ICON71 is one producer who is on the rise.

With a vast knowledge and being a long time fan and student of New Wave, Synthpop, and Post-Punk, he brings a refreshing feel and sound to all he works with. On his first effort with Ophelia X, "Thought You Should Know" has a classic British New Wave sound while at the same time sounding extremely current in todays music and marketplace.

Being a self-taught multi-instrumentalist doesn't hurt the creative process either. Although ICON71 is very selective with his projects at the moment, he is definitely one to look out for and pay attention to in 2007.