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Line 1: {{Short description\|Chris Corner solo musical project}} {{Use dmy dates\|date=June 2015}} {{Use British English\|date=June 2015}} {{Multiple issues\| Line 9 ⟶ 10: \| image = IAMX-2018-03-23-0009.jpg \| landscape = yes \| caption = IAMX during the concert in Warsaw promoting the ~~newest~~ album "Alive In New Light". \| alias = \| origin = [[London]], England Line 25 ⟶ 26: \| current_members = [[Chris Corner]] }} '''IAMX''' is the solo musical project of [[Chris Corner]] founded in 2002 in [[London\|London, England]] after the hiatus of his former band [[Sneaker Pimps]].<ref name="news">{{Cite web \|date=2003-08-12 \|title=news \|url=http://www.sneakerpimps.com/news.html \|access-date=2023-02-25 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030812003638/http://www.sneakerpimps.com/news.html \|~~access~~archive-date=~~2023-02-25~~12 August 2003 ~~\|website=web.archive.org~~}}</ref> It is an independent music project with a secondary focus on the experimentation of visual art.<ref name="Cat2">{{cite web \|date=2008-05-11 \|title=CatOnTheWall.net: ''IAMX Interview'' \|url=http://catonthewall.net/?p=44 \|access-date=2011-02-07 \|publisher=Blog.catonthewall.net}}</ref> Musically, IAMX spans across multiple genres. Ranging from [[electronic rock]] and [[dance music]], to burlesque-influenced [[dark cabaret]] and emotional ballads. So it is Corner's striking and wide-ranging voice, his methodical way of programming sounds and beats, and complex production style that make up the obvious characteristic of the IAMX discography.<ref>{{cite web \|date=2008-04-10 \|title=DarkTwinCities: ''IAMX - Kingdom of Welcome Addiction'' review by Christopher Roddy \|url=http://www.darktwincities.com/reviews.php?review=187 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304071205/http://www.darktwincities.com/reviews.php?review=187 \|archive-date=4 March 2016 \|access-date=2012-05-13 \|publisher=darktwincities.com}}</ref> To date, IAMX has released eight studio albums, two remix albums, two experimental albums, two live albums, and one acoustic rework album<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Music & Lyrics \|url=https://iamxmusic.com/music-lyrics/ \|access-date=2023-02-25 \|website=IAMX \|language=en-US}}</ref> all of which have been released independently and were written and produced solely by Corner with the exception of the fifth studio album ''[[The Unified Field]]'', which was co-produced by [[Jim Abbiss]], the experimental album ''~~[[IAMX\|~~Unfall]]'' which also features co-production and co-writing by Abbiss, and the acoustic album ''[[Echo Echo (IAMX album)\|Echo Echo]]'', which was co-produced by [[David Bottrill]]. Two more studio albums have been announced for release in the Northern Hemisphere Spring and ~~Fall~~Autumn of 2023.<ref>{{Citation \|title=IAMX - Two New Albums in 2023 \|url=https://www.youtube.com/shorts/QBYuvtrxyS8 \|language=en \|access-date=2023-02-25}}</ref> From 2006 until 2014,<ref>{{Cite web \|last=staff \|first=E. X. B. \|date=2011-04-11 \|title=Chris Corner: Y IAMX \|url=https://www.exberliner.com/music-clubs/chris-corner-y-iamx/ \|access-date=2023-02-25 \|website=Exberliner \|language=en-GB}}</ref> IAMX was based in [[Berlin]], [[Germany]] where Corner found "the spirit to care less about the music industry and take an independent route."<ref name="Cat2" /> Berlin became a large influence on IAMX's lyrics and sound. Inspiring subjects such as death, love, addiction, narcotic intoxication, and decadence. As well as the critique of religion, modern society, and politics, alienation, and the exploration of sexual identity and gender expression. With the topic of [[gender identity]] further emphasised by Corner's own distinctive and [[Androgyny\|androgynous]] image both on and off stage.<ref name="Front2">{{cite web \|date=2011-10-13 \|title=Front & Centre: ''IAMX @ Heaven London 13/10/2011'' \|url=http://i-conoclastic.co.uk/frontandcentre/?tag=iamx \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151121040135/http://i-conoclastic.co.uk/frontandcentre/?tag=iamx \|archive-date=21 November 2015 \|access-date=2012-05-13 \|publisher=i-conoclastic.co.uk \|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Line 37 ⟶ 38: The official IAMX music videos<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Official IAMX Music Videos - YouTube \|url=https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL34F2C38AB302B713 \|access-date=2023-02-25 \|website=www.youtube.com}}</ref> also started to be directed, filmed, and edited by Corner. With him later saying, "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."