La Roux

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Covers

Records

La Roux achieved remarkable success in a short timeframe, winning the Grammy Award for Best Electronic/Dance Album just one year after their formation. Their debut album reached number one in the UK and sold millions of copies worldwide, establishing them as leaders in the synth-pop revival. The group also swept several "Best New Act" categories at major UK music ceremonies, recognizing their immediate impact on the industry. Although their subsequent work did not match the commercial heights of the debut, the critical respect earned by La Roux and Supervision has ensured their legacy as innovators in electronic music.

AwardsLa Roux's award history is concentrated around their debut era, highlighted by a prestigious Grammy win. The group secured five major awards, including the Grammy for Best Electronic/Dance Album and multiple "Best New Act" honors from UK-centric publications like NME, Q, and Melody Maker. While they received numerous nominations throughout their career, these wins remain their most significant accolades.

Honours & Distinctions

Grammy Award Winner

Recording Academy·2010

Won Best Electronic/Dance Album for the self-titled debut album.

Platinum Certification

BPI·2009

Certified Platinum in the UK for sales exceeding 300,000 units.

Rankings & Lists

#34

Greatest Debut Albums

Rolling Stone·2020

#15

Top Tracks of the 2000s

Pitchfork·2009

Greatest Synth-Pop Songs

Billboard·2019

Magazine Covers

NME

2009-06-15

New Wave Icons: La Roux

Vogue UK

2009-09-01

Fashion Forward: Elly Jackson

2009-11-01

Music & Style: The La Roux Era

Records & Feats

Longest Charting Non-Christmas Single

Chart Record·2009

"In for the Kill" held a spot on the UK Singles Chart longer than any other non-Christmas single in its era.

Highest Streaming Synth-Pop Track

Streaming·2020

"Bulletproof" accumulated hundreds of millions of streams, becoming a staple in pop culture.