The music of ionnalee is a masterclass in atmospheric world-building, where the lines between organic nature and cold technology are permanently blurred. It sounds like the intersection of a high-budget sci-fi score and a lonely cabin in the Swedish wilderness. The synths are thick and pulsating, often carrying a weight that feels both protective and ominous, while the percussion provides a steady, heartbeat-like drive that keeps the more abstract elements grounded.
What truly sets her apart is the meticulous vocal production. Jonna Lee uses her voice as a textural instrument, layering breathy harmonies and processed whispers into a dense wall of sound that feels like it's surrounding you from all sides. There is a persistent sense of mystery and 'noir' elegance, owing to her background in visual arts, which translates into music that feels intensely cinematic and deliberate.
Start with the album 'EVERYONE AFRAID TO BE FORGOTTEN' to experience her transition from the cryptic iamamiwhoami project into a more personal but equally expansive solo identity. It captures the perfect balance of catchy synth-pop hooks and avant-garde electronic experimentation.
Jonna Emily Lee (born 3 October 1981) is a Swedish singer, songwriter, record producer and visual director. Lee is the creator and artist of audiovisual online project iamamiwhoami who since 2009 have released their audiovisual series online. Since her first solo album, she has collaborated with music producer and artist Claes Björklund who is also a member of iamamiwhoami. In 2017, Lee started using the moniker ionnalee for her new solo project. In February 2018 she released her debut solo album, Everyone Afraid to Be Forgotten. With the album she also created her own world tour co funded by her fans via Kickstarter. ionnalee remixed Moby's "The Ceremony of Innocence" which was released in December 2018, and in February, her sophomore solo album Remember the Future was announced with the release date 31 May 2019. Lee toured with Norwegian duo Röyksopp from 2015 to 2017. She is also a visual director for all her projects and the founder of the independent label To whom it may concern.
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