Ingeborg

There's something profoundly moving about sharing music in an intimate space where every breath, every note, every emotion travels directly from artist to audience without barriers. Last Thursday evening at Kulturlokal Rank in the heart of Zurich, that's exactly what happened.

With a nice intimate audience gathered in a small venue at the Niederdorfstrasse in Zurich, the atmosphere was nothing short of magical. The cozy lighting created the perfect backdrop for an evening that felt more like sharing stories with friends than performing for strangers. This intimacy allowed me to connect directly with each person in the room, creating those precious moments where music becomes a bridge between hearts.

Alongside my dear friend Beat Keller on guitar – an amazing creative guitarist I've had the joy of knowing for 10 years – we brought the songs from my EP "True North" to life. Beat's approach to my music never fails to amaze me; his melodic electric guitar lines don't overpower but instead weave melancholy and depth into each song, creating layers I never imagined possible.

We performed the full "True North" collection, with most songs backed by the full production alongside Beat's guitar magic. But it was "Compass" – stripped down to just acoustic guitar and voice – that reminded me why I fell in love with music in the first place. There's something raw and honest about that simplicity.

One moment that has definitely stayed with me, was the audience's reaction to "Lost Stars," a song I dedicated to the children of Gaza. The room fell into a reverent silence, and afterward I learnt  how deeply the emotions and stories within the music touched everyone present. These are the moments that remind me why I create – to build bridges of understanding and compassion.

But perhaps the most thrilling part of the evening was debuting two brand new songs, including "Siren" – which officially releases on August 29th across all platforms.

After months of studio work, countless hours of recording, mixing, and mastering with incredible musicians and Leoš Gerteis at NJP Studios, hearing "Siren" come alive on stage felt like watching a dream take its first breath. Beat added such a magnetizing, beautiful guitar layer that I almost regretted not capturing it for the recorded version – but then I realized how special it is to keep some magic exclusively for live performances.

When I introduced "Siren" to the audience, I shared its deeper meaning: yes, it's about unconditional friendship and being there for each other, but it's also about my connection to God, my higher self, and the universe. It's about that inner guidance that lights the way even when it feels like there is no way forward. The song represents the rescue we can offer each other and the divine support that's always available if we're open to receiving it.

This concert marked something profound for me personally – the beginning of a new chapter where I'm finally stepping into my power. I'm connecting with my true self, with that inner girl who deserves to lead a fulfilled life, and showing her that she can do this.

I'm endlessly grateful to my dear friend Moon, who organized this opportunity to play at Kulturlokal Rank. Her belief in my music gave me this platform to reconnect with live performance and remember how much I love sharing these songs with the world.

As I reflect on that beautiful evening, I feel ready – ready to step into the world, ready to get more concerts on the calendar, and ready to develop my set for larger stages in 2026. The intimacy of Kulturlokal Rank was the perfect launching pad for this next phase of my journey.

And in just two weeks, "Siren" will be yours to stream, to hold, to find comfort in. This song, born from collaboration with incredible artists across Europe – Marque Gilmore in Sweden, Rebekah Reid in the UK, and Leoš Gerteis here in Switzerland – carries the same spirit of connection and support that filled the room that Thursday evening.

"Siren" releases August 29, 2025, on all streaming platforms. The track features both the main version and an exclusive "Moon Version" mixed in Dolby Atmos for an immersive listening experience.

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