The critically acclaimed artist Luke Elliot (US) has held audiences spellbound by skilled songwriting filled with cinematic sensation and explosive, yet elegant, live performances since the release of his debut album in 2016. Born and raised in New Jersey (US) Luke Elliot fell in love with Northern Europe during a visit and settled down in Oslo (Norway), and Northern Europe fell in love with him and grew a solid fan base. Still his passion for performing and meeting his fans has taken him to sold out venues all over the world. Since the release of the previous album The Big Wind (2020) Elliot has...

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...

Icons Creating Evil Art is thrilled to announce the recent signing of the enigmatic Vancouver songstress Ché Aimee Dorval.  With a partnership that sees the UK arm of ICEA represent Ché for the world, fans can look forward to a series of stunning releases, delivered with the same raw power & style that was so evident with Che's ICEA debut 'Blood Red Son'.   About: Ché Aimee Dorval was raised in Vancouver by her mother, a plethora of hippie Aunts, punk rock Uncles and a colourful extended family. Think Little House on the Prairie meets the Lost Boys. Ché's childhood was one of constant creativity and...

The Texas based phenomenon Ishi is reworking the title track of his latest album 'Sweet Gold'. Featuring Nia Brock, the intimate track is driven by acoustic meditations on pain and the resulting growth from the experience. Ishi explains, “I wrote this song in Nashville, TN. It was inspired by a crush that went south. You never know when pain will expose some gold."Adored by fans and critics alike, with praise everywhere from Run The Trap to the Dallas Observer, and remixes fr. CAPYAC, YUKSEK, Oliver Nelson etc. Ishi has established himself as an outsider phenomenon in Texas with a plethora of music ranging from nu-disco through synth-pop and indie-soulpop. Contributors including Medicine Man...