Ida Laurberg

Ida Engelgaar Laurberg (born 2000) 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. 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. 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, In addition to the awards, the song reached double platinum-certification by IFPI Danmark. In 2023, she was diagnosed with ADHD. She sought out a diagnosis following conversations with her then-boyfriend, as well as trying ADHD medication. She has stated that she wants to use the platform afforded to her through music to create openness about mental health.

Discography Studio albums Title Details Peak chart positions CertificationsDEN Bænkevarmer 17 IFPI DEN: Gold

Extended plays Title Details Phase Five

Singles As lead artist Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications AlbumDEN Bænkevarmer "" 2023 2 IFPI DEN: 3× Platinum "" — "" 2024 — "" — "" 2025 — "" 37 "" 2026 — "" — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

As featured artist

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Recipient(s) Result 2023 Listener Hit "Terrier" Danish Music Awards New Danish Name of the Year Laurberg Danish Hit of the Year "" 2024 Hit of the Year GAFFA Awards Danish Hit of the Year Danish Music Awards New Danish Name of the Year Laurberg