South London synth-pop sensation La Roux have been chosen by MTV for the networks illustrious Discover & Download program which showcases new music from the most exciting emerging artists. The video for the lead single “Bulletproof” has been added into rotation at MTV, MTV2 and MTV Hits. Rotation begins today (Oct 12) and MTV.com will offer up a free download of the track “Tigerlily” off of La Roux’s self titled debut which hit via Cherrytree Records on September 29th.
21-year-old Elly Jackson and co-songwriter/co-producer Ben Langmaid, who are La Roux, have made an impressive impact on UK’s music scene since joining forces two years ago. What began in London’s burgeoning underground warehouse scene has since landed the pair nominations for the highly coveted Mercury Prize, an MTV Europe Award as well as anMTVu Woodie stateside along with Grizzly Bear, Friendly Fires, and Passion Pit for the Breaking Woodie. The duo can also boast hot singles on daytime radio and the upper echelons of the British charts. On our shores, first single “Bulletproof” #1 on the Billboard Dance Charts going into Labor Day weekend. La Roux the album continues to make waves in the UK. Dazzlingcurrent single “Bulletproof” entered the UK Singles Chart at #1 and “In For The Kill,” the album’s first single in the UK, sold more copies than any other single this year!
See below for tour dates and ticket links:
10/18/09 San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall
10/19/09 Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre
10/21/09 Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall
10/23/09 Toronto, ON @ The Guvernment
10/24/09 Montreal, QC @ Studio Juste Pour Rire
10/26/09New York, NY @ Highline Ballroom (SOLD OUT)
10/27/09 Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
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21-year-old Elly Jackson and co-songwriter/co-producer Ben Langmaid, who are La Roux, have made an impressive impact on UK’s music scene since joining forces two years ago. What began in London’s burgeoning underground warehouse scene has since landed the pair nominations for the highly coveted Mercury Prize, an MTV Europe Award as well as anMTVu Woodie stateside along with Grizzly Bear, Friendly Fires, and Passion Pit for the Breaking Woodie. The duo can also boast hot singles on daytime radio and the upper echelons of the British charts. On our shores, first single “Bulletproof” #1 on the Billboard Dance Charts going into Labor Day weekend. La Roux the album continues to make waves in the UK. Dazzlingcurrent single “Bulletproof” entered the UK Singles Chart at #1 and “In For The Kill,” the album’s first single in the UK, sold more copies than any other single this year!
See below for tour dates and ticket links:
10/18/09 San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall
10/19/09 Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre
10/21/09 Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall
10/23/09 Toronto, ON @ The Guvernment
10/24/09 Montreal, QC @ Studio Juste Pour Rire
10/26/09New York, NY @ Highline Ballroom (SOLD OUT)
10/27/09 Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
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