About James

James is an experienced music professional working across genres, bringing a refined ear and deep industry knowledge to every project. With a proven track record and a wealth of hands-on experience, he helps artists elevate their music to a level that can stand alongside today’s biggest global releases.

His career has been shaped by countless studio sessions, collaborating with artists including Louis Tomlinson, George Ezra, Liam Gallagher, Tom Odell, and Ronnie Wood, among many others. James thrives in the fast-moving music industry, consistently adapting while staying ahead of creative and technical trends.

Now passionate about artist development, James particularly enjoys working with emerging talent to build meaningful, long-term careers over short-term virality. Through strong relationships with leading session musicians and world-class studios, he helps create meaningful pathways into the industry for promising new artists.

Based in London, James regularly works out of top-tier studios including British Grove, Abbey Road, RAK, Snap, and AIR, while also working internationally—most frequently between Los Angeles and Nashville.

Recent collaborators include:

Aksel Coe - drums for Lizzie McAlpine, Sasha Alex Sloan, Conan Gray
Alex Reeves - drums for One Direction, Shania Twain, Justin Timberlake
Simon Hanson - drums for Natalie Imbruglia, Liam Gallagher, Squeeze
Diego Rodriguez - bass for Raye, Clean Bandit, Benson Boone
Seth Tackaberry - bass for Holly Humberstone, Beabadoobee, Laufey
Jake Curran - guitar for Niall Horan, Julia Michaels, Cian Ducrot
Nick Fitch - guitar for Alex James (Blur), Will Young, Sophie Ellis-Bextor