“I am deeply invested in creating a high quality experience in the record-making process; both for artists and for myself. We are music makers working together.”
ROOKES is a Music
Producer based in
London, UK
“Unmatched in quality” – It’s All Indie
Latest Release
“Big Enough” is the third release from Bliss Carmxn’s much anticipated forthcoming EP “Hold My Hand and I’ll Hold Yours”. An grounded but ambitious piano ballad reminiscent of Elbow and Perfume Genius, “Big Enough” was produced and mixed by Rookes at Ten87 Studios and Strongroom Studios, assisted by engineer Ary Maudit.
“… A … seamless combination of his vocals, pianos and strings making for an intoxicating and engrossing package that packs a poignant and powerful punch.” Clout Magazine
Discography
Taking influence from alternative pop, indie rock and electronic dance music, Rookes’ growing discography shows a producer in full control of her talents.
Defiance: Fighting The Far Right - Channel 4 Soundtrack
Working with prolific artist and composer Bishi, Rookes was privileged to assist as recording engineer on the score for the critically acclaimed Channel 4 documentary; produced by Riz Ahmed’s production company, Left Handed and Rogan Productions.
Hey Oh Hey - Bliss Carmxn
The premier single from electro pop juggernaut Bliss Carmxn, from the forthcoming EP “Hold My Hand and I’ll Hold Yours”, produced and mixed by Rookes.
A pumping, piano-driven track with flavours of Daft Punk, Mika and Erasure.
Meet Me In The Real - Dirty Freud
Dive into Rookes’ Fly Girl Remix with genre-bending Manchester legend Dirty Freud. Featured on DF’s latest full length release: Meet Me In The Real; with flavours of Massive Attack and passionate Drum’n’Bass influences.
Animal - Lady Larke
The debut single from alt-pop creator Lady Larke, co-written and produced by Rookes. An Amazing Radio favourite for fans of Lily Allen and Kate Nash.
Familiars - Ruby Tingle
Hailed by critics as “celestial” with“shimmering“ production, Familiars is also a writing collaboration with Manchester-based mystical siren Ruby Tingle. One for the Kate Bush fans.
On The Rise
MPG Awards Longlisted ‘Self-Producing Artist’ (POPNOTPOP LP), ‘Rising Star’, ‘Breakthrough Producer of the Year’ 2024
MPG Awards Longlisted ‘Rising Star’ 2023
MPG Scholarship Winner
Do It Differently Help Musicians Grantee
Co-Founder of the 2% Rising Studio Talent Network