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:
Chase & Status – More Than A Lot, Alesha Dixon – The Encore, Sub Focus – Sub Focus, Jose James – Black Magic, These New Puritans – Hidden, Super Furry Animals – Dark Days / Light Years, Dionne Bromfield – Introducing Dionne Bromfield, Heritage Orchestra feat. DJ Yoda – Turntables And Orchestra, Lady Sovereign – Jigsaw, Chris Grabiec – Pride and Honour as well as Amy Winehouse, The Prodigy, Pendulum, Super Furry Animals, Muse, Roni Size, Sharleen Spiteri, Gabriella Cilmi and Snow Patrol.
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.