<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Manor \|first=Rue Morgue \|date=2017-10-04 \|title=Little Deaths: Chris Corner of IAMX and Unfall submits to our Sinister Seven Q&A \|url=https://www.rue-morgue.com/little-deaths-chris-corner-of-iamx-and-unfall-submits-to-our-sinister-seven-qa/ \|access-date=2023-02-25 \|website=Rue Morgue \|language=en-US}}</ref> Both the projections and music videos can contain strong and controversial content. This content is often explicit or is hidden as [[Easter egg (media)\|Easter eggs]] for fans to discover and in order to bypass [[censorship]] from various social media platforms. In 2014,<ref>{{Cite web \|title=I⃞ A⃞ M⃞ X⃞ on Instagram: "I got on a boat and I'm sailing to America.X" \|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/jHWrs6Q0FQ/ \|access-date=2023-02-25 \|website=Instagram \|language=en}}</ref> after battling chronic insomnia and depression,<ref name="IAMX">{{Cite web \|last=IAMX \|date=2014-04-30 \|title=Insomnia Schizophonica \|url=https://iamxmusic.com/insomnia-schizophonica/ \|access-date=2023-02-25 \|website=IAMX \|language=en-US \|archive-date=11 October 2015 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151011111214/https://iamxmusic.com/insomnia-schizophonica/ \|url-status=dead }}</ref> IAMX left Berlin and moved 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."<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2015-10-15 \|title=Ex-Sneaker Pimp Chris Corner talks about his trip-hop past, IAMX present \|url=https://www.twincities.com/2015/10/15/ex-sneaker-pimp-chris-corner-talks-about-his-trip-hop-past-iamx-present-2/ \|access-date=2023-02-25 \|website=Twin Cities \|language=en-US}}</ref> He now lives and works at Silent Valley Studios in Southern California.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=January 20, 2021 \|title=~~https://twitter.com/~~IAMX~~/status/1351967929991106561?s=20~~ on Twitter \|url=https://twitter.com/IAMX/status/1351967929991106561?s=20 \|access-date=2023-02-25 \|website=Twitter \|language=en}}</ref> == Band History == IAMX was founded by Corner in 2002,<ref~~>{{Cite~~ ~~web \|date=2003-08-12 \|title~~name="news ~~\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030812003638/http://www.sneakerpimps.com/news.html \|access-date=2023-02-25 \|website=web.archive.org}}<~~"/~~ref~~> in [[London\|London, England]]. The name 'I am X' refers to ''[[Becoming X]]'', the title of the [[Sneaker Pimps]] debut album, but Corner explained that by founding IAMX, he no longer felt that he was becoming X, but rather that he was X.<ref name="TW12">{{cite web \|date=2006-05-27 \|title=TW1: ''IAMX Special'' \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mR8gp7n-idk \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/mR8gp7n-idk \|archive-date=2021-12-21 \|access-date=2012-07-12 \|publisher=TW1}}{{cbignore}}</ref> With the meaning of the X ever changing. "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."<ref>{{Cite web \|last=ΣΙΓΑΛΟΥ \|first=ΣΩΤΗΡΙΑ \|date=2007-01-03 \|title=IAMX (Chris Corner) - Interview \|url=https://lostechoes.com/2007/01/03/iamx-chris-corner-interview/ \|access-date=2023-02-25 \|website=LostEchoes.com \|language=el}}</ref> Additionally, throughout the project's aesthetics, the X in IAMX can be periodically seen placed within brackets, like the unknown variable in a mathematical equation: {X}<ref name="playboy2">{{cite web \|date=2008-09-03 \|title='IAMX Enraptures L.A.' interview \|url=http://www.iamxinternational.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=7017#forumpost7017 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150403133837/http://www.iamxinternational.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?post_id=7017#forumpost7017 \|archive-date=2015-04-03 \|access-date=2012-06-06 \|publisher=playboy.com}}</ref><ref name="Postwave.~~gr2~~gr3">{{cite web \|date=2008-05-03 \|title=IAMX (Chris Corner) - Αποκλειστική συνέντευξη! \|url=http://www.postwave.gr/content/view/2669/9/1/1/ \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130217165252/http://www.postwave.gr/content/view/2669/9/1/1/ \|archive-date=17 February 2013 \|access-date=2012-06-06 \|publisher=Postwave.gr \|df=dmy-all}}</ref> A reference to the works of the French philosopher [[Gilles Deleuze]]. === ''Kiss + Swallow'' (2004–2006) === Line 54 ⟶ 55: Between tours in 2005, Corner wrote and produced the soundtrack for the film ''[[Sky Fighters\|Les Chevaliers du Ciel]]'' and the second [[Robots in Disguise]] album, ''[[Get RID!]]''