Ladytron ignites the electronic pulse with two new anthems

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“I Believe in You” and “I See Red” mark a new era for the band, with a more danceable sound and a hypnotic aesthetic.

The iconic electronic pop band Ladytron marks his triumphant return with two new singles, “I Believe in You” and “I See Red”which announce the beginning of a renewed stage both sonically and visually. After three years of recording silence, the Liverpool group returns with a proposal that reaffirms its position as one of the most visionary and influential forces in contemporary electronic pop.

“I Believe in You”released in September, is more than a single: it's a statement of faith on the dance floor. With an enveloping energy and an aesthetic of high-priestess discothe song rescues the dance pulse that defined the first years of Ladytronwhile projecting a futuristic look. His video, directed by Daniel Huntintroduces Helen Marnie on screen for the first time since Gravity the Seducerin a narrative that intertwines ecstasy, devotion and possession.

In October, the band surprised with “I See Red”a theme of tech-noir kinetic and atmospheric, dominated by oscillators, lo-fi textures and an industrial spirit that evokes 80s Manchester. Also directed by huntingthe video amplifies the sensory experience with strobe images and a hypnotic rhythm.

Since its beginnings, Ladytron has managed to stay ahead of trends, defining an unmistakable sound that combines pop sensibility, retro-futuristic aesthetics and elegant darkness. With essential albums like 604 (2001), Light & Magic (2002) and speedo (2008), the trio formed by Helen Marnie, Daniel Hunt and Mira Aroyo consolidated an identity that directly influenced the evolution of modern synthpop.

Praised for Brian Eno as “the best of British pop”, Ladytron performed on stages around the world—from Coachella you even tour with Björk and Nine Inch Nails—, reaching cult status. After the launch of Ladytron (2019), the band experienced a new resurgence when their classic “Seventeen” went viral in TikTokconnecting with a generation that discovered timeless validity in their music.

With “I Believe in You” and “I See Red”, Ladytron It not only marks his return, but also the beginning of a stage in which his aesthetic vision and his rhythmic instinct merge to reignite the pulse of electronic pop.

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