With over 8 million streams and 10 years of experience specialising in punk and rock productions and mixing, I strive to deliver gritty & engaging music and I'm here to help you through creating the best music possible!
I am the primary songwriter, producer and mixer for my band 'Punkband', signing to MNRK records and Raw Power Management in 2020. I've performed to crowds of more than 10 thousand and toured the UK many times.
Nowadays, I work closely with numerous punk and rock singer/songwriters as well as multiple bands, producing and guiding them through their music. I normally work remotely but warmly welcome any local artists to come by for in person writing/recording sessions!
I aim to hand over an engaging and powerful track, whilst closely communicating with you throughout the entire project.
Tell me about your project and how I can help, through the 'Contact' button above.
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19 Reviews - 4 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedSTUNNING results as usual form Alex! It took us way too long to find him, but now we're hooked. Amazing producer/mixer with a deft hand at creating radio-ready, highly competitive tracks. HIGHLY recommend!
check_circleVerifiedWe have worked with Alex for a few years and he always delivers exactly what we are looking for. His mixes jump out of the speakers and captivate attention! And he has incredible knowledge and advise when we are not sure on something. We can't recommend him enough
check_circleVerifiedAlex is just the best. He has great taste in music (especially if you're into darker or noisier stuff) and he's also really responsive and has great and refreshing ideas. So far I have only involved in productions that I've already started but I'd love for the two of us to do something from scratch soon.
check_circleVerifiedAs usual Alex has killed the mixing on my bands new EP. He is marks above any other mixers we have ever used and gets really stuck into his work, thoroughly recommend working with him and will be using again and again!!
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Alex just shot to the top of the list of favorite producers/mixers! I've worked with a TON of people on SoundBetter and other platforms, including close friends who have talent, but this was one of the best all-around experiences yet. AMAZING results right out of the gate. Alex works at a highly competitive level, delivering the highly competitive results we're always looking for.
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I needed my band's Deathrock song mixed.
I was originally worried as my band has a very specific sound we aim for, but what I recieved was nothing short of a masterpiece. Alex did a phenominal job and the song sounded perfect.
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Alex's work was great! He was able to elevate my sounding in just one session. He was also super fast to respond and get involved. I really appreciate his contributions and I'm looking forward to do more stuff with him.
check_circleVerifiedGreat communication during the project. Would highly recommend.
check_circleVerifiedAlex delivered a phenomenal production and recording on our new single. We hired him to mix the project after other mixers bottled, and he aced it. He is a true professional and amazing at what he does. Honestly 11/10 we couldnt be happier!
check_circleVerifiedBest punk mixer on the market. I had a Deathrock inspired song ready and he nailed the vibe of the 80's goth genre perfectly, but gave it some nice modern mastering that really made the track shine. Will hire again for future punk projects.
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I am always so impressed with alexs work and how passionate he is about getting the best out of every performance. Always a fun time working with you mate, massively love what we've done. EP FINISHED!!
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Really great experience again mixing my bands ep, brought the sound we are after perfectly. Thank you Alex!
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Alex is not only a fantastic producer/mixer but also a fantastic bloke. He made things so easy, so much fun and I'm incredibly happy with the final result. Total legend!
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We quickly found a sound that fit my style and Alex completely aced a mix for my project, excited to start on the ep with you bro!!
Thank you, sir!!! Good work again
Alex has taken my tracks to a level i've never been able to reach before i'm so excited to work with him again!
Been working with Alex for a few years now, top engineer and great bloke. 5*!!
So easy to work with, absolute pleasure. Really knows his stuff not just about production but the industry as well. Great ear for heavy music production and still open for feedback. Couldn’t recommend enough.
Alex did an amazing mix on my bands song. Will deffo use him again!!
Interview with Alex Cook
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Haha! A Macbook, a UAD apollo, my Neumann headphones, a Fet 47 and a toolbox as i'd probably try and build some instruments!
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Always try and capture your initial demo ideas with the best equipment you can - they are often the best takes
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Generally, I will start work with an artist/band and we'll write a rough demo. Effectively sketching out ideas into the computer. We'll then take the demo and rerecord anything that might be necessary (live drums, real amps, vocals), ultimately creating the feel and impact of the track. Lastly I will mix, keeping in close contact with the artist at all times.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Recording wise it's actually quite basic. I work on Logic. I like to have the creative tools set up and ready in the studio (efx pedals, drums etc) and all my plugins on hand in templates. Speed and ease of creativity is huge for me.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Working with different people, different styles, different methods. All of that keeps my work life varied and exciting.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I think Josh Homme would be incredible, he seems to find a uniqueness in everything he does. You never seem to know what's coming next, and I love that.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Generally punk, grunge and rock, though I have done some pop and indie and even Bossa nova work recently.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: I think knowing the different genre's I regularly work on very well. Knowing when something is good, and bad, and being transparent and honest with the artist.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Eric Valentine, Spike Stent, Joe Strummer, Josh Homme...
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Gritty, punchy and powerful. I love finding unique sounds, music has to move forward.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I do A LOT of writing, production and recording, often working with singer/songwriters which is where I am most comfortable. Always great fun to work with bands though, I jump at the opportunity when they come around!
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: I'm 50/50 on them. Both have strengths and weaknesses. Analog is great for pushing meters, digital is great for editing, but I wouldn't use them the other way round
I was the Writer, producer, performer and mixing engineer in this production
- ProducerContact for pricing
- Songwriter - MusicContact for pricing
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $350 per song
- Mastering EngineerAverage price - $70 per song
- Live drum trackContact for pricing
I may ask for an agreed percentage if i am co writing or heavily involved in the production and texture of the music. I try to keep this as fair as possible and will be very clear throughout.
- Queens of the Stone Age
- The Clash
- The Prodigy
- PMC monitoring
- Fet47
- SSL Bus compressor
- SSL eq
- Preamps from BAE & AML
- Hairball 1176 rev A
- SPL vitalizer
- Motu ad/da
I do all in bundle deals for Writing, Production, live drum tracking, mixing and mastering. Get in touch!
- "Energy Vampires" by Attis release!Nov 23, 2022
Attis' new song co-written, produced and mixed by me out on all digital platforms now!
- New song released by my band, Punkband!Feb 16, 2022
We've just released a new song, 'Criminal Nah'. I really love this one personally.. Written, produced and mixed by me and mastered by Grant Berry. Great to see some love from Spotify putting it on their Noisy playlist. Have a listen!
