Rik Simpson | |
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Also known as | Rikademus, Rick Simpson |
Occupation(s) | Record producer, engineer, audio mixer |
Instrument(s) | Drum programming, keyboard, guitar, bass guitar vocals |
Years active | 1989–present |
Website | www |
Rik Simpson (a.k.a. Rikademus) is a British record producer.[1] He is most recently recognised for his production work with Coldplay on Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008), Mylo Xyloto (2011), Ghost Stories (2014), A Head Full of Dreams (2015), Kaleidoscope EP (2017) and Everyday Life (2019). He has also gained critical acclaim for his work with Jay-Z, Portishead, Kasabian, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and PJ Harvey.[2] In addition to the technical sides of recording and mixing, he often contributes musically, playing and singing on many of his productions.
Simpson is also one half of production duo The Darktones, with Coldplay bassist Guy Berryman.