. === ''The Alternative'' and ''Live in Warsaw'' (2006–2008) === [[File:IAMX Portrait.jpg\|thumb\|Chris Corner photographed by live keyboardist Janine Gezang in 2009\|241x241px]]IAMX's second album, ''[[The Alternative (album)\|The Alternative]]'', has 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 for the US audience. The European and US versions have 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 (IAMX song)\|Spit It Out]]", which was arranged and recorded by Audrey Morse,<ref>{{cite book \|last=Corner \|first=Chris \|title=The Alternative \|publisher=BMG Music Publishing UK \|year=2006 \|series=Album booklet \|location=Berlin \|author-link=Chris Corner}}</ref> added production, and new backing vocals from Janine Gezang, who had recently joined the live line-up as backing vocalist, bassist, and keyboardist. Line 73 ⟶ 75: === ''Volatile Times'' and ''The Unified Field'' (2011–2014) === [[File:Chris_Corner_at_IAMX_Autograph_Session_in_Munich_2009_cropped.jpg\|thumb\|Chris Corner at an IAMX autograph session in Munich\|365x365px]] In April of 2010, Corner teased that he was working on his fourth studio album, which he referred to as ''IAMX4''.<ref>{{cite web \|author=IAMX \|date=2010-04-14 \|title=Twitter / IAMX: Deep in writing world. Cre \|url=https://twitter.com/IAMX/status/12157351159 \|access-date=2011-02-07 \|publisher=Twitter.com}}</ref> Then, on 19 October 2010, it was announced that ''IAMX4'' was now identified as ''[[Volatile Times]]''.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Log into Facebook \|url=https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FIAMXOFFICIAL%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02qbGnhNKuCw2f5r6i6mhrQx9J9MWp6jx2gjmDJXCLZhE3sV3JhDXU1SuGsdYvd5EGl%3F__cft__%255B0%255D%3DAZXsuxV2046H6R7IZd7cQ-RuLHBNTC9eN4C2eMM5AxOKBCcQbkb_dqc7xeVD6x3LB23HoV-oEBcHSjOuDKJnBNtrDY7NXIGVGD5qCUKU1Fw8PPkldRDGcpUAw8bNpD9Lg2s%26__tn__%3D%252CO%252CP-R \|access-date=2023-02-25 \|website=Facebook \|language=en}}</ref> 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]].<ref>{{cite web \|title=Chartverfolgung / Iamx / Longplay \|url=http://www.musicline.de/de/chartverfolgung_summary/artist/Iamx/longplay \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304054021/http://www.musicline.de/de/chartverfolgung_summary/artist/Iamx/longplay \|archive-date=4 March 2016 \|access-date=31 May 2011 \|work=musicline.de \|publisher=Phononet GmbH \|language=de}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web \|date=2011-03-11 \|title=Sonic Seducer: ''IAMX - Fire And Whispers als Gratis Download'' \|url=http://www.sonic-seducer.de/index.php/News_2011/IAMX-Song_Fire_And_Whispers_als_Gratis-Download.html \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110919044102/http://www.sonic-seducer.de/index.php/News_2011/IAMX-Song_Fire_And_Whispers_als_Gratis-Download.html \|archive-date=19 September 2011 \|access-date=2012-06-10 \|publisher=sonic-seducer.de \|df=dmy-all}}</ref> Corner has repeatedly stated that creating ''Volatile Times'' was difficult emotionally.<ref>{{Cite news \|date=2013-05-29 \|title=interview : IAMX - Auxiliary Magazine \|language=en-US \|work=Auxiliary Magazine \|url=http://auxiliarymagazine.com/2013/05/29/interview-iamx/ \|access-date=2017-10-02}}</ref> He described the album as his most self-indulgent and the peak of his inner struggle with working alone.<ref>{{Cite news \|date=2013-05-30 \|title=IAMX: Strength of Will \|language=en-US \|work=ReGen Magazine \|url=http://regenmag.com/interviews/iamx-strength-of-will/ \|access-date=2017-10-02}}</ref> 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 for two European tours. The 'Fire And Whispers Tour'<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Xadmin \|date=2010-12-26 \|title=EASY IS NOT EASY \|url=https://iamxmusic.com/easy-not-easy/ \|access-date=2023-02-25 \|website=IAMX \|language=en-US}}</ref> in the first half of the year and the 'Into Asylum Tour'<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2011-10-05 \|title=IAMX \|url=http://www.iamx.eu/tourdates.html \|access-date=2023-02-25 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005065623/http://www.iamx.eu/tourdates.html \|~~access~~archive-date=~~2023-02-25~~5 October 2011 ~~\|website=web.archive.org~~}}</ref> in the second half. 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''.<ref>{{cite web \|author=IAMX \|title=Iamx (@Iamx) \|url=https://twitter.com/IAMX \|access-date=2020-05-26 \|website=Twitter.com}}</ref> 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 the fans to view the recording process of the new album.