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Popstar Postbag l a roux
We know what you’re like, dear readers. We know you’re just as nosy as we are when it comes to our favourite pop stars: that’s why we’re putting the power back into your hands. Every month, we’re going to ask you to pull out your best questions and aim them at those unsuspecting artists. You don’t even need to pay for postage! This month, La Roux’s Elly Jackson is posed with the Qs.
• If you had to, who would you love to collaborate with on your next album? Lenny, via email I feel like I’ve met the person that I want to make music with at this time in my life, so don’t dream about working with anyone else. There are some vocalists that I love and whose voices I can hear working well with mine. But I should ask them first really. • How many pairs of shoes do you own? Also, what’s your new favourite pair? Brionna, via email I tend only to like shoes I can dance in so I keep a fairly small and concise collection of slippers. Often a few of the same design. • If you were made prime minister for a day, what would you do? @buzzi2k I’d attempt to make it easier for there to be cultural moments without them being shut down because someone lit a cigarette or played some music a bit loud. • How is the new album coming along? Ross, via email Things are coming along nicely, thank you for asking • How many records do you own? @xcolourlessx I’m not entirely sure, I actually came quite late to vinyl so don’t have as many as you might think. I seem to have four copies of a lot of records because fans often send me
records they know I like and I end up with versions from every country which is nice. • What should I stick on my record player this month? @buzzi2k We’re still mourning Bowie, but in terms of something new,
Moses Sumney has an incredible voice. • What’s your favourite movie? @xcolourlessx I couldn’t possibly choose, I like so many for different reasons but I recently saw Carol which I would say is my favourite film in recent years. I found the costume by Sandy Powell and the look of the film very inspiring. • How do London shows compare to the rest of the world? What’s your favourite country/venue to perform at? @barneyleigh London is always a highlight, it can be quite pressured but only because it’s home. We played South America and Mexico for the first time last year and It became my new favourite place to play. The crowds were so incredible and it’s such a beautiful place. • Do you get sick of answering questions? @tropicalsocks No, I like talking!
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