I’ve worked with many artists across multiple genres, as a producer, and as a mixing and mastering engineer.
Here are some of my favourite Mastering projects I’ve worked on.
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Kay Iris
“Working with John has been a real pleasure. His breadth of knowledge is inspiring. Always willing to go above and beyond, John’s work ethic is exemplary and his thoroughness and creativity are very welcome on recording day.”
Kay Iris – instagram.com/kay__iris/
Stories We Tell – Kay Iris
Bev Lee Harling
“John knew intuitively exactly what was needed for my project and made sure that each track stood up on its own and also as a part of the whole album. Communication and collaboration was easy and instinctive and made the whole experience effortless. I will definitely be using audioracket again for future projects.”
Bev Lee Harling – bevleeharling.com
The Land Where The Grandmas Grow – Bev Lee Harling
Tom Kelly
“John’s skill and expertise were invaluable and a major contribution to the quality of the EP… and, he’s a really nice bloke!”
Tom Kelly
Bring Out The Banners – Tom Kelly
Rachel Redman
“Transformed my vision into reality! He truly elevated my track to another level and I can’t recommend John highly enough. Receptive and meticulous, bringing a level of professionalism I couldn’t have achieved on my own. I’m absolutely thrilled with the final result!
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Rachel Redman – countrychicksuk.co.uk
Lay With Me – Rachel Redman
Country Chicks – Rachel Redman
Dannie-Lu Carr
“John brought a professionalism and creative vision to my EP, Epic Little Monsters, delivering results that exceeded expectations. With technical expertise, and a collaborative approach, he offers a rare combination of skill, creativity, and genuine care. Highly recommended. I’m already planning my next single with him.”
Dannie-Lu Carr – Singer / Songwriter – dannielucarrmusic.com
Label: Pastiche Records
Brute – Dannie-Lu Carr
Kikcs
“It’s not the first time we’ve used John’s expertise at mastering, as he elevates the sound in ways that always surprise us. Transforming your music is just a few clicks away! Highly recommended!“
Label: 6435773 Records DK
Okostnjaki – Kikcs
Kje je kdo – Kikcs
Broken Suns
“Our material is a little left of centre, but John’s approach was open and thoughtful and understood the sounds we were trying to achieve, even when they weren’t ‘normal’! John was incredibly generous with his advice and I learned a lot in the mixing process that has made me a much better producer.”
Gavin Grindon, Broken Suns
Flies – Broken Suns
Humanist
“John was an absolute pleasure to work with. He has a fantastic ear and brings an enthusiastic, flexible approach to mastering. He really took the time to understand my musical vision and elevated the track far beyond my expectations. I couldn’t recommend him highly enough – a brilliant engineer and collaborator.“
Rob Marshall – www.rob-marshall.com
Label: Bella Union
The Beginning (My God) – Humanist
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Property Of The Lost – Hans Deville
“John delivers great quality results, on a budget that won’t leave a DIY label in tears. Always willing to chat through any project – and can I just say again – he delivers great quality results.”
Karl Horton, Property Of The Lost
propertyofthelost.co.uk/hansdeville
Label: Property of the Lost
One Last Time – Hans Deville
Built On Sand – Hans Deville
China Drum
“We had a very difficult situation regarding mixing and mastering and it was not the easiest of tasks, but John, with his outstanding knowledge and experience, enhanced it to a level way beyond our expectations. Communication was excellent and we couldn’t have asked for a better result.
We would recommend audioracket to anyone in the business.“
Adam, China Drum
Arrowhead Drive – China Drum
Gas Suit – China Drum
Someone Anyone
“It was a pleasure working with John. Such an easy-going guy, with a fantastic sound. I felt like he was really invested and involved, and will definitely be working with him in the future.”
Harry Osborne – Singer / Producer / Songwriter – someoneanyone.co.uk
Vices – Someone Anyone
Ricky Damiani
“Given they were remixes, I was after a different sound, so John suggested we try Stem Masters. Boom! They just came alive!
His work is efficient, cost effective and above all, damn good. John has quickly become the go to guy for my mastering needs.”
Ricky Damiani – Singer / Songwriter – folkloreuk.com/artist/mock-deer/
Label: Folklore
Cold Light – Ricky Damiani
Your Open Heart Remix – Ricky Damiani
Gregory Heath
“We engaged John’s services to mix Hexagonal’s debut album ‘Bheki & McCoy’. He was a pleasure to work with. Apart from his very capable professional skills as an audio engineer, he was very easy to communicate with and this made for a great collaborative experience.
We were very happy with the result and are looking forward to using him on our next project.”
Gregory Heath – Saxophonist / Composer / Arranger / Producer – hexagonal.org.uk
The Temple of Juno – Hexagonal
2Seas
“John is the only call we make when we are recording the U.K. Always a pleasure working with him. Detail detail detail. A true Pro.“
Bellza
“Having John master my tracks has been extremely easy and quick. He is always receptive to what I would like out of a track, and allows it to be a collaborative and productive process.”
