Majestoluxe, the enigmatic figurehead of Stockholms underground electronic scene, released his new captivating EP titled "Stolid State" earlier this summer followed by the French duo Maman Küsters and legendary British industrial group Test Dept. These releases marked the start of the artist’s new collaboration with Stockholm-based Boutique Label Icons Creating Evil Art. The EP was then followed by an album campaign that was announced with the single Life-as-a-Service late September, and The Future Leaks Out earlier this month. For the third and last single before the album Majestoluxe has collaborated with genre-sibling EMMON (also signed to the ICEA label). The new single is called Blood on the Ceiling and it's dark, hypnotic, and everything you'd expect from a collab between them.

Majestoluxe comments: "I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with EMMON in various ways over the past few years, growing to love not just their music but also the incredible people behind it. So, when Emma approached me to co-create a track, I was beyond excited. I crafted a somewhat hypnotic sound carousel, drawing inspiration from the legendary German band Liaisons Dangereuses, and handed it over to Emma and Jimmy to work their magic. They returned a track featuring chilling, mass murderer-themed lyrics that perfectly complemented the dark energy of the music. I couldn’t be more thrilled with the final result."

Majestoluxe is the sonic alias of Swedish artist Conny Fornbäck, a visionary who seamlessly blends the raw energy of 80s industrial music with cutting-edge electronic production techniques. Since debuting in 2019, Majestoluxe has quickly become a powerful force in experimental music, earning critical acclaim for his boundary-pushing sound and captivating live performances across Europe and Central America.

Central to Majestoluxe’s sound is his massive modular synth system, which serves as the primary tool for crafting every track on the upcoming album. His music delivers a fascinating fusion of noisy techno and electroacoustic art music, evoking the abrasive spirit of 80s industrial and Electronic Body Music (EBM) while pushing those genres into new, uncharted territory. His use of modular synthesizers, crafted at the legendary Elektronmusikstudion in Stockholm, along with homemade electronic instruments, results in a sound that is both nostalgic and forward-looking, embracing the DIY aesthetic of industrial music while incorporating modern technology and techniques.

Majestoluxe’s music is not just about sound but also about a thematic exploration of societal issues. His lyrics often confront the frustrations of modern life, critiquing bureaucracy, corporate jargon, and the vulnerability of the individual in an increasingly dehumanized world. Through a clever use of business buzzwords and modern terminology, often employed with a biting irony, Majestoluxe provokes listeners to question the power structures and hidden emotions embedded in contemporary existence.

With three critically acclaimed albums to his name, Majestoluxe’s unapologetic punk attitude and mesmerizing live visuals have captivated audiences, pushing boundaries and challenging conventions. A true artist of the underground, he continues to blur the lines between industrial, experimental, and electronic music, carving out a distinct space in today’s musical landscape.

Sweden's Electro Queen EMMON continues to make waves with her electrifying presence on the European music scene. EMMON, also known as Emma Nylén, has been riding high on the success of her latest album, 'RECON', and the follow up EP XCEPTION from earlier this year, both of which received glowing reviews. The album was nominated for best album from esteemed publications such as GAFFA, HYMN, and DN. Notably, the album was awarded "Synth Release of the Year" at the 2023’s Manifest Gala, the prestigious "Release of the Year" by the highly appraised Synthsläggan Awards, as well as "Electro of the Year" by GAFFA Awards.

After her widely celebrated comeback EMMON has been gracing stages and festivals across Europe. Recent highlights include supporting D.A.F. (Robert Görl) in Copenhagen, enchanting audiences at the NCN Festival in Leipzig (DE), Gotik Treffen in Leipzig, Prague Gotik Treffen, and Infest in Bradford (UK). She's also been hosting a season of P3MIX on Swedish National Radio P3.

The single Blood on the Ceiling is released October 23rd via Icons Creating Evil Art

CONTACT
Carl-Marcus Gidlöf
Head of the snake
Icons Creating Evil Art
Råsundavägen 73, Solna, Sweden
contact@icea.se