Ben Easton

Alt Mixer & Producer

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Producer with 10 years music industry and recording studio experience, specifically in Alternative music. Produced tracks with over 500k global streams, coverage on BBC 6 Music, Triple J, KEXP as well UK #1 (Vinyl Singles Chart). Worked with members from Slowdive, Cocteau Twins, Lush and Saint Etienne.

Have worked with the likes of Slowdive, Saint Etienne, Bella Union, Sonic Cathedral, Mute Records and more. Specialising in Alternative music; shoegaze, dream pop, trip hop, indie rock and pop, beats and electronic.

+ Worked with & learnt from producers such as Cam Blackwood (George Ezra), Charlie Andrew (Alt J), Andy Savours (Black Country, New Road), Iggy B (Spiritualized)

+ Recorded across the UK including The Nave (Leeds), 4AD Studios (London), Bella Union Studios (Brighton) and more. Experience working in Abbey Road and Metropolis in London.

+ Over 5 years experience mixing various genres; rock, alternative, pop, trip hop, shoegaze, dream pop, beats and electronic

+ Proficient in electric/acoustic guitar, piano and bass, beat making.

+ Music played on BBC Radio 1, KEXP, Triple J, BBC 6 Music, XFM and covered in Brooklyn Vegan, Clash Magazine, Under The Radar, Far Out Magazine. Editorial coverage on Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, Tidal and more.

+ As a musician, supported/worked with Slowdive, Saint Etienne and Cranes. Remix credits include Emma Anderson (Lush).

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Credits

Discogs verified credits for Ben Easton
  • Deary
  • Deary
  • The Young Republic
  • Yazoo
  • Coroner
  • Coroner
  • Supergrass
  • Asia (2)
  • Supergrass
  • Japan
  • Japan
  • Associates*
  • Virgin Prunes
  • A Place To Bury Strangers
  • Virgin Prunes
  • Deary / Three Quarter Skies
  • Deary
  • Richard Hawley
  • Virgin Prunes

Languages

  • English

2 Reviews

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  1. Review by David H.
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    Working with Ben was a fantastic experience! He knew exactly what I was going for right off the bat, and was incredibly friendly and patient throughout the process. He has an amazing ear for tone and loads of creative ideas to get the most out of a mix. Thanks, Ben!

  2. Review by Sadplanet
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    Combining a fantastic industry knowledge with a thorough approach and well placed creative insights, Ben really is your man.
    Bens communication and ability to get people comfortable in the studio encourages your creative flow and really does make him a well rounded producer.
    Thanks from all of us! Aiden, Dan, Jeff, Kyra and Nick

Interview with Ben Easton

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

  2. A: I would be open to not pigeonholing someone despite their experience. Most producers can be very flexible to ensure their music is treated in the way the client wants! In my opinion, producers are music heads through and through and will probably know what to do with a track better than anyone

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

  4. A: SSL 4000E/G, a decent condenser mic, Logic, a Jazzmaster and a bunch of guitar pedals!

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

  6. A: I first started making music when I was 12, and produced my first songs at 14 using a 4 track Fostex in my parents' garage. I picked producing back up during Covid, and decided to teach myself how to properly mix a track, figure out EQs and problem solve. Overall, I've been professional for 4 years.

  7. Q: How would you describe your style?

  8. A: My influences growing up were Scott Walker, 60s Girl groups and 80s Indie/Alternative, and with that comes a huge love of reverbs and delays. I like creating spaces and making things feel euphoric

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

  10. A: I would love the opportunity to work with Portishead. They've been a huge inspiration to me and my music!

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

  12. A: Nine times out of ten; mixing is just about levels! Even the slightest change can do a huge amount to a mix, so it's best to be gentle with the faders.

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

  14. A: I specialise in Alternative music (ranging from Indie, Rock, Shoegaze to Trip-Hop, Electronic and even Pop when required!).

  15. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  16. A: For a long time I have been too scared to finish projects off (overthinking the hi hat sound, or the amount of low end, or whether the track is 'perfect'!), and I have developed my skills to allow myself to trust in the process and be patient, as well as making firm decisions. It's better to have an effect on a sound that you can't take off (in the words of Tony Visconti!)

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

  18. A: Having worked as a songwriter for over 10 years, I'd like to think I bring a level of creativity and experimentation to every project I work on. It's a lot more fun to experiment than it is to fall into the same routine when creating music!

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

  20. A: I like to allow whatever I am working on to permeate for a short period of time before jumping in. This balances my ears and allows me to gather my thoughts as well as familiarising myself with the wishes of the client (a reference playlist is always super helpful to gauge where to take a mix or a song). I usually mix holistically, which is a predominantly new technique for me, rather than building tracks from the ground up. I like to provide the client with everything they might need to take the track out into the world (Instrumental, 24/16 Bit, Radio Edits and Stems, when requested)

  21. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  22. A: I work at my home set up, through LogicPro with a wide selection of Plugins including Universal Audio, Waves, Tokyo Dawn Labs, Native Instruments, Klanghelm and more. I work through a Volt 746P Interface with Analogue Compressors as well as a pair of Yamaha HS5s. I also have a Korg Monologue, Pro Performance Piano Module and a selection of Guitar Pedals (EHX, Fender, Slo, Boss, Death By Audio & Earthquaker).

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

  24. A: My band is managed by UK based label Bella Union and I have learnt a huge amount from Simon Raymonde (Cocteau Twins) as well as some incredible producers and musicians including Iggy B (Spiritualised), Andy Savours (Black Country, New Road) and Simon Scott (Slowdive). I always look up to Kevin Shields (my bloody valentine) and Robin Guthrie (Cocteau Twins) for production inspiration as well as album produced by Flood.

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

  26. A: I predominantly do remote mixing, editing and mastering for client in the alternative sphere. I work off LogicPro with a wide array of plugins and instruments at my London home studio. I have also been brought into the studio with clients to produce (most notably at Hackney Road Studios in London), and provided songwriting assistant, engineering and lending a hand with playing instruments, on occasion.

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GenresSounds Like
  • Slowdive
  • Cocteau Twins
  • Jamie xx
Gear Highlights
  • Universal Audio Volt 476P
  • American Professional II Jazzmaster
  • EXH + Boss + Slo Guitar Pedals
  • Korg Monologue
  • Yamaha HS5 Studio Monitor
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