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IAMX is the solo musical project of Chris Corner founded in 2002 in London, England after the hiatus of his former band Sneaker Pimps.[1] It is an independent music project with a secondary focus on the experimentation of visual art.[2]

Key Information

Chris Corner

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IAMX spans across multiple genres, including electronic rock, dance music, burlesque-influenced dark cabaret, and emotional ballads sung with Corner's wide-range voice.[3]

IAMX has released ten studio albums, two remix albums, one experimental album, two live albums, and one acoustic rework album.[4] Most were released independently, being written and produced solely by Corner, with the exceptions of the fifth studio album The Unified Field and the experimental album Unfall, which were co-produced by Jim Abbiss, and the acoustic album Echo Echo, which was co-produced by David Bottrill. As of April 2025, the most recent IAMX albums are Fault Lines¹ and Fault Lines², released in 2023 and 2024 respectively.

From 2006 to 2014,[5] IAMX was based in Berlin, Germany where Corner said he found "the spirit to care less about the music industry and take an independent route."[2] He attributes a large influence on IAMX's lyrics and sound to Berlin, which inspired lyrical subjects such as death, love, addiction, narcotic intoxication, and decadence, as well as critiques of religion, modern society, politics, alienation, and the exploration of sexual identity and gender expression. The theme of gender identity is further emphasized by Corner's androgynous image both on and off stage.[6]

During this time IAMX developed a reputation for highly energetic and theatrical live performances, with unusual stage outfits and body painting becoming core elements of their shows.[7] Their stage designs consist of art and props made by Corner and his live band members, used alongside live projections.[citation needed]

The official IAMX music videos[8] also began to be directed, filmed, and edited by Corner. On directing his own music videos, Corner said, "I adore video. There’s so much scope that music and visual together can achieve. I’ve always painted with sound and had strong images in my head when I made music, so moving into video was natural."[9] Both their live projections and music videos have contained controversial and often explicit content. This explicit content is sometimes hidden, both as Easter eggs for fans to discover and to bypass censorship from various social media platforms.[citation needed]

In 2014,[10] due to his chronic insomnia and depression,[11] Corner moved IAMX from Berlin to California, stating: "I needed a big change of scenery. I had a few friends in Los Angeles and it seemed like the most relevant place for me, so I got on a boat and sailed over to the States."[12] He currently lives and works at Silent Valley Studios in Southern California.[13]

History

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IAMX was founded by Corner in 2002[1] in London, England. The name 'I am X' refers to Becoming X, the title of the Sneaker Pimps debut album. Corner explained that by founding IAMX, he no longer felt that he was becoming X, but rather that he was X, with the meaning of the X ever changing.[14] "X represents the subconscious. It is Art, Sex, Truth. It is radical openness that we achieve in heightened states of creativity. It is the unquantifiable element in all pleasure and all pain. IAMX as a project is an alter ego; a second personality that I can play with and nurture."[15]

Additionally, throughout the project's aesthetics, the X in IAMX can be periodically seen placed within brackets (e.g. {X}), like the unknown variable in a mathematical equation.[16][17] This is a reference to the works of the French philosopher Gilles Deleuze.

Kiss + Swallow (2004–2006)

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IAMX's debut album, Kiss + Swallow, was released in 2004 and consisted of melancholic, dark, 1980s-influenced electro music with lyrical content often referring to the psychology of sexual fantasy and role play, gender bending, the exploration of solitude, aggression, longing, codependency and mortality. It was written, performed and produced by Corner himself. Kiss + Swallow was recorded in Corner's home studio in London called The Den.[18]

Many of the songs were initially written by Corner for a fourth Sneaker Pimps album,[19] but while the band was working on the album, it soon became clear that the songs did not suit the direction of Sneaker Pimps. However, the songs remained important to Corner, so he decided to keep working on them as a separate project.[14]

After the release of Kiss + Swallow, Corner went on tour with IAMX, playing sporadically throughout Europe and the US.[20] The live line-up varied between a revolving cast of close friends including Sue Denim of Robots in Disguise (whose vocals are also featured on the album),[18] Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt of The Mighty Boosh, James Cook of Nemo, Mary Ambrose,[21] and the actress Julia Davis of Nighty Night.

Kiss + Swallow was released in the US on 17 June 2008. The US album included the previously unreleased track "I-Polaroids" and a remix of the title song by Moonbootica, and used a variant cover for the album artwork.

Between tours in 2005, Corner wrote and produced the soundtrack for the film Les Chevaliers du Ciel and produced the second Robots in Disguise album, Get RID!.

The Alternative and Live in Warsaw (2006–2008)

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Chris Corner photographed by live keyboardist Janine Gezang in 2009

IAMX's second album, The Alternative, had its first physical release in April 2006 in Europe, and its European and UK digital release October 2007. In November 2007, it was released physically in the UK and Ireland; then in May 2008, it was released on Metropolis Records in the US. The European and US versions had variant covers, with the US version featuring black tape over the face on the cover, rather than the original yellow tape. European and US versions also featured alternate versions of several tracks such as a hidden instrumental string version of "Spit It Out", which was arranged and recorded by Audrey Morse,[22] added production, and new backing vocals from Janine Gezang, who had recently joined the live line-up as backing vocalist, bassist, and keyboardist.

Janine Gezang's addition to the live lineup was announced in the summer of 2006, alongside the news that Dean Rosenzweig would be on guitars and bass, and Tom Marsh on drums. However, Corner began playing shows in support of The Alternative in April 2006, the same month of its European release, playing various festivals across Europe before embarking on a full-fledged Europe and US tour with the live lineup mentioned above in tow.

A limited-edition live album, Live in Warsaw, was released on 14 November 2008 on IAMX's own label, 61seconds.[23] The performance was recorded in front of a live audience for the Polskie Radio Program III and later mixed by Corner in Berlin at IAMX2 studios. At the time, the album was exclusively available on the band's online shop, Boutique IAMX[24] and was not made available for many years after it initially sold out. However, it has since been made available again for digital download and streaming via Corner's new label UNFALL Productions.[25]

Kingdom of Welcome Addiction and Dogmatic Infidel Comedown OK (2009–2010)

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The third IAMX album, Kingdom of Welcome Addiction, was released on 19 May 2009.[26] The album's release was preceded by the single "Think of England", which was made available for free download on 7 November 2008.[27][28] This album had a heavier sound than the previous two albums, and utilized Gezang's soprano harmonization throughout. It also featured guest vocals by Imogen Heap on the track "My Secret Friend" with Corner directing the corresponding music video.[29]

In early 2010, it was announced that Janine Gezang would remain on keyboards/synths, vocals and bass; while Rosenzweig and Marsh would be replaced by Alberto Álvarez on guitars, vocals, drums and bass, and Jon Harper on drums.[30] However, before the second half of the tour, in August 2010, Harper was replaced by MAX, a drum machine which was programmed and triggered by Corner.[31]

When asked in an interview, "Where and what is the Kingdom of Welcome Addiction for IAMX?" Corner responded, "In a cold suburb of my sensual and beloved Berlin. In the womb of IAMX. A place where the aches and pains of banality can be relieved. Vices, insecurities, stupidities cured. A little bit like Disney world but with lipstick, cynicism and wit."[32]

A remixed and reworked version of the album entitled Dogmatic Infidel Comedown OK was released on 19 March 2010. The release featured reworks done by Corner himself under the alias of UNFALL, as well as remixes and covers by other artists, including Alec Empire, Terence Fixmer, Combichrist, Aesthetic Perfection and more. The artists featured on the album were all selected and asked to contribute by IAMX.[33] The title of the remixed album is an anagram of the original album's title Kingdom of Welcome Addiction.

Volatile Times and The Unified Field (2011–2014)

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Chris Corner at an IAMX autograph session in Munich

In April 2010, Corner teased that he was working on his fourth studio album, which he referred to as IAMX4.[34] On 19 October 2010, it was announced that IAMX4 was now identified as Volatile Times.[35] In early March 2011, the week before the album's release, the track "Fire and Whispers" was made available for free download on the IAMX website. The album was then released in Europe on 18 March 2011 where it peaked at #68 in the German Media Control Charts.[36][37]

Corner has repeatedly stated that creating Volatile Times was difficult emotionally.[38] He described the album as his most self-indulgent and the peak of his inner struggle with working alone.[39]

IAMX went on two European tours throughout 2011: the 'Fire And Whispers Tour'[40] in the first half of the year and the 'Into Asylum Tour'[41] in the second half. Caroline Weber joined the live line-up on drums in 2011, alongside Álvarez on guitars, backing vocals, drums and bass, and Gezang on keyboards/synths, backing vocals and bass.

