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Four like-haired, like humoured and very different
individuals assembled 3 years ago from different parts
of the world under circumstances that are no longer
important. They had similar views on what today and
tomorrow meant to them but what really mattered was
that they wanted to make pop songs that cleared the
skies for city kids, country kids, kids who love the
sound of analogue synths and kids who don't know what
a synth is.
Ladytron initially existed as a concept dreamed up by
founder members Danny Hunt and Reuben Wu, two friends
from Liverpool who shared a love of music and djing.
The idea of Ladytron as a band became a reality when
the duo were joined by Mira Aroyo and Helen Marnie who'd
met whilst travelling in Eastern Europe.
Released in 2001, their debut album, 604 (variously
described as "the sound of the Shangri-las high on techno"
and "Kraftwerk playing 12 bar blues") saw the band follow
their instincts and produce an album that married 80's
electronica with the purest of pop. The Sunday Times
even managed to include it in their albums of the year.
Following the album's release, Ladytron spent the
remainder of the year playing festivals, touring Europe
and djing, confusing and amusing audiences wherever
they went. And whilst they might consider themselves
anti-style, no one else seemed to; "They look fantastic,
existential art terrorist chic meets comme des garcon
catwalk show," said the NME after their Paris gig.
As the year came to a close, a new musical trend was
emerging. Electro-clash/nu-electro/ synthcore was starting
to make an impact and Ladytron found themselves at the
forefront of the movement. 604 quickly became regarded
as the template for synthcore, something of a surprise
to Ladytron who had never intended making anything other
than a classic pop record. Despite being highly regarded
amongst their peers from Felix Da Housecat to Tiga,
they found their new position as tech pop pioneers flattering
but bewildering. They are after all, first and foremost
a band not a laptop; something of a rarity in a scene
dominated by DJ led acts. And their influences seemed
far removed from those of their contemporaries…..as
Danny points out, they don't even like the Human League.
In early 2002, and with everyone else looking east to
Berlin and New York, Ladytron decided to do the opposite
and head west to Los Angeles to record their new album.
In a studio full of old synths and drum machines Mickey
Petralia (Beck, Beastie Boys) worked with Ladytron to
produce an album that reflected their diverse tastes
and personalities. Six months on and Ladytron are set
to release 'Light and Magic' , an album with the emphasis
on song writing and narrative, and incorporating everything
from analogue warmth to dreamy vocals to varied beats.
Ladytron are: Danny Hunt, Reuben Wu, Mira Aroyo and
Helen Marnie.
Ladytron follow up festival appearances this summer
with their own tour in November, which includes a date
at London’s Heaven. Confirmed dates are as follows with
additional dates to be announced shortly.
November Tour Dates
13, BRIGHTON, Pavilion Theatre
14, LONDON, Heaven
15, LIVERPOOL, electro voodoo at Lomax
16, CARDIFF, Clwb Iforbach
SEVENTEEN is released 18 November from the new album
LIGHT AND MAGIC on Invicta Hi-Fi / Telstar
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