Matt Arthur on SoundBetter

I passionately believe that great music is really nothing more than a form of magic. And despite what you might have heard all over YouTube and elsewhere, this magic has virtually nothing to do with ‘production hacks’, fancy gear, plugins, AI and software shortcuts or any other kind of formulaic or rule-based approaches.

I believe that great music only happens when the conditions are right for magic. But I also believe that those conditions are not difficult to create, with the right people, some clear intentions and a little perseverance.

Making your music be the best it can be is my only priority. In fact, my mission is to help you sound better than you knew you were even capable of. This is the passion that drives me and that I bring to every project I engage with.

Having studied sound engineering and music production at The Abbey Road Institute in London, I bring with me a wealth of technical knowledge, flexibility and the ability to work in any kind of recording or mixing environment. However, what I believe sets me apart is my extensive experience as an independent artist, songwriter and performer, and my fresh and unique perspective on what this whole game is all about.

Get in touch and let’s have a chat about your project; every scenario is different but I strongly believe we can find those magical conditions together.

Click the 'Contact' above to get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.

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by Gabi G.
I loved working with Matt, his approach produces a productive and creative environment in the studio; I could confidently try new ideas and Matt's knowledge of which mic to use, how to position it, and how to process the sounds, captured the lead vocals and other arrangements in a rich and vibrant way. His attention to the finest detail along with his ability to craft intricate and cohesive sonic landscapes through his mixing techniques really brought the songs to life.
by Pierre Catherine-Buffet
It has been a great pleasure to work on a recording with Matt, his expert skills and good musical ears made the session running perfectly. More than satisfied and looking forward to the next one!
by Luke Hasler
Matt was absolutely great. From the first step into the studio I felt right at home and he put in a lot of effort to make sure we were comfortable in the recording booth (fairy lights were provided!). Matt took so much care with the placement of microphones and cables and lighting in the studio that I cant imagine it could be possible to get a better sound quality and atmosphere in the studio. The professionalism and structure provided during the session helped us to record our best record yet!

Interview with Matt Arthur

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: The Coo - 'A Different Life' album. I am particularly proud of this one because I had so much involvement and I think it really turned out as we intended at the beginning - we wanted to make something organic and real, but that could stand up sonically next to modern artists such as Mac Demarco, Andy Shauf and Big Thief. I co wrote all of the songs, performed guitar and vocals, co produced it and mixed it.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I am mixing an album for Jack Broadbent and I am doing early stage pre production for some other independent artists.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Sam Wheat
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: They both have their benefits, so it is project dependent.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: That I am here to help them make THEIR record. It's not mine.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I would like to work with Nick Cave and Warren Ellis because... well, they'd have so much to teach me and I think it would be a lot of fun.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Keep everything.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I usually work within the indie field. That could be anything from indie singer songwriters to indie rock bands. I also have good experience working with folk and blues.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My strongest skill is empathy. As an independent artist myself I understand exactly what it is like to have a vision and a dream for a recording or mixing project; I make people feel comfortable and at ease and enable them to enjoy the process of making their creations come to life.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I particularly love the work and approach of Sean Everett, Daniel Lanois and Nick Launay.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I provide anything from overall production and vision, to studio engineering, down to mixing and editing services. My work is purely focused on the client and how they can sound the best they have ever sounded.