The Ingrid Land in the Scene with “Limerence”: A Debut Fueled by Emotional Nuance and Defiant Artistry

The Ingrid step boldly into the spotlight with “Limerence”, a debut single rooted in raw introspection, textured dreaminess, and a fierce commitment to creative integrity. Born in a Chichester rehearsal room, the trio — Jess Charleslyn, Will Hornsblow, and Josh Platt — have crafted a sound that’s as expansive as it is intimate. “Limerence” glistens with hazy guitars, shifting rhythmic tension, and vocals that cut cleanly through the fog, navigating themes of self-sabotage, obsession, and acceptance with striking clarity.

What began as a few lines Jess couldn’t shake eventually grew into something much bigger — helped along by the legendary producer Greg Walsh, whose guiding hand deepened the song’s emotional landscape while preserving the raw authenticity of the band’s live energy.

With their debut, The Ingrid aren’t just introducing a sound. They’re planting a flag: artistry above algorithms, collaboration over convenience, and a creative community built on fairness, freedom, and experimentation. This is a band determined to shape their world on their own terms — and invite others to build with them.

Below, The Ingrid dive deeper into the story of “Limerence”, their sonic identity, and the collective ethos driving their debut era.

1. “Limerence” explores self-sabotage, obsession, and acceptance. When you look back at the original few lines Jess brought into the rehearsal room, what emotional seed sparked the song, and how did it evolve once the band stepped in?

I remember Jess coming in with an idea for a great song — some lyrics I think were used from a previous draft of something else. We all got excited and started jamming. I started drumming along and the rhythm really switched up the song. So much so that Jess wasn’t sure about the drums at first. The drums have this erratic hesitation and breath sequence, which really ties into those core themes of the song.

2. Your sound fuses dream pop, shoegaze, and modern indie—yet feels distinctly your own. What elements were non-negotiable in shaping The Ingrid’s sonic identity for this first release?

We were all in agreement that we wouldn’t step on each other’s toes, so to speak. We could all voice opinions of course, but our parts were our own — that’s really where our style came from. We all come from different musical backgrounds: Josh loves classic rock, Will loves blues and surf, and Jess loves trip hop and shoegaze. These styles came together in a really beautiful combination.

3. You worked with legendary producer Greg Walsh on this track. What did he bring to “Limerence” that shifted or deepened the direction of the song?

We weren’t too sure to start with, as we are a new band and he’s a very established producer. In the end, he was great to work with and put a lot of effort into making sure we were cool with the process. It was important to him that the band came across as authentic, while also acknowledging that a live performance and a record are different experiences. On one hand we wanted to make sure our live sound wasn’t undermined, and on the other we wanted the recorded experience to be interesting. At some points there are maybe six or seven guitars on the track, but used subtly in a way that still honours the rehearsal room.

4. You’ve described The Ingrid as a band rooted in defiant artistry and a commitment to creative integrity. What does that look like in practice when you’re making decisions—musical or otherwise—as a growing project?

It means that above all, we want to be true to our own creative lodestars. The pressure to conform or “sound like” begins right from the start — even when you have to describe your music, it’s all about who you sound like. Of course we want to reach people who might like what we like, but we’re determined to be free to experiment and develop. For instance, Limerence has limited keyboard, but we're now working on something that’s keyboard- and synth-heavy! It’s about artistic freedom, authenticity, and reality — we don’t use AI imagery, for example, but instead work with talented individuals who can present the band and develop their own artistry at the same time.

5. The Ingrid began in a rehearsal room in Chichester and has since grown into a wider creative network. How does collaboration shape your vision, and what kind of artistic community are you hoping to build around your music?

It follows on from that previous point — we work with other creatives and supporting roles so we can all develop together. We’re aware that, just like in film credits, there are so many people supporting this band, and we want to recognise that. So we’re creating The Ingrid Collective (watch this space): a platform that celebrates creative input within the band’s orbit. A place where we can promote collaborators and where they can network with each other. That could include producers and engineers, but also photographers, artists, designers — who knows? It’s early days, but the collective approach suits us. In a way, our collaborators are investors and part of The Ingrid. We’ll see where that takes us.