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  • Sean Keel unveils 'spiders' - first glimpse of new album 'ferals welcome', echoing legends like Cohen and Waits Released May 3rd 2024 on Icons Creating Evil Art

    · By Mattias Forsgren

    “The whole thing was a freak accident,” Sean Keel said about the unlikely set of circumstances that led to the release of the Austin-based singer-songwriter’s raw, starkly evocative record, 'a dry scary blue', with the independent Stockholm-based label, Icons Creating Evil Art. Now, one year later, Sean Keel together with Icons Creating Evil Art introduces the next step in the Sean Keel saga – the new album 'ferals welcome' to be released June 5th. The album is preceded by three singles with exclusive b-sides, starting with the first single 'spiders' on May 3rd. Once again we're invited into a collection...

  • Sweden's Electro Queen EMMON releases new single ‘Devil’s On Your Back’, speaking on intrusive thoughts and the breaking of bad habits

    · By Mattias Forsgren

    EMMON, also known as Emma Nylén, has been riding high on the success of her latest album, 'RECON', which received glowing reviews and nominations 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. Now, Sweden's own Electro Clash queen is back with a new EP, set to drop at the prestigious boutique label Icons Creating Evil Art later this spring....

  • Hannah Aldridge releases new single "Yankee Bank", featured on an upcoming anniversary version of the celebrated album Razor Wire

    · By Mattias Forsgren

    Hannah Aldridge's musical journey is a rich tapestry woven with the threads of her Southern roots. Born and raised amidst the iconic sounds of Muscle Shoals and the cultural fabric of Alabama, her path has been one of embracing her heritage while forging her unique identity. Through her poignant songwriting, Aldridge deftly explores the delicate balance between rebellion and self-discovery, creating music that resonates with the comforting cadence of a lullaby and the impactful force of a whip crack. As she commemorates the 10-year milestone of her debut album 'Razor Wire,' Hannah Aldridge is set to unveil an anniversary edition...

  • Majestoluxe presents his new collaboration with Boutique Label Icons Creating Evil Art, new single "Money Mules" drops on April 12th!

    · By Mattias Forsgren

    Majestoluxe, the enigmatic figurehead of Stockholms underground electronic scene, is announcing the release of a new captivating EP later this spring. The release marks the start of the artist’s new collaboration with Stockholm-based Boutique Label Icons Creating Evil Art, which also is the home of genre-sibling EMMON. Our first taste of this enticing release is it's first single "Money Mules", with which Majestoluxe promises bass lines covered in concrete dust and beats infested with severe rust damage! At the core of Majestoluxe's sonic arsenal lies a massive modular synth system, exclusively utilized to craft each composition on the upcoming EP....

  • Stockholm-based Rock Trio REACH Presents A Dark and Dynamic Rock Saga In New Full-length Album "PROPHECY"

    · By Mattias Forsgren

    Swedish hailing rockband REACH is making waves in the international Rock scene, set to release their new album "Prophecy" on March 29, 2024. This highly anticipated full-length features the electrifying single "Mama Mama," which is on its third consecutive month of excessive airplay on Radio Bob, one of Germany's largest commercial radio stations. The track's popularity continues to surge, now also supported by Star FM (Berlin/Nürnberg) and Radio 21. This notable achievements places "Mama Mama" on three of the four biggest rock stations in Germany. But the excitement doesn't end there! Further album singles, "Little Dreams" and “A Million Lives”...

  • Sweden's Electro Queen EMMON Returns with Haunting New Single 'DARK' and Continues European Festival Dominance

    · By Mattias Forsgren

    EMMON, also known as Emma Nylén, has been riding high on the success of her latest album, 'RECON', which received glowing reviews and nominations 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. Now, Sweden's own Electro Clash queen is back with a new EP, set to drop at the prestigious boutique label Icons Creating Evil Art later this spring....