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La Roux (/ l ɑː ˈ r uː / lah-ROO) are an English synth-pop act formed in 2008 by singer Elly Jackson and record producer Ben Langmaid. The act's debut album La Roux (2009) was a critical and commercial success, winning a Grammy Award and producing hit singles such as "In for the Kill" and "Bulletproof". Recording of a follow-up album was ...
La Roux is the debut studio album by English synth-pop duo La Roux, released on 26 June 2009 by Polydor Records.The album peaked at number two on the UK Albums Chart and was certified platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).
Trouble in Paradise is the second studio album by English singer Elly Jackson, known professionally as La Roux.It was released on 18 July 2014 by Polydor Records.La Roux originally consisted of Jackson and producer Ben Langmaid, who collaborated during the earlier stages of production.
The band have drawn comparisons with others such as Radiohead, Muse, Keane and Jeff Buckley [2] [9] Caroline Sullivan in The Guardian commented "Kubb specialise in the kind of arena-sized balladry that has Coldplay racking up the frequent-flyer miles", and compared Collier's voice to Buckley and Antony Hegarty. [10]
La Roux was originally formed as a duo in 2006, consisting of Elly Jackson and Ben Langmaid. They first collaborated on the acoustic project Automan before opting to switch to a musical style similar to that of Prince , David Bowie and the Knife , naming their new project La Roux.
It was written and produced by Jackson and Ian Sherwin, with additional writing from Ben Langmaid. The song premiered on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show on 27 May 2014, [2] and was released as the album's lead single the following day. La Roux performed the track on Good Morning America on 11 June 2014. [3]
"Quicksand" is a song by English synth-pop duo La Roux, released on 15 December 2008 by Kitsuné [1] as both their debut single and the lead single from their eponymous debut studio album (2009). Written and produced by members Elly Jackson and Ben Langmaid, the track was a commercial disappointment despite acclaim from critics, peaking at ...
"I'm Not Your Toy" is a song by English synth-pop duo La Roux from their eponymous debut studio album (2009). Written and produced by the duo's members, Elly Jackson and Ben Langmaid, the song was released as the album's fourth and final single on 27 September 2009.