Vocalist/Writer/Topliner

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

A: I recently wrote the topline for a song a big instagram influencer is releasing soon. I can't wait for it to release, as it's going to be a hit!

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I am working on a few Toplines for EDM tracks as well as uploading content to my website where I sell my pre recorded toplines, "Vocal Hut". If you want to check this out, just let me know and I'll send you the link :)

Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

A: Im assuming this Desert Island has electricity! I would take: 1. My Mac 2. My Rokit 5's 3. My Rode NT1-a 4. My Acoustic Guitar 5. Pen and paper for lyrics

Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

A: I wrote my first few songs when I was 12. I have been playing Acoustic Guitar and singing since I was 11. I started out singing in a choir, then moving on to play Acoustic Guitar and wiritng my own songs. I also played in Heavy Metal bands and Punk Pop bands (one of which were televised a few times) through my youth. I am now 29 so its been a grand total of 18 years so far! I started working in EDM once COVID hit - the venues closed so my band couldn't play, but I didn't want that to stop me. I locked myself in my studio and started churning out the collaborations with many EDM producers, and it led me to where I am today!

Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

A: I would love to work with either Martin Garrix or Kygo because I know my style suits what they do perfectly and we would be able to craft a no. 1 hit, 100%.

Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

A: EDM/Pop/Singer-Songwriter

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Lyrics, Melody and Singing

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring a lot of emotion and a poetic touch to the song, regardless of the genre. I always strive to give the listener that "goosebump" feeling so when I have achieved that, It's a fact that the song is good. I use that as a landmark.

Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

A: Before I started doing Toplining as my main profession, I mainly performed with my band in the Indie/Pop genre, so my influences are now some what different! If I were to go right back to my roots though, the likes of Cat Stevens, Dire Straits and James Taylor were my heroes. Getting older, I got right into Robbie Williams (Guy chambers is a songwriting genius), then on to bands like Oasis, The Fratellis and Paolo Nutini. Now I get a lot of inspiration from Artists such as John Martin, Bonn etc for the type of work I do now.

Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A: If you hire me you can rest assured I put 100% into every piece of Music. Above everything, Songwriting is and always has been my true passion and I take incredible pride in the work I create. Nothing ever gets signed off unless you are 100% happy with the final result, so I don't do revisions. - I happily work on the project until you are completely satisfied :)

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: When Toplining, I fire the Instrumental up into my DAW, sit with an SM58, play the song on a loop (in small chunks at a time) and hum through a melody. I'll do this until I am 100% convinced I have come up with the best melody. I'll then move away from the Mac for 30 mins/an hour then come back with fresh ears and make more adjustments. Then, I'll scratch down some rough lyrics and get a feel for the song, usually using those lyrical notes as a foundation for the actual lyrics. Once the song is finished, I'll usually sleep on it and let my subconscious mind mull on the Melody/Lyrics I have written, so when I come back in the morning I can change/add bits necesarry to finalise the song. Then I record the final vocal tracks and send back to the client!

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I have a Mac, Logic Pro X (DAW), Focusrite Scarlett pre-amp (upgrading to the UAD Apollo Twin very soon), Roland JUNO_Di keyboard, Waves bundle/Soundtoys bundle/Melodyne plug ins. These plug ins work wonders when I process my Vocals for my clients - a professional standard of Vocal is always achieved when I process them!

Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

A: I mainly do Toplining. I specialise in Pop/EDM.

Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

A: I promise to only class the song as "finished" when you are 100% happy, and I will do everything from my end to help get it signed to a label with the contacts I have, if that is what you are looking for.

Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?

A: I would recommend my EDM Producer friend "Achilles". He is such a hard working guy and his professionalism is top tier.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I love that feeling of finishing a track knowing it sounds absolutely amazing. The icing on the cake is when a decent label decides to take the track on too! I have contacts in that field so thats also something to consider when thinking about hiring me!

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Singer Songwriter with and EDM touch.