
Heavy Indie Folk from Berlin


Lisa Akuah is a Berlin-based singer-songwriter whose atmospheric, melancholic sound merges intimacy with quiet strength. Her warm, soulful voice and introspective lyrics weave acoustic and dreamy textures into songs that linger long after they’ve ended.
Following her debut album Outgrowing Nymph (2022) — a deeply personal journey of transformation inspired by nature and mythology — Lisa Akuah returns with her second full-length record, Golden Seams (2025). The album delves into the art of mending and renewal, inspired by the Japanese philosophy of Kintsugi: finding beauty in imperfection and strength in what has been broken. With gentle arrangements and emotional depth, Golden Seams captures a sense of growth, resilience, and quiet hope.
Often compared to artists like Daughter and Bon Iver, Lisa Akuah has carved out a sound that feels distinctly her own. Critics and audiences alike praise her for blending emotional honesty with delicate yet powerful soundscapes. On stage, she creates a deeply immersive atmosphere — her performances feel like intimate conversations that connect on a visceral level.
With her evolving body of work and her unmistakable voice, Lisa Akuah continues to establish herself as a unique voice in the modern indie-folk landscape — one that finds light in melancholy and beauty in transformation.
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Lisa Akuah ist eine Berliner Singer-Songwriterin, deren atmosphärisch-melancholischer Sound Intimität mit stiller Stärke verbindet. Ihre warme, soulige Stimme und ihre introspektiven Texte verweben akustische und verträumte Klangwelten zu Songs, die noch lange nachhallen.
Nach ihrem Debütalbum Outgrowing Nymph (2022) – einer sehr persönlichen Reise der Verwandlung, inspiriert von Natur und Mythologie – kehrt Lisa Akuah mit ihrem zweiten Studioalbum Golden Seams (2025) zurück. Das Album widmet sich der Kunst des Heilens und Neubeginns, inspiriert von der japanischen Kintsugi-Philosophie: Schönheit im Unvollkommenen zu finden und Stärke in dem, was gebrochen war. Mit zarten Arrangements und emotionaler Tiefe fängt Golden Seams das Gefühl von Wachstum, Widerstandskraft und leiser Hoffnung ein.
Oft mit Künstlerinnen wie Daughter oder Bon Iver verglichen, hat Lisa Akuah längst ihren ganz eigenen Klang gefunden. Kritikerinnen und Publikum loben ihre Fähigkeit, emotionale Ehrlichkeit mit feinen, doch kraftvollen Klangstrukturen zu verbinden. Auf der Bühne schafft sie eine intensive Atmosphäre – ihre Auftritte fühlen sich an wie persönliche Gespräche, die tief berühren.
Mit ihrem stetig wachsenden Werk und ihrer unverwechselbaren Stimme etabliert sich Lisa Akuah als eine besondere Stimme der modernen Indie-Folk-Szene – eine Künstlerin, die Licht in der Melancholie und Schönheit in der Veränderung findet.
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Lisa Akuah walked me through each necessary step leading up to an album release, sensitively and empathically speaking to someone who had little knowledge of promoting an album. She generously provided her own doctorate for guidance. Everything that is required; from the purely ‘technical’ information (e.g. label code, etc.) composing an appealing text to use to approach the most diverse contact persons whose interest people would like to arouse (local radio stations, magazines, blogs etc.). And from my point of view it was successful. Many of those contacted reacted, which is not a given in the industry, and played and/or reviewed the new album. And I learned how to do an album release.
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Working with Lisa Akuah on my first single release was a game-changer. Coming into the music scene, I had little idea about the complexities of launching my work. Lisa’s expertise was invaluable; she not only helped me put everything into perspective but also crafted a structured release plan that was easy to follow. Her approach was hands-on, ensuring that I stayed on schedule and focused on what truly mattered. . I cannot recommend her highly enough to any artist looking to navigate their release with confidence and clarity.