On 1 February 2012, it was announced on IAMX's social media that work had officially begun on the fifth studio album, which had the then working title of IAMX5.[42] On 13 May 2012, Corner announced that there would be a vlog posted on the official IAMX YouTube channel every two weeks, which would allow fans to view the recording process of the new album.[43] In the third vlog, Corner revealed that IAMX5 was to be co-produced by Jim Abbiss. Abbiss had formerly worked alongside Corner to co-produce Sneaker Pimps' debut album, Becoming X, and had gone on to produce albums for artists such as Adele and Arctic Monkeys.

On 6 July 2012, via his online blog, Corner revealed the name of a track, "Come Home", from the forthcoming album. On 1 October 2012, a fundraising project was launched via the PledgeMusic website, which would allow fans to bid on items such as old tour set lists, drumsticks, signed CDs, and to pre-order the new album with the additional goal of funding a "Making Of" documentary for the album. Essentially, the more that was pledged, the more IAMX would be able to do, and the more cities they would be able to reach on the accompanying tour. The goal of this fundraiser reached its 100% target in one hour, and eventually reached 817% of the set target.

On 19 October 2012, it was announced that the album would officially be named The Unified Field[44] and would be preceded by the title track as the first single alongside the track "Quiet The Mind". Both songs were released on 3 December 2012.[45] The album was released on 20 March 2013 for fans who pledged on the PledgeMusic project, and 22 March 2013 to the general public.

Following the album's release, IAMX began the 'Animal Impulses Tour',[46] adding new live members Richard Ankers[47] on drums and Sammi Doll[48] on keyboards and backing vocals. Janine Gezang also returned on keyboards/synths, vocals and bass. The 'Animal Impulses Tour' began in Europe and ended in North America. This was the first tour which visited the US after a four-year gap, a feat only made possible through the PledgeMusic campaign.

A second tour in support of the album was announced, but on 16 August 2013, the IAMX management team[49] posted a statement regarding the rescheduling of the 2013 Fall 'Screams Tour' until 2014, as Corner had been diagnosed with chronic primary insomnia and was seeking treatment.[50] Due to ongoing health complications, the 'Screams Tour' was eventually cancelled.

IAMX at WGT 2013

The project went dark, with Corner later stating, "In the worst period, I didn't go online; I didn't connect. I became a recluse. [...] I had stopped creating music because I felt like music was my enemy and that it was hurting me psychologically and emotionally: it was too much to deal with."[51] He found solace through the compassion of his fans after posting 'Insomnia Schizophonica';[11] a blog post in which he detailed the mental health ordeal he had faced. "When I started to recover, I decided to talk about it and I wrote in an online blog about my experiences and it became very clear to me that there was so much support from the fans. So many people could relate to those issues that it gave me so much confidence to go forward and to continue being creative."[51]

On 2 September 2013, an entirely reworked version of Volatile Times was digitally released for the United States and Canada. The release included three bonus tracks: "Avalanches", "Volatile Times (IAMseX Unfall Rework)" and "Bernadette (Post Romanian Storm)".[52]

On 31 May 2014, Corner played a live online acoustic set of songs from Kiss + Swallow which was broadcast worldwide.[53] He hinted at a new album during a Q&A session on 17 August 2014, after performing another online acoustic set of songs, this time from The Alternative.[54]

Metanoia and Everything Is Burning (2014–2016)

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On 17 December 2014, a countdown was started on IAMX's social media accounts. The countdown ended three days later, revealing the official announcement of a new PledgeMusic campaign for the next fan-funded album, said to be released in early fall of 2015.[55] On 11 June 2015, the album title was announced as Metanoia.[56] The tracks "Insomnia" and "Happiness" were included in the second season of the TV series How to Get Away with Murder, while the songs "Surrender" and "Look Outside" were featured in the third season.

In an interview talking about the album, Corner confirmed that coming out of a long period of insomnia and depression had impacted the album heavily. He described it as his least complicated and most honest work to date.[57] In October 2015, IAMX began the 'Metanoia Tour', which started in the US,[58] before continuing through Canada and Europe.[59]

IAMX on the Everything Is Burning tour in 2016

On 2 December 2016, the album addendum Everything Is Burning was released, serving as a companion piece to Metanoia with seven previously unreleased tracks and nine remixes of Metanoia songs. Of the songs on Everything Is Burning, Corner said, "They were half written for Metanoia, there was a surplus of material that didn’t make it to the album. It happens with every album that I do, where there are about 5-7 songs that don’t make it. However, these tracks I felt so connected to that I didn’t want to drag them into another era, they had too much of a connection to Metanoia that they had to remain connected and put the album to rest for me. This EP was in many ways me celebrating my strength and victory over that time period."[60] As with Dogmatic Infidel Comedown OK, IAMX handpicked the artists for the remixes on Everything Is Burning. Contributors included previous collaborator Aesthetic Perfection, friend and colleague Gary Numan, and more.

In September 2016, the North American 'Everything Is Burning' tour began. The tour again spanned the US, Mexico, and Canada,[61] before moving across the Atlantic in October to finish the tour in Europe.[62]

Unfall and Alive In New Light (2017–2018)

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On 22 September 2017, IAMX's first experimental album Unfall (the German word for 'accident') was released.[63] For this album, Corner expanded his sonic palette and turned his past remix alias into the title of this instrumental and abstract album, which showcased him "...avoiding pop radio formats and utilizing a heavy amount of modular synthesizers."[64] Corner referred to the album as “a way of decluttering my wired mind.”[64]

During the recording process, Corner reconnected with famed UK producer and friend Jim Abbiss (Adele/Ladytron/Kasabian/Arctic Monkeys), whom he had worked with previously on Sneaker Pimps' debut album Becoming X and the fifth IAMX album, The Unified Field.

At that time, both artists were experimenting and agreed to meet for a week to play around. This turned into a fruitful seven days, as Jim ended up co-writing and co-producing several album tracks: "Running Point", "Trust The Machine", "Cat's Cradle", "Polar I.", "TeddyLion", "11.11", and "The Disease To Please". The last track featured vocals from The Go Go's rhythm guitarist and vocalist Jane Wiedlin. The first single from the album "Little Deaths" was released on 15 September 2017.[65]

Meanwhile, Corner continued work on his next studio album. He teased the album online before the release of "Mile Deep Hollow". This was the first single from what would later be announced as IAMX's eighth album Alive In New Light. This track was also featured before its release in the fourth season of How To Get Away With Murder, during the mid-season finale.[66] It was then officially released on 14 December 2018 alongside its music video.[67][68]

The title track "Alive in New Light" premiered similarly in How To Get Away With Murder, being featured in the next episode after the mid-season finale.[69] This track was then released with the album on 2 February 2018.[70] The second single, "Stardust", featuring tattoo artist Kat Von D, was released on 5 March 2018 alongside another music video.[71][72]

Corner said that "this album is about connecting, and it’s a pain in the ass to do it through an album. Each time I do this, I feel exhausted but it’s an impulse I can’t stop. If you write your pain out, there’s a venting. Happiness is a skill. I’m happiest activating skills that keep you balanced.”[70] This longing for connection and balance would inspire Corner to create the IAMX Mental Health Gatherings. These Mental Health Gatherings were separate events held prior to IAMX live shows in 2018, with proceeds going to mental health charities. Each event featured Corner and special guests inviting a small number of fans to share their stories and advice with mental health struggles.[73]

IAMX and his live band toured on the Alive In New Light album extensively within North America and Europe, with special guest appearances at certain shows from Kat Von D, whose vocals featured on the album, and Liam Howe on synths. Howe and Corner's performance together on stage in Los Angeles at The Belasco Theater on 25 May 2018[74] was their first in eighteen years, since Sneaker Pimps' hiatus in 2002.

Echo Echo (2019–2020)

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In 2019, Corner announced to his Patreon that he was working on an acoustic rework album, which would feature fan favorites from the IAMX back catalogue re-imagined for the acoustic guitar. The first single and music video from the album was released 6 March 2020 for the song "Surrender", with "Kiss And Swallow" released without a video alongside the main single.[75] An extensive tour was planned for both North America and Europe, with specific venues booked that would exemplify the looping pedal effects Corner planned to use in place of touring with a full band. However, both tours had to be cancelled due to the worldwide outbreak of COVID-19.[76]

Determined to continue connecting with his fans, and remain a healthy outlet during a time of mental anguish and strife, Corner and his longtime collaborator, Janine Gezang, partnered up to start live-streaming the IAMX Mental Health Gatherings they had co-created and hosted during the "Mile Deep Hollow" Tour.

Machinate and Mile Deep Hollow Tour Live (2021–2022)

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Fault Lines¹ (2023)

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In 2023, after five years of musical endeavors involving acoustic re-imaginings, modular experimentation, and working on Squaring the Circle, the first Sneaker Pimps album in 19 years, Corner returned to the first lyrically-driven IAMX album since 2018's Alive In New Light.

