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 top-notch artists. 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