A polymath hailing from the eclectic streets of Groningen, The Netherlands, Ioana Iorgu is a self-taught guitar, bass, and drums maestro. Her musical journey, originating from the stages of Malaysia, has traversed a space from school band performances to the architecture of her distinctive current soundscapes —immersive experiences that envelop listeners in an atmosphere where dissonance meets lyricism. Through primal instrumentation contrasted with a sometimes dissociative vocal tone, Iorgu crafts raw glimpses into the depths of the human psyche. On Thursday, February 29th, Ioana Iorgu will open the Bucharest debut of Dream Wife at Control Club.
Iorgu’s discography began with the 2015 instrumental release Silent Scream. It was further enriched by the shoegaze-infused EP, Fiction. However, her 2021 debut album, Thick Skin, marked Iorgu’s audacious foray into post-punk. Her follow-up, Mean Time (2022), alongside singles such as Liar, Porto, and the just-released Lonely, anticipates an eagerly awaited 2024 album.
But Ioana’s artistic prowess extends beyond her recordings, manifesting in live performances that are a spectacle of eerie visuals and aural intensity. With over 30 cities in The Netherlands and international stages graced by her presence, participation in the prestigious Popronde 2023, and steady rising indie hype, Ioana Iorgu is undeniably a talent to watch. What better reason to get to know the artist behind the music as we debut 5 Questions For with Ioana Iorgu.