My name is Ben Riddle and I make music....

I've been releasing my songs since 2007 and during that time have cultivated a strong connection with my listeners and fans. Having put out my last two albums with the assistance of crowdfunding, I've been lucky enough to feel the full support of my supporters. It is for this reason I and reaching out to you again in the beginning of my 3rd full-length studio album.

The album name and story came from a dream. After my grandfather had passed away he came to me in a dream and kept repeating this word ‘Nidelk’ to me. I wasn’t sure what it meant so i had to look up its origin. The first thing I found was that it was a riddle. I couldn’t believe it. I unraveled the letters and found the word ‘linked’. From this i knew right away that my grandfather was sending me a message that we are both still linked, his world and mine. The more I thought of it in relation to my thoughts of spirit and nature connectivity, I was so happy he gave me insight & inspiration into exploring this universal ‘link’ in my new album. Thanks grandad.

From this idea i have been writing from my own personal experience and I have almost finished writing 10 songs for the album. After the songs have been recorded i’ll be mixing and mastering the tracks. Once the album is finished i’ll be asking you to choose which songs you prefer to have produced into professional music videos.

Nidelk will only be released digitally as I have decided to stop pressing and distributing physical albums for environmental reasons/ concerns. I found that by using a platform such as Pozible would allow me to stay connected with you all and release music based on your demand. Choosing to only distribute digital downloads is a more sustainable way to release music, respect the planet, reduce consumption and allow you to share the music wherever you want to. If you decide to support this new album you'll be receiving the music aswell as some great rewards I have created. Choose any from the list, eco handmade gifts, recipes, handmade yoga mat bags, gifts, secret gifts, house shows, music galore... And more. 

Thank you for taking the time to read my campaign and i look forward to sharing this with you very soon.

I love to create music everywhere i go. So i'll be writing and recording new music in my portable studio from now on. I have many new songs and material already underway and I would love it if you could assist me to finish it. As im recording this album independently, the costs are very low so the funds raised from the crowdfunding campaign will be to produce 2 professional music videos, pay for rewards to be sent over the globe and plant a few trees on my new farm.

$500 per music video = $1000

Mixing & mastering = $250

Postage + gifts = $250 

Total = $1500

The challenge is pleasing you as listeners. I have many new songs and new ideas and im exploring more instrumental pieces, songs i've written on piano, and also combining electronic sounds with acoustic instruments. But im sure you will enjoy this album as much as i have enjoyed finding inspiration again in writting, recording and creating.