<ref>{{cite web \|title=» Blog Archive » X on display \|url=http://iamx.eu/blog/?p=282 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120716161723/http://iamx.eu/blog/?p=282 \|archive-date=2012-07-16 \|access-date=2020-05-26 \|website=Archive.is}}</ref> 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]]. Line 83 ⟶ 85: 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]]<ref>{{cite web \|title=IAMX Updates \|url=http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/iamx/updates \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924114720/http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/iamx/updates \|archive-date=September 24, 2015 \|access-date=March 16, 2021}}</ref>'' 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.<ref>{{Cite web \|~~last~~last1=December 4 \|~~first~~first1=Susan the Great// \|last2=Reply \|first2=2012 at 9:43 pm // \|date=2012-11-30 \|title=We Are One In The Unified Field \|url=https://thevelvetonion.com/2012/11/30/we-are-one-in-the-unified-field/ \|access-date=2023-02-25 \|website=The Velvet Onion \|language=en}}</ref> 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',<ref>{{cite web \|date=2013-01-24 \|title=IAMX - IAMX updated their cover photo. \|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151708088889012&set=a.10150891169739012.516343.109474734011&type=1 \|access-date=2020-05-26 \|website=Facebook.com}}</ref> adding new live members Richard Ankers<ref>{{cite web \|title=IAMX - Meet Richard, the new IAMX live drummer from... \|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151530099814012&set=a.10150175935964012.358316.109474734011&type=1 \|access-date=2020-05-26 \|website=Facebook.com}}</ref> on drums and Sammi Doll<ref>{{cite web \|title=IAMX - Along with our very own exquisite demon Janine... \|url=https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151798286109012&set=a.10150175935964012.358316.109474734011&type=1 \|access-date=2020-05-26 \|website=Facebook.com}}</ref> 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. The first tour back to the states 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<ref>{{cite web \|title=Artist Management \|url=http://www.nineteen95.com/artist-management/ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130405010045/http://www.nineteen95.com/artist-management/ \|archive-date=April 5, 2013 \|access-date=March 16, 2021 \|website=nineteen95 artist management}}</ref> posted a statement regarding the rescheduling of the 2013 Fall 'Screams Tour' until 2014, as Chris had been diagnosed with chronic primary insomnia and was seeking treatment.<ref>{{cite web \|date=2013-08-16 \|title=Screams Tour re-scheduled for 2014 \|url=https://www.facebook.com/notes/iamx/screams-tour-re-scheduled-for-2014/10151812536067608 \|access-date=2020-05-26 \|website=Facebook.com}}</ref> Yet, due to ongoing health complications, the 'Screams Tour' was eventually cancelled.[[File:2013_WGT_153_IAMX.jpg\|left\|thumb\|309x309px\|IAMX at [[Wave-Gotik-Treffen\|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."<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|last=Blackmarquis \|first=Phil \|title=Interview: IAMX - November 2015 \|url=https://www.reflectionsofdarkness.com/artists-f-j-interviews-86/16212-interview-iamx-november-2015 \|access-date=2023-02-25 \|website=www.reflectionsofdarkness.com \|date=18 November 2015 \|language=en-gb}}</ref> He found solace through the compassion of his fans after posting 'Insomnia Schizophonica';<ref~~>{{Cite~~ ~~web \|last~~name="IAMX ~~\|date=2014-04-30 \|title=Insomnia Schizophonica \|url=https:~~"/~~/iamxmusic.com/insomnia-schizophonica/ \|access-date=2023-02-25 \|website=IAMX \|language=en-US}}</ref~~> 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."<ref name=":0" /> 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)".<ref>{{cite web \|title=IAMX \|url=http://www.iamx.eu/start.html \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130930054812/http://www.iamx.eu/start.html \|archive-date=30 September 2013 \|access-date=2013-10-08 \|df=dmy-all}}</ref> On 31 May 2014, Chris played a live online acoustic set of songs from ''[[Kiss + Swallow]]'' which was broadcast worldwide.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Music Magazine - IAMX - New show announced! Online, worldwide, acoustic! \|url=http://www.reflectionsofdarkness.com/concertfestival-news-news-142/14570-iamx-new-show-announced-online-worldwide-acoustic \|access-date=2020-05-26 \|website=Reflectionsofdarkness.com\|date=15 May 2014 }}</ref> Then, 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 (album)\|The Alternative]]''.