I am a music consultant from Glasgow, Scotland, specialising in the discovery and development of musical talent. I have a passion for neo-soul and hip-hop music and started my career in music by setting up my own label in 2007.

Emeli Sandé was the first artist I signed; I released her first record and later licensed it to Virgin EMI.  I have worked on projects by acoustic hip-hop pioneer Me One, Grammy-nominated US artist Muhsinah and the late UK soul legend Lynden David Hall.  Over the years I have supported many local emerging acts in various capacities, including Lewis Capaldi, and I have also worked with several singers from TV shows such as The X-Factor, Britain’s Got Talent and The Voice.

I have been fortunate enough to work with hugely talented, successful and award-winning industry professionals – songwriters, producers, musicians, mixing/mastering engineers, specialists in press, radio and licensing/synchs – who have collectively worked with some of the world’s biggest acts, had number one records and sold millions worldwide.

“John is someone I work with closely. His drive, motivation and love for music is hard to find in this industry. He has a great ear for music and and solid focus to get good music out there.”
– Jud Mahoney, Producer
(Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey)

My work with Emeli Sande has been featured in the BBC television series Emeli Sande’s Street Symphony, books including Read All About It by John Dingwall and Emeli Sande – The Biography by David Nolan, and newspaper articles in The Daily Record.

I have teamed up with some of my music industry contacts to offer a wide range of services that cover recording, production, songwriting, mixing, mastering, promotion and more. Please feel free to get in touch if you are interested in working with me.