Gerry Smith
“‘Right off the bat the sax had more presence. Very cool.”
Gerry Smith
Emily – Gerry Smith
Bluesman’s Lane
“‘Excellent service from John at Audioracket. Honest advice, a quick turnaround, and great results – what more could one ask from a mastering engineer?”
Andy Ingram – Bluesman’s Lane
Gotta Make A Move – Bluesman’s Lane
Frank Moon
“John approaches every project with exactly the right blend of creativity, professionalism and enthusiasm that you want from a mix engineer when you hand over a personal project. His sincerity and commitment to achieving what the artist needs is highly valued.
I’ve worked with him on several, hugely varied projects and he’s never failed to produce great mixes, no matter what the genre, always on time and very reasonably priced, yet never cutting corners on attention to detail.”
Frank Moon
frankmoonmusic.com
Tupperware – Frank Moon
Fertility Ritual – Frank Moon
Ribbon Dance – Frank Moon
Zharbog – Frank Moon
Evan Jenkins
“Aside from being a top class mix engineer and producer, John creates such a positive working relationship, which to me is the key to realising my creative ideas. I’ve consistently returned to working with John for this reason alone… long may it continue.”
Evan Jenkins
thenerve.io/albums/thenerve428
Epic Voyage – Evan Jenkins
Storm Hunter – Evan Jenkins
Dystopian Dream – Evan Jenkins
Conquest Records – Mickey Jupp
“We handed John 16 songs by pub-rock pioneer Mickey Jupp, all made using very basic home recording equipment, from sessions that spanned over 40 years. Each recording had its own issues, so making the songs sit nicely together to make a coherent album was a major task. John accepted the challenge and worked tirelessly to get the very best out of each one, which translated into the album achieving critical acclaim in all the major printed publications, including Mojo, Record Collector, The Guardian and a 9/10 review in Classic Rock Magazine.
We will certainly be using the services of audioracket on our upcoming releases.“
Up Snakes, Down Ladders – Mickey Jupp
Man In The Mirror – Mickey Jupp
Pilot – Mickey Jupp
Conquest Records – RX Shanty Men
Dead Horse – RX Shanty Men
All For Me Grog – RX Shanty Men
Ore Synthesizer Club
“John recorded our “The 1969 Moon Landing Show”. His production skills shone and he’s made something really special, mixing and mastering the tracks to give us a superb record of the event. He’s a pleasure to work with. Thanks, John!”
Nick Beetham, Ore Synthesizer Club
Lunar Orbit – Ore Synthesizer Club
On The Moon – Ore Synthesizer Club
Second Chance Blown
“Mastering an album is essential nowadays. So if you have to do it, do it with someone who knows what you are trying to achieve, and then manages to make it sound even better. For us, that someone was John Nicholls.”
Aljoša Mislej – Second Chance Blown – Bandcamp
Shore – Second Chance Blown
Oh The Fillings – Second Chance Blown
Gavin Martin
“I was very fortunate to work with Hastings heroes Ore Synthesizer Club on two tracks. John’s skill foregrounded the right measure of clarity and impact on the vocals, giving the thrust and tenderness required. Top notch.”
Gavin Martin – talkingmusicalrevolutions.com
The A21 – Gavin Martin
Close To A Blessing – Gavin Martin
Mighty Sounds
“John is fantastic to work with. On top of being an all round lovely guy, he has a truly remarkable musicality, a brilliant pair of ears, and top-notch technical skills. He’s intuitive, collaborative and supportive, but also open, and able to give you an alternative perspective when needed. He’s definitely become my band’s regular go-to studio guru.”
John Sutter – Guitarist / Producer, Mighty Sounds – mightysounds.co.uk
Writing On The Wall – Mighty Sounds
Senór Badges Dub – Mighty Sounds
Queen Of The Jungle Dub – Mighty Sounds
Brendan and Fiona
“Wonderful! John really brought the music alive. He really understood the sound we were after.“
She Moved Through The Fair – Brendan and Fiona
Scott Fitzgerald
“A highly skilled individual who approaches music with both passion and ruthless precision, John is a very hard worker and will deliver you results quickly and efficiently. I will certainly be using him in the future and highly recommend you recruit him to your project in any capacity.”
Scott Fitzgerald – Producer – SoundCloud
Ghostbusters – Selling Shadows
Jonas Larsson
“Working with John Nicholls is absolutely amazing. He really puts his heart into every project and his skills are fantastic. A mastering wizard! I use Audioracket for all my projects.”
Jonas Larsson – Artist / Guitarist / Composer – jonaslarsson.co.uk
Someday Soon – Jonas Larsson
Pangea – Jonas Larsson