Similar to Machinate, the album had a dark, modular style. Corner said on the album's influences: “These songs have been parasites in my brain for years. They were written before my experiments with modular tech, but they benefit from the addition of this production. In a sense this is a classic IAMX album from a songwriting point of view, but the sounds are a touch more fractured and fucked thanks to the modular beast now a part of my life.” [77]

The first single from the album, 'The X ID' was released with an accompanying psychedelic music video on 21 April 2023. With the album slated to release 12 May 2023.[78] A Spring and Fall tour were announced earlier in the year, with the first show starting in San Diego on 27 May 2023.[79]

2024 — 2025

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On 25th September 2025, Janine Gezang announced her departure from IAMX.[80]

Film, TV, and video game features

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Beyond the sixteen albums under the IAMX alias and the four albums co-created with Sneaker Pimps, Corner composed and produced the film soundtrack Les Chevaliers du Ciel (2005) under his given name. This soundtrack includes features from Sue Denim of Robots In Disguise and the band Placebo.[81]

Many of Corner's songs have been used in films, TV productions, and in video games.[82] Corner's music features in The Saint (1997), Queer As Folk (2001), Hostel (2005), Grand Theft Auto V (2013), and How To Get Away With Murder (2014) with the latter featuring in 16 different songs across the show's six seasons.[83] Those tracks are: "I Come with Knives", "The Unified Field", "Cold Red Light (Instrumental)", "Volatile Times (US version)", "Walk with the Noise", "I Salute You Christopher", "Music People", "Happiness", "Dead in This House", "The Great Shipwreck of Life", "Insomnia", "Scars", "Surrender", "Look Outside", "Mile Deep Hollow" and "Alive in New Light".[84]

Documentaries

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You Can Be Happy: The Making of The Unified Field (2013)

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You Can Be Happy is about the making of "The Unified Field" album, and is directed by Danny Drysdale. It features interviews with Chris Corner, producer Jim Abbiss, the live band members and Sneaker Pimps co-founder Liam Howe, plus special live and backstage footage.[85]

Mile Deep Hollow: Tour Documentary (2020)

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Mile Deep Hollow: Tour Documentary follows Chris Corner and his live band (Janine Gezang, Sammi Doll, and Jon Siren) from their early rehearsals in Southern California across the globe to Europe then back again to the final show in Los Angeles, California. With behind-the-scenes footage and detailed interviews, this documentary offers a deeper insight into the music and art project.

Known for colossal live productions that include performance, light, and video art, IAMX shows offer fans a catharsis through the spectacle of stage. Mental health is a core component of the IAMX philosophy, and as a unique feature of this tour, IAMX partnered with The You Rock Foundation to host Mental Health Gatherings at select stops. These gatherings brought fans together to share their experiences and resources, and to find support through the IAMX community.[86]

Patreon

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IAMX started their Patreon campaign in 2019 as a new way to fund the independent nature of the project, and to facilitate more one-on-one fan interactions on a more personalized alternative to social media.[87]

Mental health altruism

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During the 'Mile Deep Hollow' Tour, Corner started the IAMX Mental Health Gatherings, which were separate events held prior to IAMX live shows in 2018, with proceeds going to mental health charities. These were intimate gatherings of fans who wished to share their stories, find acceptance amongst their peers, and ask Corner and other special guests advice on how to manage their mental health struggles.[73]

This later evolved into the IAMX podcast 'Headnoise' which were recordings of the online Mental Health Gatherings, sometimes with or sometimes without special guests. These were a way for Corner and his fans to remain connected during the global pandemic and uplift one another by sharing their struggles and advice.

Turmwerk and Silent Valley Studios

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From 2008 until Corner's move to Los Angeles in 2014, IAMX headquarters was located at an old GDR factory outside Berlin. Corner spoke about the move in an interview, saying that he had bought a building that used to be a waterworks factory in the former East Germany.[88] The factory has since been named "Turmwerk" and is used for studio recording, band rehearsals, photo shoots, music video and live visual production. These productions include the music video "My Secret Friend" featuring Imogen Heap, photo shoots for the cover of IAMX's fourth studio album, Volatile Times, shot by Berlin photographer Ben Wolf[89] and press photos for IAMX's fifth studio album, The Unified Field, by photographers Joe Dilworth and Sammi Doll.[90] Corner said in an interview that his dream was to create a place for artists of all kinds where the main focus is on creativity and free thinking.[17]

Band members

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Current members

  • Chris Corner – vocals, various instruments, programming, production (2004–present)

Live members

  • Sammi Doll – keyboards, backing vocals (2013–present)
  • Sarah Pray (aka "Carrellee") – synth, backing vocals (2024–present)
  • Jon Siren – drums (2015–present)

Former live members

  • Sue Denim – vocals (2004)
  • Noel Fielding – bass (2004)
  • Julian Barratt – guitar (2004)
  • James Cook – keyboards, backing vocals (2004)
  • Mary Ambrose – backing vocals (2004)
  • Julia Davis – keyboards (2004)
  • Dean Rosenzweig – guitar, bass (2006–2010)
  • Tom Marsh – drums (2006–2010)
  • Alberto Álvarez – guitar, vocals, drums, bass (2010–2013)
  • Jon Harper – drums (2010)
  • Caroline Weber – drums (2011)
  • Richard Ankers – drums (2013–2014)
  • Janine Gezang (Janine Gebauer until 2009) – keyboards, backing vocals, bass (2006–2025)

Discography

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Studio albums

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Concert albums

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EPs

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  • Your Joy Is My Low (EP, limited edition, publ. Acute Music) – 1 January[citation needed] 2004
  • Your Joy Is My Low Remixes (EP, limited edition, publ. Anorak Supersport) – 26 May 2005
  • IAMIXED (publ. NoCarbon) – 20 December 2008 (EP, remixes of songs from the album The Alternative performed by English musicians)
  • Tear Garden (EP) – 2009
  • Bernadette (EP) – 29 July 2011 (extended reissue on 16 September 2022)
  • Volatile Times (EP, limited edition) – 23 September 2011
  • Mile Deep Hollow (download EP) – 14 December 2018
  • Unmask (EP, sold exclusively on the Fault Lines² European Tour) – April 2025.[92]

Singles

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Year Release Label Album
2004 "Kiss and Swallow" Tennis Schallplatten Kiss + Swallow
2006 "Spit It Out" 61seconds, Major Records The Alternative
"The Alternative" Major Records
2007 "Nightlife" 61seconds. Major Records
2008 "The Alternative" Fiction, No Carbon, Genepool (UK only)
"Spit It Out" Fiction, No Carbon, Genepool (UK only)
"President" 61seconds, Fiction, No Carbon, Genepool (UK only)
2009 "Think of England" 61seconds Kingdom of Welcome Addiction
"Tear Garden" 61seconds
"My Secret Friend" (with Imogen Heap) 61seconds
2011 "Ghosts of Utopia" (digital) 61seconds/BMG Rights Management Volatile Times
"Bernadette" (digital)
"Volatile Times"
2012 "The Unified Field/Quiet The Mind" (digital) 61seconds The Unified Field
2013 "I Come With Knives"
"Come Home"
2015 "Happiness" Orphic/Caroline International/Universal Metanoia
"Oh Cruel Darkness Embrace Me"
2016 "North Star"
2018 "Stardust" (digital) Orphic/Caroline International/Universal Alive in New Light
"Mile Deep Hollow"[93]
2020 "Surrender"[94] Echo Echo
2021 "Art Bleeds Money"[95] Unfall[95] Machinate
2023-04-21[96][97] "The X ID"[96] Unfall[96] Fault Lines¹
2023-05-04[98]
/2023-05-05[99] 		"Fault Lines" (EP)[98][99] Unfall[98][99]
2024-05-31 "Neurosymphony" Unfall Fault Lines²
2025-10-06[100] "The Truth (Post Truth Rework)" (download)[101][100] Unfall[100] IAMIXED: Fault Lines Albums 1 and 2

Music videos

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Year Title Director
2004 "Kiss and Swallow"
"Missile" (bath version)
"Missile" (second version) Martin Wilk[102]
2006 "Spit It Out" Hans Hammers Jr.[103]
"President" Hans Hammers Jr.[104]
"Song of Imaginary Beings" Verena Jabbs[105]
2009 "Think of England" Michel Briegel[106]
"Tear Garden" Graeme Pearce[107]
"My Secret Friend" (with Imogen Heap) Chris Corner[108]
"I Am Terrified" (Alec Empire Remix) Chris Corner[109]
2011 "Ghosts of Utopia" Chris Corner[110]
"Dance With Me" Chris Corner[111]
"Bernadette" A Nice Idea Every Day[112]
"Volatile Times" Michel Briegel[113]
2013 "The Unified Field" Adam Anthony[114]
"Quiet the Mind" Chris Corner / Danny Drysdale[115]
"I Come With Knives" Michel Briegel[116]
"Come Home" Chris Corner / Janine Gezang[117]
2015 "Happiness" Chris Corner[118]
"Oh Cruel Darkness Embrace Me" Danny Drysdale[119]
2016 "North Star" Chris Corner[120]
2018 "Stardust" Chris Corner[121][122]
"Mile Deep Hollow" Chris Corner[123]
2020 "Surrender (acoustic)" Chris Corner[124]
2022 "Art Bleeds Money" Chris Corner[125]
2023 "The X ID" Chris Corner[126]
2023 "Fault Lines" (lyric video) Chris Corner[127]

