Dutch singer-songwriter Charlotte Wessels has released “Incubus,” the first single from her upcoming studio album “Mute Swan Empire,” set to arrive on February 5, 2027.

Created alongside her band, now known as The Obsession, the ambitious 15-track concept album explores humanity’s response to a world in crisis. Each song represents a different archetype, reflecting the fears, struggles and emotions that emerge in the face of uncertainty and collapse.

The new single introduces the Insomniac, a character inspired by Henry Fuseli’s famous painting “The Nightmare.”Combining haunting choral arrangements with heavy instrumentation, “Incubus” explores sleepless nights, anxiety and the unexpected strength found in perseverance.

“‘Incubus’ is about the things that keep us awake at night, both literally and figuratively,” Wessels explains. “The song explores that peculiar space where our inner anxieties and the horrors of the outside world begin to blur.”

Despite its dark subject matter, the track also carries a message of resilience, suggesting that even in moments of vulnerability, endurance can become a source of power.

Accompanied by an official music video, “Incubus” offers the first glimpse into the conceptual world of “Mute Swan Empire,” introducing listeners to the characters and stories that will shape Wessels’ next musical chapter.

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