The Ingrid – “Mother”

UK band The Ingrid continue their great work with “Mother”, released on 30 January. It follows their debut single “Limerence” and again shows a group driven by an urge to make music that reaches out. Teaming up once more with producer Greg Walsh, they craft an emotionally oblique track about memory, closeness and the tensions between intimacy and distance. Vocalist and multi‑instrumentalist Jess Charleslyn sings introspective lines that question how well we ever know those around us. The song stays intimate rather than dramatic, and trusts subtlety over spectacle. When you finish with “Mother”, make sure to check out “Limerence” here.

The band’s songwriting grew out of reflection during lockdown when they were still schoolkids, channeling fear and anxiety into honest lyrics. That directness is present in “Mother”, which sits comfortably in emotional ambiguity while remaining deeply human. Drummer Josh Platt brings a storyteller’s sense of pacing that guides the song, showing his belief in serving the song over showboating. Guitarist Will Hornsblow adds space and texture, drawing on blues and shoegaze to create a dreamlike atmosphere. The Ingrid see themselves as a collective as much as a band.

Their goal is to make music with purpose and intelligence while challenging the status quo. “Mother” captures that vision, it’s a thoughtful, quietly defiant song that invites listeners to sit with uncertainty. Give it a listen and follow The Ingrid on social media to stay updated on new releases this year.