Rik Simpson

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Rik Simpson
Also known asRikademus, Rick Simpson
Occupations Record producer, engineer, songwriter, audio mixer
Instruments Drum programming, keyboard, guitar, bass guitar vocals
Years active1989–present
Website www.riksimpson.com

Rik Simpson (also known as Rikademus) is a British record producer, songwriter and musician. [1] He has worked with Coldplay, Jay-Z, Portishead, Kasabian, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and PJ Harvey. [2] He collaborated with Guy Berryman to produce for the Pierces as well, under the name the Darktones. In addition to the technical aspect of recording and mixing, Simpson often contributes musically in his productions, singing and playing with different instruments.

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Production credits

Source: [3]

Rik Simpson

The Darktones

Awards and nominations

Grammy Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2009 Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends Best Rock Album Won
Album of the Year Nominated
2013 Mylo Xyloto Best Rock Album Nominated
2021 Everyday Life Album of the Year Nominated

References

  1. "Rik Simpson Discography". Discogs . Retrieved 7 September 2013.
  2. "Rik Simpson recording Coldplay with sE Mics". sE Electronics. 27 October 2011. Archived from the original on 21 December 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2014.
  3. "Rik Simpson Discography | Production". Discogs . Retrieved 14 May 2014.
  4. Lipshutz, Jason (6 September 2013). "Coldplay Heads To 'Hunger Games' on 'Atlas' Single: Listen". Billboard . Retrieved 7 September 2013.