Raw vocals. Acoustic depth. Honest songs.
Alternative rock singer-songwriter
Indie folk at heart. Rock in voice.
Scratchin’ Marks
New single from August 21, 2026
– direct, heartfelt and with a distinctive voice.
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About Rudi
Rudi Burke is a singer-songwriter from Gelsenkirchen. His sound moves between the intimacy of indie folk and the energy of alternative rock — carried by a raw, emotional voice, handcrafted arrangements and English songs that feel direct without being intrusive.
His music doesn't sound glossy, but rather like lived reality: honest, melodic, atmospheric and deeply rooted in the experience of a young man who found his way to art by circuitous routes — and understands it all the more clearly for it.
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English texts • acoustic depth
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Live: Solo acoustic
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Available for shows, festivals & private sessions
Three songs. Three facets.
What these songs convey, tell, and evoke – directly from Rudi Burke.
Forgotten How to Breathe
Rudi Burke's debut single deals with pressure, being overwhelmed and self-doubt - triggered by a personal turning point when everything became too much.
The song is a cry for help from a state where even the simplest things in life become a challenge. The image of forgetting how to breathe gives this feeling a poignant and catchy form.
Cradle Song
A quiet, fragile song with weight beneath the surface. A lullaby that isn't one – for all those who know what it feels like to have to be strong when they'd rather disappear.
Please Tell Me Something
A song about the distance in a room that is actually still full of love. About the silence between people who want to say everything to each other—and yet can no longer.
What viewers & listeners are saying
"A voice that endures."
"Intimate, raw, and strangely comforting."
"Rudi creates atmosphere from the very first note."
Live
Performances & Bookings
Available for clubs, festivals, private events and living room concerts.
An intimate singer-songwriter concert. Minimal setup, maximum atmosphere. One voice, one guitar, one room.
Rudi plays unplugged, up close, without a net. Perfect for small venues, living room concerts and special occasions where every note counts.
Living room concerts are a special part of Rudi's live concept. Maximum intimacy, maximum authenticity. Inquiries are always welcome.
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Contact
For booking inquiries, press, collaborations
Email: info@rudi-burke.com
Whether it's a festival inquiry, press cooperation or simply a message — Rudi and his team usually respond within 48 hours.