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Homepage \|url=http://www.iamx.eu/ \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150626132750/http://iamx.eu/ \|archive-date=26 June 2015 \|access-date=30 September 2008 \|df=dmy-all}}</ref> === ''Metanoia'' and ''Everything Is Burning'' (2014–2016) === Line 103 ⟶ 105: === ''Unfall'' and ''Alive In New Light'' (2017–2018) === On 22 September 2017, IAMX's first experimental album ''Unfall'' (the German word for 'accident') was released.<ref>{{cite web \|date=22 September 2017 \|title=Spill Album Review: IAMX - Unfall \|url=http://spillmagazine.com/spill-album-review-iamx-unfall/ \|access-date=March 16, 2021 \|website=The Spill Magazine}}</ref> In it, 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."<ref name=":2">{{Cite web \|last=Yücel \|first=Ilker \|date=2017-09-22 \|title=IAMX releases new experimental album \|url=https://regenmag.com/news/iamx-releases-new-experimental-album/ \|access-date=2023-03-31 \|website=ReGen Magazine}}</ref> With Corner referring to the album as “a way of decluttering my wired mind.”<ref name=":2" /> During the recording process, Chris 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''. 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". With the last track featuring 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.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Cashman \|first=Remy \|date=2017-08-23 \|title=Electronic Rocker IAMX Releases UNFALL: The First in a Series of Experimental Albums \|url=https://www.horrorbuzz.com/music/electronic-rocker-iamx-releases-unfall-first-series-experimental-albums/ \|access-date=2023-03-31 \|website=HorrorBuzz \|language=en-US}}</ref> Line 111 ⟶ 113: Meanwhile, Corner continued work on his next studio album. Teasing it to fans online until "Mile Deep Hollow", the first single from what would later be announced as IAMX's eighth album ''[[Alive In New Light]]'', was teased by its feature in ''How To Get Away With Murder''<nowiki/>'s mid-season finale.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=NEW SONG MILE DEEP HOLLOW WILL BE DECONSTRUCTED TONIGHT ON THE WINTER FINALE OF How to Get Away With Murder . THE LOVE AFFAIR CONTINUES. Pete Nowalk... {{!}} By IAMX {{!}} Facebook \|url=https://www.facebook.com/IAMXOFFICIAL/videos/new-song-mile-deep-hollow-will-be-deconstructed-tonight-on-the-winter-finale-of-/10156962694834012/ \|access-date=2023-03-01 \|website=www.facebook.com \|language=en}}</ref> It was then officially released on 14 December 2018 alongside its music video.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Mile Deep Hollow (Single Rework), by IAMX \|url=https://iamx.bandcamp.com/track/mile-deep-hollow-single-rework \|access-date=2023-03-01 \|website=IAMX \|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Citation \|title=IAMX - Mile Deep Hollow (Official Music Video) \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpZeU5KeK6w \|language=en \|access-date=2023-03-02}}</ref> The title track "Alive in New Light", premiered similarly. Being teased to fans in the very next episode of the aforementioned series,<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2018-01-19 \|title=IAMX premieres second preview, title track from upcoming new album \|url=https://regenmag.com/news/iamx-premieres-second-preview-title-track-from-upcoming-new-album/ \|access-date=2023-03-02 \|website=ReGen Magazine}}</ref> but was released with the album on 2 February 2018.<ref name="electricityclub">{{Cite web \|last=electricityclub \|date=2018-02-02 \|title=IAMX Alive In New Light \|url=https://www.electricityclub.co.uk/iamx-alive-new-light/ \|access-date=2023-03-02 \|website=ELECTRICITYCLUB.CO.UK \|language=en-GB}}</ref> The second single, "Stardust" which features tattoo artist [[Kat Von D]] was released on 5 March 2018 alongside another music video.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Xadmin \|date=2018-03-05 \|title=New Music Video & Single for 'Stardust' \|url=https://iamxmusic.com/stardust-release/ \|access-date=2023-03-02 \|website=IAMX \|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Citation \|title=IAMX - Stardust (Official Music Video) \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nwBKcbFUPs \|language=en \|access-date=2023-03-02}}</ref> Corner has 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.”<ref~~>{{Cite~~ ~~web \|last~~name="electricityclub ~~\|date=2018-02-02 \|title=IAMX Alive In New Light \|url=https://www.electricityclub.co.uk/iamx-alive-new-light/ \|access-date=2023-03-02 \|website=ELECTRICITYCLUB.CO.UK \|language=en-GB}}<~~"/~~ref~~> This longing for connection and balance would inspire Corner to create the IAMX Mental Health Gatherings during this time period. These Mental Health Gatherings were separate events held prior to IAMX live shows in 2018, with proceeds going to mental health charities, and were a small intimate gathering of fans who wished to share their stories, find acceptance among their peers, and ask Corner and other special guests advice on how to manage their mental health struggles.