Ionnalee, who flits between this title and Iamamiwhoami depending on the project, returns with a brand new dual album concept. ‘Close Your Eyes’ is a direct sequel to Iamamiwhoami’s 2014 album ‘BLUE’. Jonna Lee has said it is an album about learning to dream in dark times, citing getting to a state of hopefulness when the world seems less and less connected. It also marks 20 years for Jonna as an artist.

Not only has Jonna been busy getting back to her euphoric side, which arguably was celebrated most with 2014’s ‘BLUE’, she has also been keen to explore her mother tongue. As a result, there will be an entirely Swedish version of the album too, titled ‘BLUND’. Interestingly whilst the Bandcamp pre-orders show ‘Close Your Eyes’ as a ten-track album, ‘BLUND’ has eleven tracks and the lead single is in a different track position.

The lead single is ‘Innocence of Sound’ and showcases the sophisticated and artistic dancefloor bop which Ionnalee is famous for. Big beats, climatic choruses, ethereal vocals, diving synths and a 2 am afterglow of emotional outpouring. The sound palette and production remind me of ‘BLUE’ too. It comes with a typically beautiful music video with Ionnalee by the sea, embracing nature and dancing around.

‘Innocence of Sound’ and its Swedish counterpart  ‘Allting vill rinna ut i sand’ are out now, and you can enjoy the music video below. Both albums are due out on the 14th June and can be pre-ordered now.

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