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Helen Marnie of Ladytron fame has just release another track from her upcoming solo effort titled, Strange Words. This track has a bit of dystopian future sound mixed with a bit a sonic hope.
Strange Words is due out in June.
Be sure to also check out her other worthy track, Alphabet Block:
In preparation of a best of compilation due later next year, we have a brand new electronic pop single from Ladytron, “Ace Of Hz”. This is one of two that will be on the compilation when it’s released via Nettwerk.
Latest sinlge from Ladytron’s forth coming album called, Velocifero which will be on sale June 3rd. Loving the chorus on this one: “There’s a ghost in me, who wants to say I’m sorry, doesn’t mean I’m sorry” — Superb!
bio from last.fm:
Ladytron’s Biography
Ladytron is a contemporary electropop band based in Liverpool, England. The band takes their name from the song “Ladytron” on the 1972 self-titled debut album of the band Roxy Music.
Ladytron have been classified by press as an electroclash band, but they have never identified themselves with the scene. They said in a recent interview that they consider themselves as “Electronica with a fist”.
Ladytron is notable for not using sampling on their records or in their shows, instead playing everything live using synthesizers and their live performances include live guitar by Daniel Hunt, drums by Keith York and bass guitar by Andrea along with the synthesizers.
Ladytron’s lyrics are of a somewhat obscure nature, mostly dominated by banal images and snippets of everyday life, and sometimes written in Bulgarian by bulgarian band member Mira Aroyo.
Albums so far have focused on a balance between pop structures and a retro sound, and some more experimental leanings. Witching Hour saw a beefing up of their sound, leading the album to be described by Pitchfork as a “quantum leap record”.
Originally, Ladytron were known to perform in monochromatic military uniform-inspired outfits of black or olive drab, lending an edge of simplicity and asexuality to their stage presence.
Since the release of Witching Hour, the band seems to have abandoned military chic in favour of futuristic, Blade Runner-inspired fashions. Marnie and Aroyo have tended to wear futuristic, goth-style dresses while Wu and Hunt wear T-shirts and jeans.
Ladytron is now in Paris, recording their forthcoming album, which is being produced by Vicarious Bliss.