Multi-instrumentalist, producer, writer and string arranger based in the UK. Personal work has gained a worldwide fanbase resulting in millions of streams and support from the likes of BBC Radio 1 and NME. Writing credits for a wide range of artists from Henry Jamison to Massane.
My world is evocative, melodic soundscapes mainly in the electronic sphere, but with a desire to create heartfelt, human-sounding music. My background in classical music and 20 years of songwriting experience informs my production decisions, and I also offer songwriting and string arrangement.
I also work in bespoke production for companies and podcasts, and my vocals have featured on the official trailer for Ridley Scott's feature Napoleon.
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Interview with Kinnship
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Shuta Shinoda - he mixed my album Intenserenity and is an analogue genius.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: I'll be boring and say hybrid! Digital brings flexibility but I love the sound of analogue gear and the limitations that it brings. Analogue gear often forces you to commit to ideas and creates quirks along the way.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Korg Minilogue XD - I love this thing. It's so intuitive to use and I can create a whole host of sounds on it. Acoustic guitar - if a song sounds good on an acoustic, you're on the right track! Laptop - of course! Neumann TLM102, Sony WH1000MX3 headphones - just for listening.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Less really is more. It forces you to make sure that your core ideas are really solid, and from a sonic perspective, a less crowded mix will often sound better.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Left of field electronic pop, more on the atmospheric, emotive side of things.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I hope that I can bring heart and sensitivity to a song, and allow it to speak to the listener. There is a fine balance between creating an interesting, unique sound, and not letting it get in the way of the songwriting. It must always serve a purpose - I ask myself often, what does this bring to the song? And if it's not evoking a feeling or adding value, it shouldn't be there!
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: If someone approaches me with a demo, I take the time to understand the song as much as possible and think of ways I can serve the song. I then will spend some time alone working on the production, before coming back to the client to collaboratively work on shaping the sound. Sometimes a client will approach me and ask to give them any beats or ideas I've been working on, and then we'll go from there.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have a fairly simple setup - I am a bit obsessed with the idea of limitations forging great creativity, so I try to make do with what I have and only buy gear when it feels like it's really going to add something. I work on Logic Pro and am surrounded by guitars, violins and a few hardware synthesizers and samplers. I have a UAD Apollo and all the accompanying plugins which I love.
- ProducerAverage price - $1000 per song
- Songwriter - MusicContact for pricing
- String ArrangerAverage price - $300 per song
- 2 revisions per track
- Discounts available for EPs/albums
