Rhiannon Scutt

Anti-genre in her approach, Rhiannon’s music flows between rock, folk, grunge, pop and touches on much more beside. She combines the angst of PJ Harvey with the introspective melancholia of Adrienne Lenker, all the while a monster talent on the guitar.

There is clear evolution through Rhiannon’s career. A shift away from the lively, acoustic-roots feel of her first duo Rita Payne, through to a period of introspective, poignant songs where she developed her voice as a lyricist. Now working with a grittier, more raw sound, she maintains her beautiful and sometimes uncomfortable lyrics, experimenting with a growing collection of world-class musicians, their combined sound converging at the point where dirty distorted guitars meet jazz trumpets, live strings and drum machines.

Influenced by Ani DiFranco’s percussive guitar style and Lindsey Buckingham’s rapid fingerpicking, Rhiannon’s unique guitar technique has often garnered attention. Together with her charismatic stage presence and emotive lyrics, she has stood alone as a captivating performer without need of supporting instrumentation.

Think the tender lyrics of Big Thief, the syncopated electronic rhythms of Sylvan Esso and the witchy magic of Stevie Nicks.

‘There’s a breadth and depth both lyrically and sonically to her work, with songs that deserve wider airings…Facets is an emotive and stylistic showcase for her kalaedoscopic musical talents’ - Now Then Magazine

‘Captivating’ – BBC Introducing