In the world of music there are certain holes that must be filled by certain artists. We need a band like Metallica to bring us the thrash metal. We need a band like Death Cab For Cutie to bring us sentimental-indie-pop-rock songs. And we need a band like Slipknot.......well maybe we don't need Slipknot. But if all the holes in music are already filled, who will fill the void of female fronted electro-synth pop rock??????
Well that void my friends is filled by none other than Ladytron, who has been rocking the synth pop for nearly ten years. What could easily have turned into a novelty item, Ladytron has risen to the top of the electronic rock genre by creating dance-pop art rock that continues to blur genres. This is the type of music Fembots would listen to, right before they executed somebody. This is the type of music programmed for androids, but can easily be enjoyed by us regular humans. They have proven to be an act that can stick around by touring often and perfecting a live show that brings the proverbial 'rock'. Over the years they have produced remixes for artists such as Placebo, Blondie, Gang of Four, David Gahan, Goldfrapp, Bloc Party, Kings of Convenience, Indochine, Apoptygma Berzerk, She Wants Revenge, Soulwax, Nine Inch Nails and Simian. A nice resume to say the least. Despite several record label problems, they have managed to build up an impressive back cataloge including their third album, Witching Hour, which saw an augmentation of their sound, prompting Pitchfork to describe the album as a "quantum leap record".
So come tomorrow night, a new entity will be present in Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater. A machine finely tuned to make you dance to the sound of heavenly female vocals combined with analog synth pop rock. And I assure you, if you go, you might as well give in to Ladytron's demands of dancing, because resistance is futile! Click HERE to buy your tickets now!
Ladytron - Ghosts
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