Charts

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Year Albums
AT
BE (W)
GER
CH
2004 Kiss + Swallow [128]
-
84
-
-
2006 The Alternative [129]
55
32
-
-
2009 Kingdom of Welcome Addiction [130]
36
28
-
-
2011 Volatile Times [131]
26
17
68
69
2013 The Unified Field [132]
42
59
-
-
2015 Metanoia [133]
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142
-
-
2017 Unfall
-
-
-
-
2018 Alive In New Light [134]
71
75
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81

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IAMX is the solo musical project of British musician , founded in 2002 in following the hiatus of his prior band . The project centers on Corner's multifaceted role as vocalist, producer, instrumentalist, and visual artist, producing dark, atmospheric electronic music characterized by , , and indietronica influences with theatrical and introspective themes. IAMX debuted with the album Kiss + Swallow in 2004, followed by key releases such as The Alternative (2006), Kingdom of Welcome Addiction (2009), Volatile Times (2011), The Unified Field (2013), Metanoia (2015), Alive in New Light (2018), and Fault Lines (2023), often distributed independently to maintain artistic control. Notable for its immersive live performances, multimedia elements, and Corner's exploration of personal catharsis through raw lyrical content, IAMX has built a fervent via extensive touring, including North American dates in 2025, and supplementary projects like documentaries and virtual shows.

Background

Chris Corner's Early Career and Formation of IAMX

Christopher Anthony Corner began his professional musical journey rooted in training, which he started at the age of 11, later developing an intense interest in electronic music production technology. In 1994, at age 20, he co-founded the electronic band in , , alongside keyboardist and producer , initially handling both guitar duties and lead vocals. The duo recruited vocalist Kelli Dayton shortly thereafter, shifting Corner primarily to songwriting and instrumentation; their debut album Becoming X, released in 1996 on One Little Indian Records, achieved commercial breakthrough with the single "6 Underground," which peaked at number 15 on the UK Singles Chart and gained international exposure via film soundtracks and remixes. Sneaker Pimps followed with Splinter in 1999, but internal tensions led to Dayton's departure, prompting Corner to reclaim lead vocals for the third album Bloodsport, issued in 2002 amid declining label support and creative shifts toward heavier rock elements, which underperformed commercially compared to their trip-hop origins. The band entered an indefinite hiatus thereafter, as Corner sought greater artistic autonomy beyond group dynamics and industry pressures that had constrained his vocal and thematic explorations. In response, Corner established IAMX as his independent solo project in around 2002, conceptualizing it as a platform for unfiltered personal expression, darker aesthetics, and multimedia integration, free from collaborative compromises. IAMX debuted with the album Kiss + Swallow on October 25, 2004, via the German label Virus Records (a sublabel of in the U.S.), marking a deliberate pivot to glam-infused with introspective lyrics, self-produced in Corner's home studio to emphasize raw emotional . This formation reflected Corner's intent to embody a performative, androgynous , drawing from his accumulated production expertise while rejecting mainstream trip-hop associations.

Influences and Initial Aesthetic

Chris Corner established IAMX in 2002 in as a solo endeavor after the hiatus of , driven by a desire for unfiltered artistic expression unbound by band dynamics. This shift allowed him to explore electronic experimentation infused with punk energy and intimate, personal lyricism drawn from his own struggles with identity, sexuality, and . The project's marked a departure from Sneaker Pimps' trip-hop and alternative stylings toward a more self-indulgent, melancholic electronic framework. Key influences on IAMX's early sound encompassed , , performance traditions, and the intense, erotic undertones of dark German club culture, particularly after Corner's relocation to , which profoundly impacted both his personal evolution and the music's aesthetic. These elements fostered a genre-blending approach, incorporating structures with raw emotional delivery, as evident in the debut album Kiss + Swallow (released October 2004), which featured brooding electronics, distorted vocals, and themes of desire and alienation. Corner has described this period as an intentional embrace of change, prioritizing uniqueness through multimedia integration over conventional rock formats. The initial aesthetic of IAMX was theatrical and visceral, characterized by androgynous visuals, transcendent performances, and a communal intensity that disrupted traditional boundaries, blending into menacing, burlesque-infused experiments. This manifested in early live shows and recordings as erotic intertwined with elements, emphasizing vulnerability and existential over polished commercial appeal. The style's raw, performative edge reflected Corner's into a , prioritizing cathartic release amid personal turmoil like depression and .

Musical Style and Themes

Core Elements of Sound and Production

IAMX's core sound integrates electronic synthesis with organic instrumentation, yielding dark, cinematic atmospheres centered on processed vocals, , strings, and rhythmic sequences. constructs these layers through self-production, performing vocals, keyboards, and programming while incorporating occasional live elements like strings for emotional depth. This approach evolved from early Berlin-recorded works emphasizing -driven romance to later desert-isolated sessions yielding ambient punctuations and arpeggiated synth motifs. Production emphasizes precision via iterative recording—often hundreds of vocal takes and thousands of loop iterations—to refine textures, balancing synthetic pulses with acoustic warmth. Corner utilizes workstations for mixing, prioritizing immersive cohesion over conventions, which results in forceful rhythms, haunting melodies, and glitch-infused electronics that evade strict classification. Signature techniques include spatial "white noise" harnessing from isolated environments and subtle punk-edged energy in sequencing, fostering a transcendent quality across albums.

Lyrical Content and Philosophical Underpinnings

The lyrics of IAMX, the solo project of , predominantly explore themes of identity, sexuality, struggles, and existential longing, often drawing from Corner's personal experiences with depression, , and . These elements manifest in introspective narratives that confront emotional chaos, human fragility, and the interplay of pain and renewal, as seen in songs like "Neurosymphony" and "I've Lost Control," which transform breakdown into cathartic expression. Corner has described his songwriting as a therapeutic process, with tracks such as "Mile Deep Hollow" directly reflecting a multi-year period of crisis and burnout, emphasizing self-doubt and ego as drivers of creativity. Philosophically, IAMX's underpinnings reject romanticized notions of suffering as essential to artistry, with Corner dismissing the "tortured artist" as a perpetuated falsehood that hinders mental clarity and genuine output. Instead, the work posits music as a and for transcendence, alchemizing personal torment into empathy and communal recognition rather than mere consolation. This aligns with a view of depression as a biological imperative for growth, necessitating medical intervention, , and environmental shifts—such as Corner's relocation to —over mystical . Existential motifs recur, portraying and isolation as lenses for examining human contradictions, love as rebellion against fatigue, and recovery as an ongoing, individualized transformation without erasure of scars. Corner's lyrics often serve as evolving markers of his psychological state, functioning as puzzle pieces in broader narratives of renewal, as in the album Metanoia (2015), where tracks celebrate victory over adversity through fresh encounters with hedonistic or introspective impulses. This approach extends to efforts like the HEADNOISE initiative, which challenges stigmas around ADHD, autism, and creative identity, fostering direct artist-audience dialogue on vulnerability and the unknown—symbolized by the "X" in IAMX. While open to interpretation, the content prioritizes authentic emotional exposure over prescriptive meanings, compartmentalizing external chaos to preserve inner focus and tribal connection.

Career Chronology

Kiss + Swallow and Early Development (2004–2006)

Kiss + Swallow, the debut by IAMX, was self-produced by and recorded entirely in his private home studio in between late 2003 and early 2004. The album features eleven tracks, including "Kiss and Swallow," "," "Naked But Safe," "Simple Girl," "Mercy," and "Your Joy Is My Low," blending electronic, , and elements with Corner handling vocals, , and mixing. It was released on July 13, 2004, initially through independent labels such as Recall Records in the UK, , and , and Acute Music in . Preceding the full album, IAMX distributed a limited promotional EP titled Your Joy Is My Low in 2004, containing the title track alongside "You Stick It In Me," "This Will Make You Love Again," and "I Like Pretending." This EP supported initial promotional efforts, marking the project's emergence from Corner's post-Sneaker Pimps solo endeavors. By late 2006, Kiss + Swallow received a re-release in Germany via Major Records on November 17, expanding its availability under license and distribution by PIAS. During this period, Corner relocated from to in 2005, immersing IAMX in the city's electronic music and fueling a rigorous schedule of recording and live performances that laid groundwork for subsequent releases. This move facilitated the project's evolution toward more theatrical and visceral expressions, setting the stage for broader international reach.

