Alternative-indie artist ION returns with his latest single, “iamvessel,” offering listeners a mesmerizing blend of dreamy atmospherics and haunting vocals. The track serves as the second single from ION’s highly-anticipated forthcoming EP, delving into themes of insanity and spiritual preservation.
Inspired by the enchanting singing of Irish folk musician Mary O’Hara, “iamvessel” showcases ION’s lulling performance against a lush and alluring soundscape. The song’s immersive and serene listening experience demonstrates the artist’s evolving capacity to express his abstract visions with depth and authenticity.
Under the creative pseudonym ION, the rising star continues to carve out his unique space in the music industry, propelled by his genre-bending ingenuity, high production value, and rallying compositions.
Reflecting on the release, ION shares, “My intention with ‘iamvessel’ was to encapsulate the intoxicating feeling of escapism, portraying the experience of running away to ‘our own little sanctuary’ as a means of coping with the circumstances of the world that we find ourselves in.” He further adds, “My interpretation of this concept paints a picture of hypnotic reality created by the figment of our imagination. Using ambient synthesis combined with lullabying delivery to build this whimsical depiction of the dreamlike state that offers us escape from the real world.”
The accompanying music video, slated to release shortly after the song, delves into the need for escapism, offering an abstract view of how economic systems impact spiritual well-being. Influenced by the visual style of beloved video games from the 1990s like “The Legend of Zelda, Ocarina of Time,” the video emphasizes the significance of escape in human civilization.
Based in London, ION draws inspiration from his childhood in the Kosovan highlands, where the unspoiled landscape fueled his abstract style of thinking and artistic expression. His deep connection to nature permeates his music and way of life, serving as a wellspring of inspiration. Influential musicians like Mary O’Hara and Homeshake continue to inspire his creative journey.
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