Ida Laurberg
Ida Engelgaar Laurberg is a Danish singer and songwriter. She has released one studio album with two top 10 hits in the Danish charts, receiving two awards from the Danish Music Awards as a result.
Career
Laurberg grew up in the town of Helsinge, Denmark, where she attended a private Christian school during her youth. She attributed developing anxiety as a result of her time there due to bullying from classmates, as well as teachers. However, one teacher did encourage her to pursue becoming a musician after hearing her play, which she cited as an influence. After graduation from school, she moved into an apartment in Copenhagen, which led to her first solo performance at a local outdoor venue, Byhaven.At age 16, Laurberg released her first single "Puppy Dog Eyes" on 8 November 2016. Four years later, she released her debut EP titled, Phase Five. Released on her own record label, the EP received positive reviews and drew comparisons to Billie Eilish, whom Laurberg cited as an inspiration for her own music.
Her debut studio album was released on 21 August 2020, entitled Bænkevarmer. The first single from the album, "Terrier", reached number six on the Danish charts. The song covered topics surrounding mental health, including self-harm. The second single released from the album " further increased her profile in the music scene, ultimately receiving an award for "Danish Hit of the Year" at the Danish Music Awards, alongside Andreas Odbjerg who featured in the song. The song has reached number two on the Danish charts, and the duo has performed the song at several festivals, including Roskilde Festival in 2023. In addition to the awards, the song reached double platinum-certification by IFPI Danmark.