The Alternative and Expanding Reach (2006–2008)

The Alternative, IAMX's second studio album, was released on April 28, 2006, initially in Europe through independent channels. The album comprises ten tracks, including "President" (3:54), "The Alternative" (4:00), "Nightlife" (4:21), "Lulled by Numbers" (4:01), "Song of Imaginary Beings" (4:27), "The Negative Sex" (3:08), "Bring Me Back a Dog" (3:24), "S.H.E." (3:59), "Spit It Out" (3:58), and "After Every Party I Die" (3:50). Produced by Chris Corner, it continued the project's electronic and alternative rock fusion, self-released to maintain artistic control outside major label structures. A digital release followed in October 2007 for and the , broadening accessibility amid growing online distribution. To promote the album, IAMX conducted extensive tours across and , with dozens of performances documented in 2006 and 2007, including shows in cities such as , , on October 5, 2007. These live efforts emphasized theatrical staging and direct fan engagement, fostering expansion beyond initial audiences through grassroots promotion and venue circuits. A key milestone occurred on July 29, 2007, when IAMX recorded a live session at Polish Radio Three's Agnieszka Osiecka Studio in , , capturing performances of tracks like "The Alternative," "Bring Me Back a Dog," and "The Negative Sex." This recording was released as the live album Live in Warsaw on November 14, 2008, via the 61seconds label, initially limited to dedicated supporters before wider availability. The release documented the era's intensifying live presence, contributing to IAMX's cult following in and signaling sustained independent momentum into subsequent years.

Kingdom of Welcome Addiction to Volatile Times (2009–2012)

The third IAMX studio album, Kingdom of Welcome Addiction, was released on May 19, 2009, following pre-orders shipped on May 6. The album featured 11 tracks, including collaborations such as "My Secret Friend" with Imogen Heap, and emphasized electronic and alternative rock elements produced by Chris Corner. To promote the release, IAMX undertook a tour in 2009, with performances including the Gothic Festival in Waregem, Belgium, on July 26, and Klub Stodoła in Warsaw, Poland, on October 18. A single, "Tear Garden," was issued on June 8, 2009. In 2010, IAMX released Dogmatic Infidel Comedown OK, a serving as an of Kingdom of Welcome Addiction, featuring reinterpretations of the original tracks by various artists. A for "My Secret Friend" was directed by and released in 2009. The fourth studio album, Volatile Times, followed on March 18, 2011, comprising 11 tracks with production again led by Corner. The supporting "Fire and Whispers" tour commenced in 2011, including shows at events like Blackfield Festival in , , on June 25, and Stare Misto festival. "Volatile Times" was issued as the third single from the album, accompanied by a remix EP and an official released on September 16, 2011. Touring continued into 2012, with setlists incorporating material from both Kingdom of Welcome Addiction and Volatile Times.

The Unified Field and Transitional Phase (2013–2014)

The Unified Field, IAMX's fifth studio album, was announced on October 19, 2012, via the project's campaign, which surpassed its funding goal by 817%. The album was released on March 22, 2013, produced by and at UFO Studios in , with Corner handling programming, mixing, and mastering. It features 12 tracks, including "The Unified Field," "I Come With Knives," "Sorrow," "The Adrenalin Room," "Quiet the Mind," "Under Atomic Skies," and "Screams." A making-of documentary, You Can Be Happy, directed by Danny Drysdale, documents the recording process, incorporating interviews with Corner, Abbiss, and collaborators. Corner described the album as "schizophrenic modesty incarnate," emphasizing introspective and philosophical themes of emotional connection amid isolation. Reviewers highlighted its departure from prior IAMX works, blending indietronica, , and into a arc of melancholy and resilience. The record explores personal vulnerability, with tracks like "Quiet the Mind" addressing fear and introspection. In support of the album, IAMX embarked on a world tour beginning in early , featuring performances such as the April 18 show at London's and the April 26 concert at New York's , where setlists prominently included new material alongside earlier hits. The tour showcased Corner's theatrical style and live band dynamics, contributing to the project's growing . The period marked a transitional phase as Corner encountered severe challenges post-tour, including chronic primary and depression, leading to hospitalization in July 2014 and the cancellation of all August festival dates and subsequent shows. This hiatus, lasting over a year, interrupted live activities and shifted focus toward recovery, setting the stage for future releases amid ongoing struggles.

Metanoia to Unfall (2015–2017)

Metanoia, IAMX's sixth studio album, was released on October 2, 2015, via the band's independent label. Produced primarily by , the record comprises eleven tracks, including "No Maker Made Me," "Happiness," and "Say Hello ," blending elements with introspective lyrics. The album's title derives from the Greek term for a profound , reflecting Corner's personal experiences with depression and during its creation. On December 2, 2016, IAMX issued Everything Is Burning (Metanoia Addendum) as a companion release to Metanoia, featuring seven previously unreleased tracks recorded in the same sessions. This extended the original album's thematic exploration of emotional recovery and sonic experimentation without introducing new vocal content. In September 2017, IAMX released Unfall on September 22, marking the project's first fully instrumental album. Co-written and produced by and , the ten-track effort delves into abstract electronic territories, incorporating modular synths, programming, and distorted samples across genres like IDM and . The German title, translating to "accident," underscores its , experimental approach, diverging from IAMX's prior vocal-driven works to emphasize rhythmic and textural abstraction.

Alive in New Light and Echo Echo (2018–2020)

IAMX released the album Alive in New Light on February 2, 2018, marking the project's eighth studio album. The record, written, performed, and produced solely by , blended electronic and elements, featuring tracks such as "Stardust," "Alive in New Light," "Break the Chain," and "Body Politics." Guest contributions included tattoo artist on select tracks, adding vocal elements to the production. The album's release was accompanied by a supporting tour announced in January 2018, with performances across and , including a show in later that year. Live renditions emphasized the album's title track, showcasing Corner's solo production approach in a theatrical stage setting consistent with IAMX's aesthetic. In March 2020, IAMX issued Echo Echo, an acoustic reinterpretation album featuring stripped-down versions of earlier material. Released on March 13, the collection included acoustic arrangements of songs like "I Come with Knives," "Kiss and Swallow," "Mercy," and "I Salute You Christopher," performed and arranged by Corner to highlight lyrical intimacy amid electronic sparsity. This release, self-produced without additional collaborators noted, arrived during the early stages of global pandemic restrictions, focusing on introspective reimaginings rather than new compositions.

Machinate, Fault Lines Series, and Recent Challenges (2021–2025)

In November 2021, IAMX released Machinate, a live album recorded primarily through modular synthesizer performances during the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions that limited traditional touring. The album, issued via Chris Corner's independent label Unfall Productions, features tracks such as "Art Bleeds Money" and emphasizes raw, experimental electronic improvisation, reflecting adaptations to remote production amid global lockdowns. This release marked a pivot from studio work to capturing virtual and isolated live energy, with Corner handling vocals, synthesizers, and production solo. The Fault Lines series emerged as IAMX's next major project, beginning with Fault Lines¹ on May 12, 2023, followed by Fault Lines² on August 30, 2024, both self-released through Unfall Productions and available via . Fault Lines¹ includes eight tracks like "Disciple," "In Bondage," and "Radical Self-Love," exploring themes of personal fracture, identity, and psychological tension through dense electronic layers and introspective lyrics. The sequel, Fault Lines², extends this conceptual with remixes and new compositions, such as reworks of the title track, maintaining IAMX's signature blend of IDM, futurepop, and noise elements while delving deeper into self-examination and societal dissonance. Corner described the series as a response to internal and external upheavals, produced independently to retain artistic control without major label interference. From 2021 to 2025, IAMX faced challenges including pandemic-induced isolation, which necessitated virtual formats like LOVEstreams for fan engagement and influenced Machinate's origin as a documentation of constrained creativity. Corner has publicly discussed his autism spectrum diagnosis, noting difficulties with social interactions that complicated touring logistics and personal dynamics in the project's evolution toward more introspective output. Independent self-release heightened financial and promotional demands, yet enabled thematic freedom, as seen in the Fault Lines emphasis on perseverance through community, a core IAMX value reiterated in 2022 statements. By 2025, these hurdles coincided with resumed live activity, including the Fault Lines² North American tour starting October 2025, blending synth-heavy sets with visual experimentation despite ongoing adaptation to rural production life, such as power outages.

Live Performances and Touring

Theatrical Elements and Band Dynamics

IAMX live performances emphasize theatricality through energetic staging, unusual outfits, and , which have become signature elements since the project's early tours. These visuals, often crafted by himself, include provocative aesthetics blending art props, custom stage designs, and intense lighting to evoke themes of , duality between light and darkness, and emotional . Corner's direction extends to integration, creating a multisensory "aural and visual attack" that distinguishes IAMX shows from standard concerts. Band dynamics revolve around Corner's singular vision as the founder and primary performer, following the dissolution of , with live lineups serving as extensions of his auteur control rather than fixed ensembles. Touring bands, such as the group featuring Janine Gezang, Sammi Doll, and Jon Siren documented in rehearsals for the Mile Deep Hollow tour, collaborate closely in preparation but defer to Corner's lead during performances. This structure fosters high-energy interactions onstage, with supporting members contributing to the dynamic flow through synchronized visuals and instrumentation, though turnover reflects the project's emphasis on Corner's evolving creative needs over long-term group cohesion.

Major Tours and Setlist Evolution

IAMX's touring history commenced with the promotion of the debut album Kiss + Swallow in 2004, featuring intimate club shows across and initial North American dates, with setlists primarily comprising tracks from that release, including "Naked but Safe," "," "Skin Vision," "Kiss + Swallow," "," "You Stick It in Me," "Your Joy Is My Low," and "," typically lasting around 8-10 songs focused on electronic and experimental elements. By 2006, supporting The Alternative, tours expanded to larger venues in the and , incorporating new material like "," "Spit It Out," and "The Alternative," while retaining early staples such as "" and "Kiss + Swallow," marking an initial shift toward a more diverse selection blending with darker themes, with sets averaging 10-12 tracks. The 2009-2010 Kingdom of Welcome Addiction tour represented a peak in scale, with extensive European and North American legs emphasizing album tracks like "An I for an I," "I Am Terrified," "Kingdom of Welcome Addiction," "Nature of Inviting," and "," alongside persistent favorites "After Every Party I Die" and "Kiss + Swallow," evolving setlists to around 12-14 songs with increased emphasis on atmospheric builds and live instrumentation. Subsequent tours for Volatile Times (2011-2012) and The Unified Field (2013-2014) further diversified repertoires, introducing songs such as "Bernadette," "No Maker Made Me," and "I Come With Knives," which became enduring staples; the latter tour, documented in The Unified Field footage, highlighted a transition to fuller band dynamics with performers like Janine Gezang and Sammi Doll, extending sets to 15+ tracks and prioritizing theatrical delivery over pure electronics. Post-2015 tours for Metanoia and Alive in New Light adapted to health constraints but maintained evolution toward hybrid electronic-rock arrangements, with the 2019 Mile Deep Hollow Tour—captured in a dedicated —featuring rehearsals and performances emphasizing raw energy, including "Spit It Out" and newer cuts, while setlists balanced 40% recent material against classics like "I Come With Knives" and "After Every Party I Die." Recent outings, such as the 2025 Fault Lines² Tour, showcase refined consistency with 12-14 song sets opening via "The Ocean" or "Disciple," integrating Fault Lines tracks like "The X ID" and "Grass Before the Scythe" (premiered as fan favorites), yet preserving core staples—"," "," "Break the Chain," and "I Come With Knives"—reflecting a matured curation prioritizing audience connection over strict album fidelity, with durations of 80-100 minutes. This progression underscores a gradual move from album-centric lists to fan-driven selections, informed by direct interaction and empirical adjustments based on live reception. In August 2013, IAMX canceled all scheduled festival appearances for the month following Chris Corner's diagnosis with chronic primary insomnia, a condition characterized by difficulties in falling asleep, maintaining sleep, or experiencing restorative rest despite adequate opportunity. Corner had endured months of disrupted sleep prior to the diagnosis, rendering live performances unfeasible even after medical interventions. He was hospitalized starting July 17, 2013, and subsequently transported to the United Kingdom for intensive treatment, leading to the postponement or cancellation of all band activities for several weeks thereafter. The compounded ongoing depression and anxiety, exacerbating a depressive state that emerged after the 2013–2014 tour supporting The Unified Field. This period of health deterioration resulted in the cancellation of all touring commitments, as Corner reported lacking the creative drive or physical capacity to continue, prompting a relocation from to in search of environmental and therapeutic changes to manage symptoms. These interruptions halted live engagements for an extended transitional phase, delaying new tours until recovery efforts enabled a return with the Metanoia era in 2015. Subsequent tours, such as the 2018 Mile Deep Hollow outings, incorporated awareness elements, reflecting Corner's experiences, but no further major cancellations due to physical or were reported through 2025, with extensive North American and European legs proceeding as planned.

Reception and Impact

Critical Evaluations

Critics have generally praised IAMX's work for its intricate electronic production, thematic depth exploring personal turmoil, addiction, and identity, and theatrical flair, though mainstream coverage remains sparse due to the project's independent, niche positioning in alternative and genres. Early efforts like the 2004 debut Kiss + Swallow drew mixed responses, with noting solid pop tracks amid "cheeseball" dramatic elements that occasionally undermined the dark electro aesthetic. and other outlets highlight IAMX's evolution toward polished, genre-blending soundscapes influenced by glam, industrial, and trip-hop roots from Chris Corner's background. Subsequent albums such as Kingdom of Welcome Addiction (2009) earned acclaim for its demanding, immersive energy, with reviewers describing it as an electro-pop "masterpiece" evoking and electronica alongside witty cynicism, though its intensity resists casual listening. The Unified Field (2013) received enthusiastic verdicts in alternative press, lauded as a "perfect" reunion of Corner's stylistic ambitions with galactic emotional scope, though some critiqued it as a step back from prior cohesion due to experimental indulgences. Later releases like Metanoia (2015) solidified positive consensus among genre critics for its seductive melodies, gritty lyrics contrasting overwhelming electronics, and bizarre, melancholy compositions that prioritize sonic innovation over accessibility. Alive in New Light (2018) continued this trajectory, hailed as a hypnotic triumph blending ambient dreaminess with confident beauty, yet noted for its challenging introspection that may alienate broader audiences. Overall, evaluations emphasize IAMX's cult appeal through direct fan engagement over commercial metrics, with strengths in Corner's multifaceted production but critiques centering on occasional over-dramatization and limited crossover potential.

Commercial Metrics and Fan Base

IAMX maintains a niche presence in the alternative electronic music landscape, with approximately 610,000 monthly listeners on as of 2025. Album releases have achieved targeted success in specialized formats, such as Fault Lines² (August 2024), which debuted at number one on the Deutsche Alternative Charts and held the position for six consecutive weeks. Earlier works like Volatile Times (2011) peaked at number 26 in and appeared in Belgium's charts, reflecting modest penetration in European alternative markets without broader mainstream crossover. Touring constitutes a primary , with IAMX conducting consistent international runs, including the 2025 Fault Lines² North American Tour across 27 cities—its most extensive in the region to date. Venues typically range from mid-sized clubs to theaters, drawing repeat attendees from a core audience that prioritizes live experiences over mass-market streaming dominance. No public data exists on tour grosses or ticket sales volumes, consistent with the project's independent status outside major label reporting. The fan base centers on a dedicated, international cohort engaged through direct channels, including approximately 387 paid supporters who access exclusive content like behind-the-scenes updates and live chats. This model fosters loyalty among enthusiasts of and synth-driven alternative genres, with indicating around 70,000 followers and reports of fans attending multiple shows per tour. Demographics skew toward urban, alternative music listeners in and , valuing IAMX's thematic depth on personal and societal issues over commercial hits, enabling sustainability via and merchandise rather than high-volume sales.

Cultural and Genre Influence

IAMX's music represents a fusion of electronic genres, incorporating elements of , industrial, and , often characterized by dark, introspective lyrics and experimental production techniques. This blend has positioned the project within the broader landscape of post-2000s independent electronic music, where Chris Corner's self-produced works emphasize personal over mainstream accessibility. Critics have noted IAMX's contributions to "industrial pop," a subgenre that merges accessible electronic hooks with harsher industrial textures, as seen in like The Alternative (2006), which features cabaret-infused . While IAMX maintains a dedicated in alternative and goth-adjacent scenes, its broader cultural influence remains niche, with Corner himself expressing uncertainty about widespread impact beyond inspiring independent artists through its DIY and thematic exploration of addiction, , and existential themes. The project's live performances, blending electro-goth aesthetics with elements, have influenced perceptions of theatricality in electronic music, fostering a subcultural appreciation for immersive, non-commercial artistry among fans disillusioned with industry norms. However, lacking major commercial breakthroughs or documented emulation by prominent acts, IAMX's legacy lies more in sustaining underground electronic experimentation than reshaping mainstream genres.

