Lykke Li’s fifth studio album, , is a haunting, eight-track "audiovisual" journey that strips away the polished pop production of her previous work for something far more intimate and raw. Released in May 2022, the project serves as a conceptual exploration of the endless cycles of heartbreak, obsession, and fantasy. A Return to Raw Intimacy
Vocals were captured using a $70 handheld drum mic , often recorded the moment the songs were written to preserve the "still-beating sound of fresh heartbreak".
The album’s title and structure emphasize the idea of a . It is accompanied by seven visual loops, directed by Theo Lindquist and shot on 16mm film, designed to be viewed on phone screens to mirror how we process emotional experiences today. These visual "haikus" function as repetitive chapters that blur the line between dream and reality. Tracklist & Atmosphere
The entire album was recorded in her Los Angeles bedroom.
For EYEYE , Li reunited with longtime collaborator for the first time since 2014’s I Never Learn . The recording process was intentionally lo-fi:
