La Roux - In For The Kill (official Video) Apr 2026

The track was nominated for Best Dance Recording at the 53rd Grammy Awards in 2011, while the parent album won Best Electronic/Dance Album .

Released on March 16, 2009, is the breakthrough second single from the English synth-pop duo La Roux , consisting of vocalist Elly Jackson and producer Ben Langmaid. The track played a pivotal role in the late-2000s synth-pop revival, combining 1980s-inspired analog textures with contemporary electronic production. Lyrical and Musical Composition La Roux - In For The Kill (Official Video)

While the original was a pop success, the song’s legacy is deeply tied to its remixes, which helped bridge the gap between mainstream pop and the underground electronic scene. The track was nominated for Best Dance Recording

Overview

This dubstep reimagining by Skream was highly praised by Jackson for capturing the "dark and sparse" emotional core of the lyrics. It won "Best Dancefloor Filler" at the NME Awards and saw a 600% sales spike after being featured in the HBO series Entourage . Lyrical and Musical Composition While the original was

The video features Elly Jackson driving a classic Toyota MR2 down a dark, moonlit road. A surreal turning point occurs when she encounters another version of herself standing in the road; the video concludes with her eyes glowing white as she continues to drive.

The single peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart, where it remained for four consecutive weeks. In the U.S., it reached number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart.