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While always connected in spirit to the work of the great 20th century folk guitarists and singer-songwriters, his recorded music is continually evolving, and explores complex harmony and wide sonic landscapes. At times highly composed, and at others incorporating improvisation and collaboration, Roberts' songs can always be traced back to the solo guitar and vocal performance.
He has released 4 full length albums to date. 'From The Harbour' (Cambrian Records 2020) was described by Mark Radcliffe on BBC Radio 2 as "A quiet masterpiece - one of the albums that I'll cherish in the future". It also garnered praise from Cerys Matthew’s & Guy Garvey on BBC6 Music - "Beautiful and very hypnotic - I love its freedom and its ease".
UNCUT called 2019's 'Travelling Bright' "A quietly exceptional album...Roberts writes deeply introspective songs and renders them in rich orchestrated widescreen."
He will be touring the UK in 2024 in support of his forthcoming 5th LP.
“From The Harbour is a gently seductive joy which reveals new depths on every listen. A contemplative and understated classic already. I recommend this record to you unreservedly”. MARK RADCLIFFE - BBC Radio 2
“David Ian Roberts’ Travelling Bright greets Spring perfectly as he sings of kings of sunsets and ancient holloways” THE GUARDIAN
A quietly exceptional album, dreamy and intimate, but borne up on rich elaborate arrangements…deeply introspective songs, and renders them in rich orchestrated widescreen
UNCUT
He has released 4 full length albums to date. 'From The Harbour' (Cambrian Records 2020) was described by Mark Radcliffe on BBC Radio 2 as "A quiet masterpiece - one of the albums that I'll cherish in the future". It also garnered praise from Cerys Matthew’s & Guy Garvey on BBC6 Music - "Beautiful and very hypnotic - I love its freedom and its ease".
UNCUT called 2019's 'Travelling Bright' "A quietly exceptional album...Roberts writes deeply introspective songs and renders them in rich orchestrated widescreen."
He will be touring the UK in 2024 in support of his forthcoming 5th LP.
“From The Harbour is a gently seductive joy which reveals new depths on every listen. A contemplative and understated classic already. I recommend this record to you unreservedly”. MARK RADCLIFFE - BBC Radio 2
“David Ian Roberts’ Travelling Bright greets Spring perfectly as he sings of kings of sunsets and ancient holloways” THE GUARDIAN
A quietly exceptional album, dreamy and intimate, but borne up on rich elaborate arrangements…deeply introspective songs, and renders them in rich orchestrated widescreen
UNCUT
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