Crew
JOEL MYLES
Producer / Songwriter / Guitarist / Vocalist / Mix Engineer
Joel Myles is a music producer, mix engineer and singer-songwriter from Brisbane. Joel has over 20 years experience in the music industry, he understands the process behind writing, collaboration, performance and the importance of the emotional connection in the music he records and mixes. He has the ability to work in a wide range of genres from electronic pop, rock, psychedelic rock, grunge and metal, always getting the absolute best from the artist.
Artists who have recorded with Joel have had their music played on Triple J, Double J, Triple M, ABC Radio and Hit 90.9fm Gold Coast as well as prestigious playlists on Spotify.
Jack Bratt, Clint Boge, Georgia Hoareau, Bonsai Bay, Brooke Austen, JR Fink, Sophia Scott, Mellow, Peter Turk, and Harry J Hart.
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Joel continues to perform live and has had a successful career in various rock bands (RVLR, Nightwoods) and his solo project (Joel Myles) over the last 20 years. He has opened for Wolfmother, The Living End, Thirsty Merc, Karnivool, Shihad, played main stage at Splendour In The Grass and received commercial radio airplay.
Joel studied at the Griffith Conservatorium of Music on the Gold Coast, obtaining a Bachelor Of Popular Music with Honours in 2017.
CHRISPY LAIT
Producer / Engineer / Guitarist / Songwriter / Mix Engineer
Producer, engineer, guitarist and beyond, Chrispy is a jack of all trades who lives and breathes music. Whether shredding onstage, crafting a song or beefing up a mix, Chrispy’s extensive experience and passion for innovation makes him an undeniable asset for any creative project.
Chrispy was at the helm of the mix Hazards Of Swimming Naked record “take great joy”.
Chrispy also currently divides his time as resident axe-slinger for Brisbane’s formidable prog powerhouse Osaka Punch which has seen him play Big Day Out, Sounds of Spring and supports for the likes of The Butterfly Effect, Cog, Mammal, Twelve Foot Ninja and Dead Letter Circus amongst many others.
In between his hectic Osaka Punch touring schedule, Chrispy immerses himself in the projects of our artists, imparting the invaluable and diverse skills he’s learned along the way to enhance the tracking experience and capture first-rate performances.
WOLFE PETERSON
PRODUCER / ENGINEER / SONGWRITER / GUITARIST / VOCALIST / BASSIST
WOLFE started his studio adventures on a years exchange in Norway, staying up late patching mutant cables and broken microphones between two tape machines to multi track his first song ideas.
After returning to OZ he threw himself into the Brisbane music scene, writing and recording in various bands, often finding himself behind the mixing desk. Honing his engineering skills by recording and producing his bands and other local acts, he developed a love for the studio and a passion for experimenting with all things song and sound.
Between his bands Blonde on Blonde and Golden Age of Ballooning he has collected a slew of wins and accolades, that has seen him share stages with the likes of INXS, Tame Impala and Wolfmother, performing on stages in Europe, USA and all over Australia.
BENJAMIN VAN JOLE
KEYS / SYNTH
Bursting into the Brisbane music scene back in 2012 is keyboard extraordinaire Ben van Jole. Starting piano at the ripe old age of 5, he received classical lessons until his early teens where he began studying under Richie Eyles (formerly based in New Orleans) learning jazz, blues, rock, pop, folk and soul. Ben completed a Bachelor of Jazz Performance in 2017 and received the Brad Roger’s memorial award for outstanding academic performance. During his time he studied under highly regarded Australian jazz pianist Steve Russel, and went on to teach at the university after graduating. Ben is now a free-lance musician who plays in a variety of formats and genres. You’ll find him laying down lush chords on the organ in heavy hitting soul band The Holy Rollercoasters, blues / funk group Holy Smokes Organ Trio and rock ensemble Pink Floyd Tribute Band. He has played piano in big bands such as the UQ Big Band and the JMI Jazz Orchestra, and smaller combos like the BVJ Quintet and pop covers group Mckenzie. Synthesizers and electric pianos have been used for original music projects such as acid jazz trio Mover, psyche rock bands KRUNJ and Slowjoy, and heavy metal bands Kodiak Empire and Weightless In Orbit. Ben has been a session player at Head Atlas for more than 3 years and has performed on tracks for Georgia Hoareau, Peter Turk, Goldenlightrider, Jack Bratt and more. Having a keen ear and understanding for the many idiosyncrasies in different musical genres, his parts and playing add a flare that uplift and support the foundations of a track
MICHAEL GRABBE
DRUMMER / PERCUSSIONIST / VOCALIST
Michael's professional performance career started in 1996 where he started performing as a drummer and vocalist in various covers bands around Brisbane.
Michael joined the then immensely talented originals outfit Miles From Nowhere - where his vocal abilities shone in the groups famous four part harmonies. Michael HAS CONTINUED TO perform with a number of both covers and originals bands, covering a range of genres from funk and soul, to acoustic folk rock, country, HARD ROCK AND GRUNGE.
Michael is a regular member of bands such as Franky Smart, Stevenson Street and Booster. Michael is also a sought after session player and has played with the likes of Ned Walker, Martin Gibbons, Most recently, Michael played with Charles Eston (Deacon Calybourne from series Nashville) to a 20K strong crowd for the 2017 CMC Rocks Festival.
Michael is also a professional drum and percussion teacher at one of Queensland's most prestigious all boys colleges.
Michael is proud to be sponsored by DW Drums, Meinl Cymbals and Evans Drum Heads.