While the permanent darkness of the polar region still holds the Nordic countries in an icy gray choke hold, a new alliance is concluded between the master of twisted gothic Americana and the Swedish torch bearers of alternative music as Luke Elliot signs with Icons Creating Evil Art. Having released two critically acclaimed albums since 2016, Luke Elliot has become known for his compelling live performances, solid songwriting skills and cinematic musicality, offering bold emotionality, poetic lyrics and haunting epic tales. Now resident in Norway, Luke was born and raised in New Jersey and artistically bred around the tri-state area....

Following on from their successful showcase weekend at by:Larm in their Oslo hometown in September, Norwegian-New York punks Lazy Queen are back to their reflective selves for 2023, demonstrating their talent for introspection on new single “4th Contact”.  Appearing alongside previous releases “Option To Nothing” and “243 New, Moon”, the new single is taken from their forthcoming EP “Growing Pains” (out April 14 2023 via Icons Creating Evil Art).  As Lazy Queen return to their long-time collaborator Morten Øby for the new record, there’s a dramatic shift from the impulsiveness on “Option To Nothing” as “4th Contact” softly paces through a renewed sense of self-awareness with electronic flourishes...