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web \|last=Konow \|first=David \|date=2021-11-10 \|title=A LOOK AT PUNK, METAL, EXTREME MUSIC AND MENTAL HEALTH \|url=https://pleasekillme.com/music-and-mental-health/ \|access-date=2023-03-02 \|website=PleaseKillMe \|language=en-US}}</ref> 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]], ~~who's~~whose vocals featured on the album, and [[Liam Howe]] on synths. Howe and Corner's performance together on stage in Los Angeles at [[Belasco Theatre (Los Angeles)\|The Belasco Theater]] on 25 May, 2018<ref>{{Cite web \|title=IAMX w/ Special Guest Liam Howe (Sneaker Pimps) \|url=https://br-fr.facebook.com/events/the-belasco/iamx-w-special-guest-liam-howe-sneaker-pimps/325801464716080/ \|access-date=2023-04-12 \|website=br-fr.facebook.com \|language=br}}</ref> was their first in eighteen years since Sneaker Pimps' hiatus in 2002. === ''Echo Echo'' (2019–2020) === 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.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=IAMX launches ~~‘Surrender’~~'Surrender' (video edit) to announce new acoustic album ~~‘Echo~~'Echo ~~Echo’~~Echo' {{!}} EBM-Radio.com \|url=https://ebm-radio.com/iamx-launches-surrender-video-edit-to-announce-new-acoustic-album-echo-echo/ \|access-date=2023-04-27 \|language=en-US}}</ref> An extensive tour was planned for both North America and Europe, with specific venues booked that would exemplify the looping peddle effects Corner planned to use in place of touring with a full band. Unfortunately, both tours had to be cancelled due to the worldwide outbreak of [[COVID-19 pandemic\|COVID-19.]]<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Corner \|date=2021-02-04 \|title=ECHO ECHO TOUR CANCELED \|url=https://iamxmusic.com/echoechocanceled/ \|access-date=2023-04-27 \|website=IAMX \|language=en-US}}</ref> Determined to continue connecting with his fans, and remain a healthy outlet during a time of so much mental anguish and strife, Corner and his longtime collaborator, Janine Gezang, partnered up to start live streaming the wildly successful 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) === === ''Fault Lines¹ (2023)'' === In 2023, after five years of musical endeavors involving acoustic re-imaginings, modular experimentation, and a long-awaited project that lured him back to his [[Sneaker Pimps\|Sneaker Pimp]] roots, Corner returned to the first lyrically driven IAMX album since ~~2018’s~~2018's ''Alive In New Light''. While the dark modular influence of ~~2021’s~~2021's ''Machinate'' is still bubbling beneath the surface, ''Fault Lines¹'' evokes the icy and provocative electronica IAMX is best known for, with ~~Corner’s~~Corner's soaring vocals back in the forefront. “These songs have been parasites in my brain for years,” says Corner. “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.” <ref>{{Cite web \|date=2023-04-27 \|title=May Music: The Jonas Brothers return and Alison Goldfrapp goes solo \|url=https://www.avclub.com/may-2023-music-preview-1850370805 \|access-date=2023-04-27 \|website=The A.V. Club \|language=en}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Citation \|title=IAMX - The X ID (Official Music Video) \|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6-su8OZnSs \|access-date=2023-04-27 \|language=en}}</ref> A Spring and Fall tour were announced earlier in the year, with the first show starting in San Diego on 27 May, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=NEWS \|first=SPILL \|date=2023-01-18 \|title=SPILL NEWS: IAMX ANNOUNCES FAULT LINES1 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR + TWO NEW ALBUMS \|url=https://spillmagazine.com/spill-news-iamx-announces-fault-lines-1-north-american-tour-two-new-albums/ \|access-date=2023-04-27 \|website=The Spill Magazine \|language=en-US}}</ref> == Film, TV, and Video Game Features == Beyond the fifteen albums under the IAMX alias and the four albums he co-created with [[Sneaker Pimps]], Corner has also composed and produced for the film soundtrack [[Sky Fighters\|''Les Chevaliers du Ciel'' (2005)]] under his given name. Which included features from Sue Denim of [[Robots in Disguise\|Robots In Disguise]] and the band [[Placebo (band)\|Placebo]].<ref>{{IMDb title\|~~0421974~~qid=Q1082924\|title=Les chevaliers du ciel}}</ref> Further, many of Corner's songs have been used in films, TV productions, and in video games.