2. IAMX
IAMX is the solo musical project of Chris Corner, formerly of the band Sneaker
Pimps. Founded in 2004 in London, it is an independent music project which also
focuses on and experiments with visual art. Musically, IAMX spans multiple
genres from electronic rock and dance music to burlesque influenced songs and
emotional ballads. Corner's striking and wide ranging voice, and his way of
programming sounds and beats is an obvious characteristic of the IAMX sound.
IAMX lyrics concern subjects such as sexual identity, death, love, narcotic
intoxication, decadence, critique of religion and
politics, alienation, addiction, modern society and gender bending. The topic of
gender bending is further emphasised by Corner's own distinctive and
androgynous image.
3. MAJOR RECORDS
Major Records is a music label from Hamburg, Germany, focussing on
electronic pop music. The label was founded in March 2004. While the music
business was struggling with a crisis, producer Hayo Lewerentz wanted to
give talented electro pop acts a chance by making their music available, and
therefore founded Major Records.
In July 2004, Major Records released the double album Maxi by Bytronic, a
best-of including new tracks and remixes.
In 2005, the company signed further bands and projects and thus broadened
their profile. The group Ultrafox, formed by two members of the Sneaker
Pimps and two German vocalists, released their album Ice Skating on Major
Records, the Irish duo Eden their CD Desolate Shores, and Leeloo
Kobayashi his album Playthings.
4. OTHER ARTISTS
• Eden
• Mechanical Cabaret
• Obscenity Trial
• Scarlet Soho
• The Promise
• X-Perience
