Since her debut releases, Freya Ridings has established herself as a defining voice in the British singer-songwriter scene. Possessing a distinctive voice, she has a knack for crafting delicate ballads that swell into powerful anthems.
Musical talent runs in her family; she learned guitar and piano at an early age from her father, actor and musician Richard Ridings. She began writing her own songs at just nine years old and later attended the renowned BRIT School for performing arts as a teenager.
Following early releases and the live album *Live at St Pancras Old Church*, she achieved her breakthrough in 2017 with the single “Lost Without You.” The song immediately cracked the top ten of the singles charts, turning Ridings into a household name in the pop world overnight. In 2019, she released her self-titled debut album, scoring further international success with the single “Castles.”
Major stars like Taylor Swift and Florence Welch were quick to declare themselves fans. With her second album, *Blood Orange*, Ridings proved she had earned such high praise. On it, she tackles intense themes—such as resilience, breakups, and feminism—through soaring melodies brimming with both energy and vulnerability. Now, she is back with her third album, *Mother Of Pearl*. She is no longer the same artist she was during her early days; she had to dig deep to find previously untapped reserves within herself, unearthing a wealth of anger, wisdom, and womanhood in the process.
From the very start of her career, Ridings has made a name for herself as an outstanding, life-affirming live performer. Whether playing her own headline shows, appearing at major festivals, or supporting artists like Tash Sultana and Lewis Capaldi, a Freya Ridings concert is a holistic—almost healing—experience.
To mark the release of her new album, Freya Ridings is embarking on a major UK and European tour—supported by British indie rockers Amber Run—which includes six dates in Germany!