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

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 .

The track is characterized by Jackson's signature high-pitched "power-elf" vocals and Langmaid's minimalist, 80s-influenced analog beats . Its primary melodic influence was the title theme from the 1980s animated series Pole Position . Visual Analysis: The Official Music Video 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. This dubstep reimagining by Skream was highly praised

Frontwoman Elly Jackson described the song as being about unfiltered emotional honesty —telling someone exactly how you feel without waiting to see if the sentiment is mutual. The chorus refrain, "I'm going in for the kill," serves as a metaphor for this bold, risky pursuit of desire. Its primary melodic influence was the title theme

A second video was later released in 2010 to promote the song in the United States. Directed by the creative team LEGS , this version was filmed at New York's historic Hotel Chelsea and featured more vibrant, character-driven imagery. Cultural Impact and Remixes