Okkyung Lee

Okkyung Lee is set to release her new album, Just Like Any Other Day (어느날), on September 5. The second preview track, “let’s walk down to the swamp together,” reveals a significant shift in the celebrated cellist’s approach. Inspired by a mistranslated memory from her childhood in Korea, the track is a mesmerizing, ambient journey into the unknown and a powerful exploration of memory.

Renowned for her formidable and boundary-pushing cello improvisations, South Korean artist Okkyung Lee is taking a surprising turn with her newly announced album, Just Like Any Other Day (어느날): Background Music For Your Mundane Activities. The lead single, the charmingly titled “good morning, harrison, it’s time to go,” offers a first glimpse into this new, intentionally understated sound world.