Formed while studying at university in Chichester, a historic city in West Sussex, the band brings together three different backgrounds and influences, with Jess Charleslyn, Will Hornsblow and Josh Platt combining their individual experiences into a sound that feels both nostalgic and fresh.
Charleslyn, originally from Stevenage, Hertfordshire, began her musical journey as a minimalist singer-songwriter before expanding into layered arrangements of vocals, guitar and keys. Hornsblow, from Essex, adds blues-inspired guitar textures, while Platt, from Bolton, brings a storytelling approach to the drums shaped by classic rock traditions.
Together, The Ingrid have created a sound that sits between dream-pop, shoegaze and alternative rock — drawing inspiration from artists including The Sundays, Wolf Alice, The Smiths and The Marías.
Their latest single “Lullaby” plays with the meaning behind its title. Traditionally associated with comfort and safety, the band turns that idea upside down, exploring what happens when reassurance feels artificial and emotional connections are not quite what they appear to be.
Rather than offering a direct confrontation, the track observes those moments of uncertainty from a distance — creating a song that feels intimate, atmospheric and strangely familiar.
The release follows previous singles “Limerence”, which explored obsessive projection, and “Mother”, which reflected on memory and perception, suggesting a deeper emotional thread running through the band’s growing catalogue.
With “Lullaby”, The Ingrid continue to establish themselves as one of the UK’s most intriguing emerging alternative acts, building a world where delicate melodies meet darker emotional landscapes.
A reminder that sometimes the most comforting sounds can reveal the most complicated feelings underneath.
