La Roux
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Eighties-inspired synth duo La Roux, who play at the London Scala before resuming a world tour, are a bit like Marmite in that they split opinion straight down the middle. You see, singer Elly Jackson's trademark high-pitched warbling isn't to everyone's taste, nor are the throwback keyboards, her almost intimidating fashion sense and that quite frankly ridiculous Flock-of-Seagulls-style quiff (an ironic nod to There's Something About Mary?). But while 2008's debut single Quicksand lumbered in at No.133 in the UK charts, this spring's catchy In For The Kill made it to No.2 while the summer follow-up, Bulletproof, bagged the top spot until Michael Jackson had the temerity to grab the headlines. The public, it seems, is warming to the distinctive Brixton-born girl who can't decline her French nouns (it should, of course, be La Rousse). And with electro synth pop all the rage at the moment - think Little Boots - it seems La Roux, like Marmite, will garner enough support to justify staying on our shelves. About Scala
Housed inside the old King's Cross Cinema, the Scala might be a bit tattered around the edges but this only adds to its battered charm. The venue welcomed legends like Iggy Pop during the 70s, but didn't become a purely music venue until 1993. More about Scala
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London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel Double Room - Ensuites: 67% off from £54
13-15 Argyle Street, WC1H | 4 minutes from La Roux
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Coram Street London, WC1N | 12 minutes from La Roux
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London > Events > Concerts Dates: Monday 13th February 2012 - 8pm
Kings Place, 90 York Way, N1 | 6 minutes from La Roux
The pianist performs Rolf Hind's Towers Of Silence, Claudia Molitor's Tango, David Gorton's Orfordness, a new work by Michael Finnissy and Alex Pozniak's Interventions....More
London > Events > Film Events Dates: Sunday 12th February 2012 - 11am
Renoir Cinema, Brunswick Shopping Centre, Marchmont Street, WC1N | 11 minutes from La Roux
Documentary examining the men and women, who risk arrest to promote their messages about the environment. For over a year, the filmmaker was granted unprecedented access ...More
London > Events > Concerts Dates: 13th February 2012
Sadler's Wells Theatre, Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 14 minutes from La Roux
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London > Entertainment > Live Music
275 Pentonville Road, King's Cross, London N1 | At La Roux
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London > Entertainment > Live Music
90 York Way, King's Cross, London N1 | 6 minutes from La Roux
Just 150 metres from King's Cross and St Pancras stations and with a waterside setting, the Dixon-Jones designed Kings Place combines the offices of The Guardian ...More
London > Entertainment >
96-98 Pentonville Road, Clerkenwell, London N1 | 9 minutes from La Roux
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
6-24 Britannia Street, King's Cross, London WC1X | 3 minutes from La Roux
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London > Attractions > Museums
12-13 New Wharf Road, King's Cross, London N1 | 6 minutes from La Roux
A trip to the Canal Museum reveals there's more to London's man-made waterways than just enjoying a day out in a narrow boat. You'll learn about ...More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
90 York Way, King's Cross, London N1 | 7 minutes from La Roux
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London > Shopping >
9 Caledonian Road, King's Cross, London N1 | 1 minute from La Roux
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London > Shopping > Books
St Pancras International, Pancras Road, King's Cross, London NW1 | 6 minutes from La Roux
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London > Shopping > Markets
St Pancras International, King's Cross, London NW1 | 6 minutes from La Roux
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London > Restaurants > International restaurants
6 St Chad's Place, King's Cross, London WC1X | 1 minute from La Roux
Tucked away behind the Thameslink in King's Cross 06 St Chad's Place is a cafe, restaurant and bar in a striking architecturally designed conversion of a ...More
London > Restaurants > Spanish restaurants
3 Varnishers Yard, The Regents Quarter, King's Cross, London N1 | 2 minutes from La Roux
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London > Restaurants > Modern European restaurants
23 - 27 Euston Road, St Pancras, Bloomsbury, London NW1 | 4 minutes from La Roux
