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Xfm Meets Ladytron

added 20 May 2008 at 12.40

Xfm caught up with electro wonders Ladytron at their recent gig at the Astoria to chat about the new album, touring and their crazy fans.

Keyboardist and singer Mira Aroyo and songwriter/producer Daniel Hunt of Ladytron cosied up with Xfm to fill us in on what they've been up to recently.

With new album Velocifero already available to download before the album was released, Ladytron told us how they felt about the free downloads and the fans already knowing the songs before the band had toured them.

The band also chatted to us about which festivals they will be playing this year and Mira Aroyo's confusion with Led Zepplin.


How's the tour going?

"We've come in quite heavy with new material..." [Listen To Full Answer]

So there is a lot of love between you and the audience?

"You couldn't move without getting your leg grabbed..." [Listen To Full Answer]

Is your new material being received well?

"Well we streamed the album on MySpace..." [Listen To Full Answer]

How do you guys feel about free downloads?

"I think that's the difference between bands like Coldplay and bands like us..." [Listen To Full Answer]

People are still coming to the shows and wanting more from you though?

"You download the record and you want to go on the guestlist as well..." [Listen To Full Answer]

Tell us about the new album...

"It was good to have the chance to work with different people..." [Listen To Full Answer]

How was filming the video for 'Ghosts'?

"We filmed in the desert in California...circled by coyotes..." [Listen To Full Answer]

Which festivals are you playing this year?

"We're playing a few Creamfields festivals..." [Listen To Full Answer]

Is there anyone you're looking forward to seeing?

"I got so excited because I thought Led Zepplin were playing..." [Listen To Full Answer]

[Listen To Full Interview Here]

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