Prelude To the Crown (2026)
Prelude to the Crown is a five-track EP exploring a 90s-inspired indie and alternative rock sound, combining original material with two reinterpreted covers. The project aimed to capture the raw, nostalgic character of early 90s underground music, prioritising analogue-style warmth and live-band energy over a polished modern sound.
My role included electric and acoustic guitar, bass, songwriting, production, mixing, and mastering, maintaining a consistent creative vision throughout. Production was influenced by techniques associated with Owen Morris and Noel Gallagher, particularly through layering, creating the "Wall of Guitars" sound, close-miking, and the use of room ambience to emulate a live performance environment.
Mixing focused on clarity and emotional impact while preserving a natural feel, with centrally placed vocals and wide-panned harmonies. Mastering was intended to balancing loudness with preserving dynamic range and emotional impact.
The project was developed collaboratively with Ben Halford (drums) and Hayden Scotford (vocals and co-lyrics). Influences include Oasis, The Hives, The Kinks, and Kasabian, with tracks like Slide Away, Hate to Say I Told You So, and Club Foot used as primary references.
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