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Chris Corner \|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1793159 \|~~accessdate~~access-date=2013-06-19 \|website=IMDb.com}}</ref> Most notably [[The Saint (1997 film)\|''The Saint'' (1997)]], [[Queer as Folk (British TV series)\|''Queer As Folk'' (2001)]], [[Hostel (2005 film)\|''Hostel'' (2005)]], [[Grand Theft Auto V\|''Grand Theft Auto V'' (2013)]], and [[How to Get Away with Murder\|''How To Get Away With Murder'' (2014)]] with the ~~later~~latter featuring in 16 different songs across the show's six seasons.<ref>{{Citation \|title=How to Get Away with Murder \|date=2014-09-25 \|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3205802/?ref_=nm_flmg_t_3_sdtk \|type=Crime, Drama, Mystery \|publisher=Shondaland, Nowalk Entertainment, ABC Signature \|access-date=2023-02-25}}</ref> Those tracks being "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".<ref>{{cite web \|title=How to Get Away With Murder (2014) Soundtrack \|url=https://www.what-song.com/Tvshow/18/How-to-Get-Away-With-Murder \|access-date=March 16, 2021 \|website=Whatsong}}</ref> == Documentaries == Line 149 ⟶ 151: == Patreon == 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.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=The Cult Of IAMX {{!}} Creating Music & Visuals \|url=https://www.patreon.com/iamx \|access-date=2023-03-13 \|website=Patreon \|language=en-GB}}</ref> == Altruism == 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. They 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.<ref name=":1" /> This later evolved into the IAMX Podcast 'Headnoise' which were online Mental Health Gatherings, sometimes with or sometimes without special guests, which were a way for Corner and his fans to remain connected during the [[COVID-19\|global pandemic]] and uplift one another by sharing their struggles and advice. == Turmwerk and Silent Valley Studios == 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.<ref>{{cite web \|date=2008-11-28 \|title=Chris Corner: 'Berlin is special' \|url=~~http~~https://www.thelocal.de/~~lifestyle~~20081128/~~20081128-~~15797~~.html~~ \|access-date=2012-05-20 \|publisher=Exberliner Magazine}}</ref> 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<ref>{{cite web \|title=Ben Wolf \|url=http://www.ben-wolf.com/ \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170526180314/http://ben-wolf.com/ \|archive-date=26 May 2017 \|access-date=8 October 2013}}</ref> and press photos for IAMX's fifth studio album, ''The Unified Field'', by photographers Joe Dilworth and Sammi Doll.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Index of / \|url=http://www.sammidollphoto.com/ \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150214034938/http://www.sammidollphoto.com/ \|archive-date=2015-02-14 \|access-date=2020-05-26}}</ref> 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.<ref name="Postwave.gr3"~~>{{cite web \|date=2008-05-03 \|title=IAMX (Chris Corner) - Αποκλειστική συνέντευξη! \|url=http:~~//www.postwave.gr/content/view/2669/9/1/1/ \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130217165252/http://www.postwave.gr/content/view/2669/9/1/1/ \|archive-date=17 February 2013 \|access-date=2012-06-06 \|publisher=Postwave.gr \|df=dmy-all}}</ref> == Band members == Line 185 ⟶ 187: == Discography == === Studio albums === * ''[[Kiss + Swallow]]'' (Tennis Schallplatten (Germany~~) / Vision Music (Poland) / Anorak Supersport (Belgium~~) / Recall (France & US) / Acute Music (Austria) / Loser Friendly (UK)) – 13 July 2004 * ''[[The Alternative (album)\|The Alternative]]'' (61seconds - Major Records (Germany~~) / Acute Music (Austria) / Vision Music (Poland) / Anorak Supersport (BeNeLux) / Fiction (UK~~) / Metropolis (US)) – 28 April 2006 * ''[[Kingdom of Welcome Addiction]]'' (61seconds) – 19 May 2009 * ''[[Dogmatic Infidel Comedown OK]]'' (Remix Album) - (publ. 61seconds) – 19 March 2010 Line 196 ⟶ 198: * ''[[Alive In New Light]]'' (Orphic/Caroline International/Universal) – 2 February 2018 * ''[[Echo Echo (IAMX album)\|Echo Echo]]'' (Acoustic Album) - (Orphic) – 13 March 2020 * ''[[Machinate]]'' (UNFALL Productions) – 19 November 2021 * ''[[Machinate]]'' (UNFALL Productions) – 19 November 2021<ref name="mashinate-iamxshop">{{cite web\| url = https://shop.iamxmusic.com/album/machinate-2 \|title = Machinate <nowiki>\|</nowiki> IAMX \| publisher = shop.iamxmusic.com \| archive-date = 2021-12-04 \| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211204000711/https://shop.iamxmusic.com/album/machinate-2 \| access-date=2022-11-18}}</ref><ref name="machinate-bandcamp">{{cite web\|accessdate=2022-11-17\|publisher=IAM / [[Bandcamp]]\|title=Machinate by