Stepping off the Eurostar amid the bustle of the Gare du Nord, weary travellers need only stumble a few steps before falling upon boulevards stuffed full ...More
London > Education > Evening Classes
17 Duke's Road, Bloomsbury, London WC1H | 10 minutes from La Roux
London's specialist venue for contemporary dance, The Place plays a role in every aspect of this fast-growing art form. The London Contemporary Dance School offers degrees ...More
London > Education > Evening Classes
Garden Floor, 6 Coldbath Square, Clerkenwell, London EC1R | 15 minutes from La Roux
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London > Education > Evening Classes
42 Queen Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 16 minutes from La Roux
Wide selection of courses, but particularly emphasises new age, self-empowerment and humanities subjects....More
London > Leisure > Activities
U of L Pool, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1E | 17 minutes from La Roux
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London > Leisure > Activities
Victoria House, Bloomsbury Place, Bloomsbury, London WC1B | 19 minutes from La Roux
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London > Leisure > Activities
Hatton Square Business Centre, 16-16a Baldwin Gardens, Holborn, London EC1N | 20 minutes from La Roux
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London > Restaurants > Gastropub
22 Easton Street, Clerkenwell, London WC1X0DS | 12 minutes from La Roux
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
7 Roger Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 13 minutes from La Roux
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London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
275 Pentonville Road, King's Cross, King's Cross, London N1 | At La Roux
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London > Nightlife > Bars
257-259 Pentonville Road, King's Cross, London N1 | 1 minute from La Roux
From the outside, The Big Chill House building looks spectacular, a floodlit white townhouse that puts the grimy environs of King's Cross to shame. The interior ...More
London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
16-17 Leeke Street, King's Cross, London WC1X | 2 minutes from La Roux
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London > Business > Venue Hire
British Library, 96 Euston Road, Euston, King's Cross, London NW1 | 7 minutes from La Roux
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40 Brunswick Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1N | 9 minutes from La Roux
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Tavistock Square, Bloomsbury, London WC1H | 11 minutes from La Roux
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Scala events
Soca Frenzy Valentine's Day Fete
event Friday 17th February 2012TIMES 11pm-5am PRICING £16, adv £8-£13, VIP £25, adv £20
DJs Shaker HD, Tate, Tyronne, Ratty, Cold Chizzle, Mr Migz and Scooby spin Caribbean and reggae music, plus Brother B & DJ HP perform live.
TIMES 10pm-6am PRICING £25
Micky Finn, Randall, Kenny Ken, Brockie, Bryan Gee, Nicky Blackmarket and Jumping Jack Frost spin jungle in Arena One, DJ Ruffstuff & Shabba, DJ Inter, DJ S.O, Cotesy, S.L.B, Vortex, Alpha, Resistance Fammo, Lyptical, Sativa Dub, Silent Type, Zestar, Shadoe, Kronic and Buzbee supply drum'n'bass in Arena Two and DJ Pied Piper, DJ Kure, DSB, Martini,... More about this event
Lights
event Friday 24th February 2012TIMES 7pm-11pm PRICING adv £10
Electropop from the Toronto-based singer-songwriter.
Ecstasy, Passion & Pain
event Saturday 25th February 2012TIMES 9pm-5am PRICING adv £12.50
Mylo, Aeroplane and Brodinski spin electro, rock and pop, plus Lindstrom perform live.
Kazik Na Zywo
event Sunday 26th February 2012TIMES 6.30pm-11pm PRICING adv £20
Indie-rock by the Polish band.
Fanfarlo
event Thursday 1st March 2012TIMES 7.30pm-11pm PRICING adv £11
The London-based five-piece plays soaring indie and folk-infused chamber pop.
Future Islands, Way Through
event Tuesday 6th March 2012TIMES 7.30pm-11pm PRICING adv £9
Visceral electronica and tender synth-pop from the Baltimore-based three-piece.
Mayer Hawthorne
event Wednesday 7th March 2012TIMES 7.30pm-11pm PRICING adv £13.50
Contemporary soul by the Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter.
The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
event Thursday 8th March 2012TIMES 7.30pm-11pm PRICING £20, adv £17.50
Roots and garage rock by the New York-based band.
Lianne La Havas
event Tuesday 13th March 2012TIMES 7.30pm-11pm PRICING adv £12, phone for availability
Soul and alt pop from the London-based singer-songwriter.
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