STU WATTS
PRODUCER / SONGWRITER / ENGINEER
JACK MILLIGAN
Sober, 25, Darkness, Between Heaven and Earth & Glow (Singles)
SONGWRITING, PRODUCTION, RECORDING, PERFORMANCE & MIXING
I felt comfortable as soon as I walked into Stu's studio. He creates this awesome atmosphere of artistry and determination, always listens to your ideas and is always honest with feedback which I think makes an amazing producer. His skills and knowledge of music and production are incredible; if you're looking for a particular sound, it's pretty much guaranteed that Stu will find it.
MATTHEW CRAIG
Pass The Lighter Vol. 1 (EP)
RECORDING, PRODUCTION, MIXING & MASTERING
I've been moving around studio spaces at every level, active in the Australian Hip-Hop scene for the better part of a decade and Stu is without doubt one of the most professional and easy to deal with engineers I've come across anywhere. Lightning fast yet precise when it comes to tracking, and with a great attention to detail on every mix, while also keen to contribute his own ideas to the end product. It's always a vibe working together.
NICHOLAS DI LORENZO
Panorama Mastering
Studio Owner & Engineer
I love the Melbourne music community, and Stu is one of the characters and passionate craftspersons who embodies the good willed nature the Melbourne music community is known for. Having worked with Stu in a professional capacity as his mastering engineer, I'm consistently impressed by his dedication and commitment to go above and beyond for his clients, meeting their needs, understanding their goals and delivering on the final product.
THE ENGAGEMENT
Fallin', See You Now, The Enemy (Singles)
SONGWRITING, PRODUCTION, RECORDING & PERFORMANCE
Working in the music industry for some time I’ve learnt it is difficult to find a producer that you connect with, who understands your vision and feels the same way about your music. Fortunately I was referred to Stu but didn’t know what to expect. One year has passed and we haven’t looked back. Not only has Stu assisted in creating my band’s “sound,” his production and songwriting skills have helped us to make something that we are proud of at a professional level! We're currently working on another three songs with Stu. We always have a killer time with this bloke doing what we love the most!
BITCH EYES
Trouble, Say You'll Be There, Booze Song, Burn Book &
Kind Of Rock 'n' Roll (Singles)
PRODUCTION, RECORDING, MIXING & MASTERING
When we were hunting for a producer, we wanted someone who would give us professional results but also trustworthy advice and support. We found these attributes and more in Stu, and it is always a pleasure working with him. From the get-go, we’ve felt completely at ease in the studio with Stu’s knowledge, skills and professionalism creating amazing results, but also an incredibly fun atmosphere with lots of laughs. Stu has helped us develop as a band and we look forward to working with him in future!
WARDENS
Saving Face (EP)
PRODUCTION, RECORDING & MIXING
Stu helped us craft our songs through an in-depth and expertly handled pre-production process, ensuring that we had the best material possible at hand before recording. His attention to detail and desire to bring out the best performance possible across all aspects of the process resulted in the best sounding piece of work we have ever released.
UNBROKEN EXPANSE
This Feeling (Single)
PRODUCTION, RECORDING & MIXING
From the get go Stu was immediately invested in recording and producing our song, giving us feedback, ideas and suggestions whilst understanding and respecting our vision for the song. Stu is chill, easy going and provides a warm friendly space to record giving us the right atmosphere to perform at our best. He produces actively and is engaged at all times with all our performances on the track and his attention to detail was tremendous. Behind the mixing desk Stu is patient and deliberate with his actions. No time is wasted, every note, drum beat and wonky guitar sound is methodically and meticulously expertly crafted. We were over the moon with the results. We can’t wait to work with him again.
LEMON DAZE
Yamunji, Frankie, Sour, Rabbit Hole & Sunshine Red Wine (Singles)
PRODUCTION, RECORDING & MIXING
Stu went above and beyond to provide us with the best quality finished product. We engaged in pre-production which made our songs more appealing, then recorded getting lots of takes to ensure the best sound is exhibited, and mixing which Stu's creative flair and high quality recording skills flourished in. In between recordings, he also gave us industry advice and how to best release the songs which has helped immensely. Can't wait to hear where Stu's future takes him.
- Georgia Dodds: Vocals/Guitar
BEN WITKOWSKI
Home (EP) and various singles
PRODUCTION, RECORDING, PERFORMANCE, MIXING & MASTERING
Working with Stu has been the best decision I have ever made for my music career. Not only is he an expert at his profession, but he also takes extra steps to help you with all of your goals. Stu has helped me with developing my songwriting skills, given me invaluable insight into the music industry, and helped me develop other creative projects to help me monetise my career in music. I really can't praise Stu enough: he is the ultimate professional, the tireless teacher, and the unwavering supportive friend.
JOEL VIJAY
Hold On To Jesus, Freedom, Mercy (Still Believe) & Highest Praise (Singles)
PRODUCTION, RECORDING, PERFORMANCE & MIXING
It was a divine opportunity and pleasure to work with Stu. A gifted sound engineer, producer and musician who isn’t just able to wear the hats well but pushes for excellence in every single note. He’s also great with the "big picture" and the attention to detail he brings in the production is praiseworthy. Loved the first two singles, Stu - will definitely be back for more!
DUSTWUN
Hale (EP)
SONGWRITING, PRODUCTION, RECORDING, PERFORMANCE & MIXING
Stu’s work ethic is second to none. I went into the studio with Stu with some simple ideas and a plan to record a couple of tracks. The guidance that he provided allowed me to bring those songs to life and inspired me to go further... Six songs later and I have songs that I am incredibly proud of that we built as a team.
ALL WE NEED
Bad Blood & Poor Decisions (LP)
PRODUCTION, RECORDING & MIXING
Working with Stu on our album was the smartest decision we could have made as a band. Stu's knowledge as a producer was invaluable in the initial pre production stage, he was really easy to work with and knew how to take what we had started with and make it even better. We wanted a recording that sounded real and authentic and Stu made sure of that, all through the recording process he pushed us to lay down the best takes possible. We're ecstatic with the results and we now have an album that stacks up against our favourite recordings by other artists. We'd highly recommend Stu to anyone who is looking to record and is serious about getting the most out of it.
- Simon Wilson: Vocals/Guitar
GRACE FROST
Heads or Tails (Single)
PRODUCTION, RECORDING, PERFORMANCE, MIXING & MASTERING
As it was my first time ever in the studio, I was super nervous and worried that the song I wanted to record wouldn’t be everything I’d hoped for it to be. Stu was so great to work with as he listened to the entire back story of my song, he thoroughly planned and included me in every step of the process and was open the entire recording to hear and implement my ideas. Even before I set foot in the studio, he spoke with me in detail about what way we were heading with the song and his ideas too. He listened to all references, when something wasn’t right he took the time to understand what I wasn’t happy with and ultimately made a product I’m really proud of. Stu was honest about the good and the bad, which I really appreciated as it’s given me more confidence in the final outcome.
WOLFGANG DALI
Beautiful Fantasy (Single)
ADDITIONAL PRODUCTION, MIXING & MASTERING
Stu was easy going and a great communicator from start to finish, ensuring that I felt heard throughout the entire process. His attention to detail, field knowledge, and professionalism guaranteed the highest quality product was delivered promptly. Simply put, if you’re looking to take your music to the highest level as smoothly as possible, Stu is your guy.
