Jan Kalter, an up-and-coming name in indie folk, has put out his stirring track ‘Save Our Souls‘ alongside a lyric video via Cold Skipper Inc.. Drawn from his introductory EP No One Bites And No One Barks—that’s pulled in over 400,000 streams across services—this release cements his spot as a poignant storyteller in the genre. Originally from Nordhorn in Germany and currently rooted in Cologne, he got his start sneaking piano time next door, later picking up guitar, trombone, and vocals. After stints in grunge groups, he gravitated to indie folk’s mix of bare emotion and restrained energy, influenced by figures such as Bon Iver, Novo Amor, Lord Huron, and Sufjan Stevens who helped define his approach.

It’s a softly radiant ballad soaked in reverb and sincere sentiment, featuring a precisely fragile instrumentation of tender acoustic elements and wispy backing vocals that craft a personal yet broad sonic space for Kalter‘s reflective singing to deliver with quiet, piercing impact. The paired lyric video reinforces the introspective, somber tone through hazy, retro shots of misty woodland scenes.

Jan Kalter revealed: “‘Save Our Souls’ came from a place of deep reflection on how we connect — or sometimes fail to connect — with each other in challenging times. I wanted the song to feel raw and intimate, so I kept the arrangement stripped-back, letting the voice and acoustic textures carry the emotion. The recording process was almost like a live performance, capturing imperfections that make it human. For me, it’s a call for empathy and presence, wrapped in a folk sound that feels both fragile and hopeful.”

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