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Reuben Wu made the experimental song "Mechanoids" available as free download (WAV format) on Soundcloud:



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Scotcampus interview (2011)

When it comes to serious synth few acts can compare with Ladytron. Formed in Liverpool back in 1999 the foursomes brand of consistently slick and sexy electropop has seen their music coveted by everyone from top nightclub DJs to the most sound savvy film producers. Now set for their fifth studio album Gravity the Seducer, lead singer Helen Marnie talks with Scotcampus about the band and what to expect from their latest release.

It has been a while since your last studio album. Why the long wait?

Well, we released Velocifero in 2008 but we've done quite a lot since then. We toured that album for about a year and a half then took some well earned time off before going into the studio again to make Gravity the Seducer. We released our Best Of earlier this year so there needed to be some time between that and our new studio album, hence the perceived delay.

I couldn't believe it when you released your Best of earlier this year; it doesn't seem to me like that long ago since your first album. Does it feel strange to you guys to think you've been on the go for over a decade?

Time flies when you're having fun. 1999 does seem like a long time ago now though. I was still at uni when I met Danny. It feels weird when I think of it in those terms. However, I'm proud that we've managed to stay together this long and make music we're really happy with.

Not many acts make it this long. Has it been easy to keep Ladytron going?

Oooh, you're making me feel old now. Like any relationship if you want it to continue and flourish you need to be dedicated and put a lot of graft in to make it work. We've all done that. Its never easy, but it's worth it in the end. There have been highs and lows. Thankfully, the highs outweigh the lows.

What have been the best things about being involved in the band?

You get backstage passes at festivals and no longer have to trail through mud to get to a bar! Seriously, we get to visit some amazing countries and cities and get paid for it. That's pretty nice.

And the worst?

I always wanted to be in one of those really mysterious bands that doesn't do interviews. That would be delightful. I am an interview-phobe. They scare me.

Tell us about Gravity the Seducer, how similar or different, does it sound compared to your previous albums?

I'd say its very different to our previous efforts. It still has the Ladytron-esque instrumentation - synths galore with added Harpsichord, bells, and floaty vocals - but is more ethereal and lush. The tracks seem to flow into each other and fit together like glue. Its a softer record. The softer side of Ladytron.

What are your personal highlights from the album?

I love the emotion of "Ambulances". It often makes me cry when I listen to it. "White Elephant" is just a slice of dreaminess heaven.

Has the way you make music changed much since your first release?

Not much really. We write at home, sometimes pass around for additional ideas, vocals or lyrics, then take the songs into the studio for development and see where they go from there.

What next for Ladytron? Will fans have to wait long to hear new material from you?

Gravity the Seducer will be on sale in September, so not too long to wait now. Next up for us is a tour of North America starting mid September. Looking forward to it.

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Marnie will release a special single, "The Hunter Remixed"

Helen Marnie will release a special Record Store Day single titled The Hunter Remixed through Les Disques du Crépuscule. It will be issued in a strictly limited edition of 500 copies on clear 12" vinyl to celebrate Record Store Day on 19 April 2014.

The Hunter Remixed features four tracks: the original version of "The Hunter", two "The Hunter" remixes (one by Stephen Morris of Joy Division/New Order, and another one by the Scottish electronic band Roman Nose), and a "Sugarland" remix by Berlin-based Mark Reeder.

Track listing:
1. The Hunter (album version)
2. The Hunter (Roman Nose remix)
3. The Hunter (Stephen Morris remix)
4. Sugarland (Mark Reeder remix)

Photography by Lisa Devine. Artwork by Martin Lewsley and Laura Hussey.

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The "Hearts on Fire" remix contest ended

Helen Marnie selected the winner: the remix made by Synthpop Joe. Worth listening.

Marnie - Hearts on Fire (A Cappella)

Here's the A Cappella version (just vocals) of Marnie' song "Hearts on Fire". In December 2013, she released the stems of this song for a remix contest.

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"Crystal World" and "The Hunter" accolades

Crystal World appeared on some end of 2013 lists:
- #1 on The VPME's Albums of the Year;
- #1 on Softsynth's Electronic Albums of the Year;
- #5 on Electronic Rumors Best Albums of 2013;
- #57 on Love Is Pop 60 Best Albums of 2013;
- mentioned on The Electricity Club's End of Year 2013 Review;
- #11 on Last Year's Girl site.
- mentioned on Release Magazine Best of 2013 (Niklas Forsberg's list).

Also the single "The Hunter" appeared on two lists:
- The Electricity Club's 30 Best Songs of 2013;
- #3 on The VPME Best Music Videos.

Happy New Year!

Daniel Hunt left a message on his Facebook page:

"Feliz ano novo / Happy new year! I have some new music to come next year; we are working on material for the 6th LT record, and in addition soon I'll be able to play you something from a brand new project I have down in Brazil that we are very excited about. Love. 2014 é nóis! X".

Helen Marnie also posted 2 nice pictures on her Instagram account (click on pictures):

Aces High (Ladytron Remix)

"Aces High" remixed by Ladytron themselves. You can find it on Gravity the Seducer Remixed. It seems that they were inspired by Brian Eno for this ethereal remix.

"Crystal World" is Softsynth's Best Electronic Album of 2013

According to Softsynth, Crystal World is the "Best Electronic Album of 2013"! Congratulations to Helen!

The album was introduced with these words:

Ladytron are one of our favourite bands, full stop. But Ladytron albums are often a mixed bag. Different vocalists, varying styles, some of it works like magic, some of it just doesn't, but the sheer boldness of their ongoing experimentation is thrilling and keeps their fans coming back, breathless, to see what they're going to do next.

What they've never been is predictable. Helen Marnie's debut solo effort is predictable in the sense of, "if Ladytron made the consummate, expected Ladytron album what would it sound like? Or put another way, if we could make our own perfect Ladytron album what would it be?" It would be Crystal World. Produced by bandmate, Daniel Hunt this "half of Ladytron" or "Ladytron light" strikes a perfect note.

With a chilliness one might expect from an album produced in Iceland, it's got a pristine quality that feels untouchable at first, unwelcoming at worst. But spend some time with these lyrics, and more so, these exquisite melodies (listen to the unexpected soar of her vocal throughout "The Wind Breezes On", or the building intensity of "Sugarland", or the out of left field vocal harmony on the bridge of "We Are the Sea", or... or... or... take your pick.

There are so many "moments" here you'll go dizzy searching them out) will simply grow on you like a virus. A very pretty, icy-sweet virus. Nearly flawless, Helen Marnie has transcended simple electronic music to bring us an honest-to-dog work of art. And it's the electronic album of the year.

Reuben Wu - Mechanoids

The title of that instrumental tune by Reuben Wu for GE is "Mechanoids".



It's also available on Soundcloud: