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“Yes it’s all false love and affection
You don’t want me
You just like the attention
Yes it’s all false love and affection
You don’t like me
You just want the attention”
On the day when the video for I’m Not Your Toy, the new single taken from the self-titled debut makes its way across the internets, it’s indeed a pleasure to present Elly Jackson from La Roux who was gracious enough to answer some questions about the band.
BS. From your debut on Kitsune to being poised to take over the US, how do you feel?
EJ. Mighty real
BS. Have you gotten your head around it all yet?
EJ. No. Tis one helluva head fuck
BS. The record is great and it’s chock full of single-worthy songs. My personal favourites would be “Bulletproof” and “Colourless Colour”. What are your favourite songs? Ben’s?
EJ. I’m Not Your Toy is mine and In For The Kill is Ben’s
BS. If you weren’t Elly Jackson, frontwoman of La Roux, you would be Elly Jackson the…?
EJ. Pervert
BS. How did La Roux come about?
EJ. A mutual friend put us in touch 5 years ago. Now we’re best mates and wouldn’t want to work with anyone else
BS.. What do you think of the UK music scene at the moment? Tell the truth. Are you and Victoria Hesketh (Little Boots) rivals? Give us some dirt!
BS. Do you feel there’s a genuine electronic pop resurgence gaining traction at the moment? With you, Little Boots, Frankmusik amongst others putting out quality records this year, is electronic pop back?
EJ. Did it ever go away?
BS. Who’s on the La Roux playlist right now? Besides…erm…La Roux?! 🙂
EJ. Glass Candy, Magistrates, Maccabees, Bowie and Prince
BS. As you can tell from my blog, I’m a fan of the band. What don’t we know about Elly and Ben?
EJ. Ben Langmaid is not his real name. Its Len Bangmaid but the record label made him change it
BS. If you could collaborate with anyone, who would it be?
EJ. David bowie, Prince, Heaven 17
BS. I love the hair! Please don’t even cut it! Have you seen any fans out on the road attempt to emulate the La Roux look?
EJ. We met
BS. Any last words?
EJ. Goodbye
“I’m Not Your Toy” by La Roux, taken from the Polydor release, “La Roux”