Ladytron launched an electronic-rock movement in 2001 with the release of their debut album, 604, and the Liverpool-based boy-girl electro-pop outfit continues to prove that Daft Punk isn't the only player in the technologic music game.

Ladytron is comprised of Daniel Hunt and Reuben Wu, who provide the background sounds of keyboards and rhythm boxes that characterize the band, along with vocalist Mira Aroyo and Helena Marnie (who sings and plays keyboards.) The androgynous quartet came together from all over the globe to record their first single, "He Took Her to a Movie," for just 50 pounds in 1998. The single earned Ladytron instant critical acclaim and the band went on tour while simultaneously beginning work on their upcoming EP. Commodore Rock was released in 2000, followed by the studio LP 604 in 2001 and then Ladytron hit the big time with 2002's Light & Magic. The soft electronic rock of hits from Light & Magic like "Seventeen" and "Playgirl" echo French electronic duo Air and other sonic groups like Stereolab and My Bloody Valentine. A mix album cleverly titled Softcore Jukebox came later that year and then, after a round of touring, Ladytron issued the single "Sugar." An album followed in the form of 2005's Witching Hour, which displayed a harder edge than Light & Magic.

After releasing an album full of remixes from Witching Hour, Ladytron moved labels to Nettwerk for their fourth album, Velocifero, which featured the single "Ghosts." Produced by themselves, the album's title literally means "bringer of speed." Ladytron brought on the electro-pop sound for another grueling touring schedule including a spot at Bonnaroo and a new single, "Runaway," was released in September of 2008. Although Ladytron helped to define the new wave of electronic rock, the band continues to redefine what the genre sounds like with each record.