LA ROUX: Interview with HardCandyMusic.com

We had the chance to ask Elly from LA ROUX some questions via email. She doesn't give much away but she's certainly an interesting character who I'd love to chat with in more detail one day. What a stellar record she put out this year - La Roux is now available for us in the U.S. to purchase. - Camille


What is your opinion on Lady Gaga? The media is always talking about her fashion sense - you are also involved in the creation of your own clothing.
( This question was ignored...LOL)

We saw your very first performance here in NYC at Studio B. Were you nervous or surprised that night that everyone was so excited to see you and knew your songs already? Tell us what was going on through your head that night.
That was one of my favorite shows ever. We had no expectations before we went on - it was very early for us to be in the US so it felt wonderful to see a crowd that were not only up for it but knew the songs as well.Thank you, the internet.


Was music an escape for you growing up?
My dad bought me a guitar when i was 4 years old and i wrote my first song when i was 7 so I've always known i was going to do this even through the dark times, and there were plenty of them.

You have cited David Bowie, Madonna and Annie Lennox as influences. What is your favorite album by each of those artists? and what about those artists inspires you?
David Bowie - Young Americans
Madonna - Madonna
Eurythmics - Touch

How are you handling fame? is it everything you thought it would be?
I try not to let fame intrude on my life. I keep my private life private, I don't go courting celebrity and I don't tend to go to where the paps are waiting for you....

Where do you envision La Roux in the next 5 years?
Doing online PR.

We heard that you don't like to hear your work remixed, is this true and if so why?
I like to hear great remixes of La Roux - Skream , Zinc and Data have all done amazing things to our work. I just Don't like to hear bullshit mixes.

Where do you find inspiration from, and who are your favorite artists currently releasing music?
From love. Glass Candy and White Lies are my two favorite current artists.

How do you feel about being an artist in the digital age? do you feel it works to your advantage or against you?
It makes it easier for people to buy your singles rather than the whole album and that can be frustrating.

Do you consider yourself a role model for the younger generation? Give us something inspirational to end with...
My favorite word is cunt.