Testimonials and Portfolio

Anna Wells
At Riverway the recording process is smooth, professional and a very positive and productive experience. Jim offers a unique method of pre-recording discussion and planning, to give direction to the process of how to make your track/record, and to ensure the session is as effective as it can be... And he is very inclusive and transparent in the process of recording and mixing.
Vibrant, talented piano lead pop music, as well as soul inspired singer-songwriting. Inspirations from Carol King to Lady Gaga! A regular on the local live circuit too!
Fans of these artists should check out Anna... Joni Mitchell, Carole King, Dua Lipa, Eva Cassidy, KT Tunstall, Ed Sheeran, Kate Miller-Heidke.
Recorded, mixed, and mastered at Riverway Studios...
Album: "Circles"
Singles: "No More", "You won't get me down", "Un Bugiardo", "It's Complicated"

StarBug 2
Recording our first album at Riverway Studios was a blast... learnt so much from Jim that going forward puts us in great shape for all our future material...
Three-piece rock band with blues and funk tones from Essex... high energy and fully genuine.
Fans of these artists should check out StarBug 2... Soundgarden, Alice in chains or the Red Hot Chilli Peppers.
Recorded, mixed, and mastered at Riverway Studios...
Album: "Three Mandarins"

Katana
Projects at Riverway Studios have been the best experience every time... each session being better than the last and each product improving every time too… honestly working with Jim is fun, engrossing and inspiring.
Rap/Vocalist, Black and Asian influences... I will reflect my uniqueness in my songs... the name Katana will be everywhere!
Fans of these artists should check out Katana... Juice WRLD, Lil Baby, Kendrick Lamar.
Recorded, mixed, and mastered at Riverway Studios...
Singles: "Leave" and "Changing Views"

Coppola
We have all really enjoyed recording at Riverway Studios. Jim is very supportive and helps us get the best out of our time... The set up is great and we are really happy with the results so far. Came to record the single, stayed to record the album!!
Harlow indie pop/rock band with influences old and new. After a number of lineup changes, we are launching our Debut Album in 2025, recorded at Riverway Studios!
Fans of these artists should check out Coppola... The Cure, Catfish and the Bottle Men, New Order, Two Door Cinema Club.
Recorded, mixed, and mastered at Riverway Studios...
Single: Single "The Opinion of Strangers"
Album coming 2025...

James Nighthawk
In-house producer and owner of Riverway Studios, he has produced many of the area's musicians over the last 20 years. As of 2024 he has released two full length albums as “James Nighthawk”, as well as collab's with other artists.
Acoustic guitar-led singer songwriter. Folky with modern twists. Natural, honest production with accessible but deep lyrics.
Fans of these artists should check out Anna... Mumford and Sons, Elliot Smith, Laura Marling, Neil Young, David Bowie, Joni Mitchell.
Recorded, mixed, and mastered at Riverway Studios...
Albums: "The Twilight Sessions" and "Beauty and Sorrow"