rebecca riedtmann
SINGER · SONGWRITER · PERFORMER
Rebecca Riedtmann is a British singer-songwriter from Surrey whose music moves between Americana, folk, country, blues and melodic pop-rock.
Her songs draw on love, loss, relationships, resilience and the complicated parts of being human — from intimate acoustic writing to richer, atmospheric arrangements.
“A captivating and atmospheric slice of UK Americana.”
Paul Sexton
Journalist & broadcaster · BBC Radio 2 · Billboard
MUSIC
Not All Who Wander Have Lost Their Way
Released in 2018, Rebecca's debut album Not All Who Wander Have Lost Their Way brought together ten original songs spanning Americana, blues, folk and melodic pop-rock.
From the intimacy of Words and Letting Go to the drive of A Better Me and Closer, the record established the sound at the heart of Rebecca's solo work.
The album featured contributions from musicians including Tom Moth on harp and David Rothon on pedal steel.
Not All Who Wander Have Lost Their Way is a lyric from the album track Georgia. It's about taking the long way round sometimes — or even going around twice — following different paths, changing direction and not always knowing where you're going to end up. Wandering down a path because it feels right doesn't mean you're lost.
“Tremendous debut corralling all the best Americana influences into a set of sophisticated songs beautifully played.”
Steven Howlett · Americana UK
“Rebecca Riedtmann stands out due to the range of work which includes delicate lyrics and plenty of soulful blues... As a debut album it's full of promise and should be the start of something good!”
Tony Birch · FATEA
Following her debut album, Rebecca released further solo material including Southern Dream in 2020 and Hold Tight in 2021. The songs continue to draw on relationships, loss, resilience and real life, while developing the sound established on her debut.
“Rebecca has an ear, guitar and pen for a strong tune, and a voice that is rich, strong, clear and resonant. This kind of talent needs to be heard.”
Steven Howlett · Americana UK — 8/10
A Better Me was selected as Laurel Canyon Music's #SongOfTheDay ahead of the album's release.
“Rebecca's heartfelt lyrics and smoky delivery are complemented by beautiful harp from Tom Moth.”
Collaborations
Rebecca has worked with a number of musicians and songwriters over the years, through bands, songwriting and other projects.
She played and wrote alongside Les Huitson in The Stapleys, and wrote with her friend and fellow songwriter Paul Cox.
Rebecca later worked with guitarist and songwriter Matt Carr as Muscari, blending folk, roots, Americana and pop. Releases include Cabin Fever and Always You.
The Fitcher Bird explored a darker, more alternative side of Rebecca's writing, with a lo-fi, atmospheric sound and electronic elements.
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