About

Fiona Dickinson is a British songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and music educator currently residing in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Along with her work in the Double Phelix Music Collective and arranging strings for the ambient noise project, Saltbreaker, Fiona has a lengthy list of collaborations on stage, in the studio, and with independent film.  Her work resonates deeply with her cultural heritage: a childhood spent in the windswept deserts of Saudi Arabia & Qatar, as well as the cold environs of Scotland and England.  

Photo by Joshua Skinner

The Sound

An intense emotional exploration, Fiona's songs are rich with chilling melodies, delicate finger picking and intense, honest lyricism. Taking a cue from Bjork-esque vocalists, as well as adding elements of shoegaze, old time folk, and lush string arrangements, Fiona creates a beguiling dark sound. While the instrumentation of reverberated guitars, violins, and cellos is invariably complex and often provide unexpected hooks that draw a listener in, Fiona's most affecting instrument is her voice. Rich and mature, she drives it fluidly between sweetly breathed coos and full-throated wails. Her live shows are intimate and deep, begging the undivided attention of the listener. You can feel her voice pushing back the demons as she digs deep into a growl, and then angelically welcome in the healing process with the voice of tranquility.