Genevieve Dawson is an artist from Scotland now based in south-east London. Known for her knack for lyrical intimacy, rich harmony and a honeyed-voice - her work expands across songwriting, composing and performance.
Her debut album, Letters I Won’t Send, produced and recorded in a church, was featured on Tom Robinson’s BBC Introducing Mixtape, Jazz FM and Guy Garvey’s Finest Hour on BBC Radio 6 Music.
Expanding into a more electronic sound-world, her latest EP What’s Mine Is Yours, explores themes of interconnectedness - set against a backdrop of swelling synths, strings and her distinctive voice. For lovers of Feist, Sylvan Esso, and Fiona Apple.Letters I Won’t Send is out now via Hertha Records. Purchase it on Bandcamp
As a composer she has worked with West End Director Matthew Dunster on ‘A Child of Science’ by Gareth Farr at The Bristol Old Vic (Summer 2024).
“I love it. I really, really love it. I can’t wait to hear more.” Guy Garvey, BBC Radio 6 Music
“Memorable and densely textured” - Gideon Coe, BBC Radio 6 Music
“Really beautiful music” Robert Elms, BBC Radio London
“Sounding this good on a debut single, should be, and quite possibly is, a crime against long-suffering musicians everywhere, not that we’re complaining.” For the Rabbits.
“[She] blends folk-roots with spicy infusions of off-kilter improvisation and ambitiously ambiguous harmony. Genevieve’s take is not unlike that of Hejira-era Joni Mitchell - her songwriting knows no upper bounds… see her and her band at any opportunity you get” Bittersweet Symphonies