PRESS PACK FOR FLOWERS:
THE DEBUT ALBUM FROM STAITHE
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PRESS RELEASE
Staithe announce debut album Flowers, released on 15th May 2025.
Staithe, the atmospheric musical duo of Bridie Jackson and Nick Pierce, are set to release their highly anticipated debut album Flowers on Thursday 15th May 2025. The album will be self-released and available on vinyl, CD, and all major streaming platforms.
A deeply personal and confessional body of work, Flowers showcases Staithe’s distinctive fusion of genres, drawing from classical, folk, and minimalist electronica, whilst inviting listeners into their immersive sound world—one of honesty, melancholy, hope and quiet resilience.
Entirely self-produced and recorded at their home in Newcastle-upon-Tyne during the winter of 2024, the album embodies the experimental, DIY nature of this constantly evolving musical project. “The thing we love about the making of this album and the Staithe project in general, is the ongoing invitation it offers us for curiosity and development, which as artists, is so important to have an outlet for” says Staithe. “The process has been deeply satisfying and creative for us, and it’s acted as a constant reminder that the making of music brings its own reward, and anything after that is a bonus”
Track list
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We Begin
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The Long Goodbye
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Redeemed
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Do You Think of Me?
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Flowers
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Some Days Are Better Than Other Days
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Best of Luck
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Iris
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We Begin Again
ABOUT STAITHE
Staithe is the creative partnership of Bridie Jackson and Nick Pierce, crafting evocative, minimalist music that interweaves voice, classical guitar, viola, piano, and electronic textures. Their work has been described as "joy-adjacent and dreamy," balancing intimacy with a sense of cinematic expanse.
Bridie is best known as the singer and songwriter of the critically acclaimed folk band Bridie Jackson and The Arbour, while Nick is a classical viola and synth player with a background in both orchestral and contemporary music. Together, they create music that is both delicate and immersive, shaped by a shared love of storytelling through sound. Their live performances are intimate yet powerful, drawing audiences into a world of evocative melodies and atmospheric textures.
Staithe began as an informal collaboration during the 2020 lockdown and officially formed as a duo in 2023. Since then, they have been performing, self-recording, and composing commissioned works for a variety of creative projects. Their work often crosses disciplines, collaborating with theatre and dance companies to create immersive soundscapes and emotive scores.
SELECTED PRESS QUOTES
The Crack Magazine
“…a strange kind of magic… conjured up from piano and guitar and Jackson’s hauntingly beautiful voice.”
The Devil Has the Best Tuna
“A stark, haunting journey through a poetic blizzard, Jackson’s vocals are like cut glass, clear and fragile yet imbued with a quiet defiance.”
NARC. Magazine
“Sparse and beautiful songs of kindness and hope.”