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  • Darkplace is back to give us another glimpse of their extensive and grim universe with new singel Fearmonger

    · By Mattias Forsgren

    Darkplace is an anonymous band that has recently emerged on the music scene, set to release their debut album 'About the End of the World' in the autumn of 2023. Their music is rooted in post punk, but incorporates a variety of other genres in their sound. The concept behind the album is centred around a grim future, or perhaps present, where the world is depicted through digital paintings in the accompanying music videos. The imagery is inspired by the bleak landscape of Stockholm's Västerort, but with a unique and imaginative twist.Most of the instrumental songs on 'About the End of the World'...

  • Fresh from working with Metro Boomin; DJ Candlestick make a ChopNotSlop Remix of 'Ride or Die' from Ishi and Electrophunck --- Out May 19 via Icons Creating Evil Art

    · By Mattias Forsgren

    The Texas based phenomenon Ishi’s ability to successfully walk the line between an ambitious studio act and a multi-sensory live experience allows him to engage the audience in an uplifting celebration of life. His subtle undertones of inner exploration combine to create a concert experience that is unequivocally one-of-a-kind. Each night, Ishi intends to create an entirely unique environment of mysticism, awareness, love and acceptance. Adored by fans and critics alike, there is no denying that Ishi is an immersive experience that everyone should discover. Last year Ishi released his third album 'Sweet Gold' and now is back with new music (new album...

  • Rising nu-disco producer Glamour Hammer team up with international sex icon 'Günther' to create a funky disco-house remix of 'Coupe de Main' (Disco-House / Nu Disco) Released May 19 on Icons Creating Evil Art

    · By Mattias Forsgren

    Rising nu-disco producer Glamour Hammer team up with international sex icon 'Günther' to create a funky disco-house remix of 'Coupe de Main' Glamour Hammer is the nom de plum of Swedish-based producer, songwriter and vocalist Adam Jonsson. In the comfort of his home studio, Glamour Hammer swings back and forth between creating dance-oriented disco house and jazz-infused dream pop with a sense of escapism and tongue-in-cheek attitude while always aspiring for a sense of timelessness and analogue feel. Drawing inspiration from a multitude of genres the most influential are 1970s-80s Funk, Disco, boogie, Classic rock, Latin rhythms and Afropop. After the release of his 'Tropical Suite...

  • Maple & Rye is back with new single “17”, a bittersweet flirt with death and the sentiment of never growing old

    · By Mattias Forsgren

    What do Kings of Leon, Sam Fender and Sharon Van Etten have in common? Apart from being top of the shelf artists, they all released a track named something along the lines of “17”. After their latest holiday release and unexpected success in New Years salute ‘NYE’ on Christmas day, Maple & Rye now joins the trend and present their new single called simply: “17”. Indie folk quintet Maple & Rye released their hotly-anticipated, and for many years frequently requested, debut album 'For Everything' in the summer of 2020 via Icons Creating Evil Art. Later that year the band surprised their fans with a pair of Christmas releases in their...

  • NoIcE tar hjälp av populära EPA-Remix-producenten N!NE (Lasse Stefanz) för att remixa den populära festlåten Nu i Natt. Släpps 12 maj på Icons Creating Evil Art

    · By Mattias Forsgren

    Högaktuella NoIcE släpper 12 maj en EPA Remix av populära nya singeln 'Nu i natt', där dem tagit hjälp av den populära EPA-Remix-producenten N!NE (Lasse Stefanz). Bandets 80-tals-hits spelas redan flitigt ute bland EPA-ungdomar och den här singeln är till för dem. Peo Thyrén berättar om den nya låten: ”Det finns en ganska speciell berättelse som gav inspiration till den här texten. Johan Petré, som har grundat hjälporganisationen Operation Aid som arbetar i Ukraina. Våren 2022 berättade Johan om att han och de andra hjälparbetarna varje dag fick se så otroligt mycket elände och misär och lidande som de ryska soldaterna hade orsakat till med. Ett sånt ofattbart...

  • Lustans Lakejer försöker finna en strimma av hopp bland orosmolnen, och släpper version av "Sakta vi gå genom stan" Släpps 12 maj på Icons Creating Evil Art

    · By Mattias Forsgren

    Lustans Lakejer försöker finna en strimma av hopp bland orosmolnen, och släpper version av Sakta vi gå genom stan.  Johan Kinde berättar om den nya singeln: - "Lustans Lakejers senaste album "Mörk Materia" är vårt kanske allra mest hyllade, men efter dess dunkla weltschmerz kände jag att det nu, när både sommaren och min 60-årsdag närmade sig, åter var dags för lite klassisk LL-eskapism. Vad vore då mer lämpligt än att spela in en ny version av den sång som mer än någon annan hyllar den stad jag växt upp i och vars romantiska text har förtrollat generationer.Vi ser vår version av ”Sakta vi gå genom...