James Carey Email & Phone Number

I’m a music producer, manager, and entrepreneur who somehow blended creativity with business savvy, convincing heavyweight artists and labels to take a chance on me. I enjoy tackling the kinds of problems that make most people cringe, spotting trends before they’re even trends, and making music that annoys you until you can’t help but begrudgingly love it.My CV reads like a game of Mad Libs: from tour managing and running front-of-house for major label artists to collaborating with Valve on Music Kits for CS2 and DOTA 2. This fusion of music and gaming isn’t just about curating cool tracks; it’s about crafting experiences that elevate both mediums. Managing Buster Odeholm’s studio career and co-running Odeholm Audio has taught me that the most interesting markets are often the most niche.I’ve also dipped my toes into marketing, crafting campaigns for everyone from major music distributors to grassroots NGOs. I’ve even done some consulting for Iron Maiden’s Phantom Management, which makes me sound cooler than I actually am. In the studio, I’ve worked with a diverse range of artists - ska, metal, hip-hop, Afrobeat - you name it. With over 55 million streams under my belt, I’m proud to say I know at least five Logic shortcuts.I graduated with First Class Honours in Popular Music from Leeds College of Music (now Leeds Conservatoire), because if you’re going to pan for gold, you should know how to handle a shovel. I cut my teeth interning with Pontus Hjelm of Dead By April, gained invaluable lessons from Fredrik Nordström and Henrik Udd at Studio Fredman, and got my hands dirty as an audio engineer with Adlib, not to mention my stint as a voiceover editor with PitStop Productions. I even moonlighted as a sync consultant for Amon Tobin, courtesy of a nod from SongTrust.Outside of the music world, I have a passion for lifting heavy objects and putting them down again - otherwise known as weightlifting. I’m also a devoted French Bulldog parent (Snort), and I’m powered mainly by Velo nicotine pouches. If you’re into shaking things up, making some noise, or need a spotter at the gym, let’s connect.

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  Leeds College Of Music

  1St Class