Julian Grimes

Pop Music Producer

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Interview with Julian Grimes

  1. Q: What do you like most about your job?

  2. A: Getting to work with amazing people and creating awesome music together!

  3. Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

  4. A: What is the song about and what does it mean to you? What is the vibe/sound you want to go for with the song? Do you have any reference tracks?

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

  6. A: I always make sure that they are 100% happy with the end result.

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

  8. A: Please be very specific about what direction you want to go with the song! I highly recommend sending in a few reference tracks so I know exactly what you're looking for!

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

  10. A: That's a tough one! Probably my laptop, interface, speakers, a microphone and a fridge to keep the drinks cold.

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

  12. A: I've been producing seriously for over 5 years. I study at a music production school and regularly have private lessons with some of the best producers and songwriters I've ever met.

  13. Q: How would you describe your style?

  14. A: Clever. Not sure if that makes any sense but I've heard multiple people describe my music that way.

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

  16. A: Benny Blanco, he's a musical genius and just seems like a great guy to be around with!

  17. Q: Can you share one music production tip?

  18. A: Try to resist the urge to add a lot of stuff, the best songs are usually the simplest ones!

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

  20. A: Pop, dance and some occasional hiphop.

  21. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  22. A: Sound design, mixing and generally making stuff sound 'professional'.

  23. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  24. A: A modern and radio-ready pop sound.

  25. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  26. A: My studio is a space where I can be creative and productive.

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

  28. A: Ian Kirkpatrick, The Monsters and Strangerz and Andrew Watt

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

  30. A: Music production, mixing, mastering.

Gear Highlights
  • SPL Crimson
  • Austrian Audio Hi-X55
  • Tannoy Reveal 802
  • Lauten Audio LA-220
  • Ableton Live
  • Melodyne
  • Fabfilter
  • Izotope
  • Native Instruments