Ingrid Avison

Bio

Ingrid Avison is a Colorado based singer-songwriter who believes in music and songwriting as spell-casting. Ingrid lives in a world of secrets; as a desert wanderer she discovers them, as a therapist she holds them, and as a writer she confesses them, letting you in on the raw, intimate details of what it means to be truly alive today. Her songs blend catchy melodies, insightful and provocative lyrics and biting social commentary.A superb vocalist, Ingrid brings a subtle tremble in her voice that is pure and grounded while lifting into a full throated wail almost effortlessly.

It’s telling that Ingrid’s debut recording is a sophisticated mélange of Americana and at times otherworldly cinematic soundscapes that breathe life into her compelling stories of desert sojourns, lost love, death and time traveling into other dimensions.

Ingrid is no stranger to heartache and she gives voice to those feelings. In a recent interview Ingrid shares, “Having my dad suddenly die when I was a kid has shaped so much of who I am, and it’s not possible for me to leave it out of my songwriting. It’s like saying you’re gonna build a car without an engine. You’re gonna get nowhere fast…so whether it’s a break up song or a dead dad song, grief is going to show up. But on the flip side, the only way that I survived that experience as a kid was to eventually laugh at the absurdity of life and reclaim my joy as a griever and as a woman finding her place in the world. Those elements are like the wheels of my car.”

Ingrid’s creative journey coalesced quickly as she has made room in her life for her new found passion. Living in a quiet cabin home in the mountains with her dog, Olive, and cultivating a steadfast dedication to the songwriting muse has been essential. After writing her first songs in 2022, she is currently working on her debut EP, produced by her neighbor, Steve Szymanski, a co-founder of Planet Bluegrass, who says it felt meant to be. “I actually first met Ingrid walking her dog down our road and invited her over to my studio to record some of her new songs.” A musical bond quickly ensued and Ingrid’s released the body of work in October of 2024.

Ingrid’s song, “Time Traveling Cowboy”, became a catalyst for the entire project, as it was the first song to be recorded as a demo track. The song is a personal favorite, delving into a kind of hero’s journey and speaking to the essence of personal transformation and the paradox of existence. 

Unveiling her genre-bending versatility, Ingrid now bursts through the gates with her new single, “Low Gravity Day”, a soul-pop anthem chock full of ear candy. The track is at once nostalgic and fresh, blunt and playful, signifying an exciting fresh sound for this rapidly emerging new artist.

In her other career, Ingrid dedicates her time as a grief and trauma therapist, exploring ways to help clients move through the ups and downs of life and loss. For Ingrid, songwriting and performing provide yet another vehicle for her to deepen into connection and healing with herself, others and the cosmos.