The duo of Axwell /\ Ingrosso, former members of the legendary Swedish House Mafia, has been signed to an exclusive contract with Universal Music Group, to release new music and content in 2014 via Def Jam Recordings in the U.S. and Virgin/EMI in the UK, with their debut album coming in early 2015. This will be the first official album from Axwell /\ Ingrosso, whose previous band, Swedish House Mafia never released a full studio album, despite selling over 10 million records worldwide.  (Two compilation albums were issued in 2010 (Until One) and 2012 (Until Now), on Virgin Records/Astralwerks.)

“We are proud at Def Jam to have Axwell /\ Ingrosso choose us to be their label home. Their music is forward, innovative, invigorating and boundless,” said Steve Bartels, CEO of Def Jam Recordings. “Def Jam has the artistry and energy of DJ culture within its pedigree, right there in our logo. This is a significant moment for all of us as at Def Jam.”

Swedish House Mafia was renowned for selling out Madison Square Garden in nine minutes for their concert in 2012, without any album in the marketplace.  The group disbanded in March 2013, after playing their final sets that month at the Ultra Music Festival in Miami.

Axwell /\ Ingrosso (with third member Steve Angello) began collaborating in 2007 as Swedish House Mafia, which became a multi-platinum household name success across Europe by the end of 2010, with “One” featur­­ing Pharrell, and “Miami 2 Ibiza” vs. Tinie Tempah.  “Save the World” extended their run into 2011, along with “Antidote” vs. Knife Party. 

“Don’t You Worry” featuring John Martin was SHM’s breakthrough hit in 2012, #1 in the UK, Sweden and Australia, and Top 10 in most territories around the world, including the U.S., where it was certified RIAA triple-platinum.  It was in late-2012 when SHM announced they would disband at the end of their “One Last Tour” in 2013, paving the way for this year’s emergence of Axwell /\ Ingrosso.

The two will be in India, for a concert in Bangalore on Thursday 25^th September and in Mumbai on Friday 26^th September.

Know Axwell:

The global icon and five-time Grammy Award® nominated Axwell has a career that has taken him from the Swedish underground to Madison Square Gardens and the UK charts alike. Driven by the belief that every release should matter, his Axtone Records imprint continues to lead with quality and consistency, balancing his own musical tastes alongside some of the freshest talents around.  Ax already has many landmark hits under his belt: “Feel The Vibe,” “Wonderful World,” and the accidental crossover anthem “I Found U” were all tracks synonymous of his earlier years.

Know Sebastian Ingrosso:

Sebastian Ingrosso is a musician who understands the world of melodies just as much as he understands the power of the kick drum.  For his label, Refune – this year celebrating its tenth anniversary – Sebastian is constantly discovering and developing new talents such as Otto Knows and, of course, rising star Alesso, signed to Def Jam Recordings in the U.S. and Virgin/EMI in the UK.