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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Uptight_DowntownUptight Downtown - Wikipedia

    Uptight Downtown. " Uptight Downtown " is a song by English singer Elly Jackson, known professionally as La Roux, from her second studio album, Trouble in Paradise (2014). It was written and produced by Jackson and Ian Sherwin, with additional writing from Ben Langmaid. The song premiered on Zane Lowe 's BBC Radio 1 show on 27 May 2014, [2] and ...

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  3. www.songfacts.com › facts › la-rouxUptight Downtown by La Roux - Songfacts

    This song finds vocalist Elly Jackson tackling the grim reality of the 2011 London riots, which left England's capital city in a state of mayhem. More specifically its about the atmosphere that Jackson picked up on in Brixton. "The recent Brixton riots had nowhere near as much positive impact as the ones in the '80s, which were far more ...

  4. oldtimemusic.com › w3 › the-meaning-behind-the-songThe Meaning Behind The Song: Uptight Downtown by La Roux

    Feb 12, 2024 · With its get-up-and-dance groove and upbeat lyrics, “Uptight Downtown” showcases a different side of La Roux’s musical style. The lyrics of “Uptight Downtown” explore the bustling city life and the desire for movement and change. The streets are filled with people who seem to be in a hurry to prove themselves and have a lot to lose.

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  6. www.theguardian.com › la-roux-review-fabric-londonLa Roux review – synth star throws a joyously sleazy blowout

    But from opener Uptight Downtown, the venue feels surprisingly unwieldy for a live band set-up – downstairs, the sound desk mounted in the middle of the crowd means that many in the audience can ...

  7. renownedforsound.com › single-review-la-rouxSingle Review: La Roux – ‘Uptight Downtown’ – Renowned For Sound

    Five years later and La Roux returns in the form of a solo act as Elly Jackson debuts the new single Uptight Downtown from her upcoming second album Trouble In Paradise, set to be released next month. The long awaited new single is just what you’d expect from the energetic red-head – full of poppy synth beats and her smooth, defined vocals.

  8. www.ft.com › content › f8c612dc-0c78-11e4-943b-00144La Roux: Trouble in Paradise – review | Financial Times

    Jul 18, 2014 · “Uptight Downtown” gets proceedings under way with colour-saturated funk-pop; the song is inspired by 2011’s London riots but possesses the strut of early Duran Duran. ... La Roux. Trouble ...

  9. www.standard.co.uk › culture › musicLa Roux review: Singer goes in for the kill ... - London news

    Feb 6, 2020 · The upbeat scratchy funk of Uptight Downtown still sounded as futuristic as ever, as did the cool grooves on Sexotheque. Her latest single, Automatic Driver, impressed thanks to its classic pop ...