Stuart Hawkes
Beginning his career at the young age of 16, Stuart now has over 20 years experience. He started to cut vinyl back in the 80’s and has gained a reputation as one of the world’s leading vinyl mastering engineers, pushing the format to its absolute limits.
Also as someone who has been mastering since the start of the digital age, he has established a truly loyal international client base ranging from the US to Japan and all over Europe, working with many of today’s major artists for CD, SACD & 5.1 surround projects.
Stuart’s recent album credits include:
Jessie Ware, Benga, The Herbaliser, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Maverick Sabre, Amy Winehouse, James Morrison, Alex Clare, Daley, Wretch 32, Nero, Magnetic Man, Katy B, Chase & Status, Example, Jamie Woon, Magnetic Man, Ghostpoet, Dionne Bromfield, Pendulum, Mutya Buena and Amy Winehouse.
International artists include: Mika Nakashima, Rip Slyme, Poni Hoax, NIL, Sugizo and Ozcan Dniz…
Whatever type of music or format you need mastered, you’re sure to be impressed with the final results. So take a look at his discography to see a selection of his clients, whose reputations speak for themselves.
Stuart is now available for Online Mastering sessions at Metropolis, London.





