Hey there, I’m Ludwig Wright. Thank you for joining me here on my website. It’s my little home in the internet, which I use to showcase my music. Have a look around and let me know if I somehow can be of help.

The film “The Blues Brothers” accompanied me throughout my childhood. It’s about two brothers, who want to put on a show to save the orphanage in which they grew up in. For that they bring their old band back together. The performances, the songs, the energy – I soaked it all up and knew I was going to be a musician.

I’ve released three albums: “HOPE” in 2018, in which I vibrantly sing of optimism, “LOVE” in 2020, reflecting different facets of the one true feeling and “Turn of Tides or Where the Waves Come From” in 2023, a collection of tales with the sea as the setting. Latter received four stars by RnR Magazine, was called a “colourful kaleidoscope of earwormy song pearls” by Schall Magazin and was shortlisted by the German Record Critics’ Award.

Additionally, I co-wrote and sang a song with the film composer Freya Arde, who like me lives in Berlin, for the fourth German adaptation of Erich Kästner’s novel called “Das Fliegende Klassenzimmer” (The Flying Classroom). Currently I’m working on my fourth album “Jack of Hearts” which I will release in early 2027. The Crowdfunding Campaign to finance the album raised 8000 € – thank you to everyone who supported.

Although I love writing stories and recording them in my songs, my true passion lies in playing concerts and in captivating my audience with sing-along melodies while putting Rock ’n’ Roll into Folk.

My current single “Ferris Wheel” is available now. Order a CD of my album “Turn of Tides or Where the Waves Come From” here.

Photo: Daniel Günther

Photo: Johanna Wright.

3 August 2026

Thank you Harlequin Fayre

Attending a festival in the UK for the first time and getting to play it was fantastic. Such a relaxed atmosphere, the best weather and amazing acts.

My two favourite discoveries: Christina Alden & Alex Patterson (beautifully played folk with harmonies, fiddle, guitar and at times banjo) and Southway (live nu disco cyber funk with contagious rhythms and very danceable energy).

Photo: Daniel Günther.

1 August 2026

Concerts in August and September 2026

Open air season is upon us. I’m beginning it by playing my first festival in the UK.

See all upcoming concerts here: https://ludwigwright.com/live/

Photo: Johanna Wright.

31 July 2026

We made it – Thank You!

Thank you to everyone who supported the Crowdfunding Campaign to finance my fourth album “Jack of Hearts”. It finished yesterday and the two days before – the proper final sprint – were beyond exciting. In total 153 people supported and 8020 Euro were raised. Crazy! Thank you for this overwhelming support.

Bringing “Jack of Hearts” to life

After such a successful campaign my motivation couldn’t be higher to make a great album. I’ve already produced the first two songs. My plan is to finish recording in August. Then I’ll get the album mixed in September, mastered in October and the CDs and LPs made in November. Hopefully I’ll release “Jack of Hearts” in January 2027. Fingers crossed.

Photo: Johanna Wright.

25 July 2026

Final Sprint

In 2018 I ran a super-marathon. It was in the middle of Germany, running cross-country for 73 km (45 miles). I can remember the last 500 metres vividly. After having ran for 10 hours Journey’s song “Don’t Stop Believing” popped into my head. In that moment, the emotionality not only of this instant but of my whole life crashed down on me. That with finishing, I would promise myself never to stop doing what I love.

The Excitement of the End

The excitement and anticipation were tangible. I increased my pace; the finish line was in sight. I shouted to free my final energy reserves. I sprinted to the end and then I’d made it.

Now I feel similarly about the Crowdfunding Campaign. Thank you for everyone supporting so far. It means a lot to me. Now, we’re onto the final sprint. Don’t miss your chance to be part of it. Let’s bring “Jack of Hearts” to life:

https://www.startnext.com/en/ludwigwright/more-info?lang=en

Photo: Daniel Günther.

21 July 2026

How the Majors Bought the World

The rise of music streaming strengthened the majors. Those are the three worldwide biggest record companies Universal, Sony and Warner. To get the rights of their music catalogues the streaming platforms offered them company shares and favourable deals. The majors are therefore not only interested in a fair compensation for their artists but also that the streaming platforms are successful and profitable. Sounds like a conflict of interest to me.

Independent artists like me, because they aren’t signed to a major, don’t have a working business model when it comes to streaming. Because 75 % of the streaming proceeds go to 0.1 % of the artists. And even if there are increases in subscription fees, first the pockets of shareholders are lined and hardly the ones of artists.

That’s why you won’t find my fourth album “Jack of Hearts” on streaming platforms. But we can make it work anyway. Be part of it. Help bring “Jack of Hearts” to life: https://www.startnext.com/en/ludwigwright/more-info?lang=en