the fab Kylie Minogue is taking North American arenas by storm later this year.


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Monday, January 10, 2011

80's duo Blancmange announce UK tour - tickets are available now

Full story: EGigs.co.uk

Blancmange the Synth-Pop pioneers of the mid-eighties, who have had a major influence on everyone from Hot Chip to La Roux, make their return in 2011 with a new album ' Blanc Burn ' and a full UK tour in support of the album.


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Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Lindsay Lohan 'eyes La Roux collab'

Full story: Digital Spy

Lindsay Lohan wants to collaborate with La Roux, reports claim. The actress and singer, who was released from her 90-day stint in rehab for substance abuse yesterday, is said to be keen to team up with the British duo, who recently scored a top ten hit in the US with their track 'Bulletproof'. A source told The Mirror :"Lindsay wants to be seen as ...


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Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Dance Duo La Roux Enjoying Successful US Tour

Full story: Voice of America

The British singing team of Ben Langmaid and Elenore Jackson are taking their electro-pop brand of dance music to the US with their first American tour.A A Their self titled debut album was influenced by the music of the 1980s.A La Roux is French for"The Red" and since lead singer Elenore Jackson has red hair the name was a perfect fit.A Riding ...


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Monday, January 3, 2011

LiLo to launch new website

Full story: India Talkies

Washington, Jan 3 : Lindsay Lohan, who is scheduled to be released from the Betty Ford Center Monday, is preparing to launch a new website.


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