Controversies

Public Incidents Involving Audience Interactions

During a performance in , , on or around June 24, 2023, reportedly singled out and verbally confronted a young male audience member from the stage, mocking his pronouns and questioning his presence at the show with the remark, "why are you even here?" The individual, described by witnesses as shy, autistic, and recently recovering from top surgery, became visibly emotional and tearful as a result, having traveled over 600 miles from , , to attend. Some fan accounts attributed Corner's agitation to ongoing sound issues and a strict 45-minute set time limit imposed by the venue, which disrupted the performance. Band drummer Jon Siren later issued a personal apology to the affected fan, though no public statement from Corner or the project has been documented. The episode, reported primarily through fan discussions on , drew criticism from some supporters who described it as , while others contextualized it within the high-energy, improvisational style of IAMX live shows. No video footage or independent corroboration from mainstream outlets has surfaced, limiting verification to attendee testimonies.

Debates Over Artistic and Technological Stances

has publicly rejected the romanticized notion of the "tortured artist," describing it as a "stupid, perpetuated myth" that is both lazy and dangerous, arguing that profound is neither necessary nor sufficient for great , as evidenced by countless creators who produce without despair. He contends that optimal creativity stems from mental well-being and disciplined practice rather than emotional turmoil, with serving as a therapeutic outlet that sustains rather than stems from . This stance has prompted discussions among critics and fans, who debate whether it undermines the authenticity of confessional genres like IAMX's, where themes of personal struggle and dominate, or if it reflects a pragmatic evolution beyond outdated tropes. On technological fronts, Corner views electronic production tools—such as synthesizers, loop machines, and digital sampling—as practical enablers of artistic vision rather than ends in themselves, emphasizing simplicity and in-house control to maintain sonic purity across recordings and live performances. He has criticized early practices, particularly unauthorized leaks and free uploads, for depreciating art's value and disrespecting creators, advocating instead for controlled, fan-supported models that preserve economic viability. More recently, amid broader industry concerns over AI's potential to erode human uniqueness and authenticity in music, Corner has acknowledged threats from and algorithmic saturation but highlighted AI's constructive possibilities, such as remixing archival material, positioning it as an extension of creative tools rather than an existential rival. These positions have fueled debates on whether embracing AI aligns with IAMX's emphasis on visceral, human-driven or risks diluting the project's independent in a market favoring automated content. Corner's libertarian artistic expression, including gender-bending and onstage challenges to societal norms, has intersected with technological elements like self-produced visuals and audio, sparking contention over boundaries between performer agency and audience expectations in digital-age live events. While he prioritizes direct, unmediated fan connections over industry hype and algorithms, this approach invites scrutiny on the tension between unfiltered authenticity and perceived insensitivity in an era of amplified online discourse.

Independent Ventures

Turmwerk and Silent Valley Studios

Turmwerk served as the primary recording and creative headquarters for IAMX from approximately 2008 until Chris Corner's relocation to in 2014, housed in a repurposed East German Democratic Republic-era factory on the outskirts of . The facility functioned as a multifunctional space for production, band rehearsals, , creation, and live visual development, enabling Corner's self-directed approach to engineering and mixing. such as Volatile Times (released February 23, 2013) and The Unified Field (released March 4, 2013) were primarily created, produced, engineered, and mixed there by Corner, with additional studio assistance from collaborators like Fabian Knof. It also hosted collaborations with artists including and producer , reflecting its role as a hub for experimental electronic and multimedia work amid 's electronic music scene. Following the move to the , Corner established Silent Valley Studios in the Temecula Valley desert region of , transforming it into IAMX's ongoing base for recording, live performances, and community events. The studio combines production facilities with a communal gathering space, hosting intimate shows, mental health-focused discussions on topics like neurodivergence and sexuality led by Corner and collaborator Janine Gezang, and experimental barn performances. Videos and live sessions, such as renditions of "Sailor" from Kiss + Swallow (2004) and "Buy F*** Die" from Machinate (2004), have been produced on-site, often in outdoor paddock areas, emphasizing its integration with the desert environment. This evolution underscores Corner's shift toward a more isolated, self-sustaining creative ecosystem, evolving from urban industrial roots to a remote oasis that fosters direct fan engagement and thematic explorations of identity and transformation.

Patreon Model and Direct Fan Support

IAMX's Patreon model, established around 2019, enables direct monthly funding from fans to support Chris Corner's independent music and visual productions, bypassing traditional record labels. The platform, branded "The Cult Of IAMX," features subscription tiers beginning at $3 per month, granting access to an extensive archive of over 890 exclusive posts including behind-the-scenes videos, personal audio voicemails from Corner, unreleased music previews, and patron-only livestreams known as LOVEstreams. As of late 2024, it sustains approximately 387 paid members, who also gain entry to an official Discord community for interaction. This model reciprocates support through tangible perks, such as tour updates, collaborative chats (e.g., with guests like ), and custom content like reworks of tracks such as "Grass Before The Scythe." Corner has emphasized Patreon's role in fostering creative independence, stating it allows regular sharing of his daily artistic process and life, which he views as essential for sustaining the project amid industry challenges. Free public LOVEstreams, a fan-favorite format, are enabled by patron contributions alongside one-time sponsorships via the official IAMX webstore, which offer donors exclusive digital wallpapers in return. Preceding , IAMX relied on episodic campaigns via platforms like to finance albums and tours, demonstrating strong ; for instance, a 2012 campaign for a new record achieved 100% funding within one hour, unlocking 40 reward tiers including physical merchandise and experiences. Similar rapid success occurred in 2013 for The Unified Field, funded fully in one hour with over 1,800 pledges, enabling U.S. tours after a four-year hiatus. These efforts transitioned into the ongoing structure, prioritizing sustained, reciprocal engagement over project-specific drives.

Media Licensing and Visual Works

Sync Placements in Film, TV, and Games

IAMX tracks have secured multiple synchronization licenses for television, most prominently in the ABC legal drama How to Get Away with Murder (2014–2020), where at least 13 songs appeared across various episodes. Notable examples include "I Come with Knives" in the series pilot (Season 1, Episode 1, aired October 2, 2014), "The Unified Field" in Season 1, Episode 3 ("Let's Get to Scooping," aired October 16, 2014), "" in Season 2, Episode 14 ("I Want You to Die," aired March 17, 2016), "Look Outside" in Season 3, Episode 14 ("He Made a Terrible Mistake," aired February 23, 2017), and "Surrender" in Season 3, Episode 9 ("They Lied," aired November 17, 2016). These placements highlight IAMX's dark electronic sound aligning with the show's intense, suspenseful narrative. Additional television usage includes tracks in the Canadian-British crime drama Tin Star (2017–2020), such as appearances underscoring tense scenes in its first season. Overall, IAMX has 22 documented sync appearances spanning 20 songs, predominantly in episodic television rather than feature films or video games, reflecting selective licensing that leverages the project's atmospheric and androgynous aesthetic for dramatic effect. No verified placements in major theatrical films or commercial video games were identified in production credits or licensing databases.

Documentaries and Self-Produced Content

"You Can Be Happy" is a 75-minute documentary directed by Danny Drysdale that details the production process of IAMX's fifth studio album, The Unified Field, released in 2013. The film explores Chris Corner's creative challenges and personal struggles during the album's development in Berlin, including themes of isolation and artistic reinvention central to IAMX's independent ethos. A trailer was released on August 6, 2022, via the official IAMX YouTube channel, with the full documentary made available for digital download on the band's website. "Mile Deep Hollow," another self-produced documentary, chronicles the formation and early performances of IAMX's live band lineup, featuring vocalist Janine Gezang, percussionist Sammi Doll, and drummer Jon Siren. It documents rehearsals in transitioning into the European tour leg, highlighting the logistical and creative hurdles of mounting live shows under IAMX's DIY model. The project emphasizes Corner's hands-on approach to visual storytelling, bypassing traditional distribution for direct fan access via digital sales on iamxmusic.com. A trailer appeared on May 26, 2022, underscoring the band's commitment to immersive, behind-the-scenes content that complements their discography. These documentaries represent IAMX's strategy of self-releasing visual media to maintain artistic control and foster direct engagement with supporters, often bundled with virtual live performances like "Virtual Modular" and "Machinate" on the same platform. Unlike commercial sync placements, this content avoids external licensing, prioritizing unfiltered documentation of the project's evolution over broader market appeal.

