Harry Illsley
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I’m Harry—a 28-year-old music producer, sound engineer, and DJ based in London. Music has been at the heart of my life for as long as I can remember. Growing up with a musical father, I was immersed in a world of sound from an early age, sparking a lifelong passion for creating, curating, and sharing music.

Over the past decade, I’ve dedicated myself to building a career in music, working as a producer, sound engineer, a writer, and an event curator. My journey began with DJing, a love affair that started at 15, this continues to run strong. Through DJing, I’ve hosted and curated events across London, eventually leading me to co-found my own business. While organising events has always brought me joy, my true focus has been on music production, sound engineering, and, more recently, exploring the art of mixing and mastering.

I studied Music Production & Sound Engineering at Point Blank Music School from 2019 to 2021, where I built a foundation in the technical and creative aspects of creation. Since then, I’ve furthered my skills on the job, working in various studio roles and collaborating with artists to bring their visions to life. Having worked in British Grove Studios as an intern and now coming towards a decade of time spent working with Logic Pro X and Pro Tools I am eager to expand my knowledge of cutting-edge tools and techniques.

My musical roots are diverse. I started as a drummer, playing in a school band for four years before discovering a new love electronic music and transitioning to DJing. During the lockdown, I taught myself piano, which has significantly shaped my musical ear and deepened my understanding of sound. These experiences have enhanced my approach to music, blending technical precision with creative intuition.

Collaboration is at the core of my work. Whether producing, engineering, or writing, I thrive on the energy of working with others. Recently collaborating with artist Clara Pople to co-write and produce her latest 4-track EP, a project I’m incredibly proud of. Recently I've been working on a modern reimagining of classics by artists like Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen, where I took on the role of recording and arranging vocals, instruments, and post-production elements. Both these projects can be previewed on my website.

In addition to my studio work, I’ve been creating music with my sister and brother-in-law under the name Bubba Hush. Our debut EP blends 80s/90s disco with modern electronic dance music, drawing inspiration from icons like The Eurythmics and New Order to contemporary acts like Metronomy and GENTS. As I near the completion of my third EP, artists that have helped me along the way such Little Dragon, Four Tet, JJ Cale, Massive Attack, and Jamie xx, have played a massive part in my inspiration and drive to create. Their ability to craft emotionally rich and sonically succulent music continues to influence my sound and approach to production.

DJing remains a central part of my life, as you'll discover with monthly mixes shared on this website, I am constantly expanding my vinyl collection, exploring new sounds and sharing them with others.

Music, for me, is about evoking emotion, building connections, and creating something timeless. I hope you enjoy your stay here.

Harry x