Gavin Conder on SoundBetter

I’m a rock and soul vocalist with years of experience recording and performing. My voice sits naturally in that gritty, melodic space, and I can deliver anything from raw, powerful lead vocals to smoother pop and soul-leaning tones,. I work from a fully professional studio with high-quality gear, giving you clean, mix-ready stems every time.

Gavin Conder is one of the UK’s most respected and sought-after vocalists and songwriters.
Across his 24-year career he has worked with artists such as Tom Jones, Maribou State, Cliff Richard, Sam Smith, David Guetta, Bryan Adams, Rag ’n’ Bone Man, Brian May, Professor Green, Rudimental, Spandau Ballet’s Tony Hadley, Manfred Mann’s Earth Band, Jimmy Somerville, Go West, Chicane, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and many more.

His session work includes jingles and vocals for BBC Radio 2, Fox’s Name That Tune (as part of the house band), Magic FM, The X Factor, The Voice, Strictly Come Dancing, plus commercial campaigns for Minute Maid, Carphone Warehouse, Lidl and others.

Gavin is also an established artist and songwriter in his own right. He is one half of The Kondoors, alongside his wife Jessica Greenfield (of Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds), and the lead vocalist of the rock band Rufus Black.

He currently writes and vocal-produces for Audio Network, The Nerve and Home of Happy, with songs featured in the film Logan, TV series Suits, Netflix productions, Channel 4’s Hollyoaks and more. He has written and recorded for Universal, Sony, EMI, Decca and Virgin.

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Interview with Gavin Conder

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Being in the house band for Name That Tune is something I’m really proud of. I had to switch between so many styles, often with no prep time, and deliver it live on TV. It pushed my boundaries in the best way and made me a stronger, more versatile singer.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: My band, Wonder 45's new album.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Yes, Jess Greenfield
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Analog. there's more depth to the sound. More human.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: A passionate, high-quality vocal delivered with care and communication.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Helping bring someone’s vision to life
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: “Can you match this vibe?” Yes — sound-alikes are a big part of what I do.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That vocals are quick — emotion, layering and detail take time to get right.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What emotion are you aiming for? Any reference tracks? Any phrasing or stylistic preferences?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Share references and be honest about what you want — it helps me match the energy perfectly.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: SM7B, Apollo Twin, Neve 1073, API 525, and a good acoustic guitar.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I’ve been a working vocalist for over 20 years, from session work and jingles to touring, studio recording, TV work, and original projects.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Soulful, Passionate, Raw.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Anyone who values real musicianship and authenticity. I love collaborating with artists who push for feeling over perfection.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Spend more time on capturing a great performance than perfecting the mix — emotion is everything.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Rock, Pop, Soul, Retro, Blues, Swing.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Delivering a powerful, emotive vocal with control and personality. Working with th client to make sure they are happy.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I care about feel and emotion above everything. If it moves people, I’ve done my job.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I like to speak with the client to see exactly what's needed, and spend time making sure I get the best takes for the project. I do all comping and tuning if necessary.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I record through a Shure SM7B with a Cloudlifter, Neve 1073 preamp, API 525 compressor and an Apollo Twin into Logic.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I’m mainly hired for soulful, powerful lead vocals and sound-alike performances across rock, soul, pop and retro styles.