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• Ladytron is an electronic pop band that formed in England in 1999. They first became known in the Electroclash scene in the early 2000s, and their musical style incorporates pop structures with synths, basslines, and other elements of electronic music. They perform both as a band and as DJs, and are known to release remixes.

• Fast Facts

  1. Origin: Liverpool, England
  2. Years active: 1999 — Present
  3. Record labels: Nettwerk
  4. Debut album: 604 (2001)
  5. Name comes from the song Ladytron by Roxy Music

• Brief History

  Ladytron's first major hit, Playgirl, came off of their debut album 604 and garnered them international attention. They followed that success with their second album Light & Magic. Their third album Witching Hour moved away from the mechanical electronic sound for which they became famous. It was well-received, most notably by the review site Pitchfork Media.

• Band Members

  • Helen Marnie
  • Daniel Hunt
  • Mira Aroyo
  • Reuben Wu

• Studio Albums

  • 2001 - 604
  • 2002 - Light & Magic
  • 2005 - Witching Hour
  • 2008 - Velocifero

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