Jonas and I's new single Life on the Road out now

Life on the Road is a road-trip-driven travel song, a nomad anthem that leads the way to the band’s new album.

Playing pop music with its heart in folk and Nordic indie, Finnish band Jonas and I has released its new single Life on the Road today, September 2, 2026.

“In this hectic world, when everyday life repeats itself and the walls start closing in, you dream of a different reality, an escape, even if only for a moment. Life on the Road is a reminder of dreams, a memory from the past, and the courage to chase your ambitions,” says songwriter and singer Roope Hakkarainen.

Life on the Road sets the tone for the new album from Jonas and I. The band’s roots in folk and indie are still there, but now the horizon opens up, taking Jonas and I further into the world of pop. Big drums and echoing horns, sensitive yet anthemic vocals, and cinematic synths guide you onto the unique journey of Life on the Road.

Jonas and I, formed around the duo of Roope Hakkarainen and Jonas Ursin, have released two critically acclaimed studio albums (These Days, 2016, and Where from Here, 2021), as well as a modern-day version of Finland’s first regional anthem, Savo’s Song, together with Marco Hietala (Nightwish) in 2017.

The single Life on the Road can be streamed from the player and link below:

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Lyrics and music by Roope Hakkarainen
Arrangement by Jonas Ursin and Roope Hakkarainen

Roope Hakkarainen – vocals, acoustic guitar, programming
Jonas Ursin – electric guitar, keyboards
Sampo Jaakkola – bass
Jesse-Joonas Kemppainen – trumpet
Antti Alvasto – drums

Produced by Roope Hakkarainen and Jonas Ursin
Recorded by Roope Hakkarainen and Sampsa Väätäinen
Mixed by Roope Hakkarainen
Mastered by Svante Forsbäck