I develop artists before the industry notices — helping emerging artists and bands make debut records that last.

I work with a small number of acts at the earliest stage of their careers, shaping identity and a unique sonic fingerprint long before recording begins.

This is old-school artist development and A&R — not coaching, not trend-chasing.

The work starts with a Pre-Production + Artist Development period, usually remote / online, refining repertoire, direction and sound so we know exactly who the artist or band is and what the record wants to be.

When the time is right, we move into full production and recording, making and mixing singles, EPs or albums together.

I personally produce, programme, record and (when it genuinely adds value) co-write.

Everything is about coherence, honesty and identity — records that sound like the artist, not the moment.

Recording happens at VibeyStudios, my private residential recording and filming studio by the sea, designed for focused, immersive creative work.

When the music is ready, I support artists with deal brokering and industry navigation — positioning, labels, publishing and long-term strategy — without losing who they are.

• We start working  together remotely (listening, feedback, development, co‑creation.

• I take a searching and fearless inventory of all your musical and lyrical material.

• Every subscription payment is 100% redeemable against future time at Vibey Studios.

• No wasted money, no pressure, no clock‑watching.

• This proven method allows artists to begin development before they are ready to begin full studio recording sessions — exactly when development matters the most. Personally I think that – Artist Development and Pre-production are the most valuable parts of the recording process.

• Deep listening & Extensive traditional ‘Artist and Repertoire’ (A&R)

•Usually at this stage I’ll pitch you an idea of the best songs to record and artistic  approach to guarantee your music getting heard by the best gatekeepers in the industry.

•  I help you with your style and artistic presentation, Sonic identity & arrangement.

• Vocal & performance refinement, and traditional Vocal production – our motto is ‘Practice, Practice, Practice!’

• Strategic guidance (labels, publishing, management and release timing) Preparation for deals or funding.

• My personal manager is the best deal broker in the industry, not only has he helped find early deals for acts like Coldplay, Jessie J, Katie Perry, Adele, Dido, Keane, Rob Dougan (The Matrix film soundtrack) and many more, but has also found deals for at least 7 acts that I developed, worked with and introduced him to.

•  Our 25+ year friendship has shaped the global music industry and generated billions in record sales and revenue.

• Only original artists at an early stage who have talent, ambition, and something a bit ‘different’ to offer.

• Counter‑culture, alt‑indie, left‑field creators, Singers, Songwriters and Bands.

• Artists who value originality and depth over hype.

• People who want to discover their true artistic selves, not just fit into tiny templates. Obviously, this is not for everyone and that is entirely intentional!

I like to create new timeless artists, not clones.

• Mel C — ‘Northern Star’ (debut) Triple Platinum selling / UK #1 album,  Multiple UK #1 singles.

• Keane — ‘Hopes and Fears’ (debut)

(2 x BRIT AWARDS)

• Best British Album

• Best New Band

• In 2004 UK year-end album sales, Hopes and Fears was the second best-selling album of the year.

• Becoming  one of the all-time best-selling albums in UK history over the long term, making it one of the most successful British debut albums of the 21st century.

Multiple  #1 albums across the world 

• UK #1

• USA #1

• Ireland  #1 and many others.—

 Major Platinum Certifications

—  United Kingdom:: 9× Platinum

— United States: 1× Platinum

— Europe: 4× Platinum

— Ireland: 5× Platinum, etc.

• Dido — ‘No Angel’ (debut)

2x (BRIT AWARDS)

At the 2002 BRIT Awards, No Angel achieved:

• Best British Album

• Best British Female Solo Artist

These wins were directly driven by the success of No Angel, which had become the best-selling album in the UK of 2001.

 Best-Selling Album of 2001

• In the UK, No Angel was **the #1 best-selling album of 2001, outselling all other albums that year.

• It also became **the best-selling album of the year across Europe in 2001.

• Worldwide, according to IFPI data from that period, No Angel was one of the top two best-selling albums of 2001 globally — often reported as the most popular worldwide in that year’s rankings

 Diamond Certifications

• France: Certified Diamond .

 Major Platinum Certifications

• United Kingdom : 10× Platinum

• United States: 4× Platinum

• Australia : 6× Platinum

• Canada: 4× Platinum

• Dido —  ‘Life For Rent’ (Sophomore Album)

(3 x BRIT AWARDS)

• Nominations at the 2004 BRIT Awards

• Best British Album 2005 — Life for Rent was nominated but did not win.

• Best British Female Solo Artist 2005 — Dido won, largely based on the success of Life for Rent.

• Best British Single 2005 — “White Flag” (from Life for Rent) won.

• Life for Rent finished #1 on the UK year-end albums chart in 2003, outselling every other album that year in the UK.

• According to IFPI data, it was also one of the top-selling albums worldwide in 2003, finishing around 4th best-selling globally that year.

• The album spent ten weeks at #1 on the UK Albums Chart and remained on the chart for over a year.

• It sold millions of copies worldwide (certified multi-Platinum in key markets).

 Major Platinum Certifications 

• United Kingdom: 9× Platinum (approx. 2.7 million units) — one of its biggest certifications.

• United States: 2× Platinum (2 million units shipped).

• Europe (IFPI): 5× Platinum across European shipments (approx. 5 millions).

• Australia: 4× Platinum (280,000 units).

• Canada: 3× Platinum (approx. 300,000 units).

• Belgium: 3× Platinum (approx. 150,000 units).

• Germany: 3× Platinum (approx. 600,000 units).

• Ireland: 10× Platinum (150,000 units)

• New Zealand: 4× Platinum.

• Norway: 2× Platinum.

• Sweden: 1× Platinum.

• Switzerland: 3× Platinum.

• Siobhan Donaghy — ‘Ghost’ (Sophomore Album)

• English Teacher (Debut album) — (Mercury Prize 2024)

•  Mercury Prize Winner (Album of the Year) for This Could Be Texas (2024).

•  Youth Music Awards – Grassroots Hero (2025) & Rising Star (2022).

•  Northern Music Awards – Newcomer of the Year (2024).

•  Brit Awards Nomination (Best New Artist 2025).

The album This Could Be Texas peaked at #8 on the UK Albums Chart.

•The Cardigans (single) — ‘My Favourite Game’

• Best Video International (TMF Awards, 1999)

• Faithlessr (Debut album) — ’Sunday 8pm’

 Shortlisted for the 1999 Mercury Prize.

 Nominated for Brit Awards – Best British Dance Act 

 Gold certifications

• United Kingdom

• Netherlands

• Switzerland

• UK Albums Chart peak: #10