iiola is the stage name of English singer-songwriter Shannon Saunders, adopted as her music moved in a new direction. In 2018, she released the four-track EP Chrysalis and the single “don't shut me up”. Her recorded collaborations include work with producer Wilkinson, including an appearance alongside ILIRA and Tom Cane on his single “Infinity”.
iiola has also collaborated with Sub Focus and Franky Wah. Her work with Franky Wah includes the single “Bring Me Back to You”, while her collaborations with Wilkinson include “Close Your Eyes” and “Back Up”. In 2023, she released the EP Venus. In 2021, iiola collaborated with K Motionz on the single Infinite (Freedom), released on Sleepless Music Ltd.