Zachary Staines

Australian Singer & Writer

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Zachary Staines on SoundBetter

Hey! I'm a writer, vocalist and producer from Brisbane, Australia. I've contributed for artists both locally and in LA. I've gained over 15 Million total streams on my work globally! I would love to chat about your project :)

I can provide a full-length written and produced topline with harmonies, doubles and ad-libs for your track. Vocal stems will be delivered as both dry recordings and wet-processed to give you options when mixing. The track must be unnamed (uncredited) unless discussed otherwise. I can also provide demo topline writing for pitching to artists!

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

72 Reviews - 11 Repeat Clients

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  1. Review by Fabian Schünemann
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    Zachary delivered a topline beyond my expectations. He was super quick with writing and recording, and the results are absolutely stunning! I'm so glad to have found this man on this website. If you are looking for a talented singer with a super unique voice, you can not go wrong with Zachary at all! One of my favorite projects I did here on Soundbetter! Zachary's singing and songwriting skills are stunning and he is super kind and fast on top! Loved every part of it!

  2. Review by Salvatore
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    Once again Zac did an amazing job !!! Proud to work with him 🔥🇦🇺

  3. Review by Niels S
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    Such a pleasure working with this talented and awesome singer/songwriter! Highly recommend Zachary if you are looking for a great top line! :)

  4. Review by Jonathan R.
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    he is absolutely amazing in every way. ive worked with Zach on many songs - everything from pop songs, to edm tracks and he takes my songs to the next level each time. i wish i could communicate to whoever is reading this how good he is. simply amazing.

  5. Review by Henry
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    One of my favorite collaborators to work with!! What can I say, he's just a legend 😎

  6. Review by Niels S
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    This guy is a legend..He nailed my second project and is such a great singer/songwriter!! Very easy to work with and such a pro!

  7. Review by Tommaso C.
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    Amazing voice, Amazing talent And professional singer! I think i will reach him out again.
    Thanks so much man!

  8. Review by Brian J.
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    Very professional work. Emotive vocal performance with a great stack of doubles and harmonies.

  9. Review by Salvatore
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    What I have to say,
    Professional, nice voice, fast and patient.I give to him 5 stars but I add one myself! I will work with him on other songs.

    Salvo

  10. Review by Opher Y.
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    Love Zac's vocals and musical interpretation. Super cool dude and a pleasure to work with!

  11. Review by Bram K.
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    Great vocalist with an amazing workflow! Thanks bro :)

  12. Review by Christopher P.
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    Zach was a perfect addition to our track and a great artist to work with. I’m blown away by our final product and know I’m gonna reach out again in the future!

  13. Review by WEMU
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    Amazing work as always from Zach... total pro and great fun to work with. Totally nailed this tracks emotion too.

  14. Review by Bastiaan N.
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    I had a very unbelievably smooth experience with Zachary. He was so motivated to work on my project.

    We directly got connected on social media, which made this entire experience way more personal. I am super happy to have worked with Zachary, and I will definitely work on a lot more music with him in the very near future!

  15. Review by Daumantas V.
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    Working with Zachary is super professional and efficient! Great experience and results!

  16. Review by Joe W.
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    Very professional and open to ideas as well as very responsive and interactive to get the song finished and sounding great. Highly recommend.

  17. Review by eunjilim
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    Zac was so gentle and professional singer! so punctual and creative :) He deserves to 5 stars

  18. Review by Awindai
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    My first use ever of platforms such as SoundBetter. I feel insanely lucky I met Zach. He's definitely a very good singer, and he's an awesome person as well. Would recommend, 10k%

  19. Review by WEMU
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    Another amazing project/partnership with Zach... 10th one so far... more to come. Total pro... and a joy to work with. Particularly excited with how this project has turned out.

  20. Review by Aux F.
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    Zachary was an absolute pleasure to work with. His voice really is one of a kind. He will make your track unique and really stand out, no doubt about it. Other than that, he's also a very nice guy who just wants the best for your track! Legend. Looking forward to working with him again!

Interview with Zachary Staines

  1. Q: What are you working on at the moment?

  2. A: My debut album. It's gonna make my mum proud!

  3. Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

  4. A: My Macbook, my midi controller, a mic, some ice tea and my Apollo.

  5. Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

  6. A: Pop music. Flippin' pop music, bro.

  7. Q: What's your typical work process?

  8. A: Typically I will develop melodies and music concepts before I dive headfirst into lyrical ideas.

  9. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  10. A: I currently use my Apollo Twin Duo MKII and WA-251 as my main writing and tracking setup.

  11. Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

  12. A: I currently write, record and produce music.

  13. Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?

  14. A: Denny White. What a guy!

  15. Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

  16. A: What's your favourite ice tea?

  17. Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

  18. A: Having a great vision and direction for a song, as well as a great work ethic will help me to turn around the best product I can!

  19. Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

  20. A: I was originally a YouTube vlogger wanna-be turned producer and writer. I've been playing music for over 10 years.

  21. Q: How would you describe your style?

  22. A: A mix of Ryan Tedder, Lauv and Charlie Puth.

  23. Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

  24. A: I would love to work with Lauv. To have so much groove in minimal production gets your boy going!

  25. Q: Can you share one music production tip?

  26. A: When you're on the come up, there is no shame in a mattress vocal booth.

  27. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  28. A: Melody development and structure.

  29. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  30. A: I try to bring an underlying sense of optimism and honesty to every project I write on.

  31. Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

  32. A: Both Greg Wells and Julia Michaels inspire me!

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GenresSounds Like
  • Ryan Tedder
  • Jon Bellion
  • Charlie Puth
Gear Highlights
  • WA-251
  • AKG C214
  • Aston Stealth & Apollo Twin Duo MKII
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  • HelloMay 19, 2019

    I've been looking for a way to connect with other musicians globally to create and develop great songs from all the way down here in Australia!

    I'm excited to work with a diverse group of people. Let's go!