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A showcase of tracks produced by members of our music production community. Most of the tracks are by current students or recent graduates of our degree courses at York St John University. Some are finished, some are works-in-progress, and occasionally the playlist will include tracks by the course leaders from their professional work. The playlist is updated regularly, and whenever work emerges that everybody here gets excited by!

“Real Love”  by Ellie and the Boots

Produced by Ellie and the Boots

This is a first year project. Students wrote, performed and produced this single in response to a brief from a record label executive.

1st YearReal Love

“Mirrors” by Lab

Produced by Lambros Parissakis

Part of Lab’s album project in year 3.

Alex ButtsMirrors

“Fighter Puzzle” by Lottie Rhodes

Produced by Lottie Rhodes

An international J-Rock Idol artist commissioned Lottie to write and produce this track. Included in her second year portfolio.

Lottie RhodesFighter Puzzle

“Breathin’ It In”  by M

Produced by M

This funky track is from M’s third year major album project.

MBreathin it in

“Tisck Dialert” by Alex Butts

Produced by Alex Butts

Part of Alex’ 3rd year major project, this IDM ambient track is featured on a website portfolio.

Alex ButtsTisck Dialert

“7SUNG” by Thomas Dunn

Produced by Thomas Dunn

Thomas produced an IDM/Jungle album in his 3rd year, featuring this track.

Thomas Dunne7SUNG

“Luvin’ For Free” by Em Louise

Produced by Charlie Nesworthy

Charlie produced this pop artist as part of his 3rd year portfolio.

Em LouiseLuvin For Free

“Want You To” by Bennett Elliott

Produced by Joe Hampson 

Joe produced this track under his artist name “Bennett Elliott”. It is part of Expectations Part 1 and 2 –  a debut release in the form of 2 EPs. Video.

Bennett ElliottWant You To

“DJ Maden” by Dan Green

Produced by Daniel Green

Afro house track created as a 2nd-year project, produced for DJ Maden’s set in the Agafay Desert.

Dan GreenDJ Maden

“On The Battlefield” by Ben Knight

Produced by Ben Knight

Ben’s 3rd year production project was an album inspired by film music.

Ben KnightOn The Battlefield

“Blame Game” by KDHD

Produced by YSJ Music Production 1st Year

First-year students took on their very first electronic production with ‘Blame Game’ created from scratch in just a 2-hour session

KDHDBlame Game

“Love Somebody” by Juckfruits

Produced by Juckfruits

A first year project produced for a record label wanting an energetic first single with a positive message.

JuckfruitsLove Somebody

“Billie Jean” Cover by Michael Jackson

Produced by YSJ Music Production 1st Year

During Welcome Week, YSJ first year students recorded their very first live group—a spontaneous cover by musicians coming together in the Sound Stage for  a lighthearted jam session

1st YearBillie Jean

“Insider Trading” by Katie

Produced by YSJ Music Production 1st Year

First-year students dive into electronic production with ‘Insider Trading’ created in a single session as they explore their creative sound for the first time.

KatieInsider Trading

“Opener” by Culture Vulture

Produced by YSJ Music Production 1st Year

Culture Vulture’s first track from their debut EP recorded live by first-year students experiencing their very first session on the Sound Stage.

Culture VultureOpener

“trk2” by Mike Middleton

Produced by Mike Middleton

Produced for Mike’s undergraduate production portfolio.

Mike Middletontrk2

“Hollywood Style” by Chris Readman ft. Jake Balfour

Produced by Chris Readman 

Chris wrote and produced an album of mainstream original tracks influenced by legends of 70’s and 80’s funk and soul genres. The album constituted his 3rd Year major production project.

Chris Readman ft. Jake BalfourHollywood Style