Associated Personnel

Core Collaborators and Band Lineup

IAMX operates primarily as the solo endeavor of , who serves as the project's sole consistent creative force, handling composition, vocals, , and production across its . While studio work remains largely under Corner's control, with occasional guest vocalists such as contributing to tracks on the 2018 album Alive in New Light, the project's core support stems from live performance collaborators. Janine Gezang stands out as the most enduring collaborator, joining as live bassist and backing vocalist and co-founding the independent label UNFALL Productions with Corner on September 1, 2010, to manage IAMX's releases and distribution. Her involvement has been pivotal in enabling Corner's independent operations, including touring logistics and creative input during live iterations. Gezang has participated in multiple world tours, including the 2025 Fault Lines² North American tour spanning 27 dates from August to October. The live band lineup, assembled for tours to replicate IAMX's electronic and alternative sound onstage, typically comprises four members centered around Corner. Drummer Jon Siren, known from projects like Skold, , and , has been a fixture since at least 2015, providing rhythmic foundation for high-energy performances. Keyboardist Sarah Pray (also performing as Carrellee) joined in 2024, initially filling in during Gezang's temporary absence before becoming a regular alongside her return for subsequent tours. This configuration supported the 2025 European and North American legs, emphasizing layered synths, percussion, and vocal harmonies to translate Corner's studio recordings to live settings. Earlier tours featured varying personnel, such as Sammi Doll on keyboards from onward in some capacities, reflecting Corner's flexible approach to assembling musicians suited to specific cycles without fixed studio band commitments. This ad hoc yet reliable live ensemble has enabled IAMX to maintain a consistent touring presence since the project's inception in , prioritizing fidelity to Corner's vision over permanent membership.

Guest Contributions

Imogen Heap provided guest vocals for the track "My Secret Friend" on IAMX's 2009 album Kingdom of Welcome Addiction, contributing ethereal harmonies that complemented Chris Corner's lead vocals and the song's electronic arrangement. This collaboration marked one of the project's early high-profile external features, with Heap also appearing in the official music video directed by Corner. Kat Von D, known primarily as a and entrepreneur, contributed lead and backing vocals to tracks on the 2018 album Alive in New Light, most prominently on the single "Stardust," where her voice added a haunting, layered texture to the composition. She also sang backing vocals on additional songs from the , reflecting a personal friendship with Corner that influenced the recording process. Sue Denim of delivered backing vocals on several tracks from the 2006 album The Alternative, including "Song of Imaginary Beings," enhancing the record's raw, edges with punk-inflected harmonies. Her involvement stemmed from prior connections in London's underground scene, bridging IAMX's solo project origins with collaborative elements. Icelandic singer featured as a guest on the 2024 album Fault Lines², providing additional vocals for "The Ocean," which incorporated her folk-tinged style into the track's introspective electronic framework. This appearance highlighted IAMX's evolving incorporation of diverse vocal timbres in later works, with Huld's contribution credited explicitly in production notes. Other occasional guests have included instrumentalists like Russian musician Igor Vdovin, who collaborated on The Alternative with contributions to its atmospheric soundscapes, though vocal features remain the most documented external inputs across IAMX's discography. These contributions underscore Corner's selective approach to external talents, often limited to artists aligning with the project's thematic intensity and sonic experimentation.

Discography

Studio Albums

IAMX has released ten studio albums since 2004, with handling production, writing, and performance across most tracks. The project evolved from dark roots to incorporate experimental, industrial, and elements, often self-released via independent channels to maintain artistic autonomy.
AlbumRelease Date
Kiss + SwallowJuly 13, 2004
The AlternativeApril 28, 2006
Kingdom of Welcome AddictionMay 19, 2009
Volatile TimesMarch 18, 2011
The Unified FieldMarch 22, 2013
MetanoiaOctober 2, 2015
UnfallSeptember 22, 2017
Alive in New LightFebruary 2, 2018
Fault Lines¹May 12, 2023
Fault Lines²August 30, 2024
The early albums, such as Kiss + Swallow and The Alternative, feature dense electronic arrangements and themes of and alienation, recorded primarily in . Later works like Unfall shift toward experimentation, while Fault Lines¹ and Fault Lines² emphasize grinding industrial textures and self-reflective lyrics.

Live and Instrumental Releases

IAMX's first live album, Live in Warsaw, was recorded on July 29, 2007, at Polish Radio Three's Agnieszka Osiecka Studio and released on November 14, 2008. The album features 11 tracks primarily drawn from the band's early studio releases, including performances of "The Alternative," "President," and "Spit It Out," capturing the raw energy of the live setting with a focus on electronic and elements. In September 2022, IAMX released Mile Deep Hollow Tour 2019, a live recording from the 2019 tour supporting the album Mile Deep Hollow. Produced by UNFALL Productions and funded through the IAMX Patreon community, the album documents intense performances of tracks like "I Come With Knives" and "Spit It Out," emphasizing the project's evolution in live production and stage presence. On the instrumental front, Unfall, released on September 22, 2017, stands as IAMX's primary original instrumental album, comprising 13 experimental electronic tracks such as "Little Deaths," "Hysteria," and "Cat's Cradle." Described by Chris Corner as a creative reset, the album eschews vocals to explore ambient and glitch-influenced soundscapes, self-released to allow unfiltered sonic experimentation. Additionally, IAMX has produced instrumental versions of select studio albums, featuring specially mixed vocal-free tracks. These include Kiss + Swallow (Instrumental), The Alternative (Instrumental), and Volatile Times (Instrumental), released digitally to highlight the underlying compositions and production layers for fans and remixers.

Singles and EPs

IAMX's singles and EPs have primarily served as promotional vehicles for albums or standalone digital releases, with early efforts issued in limited physical formats and later ones distributed via streaming platforms and the band's page. The debut EP, Your Joy Is My Low, was released in 2004 as a limited edition during the project's initial European tour, featuring es and establishing the electro-infused sound. A version followed in 2005, expanding on the original with contributions from artists like Thomas Sari. Subsequent singles included promo releases like "Spit It Out" in 2006, tied to the album The Alternative, and "," which appeared in various configurations. "" emerged as a single on June 8, 2009, via 61seconds , marking a period of increased visibility. In 2015, "Oh Cruel Darkness Embrace Me" was issued on September 25 through Caroline International, coinciding with touring for Metanoia. Later EPs emphasized thematic extensions, such as Everything Is Burning (Metanoia Addendum) in 2016, which added seven new tracks and nine remixes to the parent album. Echo Echo followed in 2020 as a concise EP. The 2023 Fault Lines EP, released May 4–5, introduced material later expanded into full-length releases.
TitleTypeRelease DateLabel/Format
Your Joy Is My LowEP2004Anorak Supersport (CD-R, limited)
Your Joy Is My Low (Remixes)EPMay 26, 2005Digital
Spit It OutSingle (promo)200661seconds Records (CD)
NightlifeSingle2006Various (digital/physical variants)
Tear GardenSingleJune 8, 200961seconds Records
Oh Cruel Darkness Embrace MeSingleSeptember 25, 2015Caroline International
Everything Is Burning (Metanoia Addendum)EP2016IAMX (digital)
Echo EchoEP2020IAMX (digital)
The X IDSingleApril 21, 2023Unfall (digital)
Fault LinesEPMay 4–5, 2023Unfall (digital)
Disciple (Crackmix by Jason Novak)Single2023IAMX (digital)
NeurosymphonySingleMay 31, 2024Unfall (digital)
The OceanSingle2024IAMX (digital)
Echo Echo ExtendedEP2024IAMX (digital)
The Truth (Post Truth Rework)SingleOctober 6, 2025IAMX (digital)
Like A Ghost (IAMX Remix)Single2025IAMX (digital)
UNMASKEPAugust 2, 2025IAMX (vinyl/digital)
Recent output has shifted toward digital singles and EPs under the Unfall imprint, often previewing album cycles, with and extended versions emphasizing live and collaborative elements.

Music Videos and Chart Performance

IAMX has released numerous official music videos, often directed by himself or close collaborators, emphasizing atmospheric visuals, personal symbolism, and low-budget aesthetics reflective of the project's independent ethos. Early examples include "Kiss + Swallow" from the 2004 debut , featuring stylized performance footage uploaded officially in 2020. The 2012 title track "The Unified Field" showcases Corner's in a stark, industrial setting. Subsequent videos continued this intimate style, such as "" (2015), which explores themes of emotional release through abstract imagery, and "Mile Deep Hollow" (2018), highlighting Corner's vocal intensity against minimalist backdrops. More recent releases include "The Void" (2016), "Neurosymphony" (2024)—the latter self-shot by Corner using a single camera and lens amid production constraints—and "Infinite Fear Jets" as a visualizer from the 2024 Fault Lines². "Grass Before The Scythe (ArtBleedsMoney Rework)" (2024) was directed and produced independently for the upcoming EP Unmask. Chart performance for IAMX singles has been negligible on major platforms, with no entries on primary or singles charts. Albums have fared modestly in niche European markets. Alive in New Light (2018) peaked at number 74 on the Official Albums Chart for one week. Fault Lines² (2024) debuted at number one on the Deutsche Alternative Charts, maintaining the top spot for six consecutive weeks. Earlier works like Volatile Times (2011) achieved peaks of 26 in , 17 in (Wallonia), 68 in , and 69 in , per regional sales data. Overall, IAMX's commercial reach remains confined to alternative and independent circuits, aligning with its self-released distribution model.

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