La Roux Rises

Lets face it, there’s a new face on the scene.  And no they  don’t have Diplo, or Blaqstarr, but the music’s just as dangerous, and electric. La Roux is the name, and unless you’ve been hiding behind MT.Rushmore, you’ve heard some of their hits. La Roux is a British duo encompassing a singer/co-writer/keyboardist  Elly Jackson, and a co-writer/pianist Ben Langmaid. Bulletproof , the single from their self-titled album La Roux, which debuted in the U.K in 2008, has steadily risen up the U.S billboards, as well as the U.K. Other singles from the album including I'm Not Your Toy, and In for the Kill have seen similar success.The self-proclaimed androgynous front-woman Elly Jackson, is only 22 years old. With a head full of red-hair, her voice stands-out in a similar fashion. But What’s different about La Roux?  The music isn’t only sonically appealing. Elly Jackson’s poignant lyrics are about as truthful as you can get. Im Not A Toy speaks volumes about relationships that are purely for convenience - “it’s all false love and affection, you don’t like me you just like the attention”. Don’t believe the hype? You’ll see in due time. - Ryan Lyons

Download Their Latest Mixtape collaboration with Major Lazer  here. And go pick up that album already. Tell Sound Garden I sent you!