Editing Ladytron (section)

===''Velocifero'' (2007–2009)===
[[File:Ladytron live in 2009.jpg|thumb|right|Ladytron live, 2009]]
Ladytron were dropped by Island Records and signed to [[Nettwerk]] in late 2007.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ladytron Land New Label – IGN |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/11/12/ladytron-land-new-label |date=28 November 2019 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128004414/https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/11/12/ladytron-land-new-label |archive-date=28 November 2019}}</ref>

Between 2007 and 2008, the band recorded the follow-up to ''Witching Hour'' at Studio de la Grande Armée in Paris with help from [[Alessandro Cortini]] ([[Modwheelmood]], [[Nine Inch Nails]], [[SONOIO]]) and Vicarious Bliss ([[Justice (band)|Justice]], [[DJ Mehdi]]).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ladytron {{!}} Layer Cake |url=http://www.emusician.com/news/0766/ladytron--layer-cake/140813 |date=28 September 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120928095543/http://www.emusician.com/news/0766/ladytron--layer-cake/140813 |archive-date=28 September 2012}}</ref> On 2 June 2008, Ladytron released their fourth album ''[[Velocifero]]'' on [[Nettwerk]]. The band stated that "velocifero" literally means "bringer of speed" and is also the name of a classic retro styled [[scooter (motorcycle)|scooter]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Ladytron record brings fans up to speed – Blast |url=https://blastmagazine.com/2008/06/02/new-ladytron-record-brings-fans-up-to-speed/ |date=12 January 2019 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190112195115/https://blastmagazine.com/2008/06/02/new-ladytron-record-brings-fans-up-to-speed/ |archive-date=12 January 2019}}</ref> The album spawned three singles: "[[Ghosts (Ladytron song)|Ghosts]]", "[[Runaway (Ladytron song)|Runaway]]" and "[[Tomorrow (Ladytron song)|Tomorrow]]".

In mid 2008, the group composed three exclusive tracks performed in Simlish for [[The Sims 3]] game soundtrack: "Rockfalls & Estuaries", "She Stepped Out of the Car" and "Young Etruscians".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Interview: Ladytron – The Game Reviews |url=https://www.thegamereviews.com/article-1126-interview-ladytron.html |date=9 September 2019 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190909085107/https://www.thegamereviews.com/article-1126-interview-ladytron.html |archive-date=9 September 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Song List |url=http://wiki.thesimsresource.com/index.php?title=Song_List |website=The Sims 3 Wiki |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180715041030/http://wiki.thesimsresource.com/index.php?title=Song_List |archive-date=15 July 2018 |access-date=13 June 2011}}</ref>{{unreliable source?|date=June 2011}} Ladytron sang a song titled "Use Your Mind" on [[Nickelodeon]]'s [[Yo Gabba Gabba!]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ladytron – Mysteries – Yo Gabba Gabba! | website=[[YouTube]] | date=2 September 2010 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=biKjL0PlEcw |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/biKjL0PlEcw| archive-date=2021-12-12 |url-status=live}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

On 6 April 2009, [[Nettwerk]] issued the remix compilation ''[[Velocifero#Velocifero (Remixed & Rare)|Velocifero (Remixed & Rare)]]''.

In 2009, Ladytron toured North America with [[The Faint]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ladytron and the Faint Co-Headlining North American Tour |url=http://www.prefixmag.com/news/ladytron-and-the-faint-co-headlining-north-america/25831 |date=9 February 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090209195130/http://www.prefixmag.com/news/ladytron-and-the-faint-co-headlining-north-america/25831 |archive-date=9 February 2009}}</ref> and performed two special shows with [[Brian Eno]] at the [[Sydney Opera House]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Brian Eno Curating Sydney Music Fest – Synthtopia |url=http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2009/03/26/brian-eno-curating-sydney-music-fest/ |date=8 April 2019 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190408115207/http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2009/03/26/brian-eno-curating-sydney-music-fest/ |archive-date=8 April 2019}}</ref> In the same year they announced that they would be the opening act for [[Depeche Mode]] on a few concerts in Eastern Europe,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ladytron May Be Dark and Moody, But Don't Call Them Goth |url=http://www.ocweekly.com/2009-04-23/music/ladytron/ |last=Raggett |first=Ned |date=23 April 2009 |website=[[OC Weekly]] |publisher=[[Village Voice Media]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100222094042/http://www.ocweekly.com/2009-04-23/music/ladytron |archive-date=22 February 2010 |access-date=23 June 2011}}</ref> but these concerts were cancelled due to [[Dave Gahan]]'s illness.

Also in 2009 Ladytron self-released their first live album ''[[Live at London Astoria 16.07.08]]'', and co-wrote and produced a few songs for [[Christina Aguilera]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Christina album has Ladytron feel {{!}} Metro News |url=https://metro.co.uk/2009/08/03/christina-album-has-ladytron-feel-317164/ |date=30 June 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150630033054/https://metro.co.uk/2009/08/03/christina-album-has-ladytron-feel-317164/ |archive-date=30 June 2015}}</ref> The songs "Birds of Prey" and "Little Dreamer" were released a bonus tracks on the deluxe edition of her 2010 album ''[[Bionic (Christina Aguilera album)|Bionic]]'', and "Birds of Prey" was later named as one of the "Best Deep Cuts by 21st Century Pop Stars" by the ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' magazine.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/best-pop-album-tracks-21st-century-deep-cuts-8039437/|title=The 100 Best Deep Cuts by 21st Century Pop Stars: Critics' Picks|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|publisher=Billboard Media, LLC|date=November 21, 2017|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240527104602/https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/best-pop-album-tracks-21st-century-deep-cuts-8039437/|archive-date=May 27, 2024|access-date=May 27, 2024}}</ref>