EMMON – ICON (Digital/CD Album – Icons Creating Evil Art)
Emma Nylén has been active with her solo project EMMON for more than 20 years now. The Swedish artist has built an impressive discography over the years and returns this year with her latest album, “ICON.” The album features 10 tracks and was preceded by several notable singles.
EMMON stands for a distinctive style that bridges the gap between EBM and Electro-Pop. On the one hand, there is the aggressive and raw energy of EBM, particularly evident in the bass lines; on the other, a more floating and melodic approach rooted in Pop sensibilities. Above it all is Emma’s charismatic voice, which fits the music perfectly. Personally, I am more drawn to the harder and more direct EBM tracks, which are especially prominent at the beginning of the album.
EMMON follows her own path, presenting a strong and varied body of work that includes several outstanding songs. “ICON” is an album that will surprise many. (Rating:8).
Listen to “Shades Of Blue”:
About EMMON
EMMON is the solo project of Swedish musician Emma Nylén, who launched it in Stockholm in 2001. The project mixes EBM and electro-pop, pairing hard bass lines with melodic, pop-rooted arrangements and Nylén’s vocals.
Her discography opened with “The Art and the Evil” (2007) and “Closet Wanderings” (2009) on Wonderland Records, followed by “Nomme” (2011). After a break she returned with “Recon” in 2022, and the 2025 album “ICON” continues that run of EBM and electro-pop.
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