EMMON

Swedish electro-pop artist Emmon, the alter ego of Emma Nylén, has been a powerful force in the electronic music scene since the early 2000s. Known for her fierce vocals, dark synths, and pulsating EBM-infused beats, she crafts music that is both danceable and emotionally charged. Formerly a member of the band Paris, Emmon has carved out a distinct solo identity that fuses new wave aesthetics with modern club energy. Her work explores themes like power, identity, and transformation, delivered with a bold visual and sonic style. We caught up with Emmon to talk about her creative process, inspirations, and what’s coming next.


Hello Emma, your music blends electro, synth-pop, and EBM seamlessly. What draws you to these genres, and how do you craft your signature sound?



Emma: As far as I can remember I have always been attracted to alternative electronic music and pop songs that have a little touch of something dangerous, sad or an exciting vibe. But use a very wide palette of different genres when I’m creating my own sound. Me and my co-producer Jimmy Monell (Mr Monell) are not shy about borrowing inspiration from our nostalgic roots of other artists combined with some modern tunes. And it is the patchwork of that, which becomes the sound of EMMON.



Can you walk us through your songwriting and production process? Do you start with a melody, lyrics, or a beat?



Emma: It could be me creating demos on my laptop with a small midi-board, software synths and doing some sketched vocals on the computer mic. Then Jimmy takes over and dresses up the tracks in some proper clothes. Then we’re shifting again as I’ll create the structure, melodies, lyrics and vocals. Or it could be the other way around, that Jimmy’s creating a really cool sounding loop that I get excited about and start creating melodies and harmonies around. But normally it always starts with a beat, then melodies, harmonies and at last lyrics and vocals.

You've been active in the electronic music scene for years. How has your sound evolved since your early days?

Emma: Nowadays the EMMON music it's a bit harder, darker and clubbier I guess. As I really love to perform the music live it has also developed to become more energy driven and something that gives a really great experience live on stage.

Your latest album (or single) has a strong (insert mood/energy). What themes or emotions were you exploring in this release?

Emma: My latest release “Blood on the ceiling” is a collaboration I have done together with the Swedish artist Majestoluxe. As he was working with a new album he sent me an instrumental version of the track to try to laborate some vocals and lyrics. And it's probably one of the fastest vocal processes I’ve ever done. I instinctively got a feeling and idea that I thought would fit the setting with a theme of a serial killer operating in the shadows and everything was done in just a few hours.

Do you approach making music differently as a solo artist compared to your work in the past with bands like Paris?

Emma: Being active and creating music for 25 years has given me a lot of experience and knowledge. Being in a band has both many advantages and challenges in the same way as being a solo artist. But I think the biggest difference now is that I am more mature to make faster decisions and do not worry so much about it. I create music because I have a strong need of being creatively driven and expressing myself. And the fact that others appreciate what I do and want to listen is just a big bonus.

Your live performances are known for their high energy. How do you translate your studio sound into a powerful live experience?



Emma: Both me and Jimmy are very determined that our tracks will create the right sound and presence for a live stage.The passion for music, confidence, being present in the moment and making a connection with the audience is what creates a great live show experience.



You’ve performed at major festivals and intimate club shows. Do you have a favorite type of venue to play, and why?

Emma: I really appreciate the dynamics of doing different types of shows as every show is a new experience and learning new things to develop the show. But of course it's extra fun with festivals where we meet other talented artists and make new friends.


The electronic music scene in Sweden is thriving. Do you feel connected to a particular movement or collective within it?

Emma: As Sweden is a really small country, the electronic music scene is very close and familiar as everyone knows each other or makes collaborations in some way.


If you could collaborate with any artist, past or present, who would it be and why?



Emma: As a huge David Lynch fan, it would have been a dream to create film music for one of his films. Otherwise it would have been fantastic to collaborate with Front242, Trent Reznor or Robert Alfons (TR/ST). Alan Wilder is also most welcome to be the co-producer. 




What’s next for Emmon? Any upcoming projects, remixes, or new directions you’re excited about?



Emma: Me and Jimmy are about to finish the new EMMON album that will probably be released during the autumn of 2025. The first single will hopefully be out in the beginning of the summer. I will also feature some upcoming releases with other artists/remixes as well as some live shows during the rest of 2025, so stay tuned.




Live dates

April 25 - Matrix Bochum Germany

April 26 - BlackZoo Hannover Germany

June 27 - Subkult festival Vänersborg Sweden

July 4 - Eastside festival Halle Saale Germany

October 17 - Skeppet Gothenburg Sweden

October 18 - KlubbDöd Stockholm Sweden

November 1 - Cold Temple Festival Oberhausen Germany

November 2 - Fourscher festival Erfurth Germany


and more to come!

Fred GADGET
22/05/2025