Jolea aka. Joanna Similä is a Helsinki-based artist who skillfully intertwines electronic and classical music elements in her compositions. With sampled instruments and field recordings, she crafts dark, emotive and melancholic soundscapes that seamlessly blend into captivating musical pieces.
Jolea released her debut EP “Ghostly Figures” in 2009 on her own Audiobaum label, and after numerous experimental pop records, her sound began to evolve into a more emotional, cinematic direction, especially with the concept album “Atlas” (2020).
The latest opus from Jolea, the dark-toned full-length album titled “Grand Nada,” was unveiled in November 2023. This conceptual album delves into the profound themes of life’s meaninglessness and the quest for significance. The album takes the listener on a sonic odyssey through various places, memories, and emotions, reflecting on the past while gazing forward into the future. “Grand Nada” is a deep exploration of thoughts and emotions, offering a musical contemplation of the profound dimensions of life. Her upcoming release, “Omniscient Ioanna,” is currently in the works and set to be unveiled in 2025.