Edmonton pop artist delivers an edgy anthem about self-worth, setting boundaries, and making trust something worth earning.
Edmonton-based pop artist Laura Ulmer is standing firm in her self-worth with her new single, “Trustworthy,” an edgy, empowering pop track about knowing your value, setting boundaries, and refusing to settle for less.
As a visually impaired artist, Ulmer has learned to look beyond appearances, recognizing character through instinct, intention, and action. With “Trustworthy,” she brings that perspective into relationships, delivering a confident reminder that trust is something to be earned, not simply given.
Laura Ulmer Trustworthy: The Inspiration Behind the New Single
The inspiration for “Trustworthy” began with a single word that stayed with Ulmer after a friend let her down when she needed them most. Although the friendship survived, the experience left her thinking about what it truly means to trust someone.
Bringing that idea into a songwriting session with producer Conor Wharton at Resonate Music School & Studio, Ulmer found herself exploring an unexpected direction.
Rather than creating another emotional song about a struggling friendship, the pair transformed the concept into something bolder. “Trustworthy” became a story about someone pursuing her romantically and her determination not to let them into her life until they prove themselves worthy of her trust.
The entire song was written and produced in just two sessions.
Laura Ulmer Trustworthy: Exploring a Bolder Pop Sound
Musically, “Trustworthy” marks a noticeable departure from Ulmer’s previous album, Pink Wings.
Built around a synth bell melody, aggressive bass, and trap-style drums, the single introduces a moodier, sultrier, and more energetic sound while maintaining the empowering messages that have become central to her music.
One of the track’s standout production moments comes as the chorus hits, when the sound of a revving car engine blends directly into the bass, adding an unexpected burst of energy.
The recording process moved just as quickly as the songwriting. Ulmer recorded her vocals a few weeks after the initial sessions, completing them in just a couple of hours on a Sunday afternoon.
Wharton mixed and edited the track the following day, with mastering revisions completed shortly afterward.
Laura Ulmer Trustworthy: A New Chapter After Pink Wings
Arriving almost exactly one year after the release of Pink Wings on October 10, 2025, “Trustworthy” continues Ulmer’s journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
While Pink Wings explored strength and optimism, her latest single takes that message further, focusing on recognizing who deserves a place in her life and having the confidence to establish boundaries.
Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Ulmer has been active in music since 2018, building a discography that includes five albums, among them Night Vision and Pink Wings, alongside singles such as “We All Win.”
Her performances have taken her to local events including Glow Edmonton, Taste of Edmonton, and Strathearn Art Walk. She has also participated in productions with Edmonton’s Trinity Players, expanding her creative work into community musical theatre.
Beyond her music, Ulmer is passionate about challenging barriers for visually impaired performers and demonstrating what is possible within an industry that is not always accessible.
Her personal motto, “You don’t have to have sight to have vision,” reflects the resilience, creativity, and determination behind her career.
That message has also reached audiences beyond the stage, including through a May 2026 appearance on the Reflections podcast.
With “Trustworthy,” Laura Ulmer continues to build on her musical journey, delivering a confident new chapter that encourages listeners to recognize their worth.
Hi, Laura! Good to meet you! Care to introduce yourself to the readers for those not familiar with your music?
Hi, this is Laura Ulmer! I’m a Pop artist from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
“Trustworthy” began with a friend letting you down when you needed them most, but you ultimately turned that experience into a song about romantic relationships and knowing your worth. What did that disappointment teach you about the difference between forgiving someone and trusting them again? Do you think trust can ever fully return once it’s been broken?
I would say that you can forgive someone but that trusting them again is a whole separate thing. Forgiveness is up to you but being trustworthy is up to them. Both parties have to contribute for a friendship or a relationship to work. It can’t just be one sided.
I think trust can fully return but if the trust is broken continuously there is no going back after a certain point.
You’ve spoken about how being visually impaired has shaped the way you understand people, paying attention to their intentions, actions and character rather than appearances. Do you think that has given you a different perspective on relationships and the way people present themselves? Have there been moments when your instincts told you something about someone that others couldn’t see?
I have to really listen to someone’s voice. How they speak, their tone, how they explain themselves. I have to listen closely for compassion or understanding in the way they communicate verbally to try and get a sense of them.
My gauge of someone’s personality comes almost entirely from their voice and so I’ve learned to pay close attention to what my instincts tell me based on how someone speaks.
“Trustworthy” introduces a moodier, edgier sound than your previous album, ‘Pink Wings,’ complete with aggressive bass, trap-inspired drums and even a revving car engine. What made you want to explore this side of your musical personality? Was there something about the song’s message that demanded a more assertive sound, and how much of that production was inspired by the emotions you were feeling?
The change in musical direction felt like a natural evolution from my last album, Pink Wings, which primarily had an uplifting and positive tone to encourage people to chase after their dreams. I wanted to explore what it would sound like once someone accepts that positivity and takes total control of their life. Not just saying, it’s okay to believe but rather, I know what I want now watch me go get it.
The change to a more assertive musical sound actually came first, with the subject matter following and so it was the lyrics and vocal performance that were moulded to fit the new direction in the music. Trustworthy could have been another sad ballad about a broken heart but we shifted it to match the moodier and edgier. vibe of the music.
Your motto is “You don’t have to have sight to have vision,” and you’ve spent years building a music career in an industry that isn’t always accessible to visually impaired artists. What’s one barrier you’ve encountered that people outside the industry might never think about? And when you look at everything you’ve accomplished since beginning your career in 2018, how has your definition of success changed?
The greatest barrier I face in the industry is a general lack of preparedness or experience in accommodating people with disabilities. Often when I show up to a gig, or an audition or any industry event people don’t know how to act or behave and I’m often made to feel like an inconvenience. This is not always the case as I have worked with plenty of great people in the industry but there is a lot of work to be done to make these spaces more accessible and inclusive and I’m very motivated to work towards that. If I can make my way into these spaces and help to make things easier for the next person then I feel like that would be a huge success.