IAMX\|url=https://iamx.bandcamp.com/album/machinate-2}}</ref> ([[live album\|live]]<ref name="mashinate-iamxshop"/><ref name="machinate-bandcamp"/> album, mostly instrumental, recorded on modular synthesizers) * ''[[Fault Lines¹ ]]'' (UNFALL Productions) – 12 May 2023 * ''[[Fault Lines²]]'' (UNFALL Productions) – 30 August 2024 === Concert albums === * ''[[Live in Warsaw (IAMX album)\|Live in Warsaw]]'' (publ. 61seconds) – 14 November 2008 * ''[[Mile Deep Hollow Tour]]'' (UNFALL Productions) – 16 September 2022 (live album from the 2019 tour)<ref name="MDH-iamxmusic">{{cite web \| url = https://iamxmusic.com/portfolio-posts/mile-deep-hollow-2019/ \| title = Mile Deep Hollow 2019 (Live) \| publisher = IAMX (iamxmusic.com) \| ~~accessdate~~access-date = 2022-11-15 \| archive-date = 15 November 2022 \| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20221115212622/https://iamxmusic.com/portfolio-posts/mile-deep-hollow-2019/ \| url-status = dead }}</ref> === EPs === Line 245 ⟶ 248: \|- \| "President" \| 61seconds, Fiction, No Carbon, Genepool <small>(UK only)</small> \|- \|rowspan="3"\| 2009 Line 306 ⟶ 309: \| 2023-04-21<ref name="xid-apple" /> \| "The X ID"<ref name="xid-apple">{{cite web \| url = https://music.apple.com/id/album/the-x-id-single/1679349927 \| title = The X ID - Single by IAMX on Apple Music \| publisher = Apple Inc. \| access-date = 2023-04-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url = https://rateyourmusic.com/release/single/iamx/the-x-id/ \| title = The X ID by IAMX (Single) \| work = [[Rate Your Music]] (rateyourmusic.com) \| publisher = Sonemic, Inc. \| access-date = 2023-04-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url = https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/IAMX-Releases-New-Song-The-X-ID-20230421 \| title = IAMX Releases New Song <nowiki>'</nowiki>The X ID<nowiki>'</nowiki> \| author = Michael Major \| date = 2023-04-21 \| work = Broadway World (broadwayworld.com) \| publisher = Wisdom Digital Media \| access-date = 2023-04-22}}</ref> ~~\| rowspan=2~~\| Unfall<ref name="xid-apple" /> \| rowspan=2 \|''[[Fault Lines¹]]'' \|- \| 2023-05-04<ref name="fault-EP-bandcamp" /><br />/2023-05-05<ref name="fault-EP-apple" /> \| "Fault Lines" (EP)<ref name="fault-EP-bandcamp">{{cite web \| url = https://iamx.bandcamp.com/album/fault-lines-2 \| title = Fault Lines <nowiki>[EP]</nowiki> \| publisher = IAMX / [[Bandcamp]] \| access-date = 2023-05-05}}</ref><ref name="fault-EP-apple">{{cite web \| url = https://music.apple.com/id/album/fault-lines-ep/1685277921 \| title = Fault Lines - EP by IAMX on Apple Music \| publisher = Apple Inc. \| access-date = 2023-05-05}}</ref> \| Unfall<ref name="fault-EP-bandcamp" /><ref name="fault-EP-apple" /> \|- \|\| 2024-05-31 \| "Neurosymphony" \| ''Unfall'' \| ''[[Fault Lines²]]'' \|- \|} Line 333 ⟶ 342: \| rowspan="3" \| 2006 \| "Spit It Out" \| Hans Hammers Jr.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPNmc71b7iE \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/BPNmc71b7iE \|archive-date=2021-12-21 \|url-status=live\|title=IAMX - Spit it out - YouTube\|website=[[YouTube]] \|date=6 November 2006 }}{{cbignore}}</ref> \|- \| "President" \| Hans Hammers Jr.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKv7FiaMHYA \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/HKv7FiaMHYA \|archive-date=2021-12-21 \|url-status=live\|title=IAMX - President - YouTube\|website=[[YouTube]] \|date=6 November 2006 }}{{cbignore}}</ref> \|- \| "Song of Imaginary Beings" Line 350 ⟶ 359: \|- \| "My Secret Friend" <small>(with [[Imogen Heap]])</small> \| Chris Corner<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.discogs.com/IAMX-Imogen-Heap-My-Secret-Friend/release/2019124\|title=IAMX + Imogen Heap - My Secret Friend\|website=Discogs\|date=28 October 2009 }}</ref> \|- \| "I Am Terrified" <small>(Alec Empire Remix)</small> Line 394 ⟶ 403: \|rowspan="2"\|2018 \| "Stardust" \| Chris Corner<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NowcHQLp6Aw \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/NowcHQLp6Aw \|archive-date=2021-12-21 \|url-status=live\|title=IAMX - Stardust (Uncensored) - YouTube\|website=[[YouTube]] }}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NZgqqsvrsI \|archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/-NZgqqsvrsI \|archive-date=2021-12-21 \|url-status=live\|title=IAMX - Stardust (Censored) - YouTube\|website=[[YouTube]] \|date=5 March 2018 }}{{cbignore}}</ref> \|- \| "Mile Deep Hollow" Line 405 ⟶ 414: \| 2022 \| "Art Bleeds Money" \| Chris Corner<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkgFriegU14 IAMX - Art Bleeds Money (Official Music Video) - YouTube]</~~reF~~ref> \|- \| 2023