Charlotte Wessels releases new single Incubus

Dutch artist Charlotte Wessels and her band, The Obsession, have released the single “Incubus,” accompanied by an official music video. The track serves as the first introduction to characters from her upcoming concept album, Mute Swan Empire, which is scheduled for release on February 5, 2027, via Napalm Records.

Inspired by Henry Fuseli’s painting “The Nightmare,” the song features a blend of choral soundscapes and heavy instrumentation. It introduces a character known as the Insomniac, who represents the intersection of personal anxiety and global crises. The 15-song album is designed to explore various human archetypes and responses to a world in crisis, including themes of denial, complicity, and selective empathy.