Artemas, psychokiller | Song Review

English singer, songwriter & producer Artemas delivers another darkly satisfying single with “psychokiller” from his 2026 tape, getting up to no good.  

Oh, snap, Artemas (Artemas Diamandis)! It should come as no surprise that the English singer, songwriter, and producer was into it. “I hate you, but I want you nearer / She makes my whole damn body shiver,” he continues singing in the intro and eventual chorus of “psychokiller”. “Psychokiller” is the fourth track from his 2026 mixtape, getting up to no good, the follow-up to 2025’s tape, LOVERCORE. Artemas wrote and produced it himself.

“Psychokiller” begins abruptly with intense vocals by Artemas. A strong, thumping beat and a driving bass synth accompany the musician, fueling his killer fire. Set in a minor key, “psychokiller” features a great harmonic progression; it’s giving i, VI, ii, V for you music theory nerds.  Like many of his records, “psychokiller” is simultaneously dark, infectious, and irresistible. He admits the danger of love, asserting in the verse,  It makes you even question your religion.” Facts. The religion part has got Artemas messed up: “Now I can’t get you off my mind or shape the pain you left behind / It makes me wanna sin.” YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION, Artemas! This cut thrives thanks to its tuneful melodies and, of course, the songwriting.  The chorus, excerpted earlier, is crucial.  There is also a worthwhile bridge, where Diamandis informs us, “I swear I almost was a rockstar (Rockstar) / And then I met you, oh, I wish I had never met you.” Damn! Although it’s brief, “psychokiller” is another winner from Artemas.  This is a dark but fun surefire bop from an artist who can’t seem to miss. 

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