Ladytron is a contemporary electropop band based in Liverpool, England. The band takes their name from the song “Ladytron” on the 1972 self-titled début 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 perfo... (+) expand

Ladytron is a contemporary electropop band based in Liverpool, England. The band takes their name from the song “Ladytron” on the 1972 self-titled début 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 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 released their fourth album, Velocifero in June 2008. It was produced by Vicarious Bliss and Alessandro Cortini. (-) collapse