From Östermalm comes news that Julian & Marina are preparing for the release of a new EP. Titled &, the first track – “Pinup Boy” – has already been unveiled.
Located somewhere on the spectrum between Bardot and disco, the duo has established a reputation for smooth, electronic music with the soul of the Riviera. “Pinup Boy” glitters under the neon lights, hinting at good things for the new collection.
Marina Schiptjenko is the cofounder of the Franco-Swedish modern art gallery, Andrehn-Schiptjenko. One of the pioneers of Nordic poptronica, she is well known as a member of Page, Vacuum and BWO.
Julian Brandt currently plays bass in Sweden’s answer to Duran Duran, Lustans Lakejer. He is also known for his solo work and as a member of the legendary acts, Bobby and Kamera.
No live shows have been announced, but both artists will be on stage separately when Lustans Lakejer and Page play together in Malmö on 26 October 2024.






Julian is Mr Brandt, latterly the bass player for Lustans Lakejer. Marina is Ms Schiptjenko, still of Page and formerly with Vacuum and BWO. They were brought together by their shared love of old-school Pet Shop Boys and Duran Duran, and it is these influences which come out most strongly. The ghost of a younger Neil Tennant is present in songs like Count the Stars, and the smooth sounds of The Moon and the Stars do a lot to restore romance to electronic music.