Abbey Road Masters: Acoustic Underscores

April 20, 2022

Delicate and reflective contemporary classical pieces performed by London Contemporary Orchestra in Abbey Road, Studio 2.

June 5, 2021

Piano co-write with Lamplighter becomes new single with Ed Scissor on High Focus Records + stunning video.

April 1, 2021

Long out of print debut album from my band Crash of Rhinos is back on coloured vinyl for its tenth anniversary.

February 11, 2021

Limited Edition double-vinyl reissue of the two albums by my first proper band.

February 6, 2021

matterlightblooming tracks get remix treatment from cinematic hardcore band Rolo Tomassi and wonder-trio Haiku Salut.

October 16, 2020

My new album matterlightblooming is out worldwide today. Pick your favourite buying/streaming platform from here, or buy CD editions direct from Reveal Records Store. Buy/Stream Buy CD

September 15, 2020

I’m over the moon to announce my new album matterlightblooming. Recorded with the London Contemporary Orchestra at London’s Angel Studios, plus a string quartet and grand piano at Air Edel, it’s the biggest thing I’ve ever made. The first single Matter is available to stream everywhere from today, and pre-orders start on Bandcamp and the […]

July 24, 2020

Over the last couple of years I’ve been at Abbey Road Studios a fair bit recording production music (for use in TV and Film) with the London Contemporary Orchestra. I’m super proud of all the work we’ve done there. Not only do I have to pinch myself every time I walk through the door (or […]

September 11, 2019

Abbey Road Masters have released a new production music album of Widescreen Indie, featuring five of my tracks produced at Abbey Road’s Gatehouse Studio. It features acoustic guitars, piano, vocal harmonies and the London Contemporary Orchestra session string quartet. Listen at Universal Production Music. We made the album in six consecutive three-hour sessions across two […]

October 30, 2018

Working with technologist Tom Armitage to create a communal surround-sound soundtrack for Jon McGregor’s book tour.

October 24, 2018

Official Soundtrack to the Costa Novel of the Year 2017

October 22, 2018

I’m proud to be part of Abbey Road Masters – the highest quality music for film and TV recorded, mixed and mastered at the world famous Abbey Road Studios.

August 5, 2018

More production music recording at Abbey Road Studio 2…

June 23, 2018

Richard J. Birkin scores new podcast about the island of Rockall.

April 6, 2018

The third Grawl!x album is out today, featuring string quartet arrangements by Richard J. Birkin

February 1, 2018

Jon McGregor’s novel wins Costa Novel of the Year 2017.

January 24, 2018

Recording production music with LCO at Abbey Road Studio 2…

September 15, 2017

String arrangements for the new album by Grawl!x, and recording with Sinfonia Viva players.