Be Here Soon (iamamiwhoami album) explained

Be Here Soon
Type:studio
Artist:iamamiwhoami
Cover:BeHereSoon.png
Released:3 June 2022
Studio:
  • TWIMC studios, Sweden
  • INGRID Studios, Stockholm, Sweden
Length:41:01
Label:To whom it may concern.
Producer:Claes Björklund, ionnalee
Prev Title:Kronologi
Prev Year:2020

Be Here Soon is the fourth studio album by Swedish audiovisual project iamamiwhoami, consisting of singer and songwriter Jonna Lee and record producer Claes Björklund. It was released on 3 June 2022 on Lee's label To whom it may concern.[1] It is the first studio album from the project in eight years.

The album took a more folk-inspired direction than previous projects from the group, returning to Lee's roots as a solo artist.[2] The album's visuals contain themes such as Lee's struggle with obsessive-compulsive disorder, as well as her pregnancy.[3]

Release

The visual album was announced by Lee through social media on 31 March 2022.[4] The album's first chapter and lead single "Don't Wait for Me" was released on the same day, with each subsequent chapter being released weekly. The announcement was largely a surprise, with no previous information from any of the crew hinting towards another iamamiwhoami album.

The release date of the album was chosen before Lee knew she was pregnant, and the release date coincidentally aligned with her due date. Lee's baby was born on 25 May 2022; Be Here Soon came out in digital format on June 3.[5]

Physical editions of Be Here Soon were released in limited CD+DVD and 12-inch vinyl LP formats, as well as a CD, DVD and LP collectors bundle with exclusive items available exclusively on To whom it may concern.'s website, originally slated for a September 2022 release.[6]

Critical reception

Be Here Soon received generally positive reviews. Simon Heggum of Gaffa Denmark was particularly enthusiastic, naming the album a "folktronic masterpiece" containing Lee's "strongest vocal performance to date".

Tour background

Following the album's release, Lee announced the first leg of a world tour on her social media; the tour started in Amsterdam on 26 February 2023 and continued on in the United States and Canada throughout April and May 2023.[7] iamamiwhoami performed with a full band for the first time in ten years and a few special guests such as Imogen Heap joined Lee on stage on specific dates.[8]

Tour dates

DateCityCountryVenueOpening actSpecial guest
26 February 2023AmsterdamNetherlandsParadiso NoordMavica
2 March 2023LondonUnited KingdomEartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney)Mavica
Jenny Wilson
Imogen Heap
Tove Skeidsvoll
8 March 2023BerlinGermanyClub GretchenJenny Wilson
12 April 2023PhiladelphiaUnited StatesThe FoundryLuminous Kid
14 April 2023BrooklynElsewhere
16 April 2023BostonParadise Rock Club
18 April 2023MontrealCanadaThéâtre FairmountLuminous Kid
Tess Roby
19 April 2023TorontoOpera House
21 April 2023ChicagoUnited StatesMetroLuminous Kid
24 April 2023MinneapolisFine Line
26 April 2023DenverMarquis Theater
29 April 2023Los AngelesFonda TheatreZola Jesus
TR/ST
2 May 2023San FranciscoGreat American Music HallVander Von Odd
4 May 2023PortlandWonder Ballroom
5 May 2023SeattleThe Showbox
7 May 2023VancouverCanadaThe Hollywood
16 August 2023VadstenaSwedenShakespearefabrikenJenny WilsonZola Jesus
17 August 2023
18 August 2023
7 December 2023Sao PauloBrazilCarioca ClubN/A
9 December 2023Rio de JaneiroBrazilSacadura 154

Cancelled shows

Notes and References

  1. Web site: iamamiwhoami Announces New Album 'Be Here Soon'. Clash. Murray. Robin. 31 March 2022. 29 April 2022.
  2. Web site: 24 May 2022 . In Conversation: iamamiwhoami Interviewed . 1 June 2022 . ClashMusic.
  3. Web site: Kenneally . Cerys . 31 March 2022 . iamamiwhoami announces new audiovisual album with lead single 'Don't Wait for Me' . 1 June 2022 . The Line of Best Fit.
  4. 1509485667671318534. ionnalee. overjoyed to announce our latest project: iamamiwhoami; Be Here Soon (audiovisual album) due june 3.. Jonna Lee. Jonna Lee (singer). 31 March 2022. 28 April 2022.
  5. News: Sawdey . Evan . 8 June 2022 . Time is Iamamiwhoami's Worst Enemy and Best Friend on Be Here Soon . PopMatters . December 15, 2022.
  6. Web site: iamamiwhoami - Be Here Soon . To whom it may concern. . 30 September 2022.
  7. 1532704820439678976. ionnalee. announcing the first dates of the Be Here Soon 2023 world tour. calling at Europe, the US, and Canada. tickets on sale june 10 at http://iamamiwhoami.se can't wait to come out to play again and to see you after all this time more dates to come. let me know where you are at. Jonna Lee. Jonna Lee (singer). 3 June 2022. 17 March 2023.
  8. 1634209140372381696. imogenheap. Loved meeting you in person finally @ionnalee. Was magic to be both on and off stage with you and also as a new mum, giving your all to everyone, fan, friends and family alike. Inspiring brilliant woman. Thanks for having it so close to my home too at EartH Hackney!. Imogen Heap. Imogen Heap. 10 March 2023. 17 March 2023.
  9. 1630247356502515712. ionnalee. was on a high from last nights show in amsterdam but am now devasted as we're stuck in an airport, unable to make it in time for our show in glasgow tonight. i'm so sorry to everyone who was coming out to see us tonight. breaks my heart. we are working on a replacing show. xx. Jonna Lee. Jonna Lee (singer). 27 February 2023. 19 March 2023.