Genevieve Dawson is an artist from Scotland, based in London.
As a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, she explores themes of connection, queer desire and modern rage. Her songs layer rich acoustic textures and synthesised elements, reaching fans across folk, jazz, soul and contemporary classical spaces.
Genevieve released her debut album, Letters I Won’t Send, recorded in a local church, in 2020. She was featured on Tom Robinson’s Mixtape, BBC Radio London, Jazz FM and Guy Garvey’s Finest Hour. Building a loyal following on the alt-folk/jazz scene in London, she released 'What's Mine Is Yours', in 2023, a bold 5-track offering that explores our interconnectedness, loved by indie blogs Gold Flake Paint and For the Rabbits.
Interwoven with her artistry is a commitment to community and a belief in music’s purpose as a connecting and healing force. In 2022 she founded the South East London Queer Choir and she remains an organiser in movements for social justice. She can be found leading workshops and making people sing at festivals and DIY venues across the UK.
“I love it. I really, really love it. I can’t wait to hear more.” Guy Garvey, BBC Radio 6 Music
“Memorable, rich 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