Indie & Electronic Mixing

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

A: Without a doubt Porter Robinson. I just want to sing on one of his tracks.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Just writing lots of music for my own projects. I'm playing with some more country inspired sounds for my LUUNG project. And i'm diving deep into the electronic space with August Maybe.

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

A: Jordan Grace, is an incredible songwriter and top-liner, working mainly in the EDM space.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Digital. You can do so much in the box, it's incredible. Most of my favourite artists and producers work entirely in the box. So you can't say that it's not possible to make good music that way. But long term, I would love to have a fully analogue master chain, I think it would complement the work flow nicely.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: The fact that I get to do music full time. This is my dream. Hopefully I can continue to do so.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: I like to keep things general at the start. What's your 2 favourite artist? (gut reaction) 2 artists that you think influenced the music you're making? Is there an artist that you heard and made you go "yeah I want to make music now?" Is there a song that comes to mind that you think is sonically perfection. All very subjective things, but I want to know what gets you excited.

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

A: If you're uncertain about taking a "chance" on me. Why don't trial me on a mix. I love mixing and it is a more cost effective way to get an idea of whether you want to work with me further. I get it, committing to a full production is a big investment.

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

A: Grew up playing guitar and playing in a couple bands. Did some work experience in a couple studios and got super excited to learn more about production. I worked in Film and Television for the last 6 years, focusing on editing, with the odd sound design or concept music job. Whilst simultaneously, writing and producing for myself and other artists. I went part time at my job and did music 2/3 days a week. Now i'm doing music full time.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Dreamy, Gooey, Balanced, Warm, Lush.

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

A: I generally work on any thing that has the word "indie" in the genre. I like being a bit different, trying things that are outside of the norm. But that doesn't mean i'm not open to working on a pop country song.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Having done the indie artist thing for a number of years, my strongest skill has to be helping craft an aesthetic. Taking a song, and finding the sonic world that it lives in. Creating sounds that best accompanies the artists brand and style.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: My studio set up is pretty minimal, as it is just the spare room in my apartment. Pair of yamaha monitors, two channels of a neve & chandler style pre amps. Beeznees Microphone. Some nice guitars and my Roland Juno 106. I've got some basic acoustic treatment, (as much as i'm allowed in a rental). But the real game changer for my productions and mixes was room correction. It's gets the room sounding super flat, and honestly makes it a pretty capable space.

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

A: 2 things. I'm super inspired by the indie DIY scene (think Golden Vessel, San Holo), the way producers manage to be so creative with such minimal gear. It seems so inclusive and there is a love for collaboration in that space. But I'm also just a sucker for the ultra slick and shiny "rock band" sound. The guys involved with LANY are top notch.