About
‘…a strange kind of magic…conjured up from piano and guitar and Jackson’s hauntingly beautiful voice’
- The Crack Magazine
‘A stark, haunting journey through a poetic blizzard, Jackson’s vocals are like cut glass, clear and
fragile yet imbued with a quiet defiance’
- The Devil Has The Best Tuna
‘Sparse and beautiful songs of kindness and hope’
– Narc Magazine
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 film makers, performance artists and theatre and dance companies to create immersive soundscapes and emotive scores. For more information on this and to make enquiries, see the Composing & Commissions tab.