Answer the following question: Facts: - website: -lsb- http://iamx.eu iamx.eu -rsb- - years active: 2004 -- present - caption: chris 2009 corner photographed by live keyboardist janine gezang in - origin: london , berlin - label: major subspace communications , 61 seconds , fiction/nocarbon/genepool , metropolis , - genre: synthpop , dark cabaret , alternative - name: iamx - background: solo_singer - image: iamx_portrait . jpg - associated acts: robots in disguise sneaker pimps imogen heap violenta Based on these bullet points, write a short biography describing the life of iamx .
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iamx is the solo musical project of chris corner , formerly of the band sneaker pimps .founded in 2004 in london , it is an independent music project which also focuses on and experiments with visual art .musically , iamx spans multiple genres from electronic rock and dance music to burlesque influenced songs and emotional ballads .corner 's striking and wide ranging voice , and his way of programming sounds and beats is an obvious characteristic of the iamx sound .since 2006 , iamx has been based in berlin , germany where corner has found '' the spirit to care less about the music industry and take an independent route . ''berlin is also mentioned in the lyrics which concern subjects such as sexual identity , death , love , narcotic intoxication , decadence , critique of religion and politics , alienation , addiction , modern society and gender bending .the topic of gender bending is further emphasised by corner 's own distinctive and androgynous image .live , iamx are known for their highly energetic and theatrical performances .unusual stage outfits and body painting are also core elements of iamx shows .the stage design consists of art and props constructed by corner and his live band members .the visual art element of the project can be seen in the iamx music videos and in the projections at their live shows .both contain sometimes strong and controversial visual content , often directed , shot and edited by corner himself .to date , iamx has released five studio albums , all of which have been released independently and produced by corner .