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Matt Catlow music producer at studio

Music production, mixing & creative development 
Led by musical judgment, not templates.

 

I work with singers, songwriters, and independent artists to develop records from early ideas through to finished releases. Sometimes that starts with an instrumental or a rough demo. Sometimes it’s a voice note, reference track, or half-written song. The focus is always the same: musical judgement, clarity of direction, and a process that supports the artist rather than rushing the outcome.

 ⭐ 5-star rated on Google

“A smooth, enjoyable process with thoughtful input that genuinely elevates the track.”
Rochelle Williams

From demo to finished release
 

A short example of how an early idea becomes a finished record.

Demo

Finished Record

You can hear more before/after mix examples on the Mixing & Mastering page.

WHAT I DO

Production · Mixing · Artist Development
 

My work spans production, mixing, and long-form artist development. I’m comfortable joining a project at any stage — shaping ideas from scratch, refining existing material, or helping bring unfinished work over the line.
 

Projects range from single-track collaborations through to EPs and albums, often built through ongoing remote collaboration rather than one-off sessions. 


 

“We collaborated across a full album, and Matt’s flexibility and depth of knowledge were invaluable throughout.”
Nicolas Rixon 

Link to Soundcloud Portfolio

Selected Instrumental & Production Work
 

Alongside collaborative projects, I develop instrumental and production-led work across a range of moods and styles — from warm, song-driven arrangements to rhythm-focused or more minimal foundations.

Selected pieces can be heard on SoundCloud and YouTube.

Link to YouTube Portfolio

How projects usually start
 

Most projects begin informally — a demo, a reference link, a voice note, or a short conversation about direction. From there we shape the process around what the artist actually needs, rather than forcing it into a fixed template.
 

If something here on the site sparks an idea, feel free to get in touch and tell me what you’re working toward.


“Matt has a natural ability to bring out what makes an artist unique and shape it into a finished record.”
Hullah

A collaborative approach
 

I work best with artists who value process as much as outcome — people who want to explore ideas, take a little time, and develop work that feels intentional rather than rushed.
 

That might mean:

  • evolving a song over multiple versions

  • reshaping an instrumental around a vocal

  • or building an entire project step by step

Experience & range
 

My background spans soul, pop, hip hop, and alternative electronic music, with experience across production, mixing, and full project delivery.

While my public-facing work centres around soul and pop, I continue to work selectively across other genres where there’s a strong creative fit or an existing relationship.

Mixing & finishing
 

Mixing is a core part of my work. Some projects arrive fully produced; others need additional shaping, editing, or production support before the final mix.
 

Mastering is included where appropriate, but I’m equally happy to prepare mixes for external mastering if a project calls for it.
 

👉 Mixing & Mastering services

Ways of working
 

  • Remote-first collaboration

  • Clear communication and revision stages

  • Flexible involvement depending on the project

  • Thoughtful timelines rather than rushed delivery
     

Projects are quoted individually, based on scope and intent rather than fixed packages.
 

If you have an idea you'd like to explore, feel free to get in touch.

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