Bulletin: Gareth Dickson - Invisible String

I have only recently come across Glasweigan folk-ambient artist Gareth Dickson, whose recent LP entitled 'Invisible String' was released last week. The whole album was recorded live in different locations, with applause ending each song, and a couple of tracks beginning with a bit of Dickson conversing with his audience.

Dickson's voice is reminiscent of Nick Drake, and he sings in a beautifully soft and quiet tone. His vocals are accompanied with his acoustic guitar, usually lush repetitive melodies which sometimes unravel and develop into simple, yet sparse arrangements. 

In addition to Gareth's singing and guitar playing, I also love the whole atmosphere of the record. Whilst it is just Dickson and his instrument (possibly with some additional acoustic backup), the places in which the songs were recorded give the guitars a wonderful reverb. And so as he strums and plucks away on his guitar, the notes and chords just linger and echo, as if you're stuck listening in some personal void.

Whilst only different live performances are all over Youtube, Gareth Dickson's album 'Invisible Strings' is available to stream here on Spotify, and can also be purchased here at Norman Records.