Julian Chown: The Producer Behind Joules Productions
I am a music producer, multi-instrumentalist, and sound engineer based in Battersea, London. I founded Joules Productions to be a place where ideas are shaped into professional, release-ready records.
With over 30 years in the industry, I approach every project with a commitment to developing its unique sound identity. My role is to protect the artist's vision while ensuring the final track has the inspiration, clarity, and professional sound it deserves.
The Foundation: Iconic London Studio Origins
My background is rooted in the early 90s London studio scene. I started as a tape op in Bunk Junk & Genius, Raezor, and Mark Angelos studios - where David Bowie, Tina Turner, Stevie Wonder, The Jam, and the Manic Street Preachers recorded. Working in those environments taught me the discipline of analogue recording just as digital was starting to take over.
Spending that much time in world-class studios gave me an instinctive understanding of how records from the 70s, 80s, 90s, and 2000s were made.
Sound Design and Composition
After the big studio era, I spent several years at Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, making sound effects and composition for PlayStation games. It was a complete shift into the technical precision of 2000s digital production, but I eventually realised my heart was in working with studio artists on "true music." I set up Joules Productions to bring that attention to detail back to a proper studio environment.
A Hybrid Setup & Session Network
Today, I work with a hybrid setup. I use legendary outboard gear—like the Neve 1073 and LA2A—paired with modern digital tools. I’ve been called an experimental perfectionist; I’m just as interested in the "why" behind a sound as I am in the "how."
To help get the right feel for a track, I have a network of session players from acts like Jamiroquai, Archive, Groove Armada, and Kula Shaker. Whether we’re after the dry punch of a 70s rock track, 80s synth layers, the grit of 90s Britpop, or the vocal polish of a 2000s record, I bring three decades of know-how and a genuine love for the process to every session.
Ready to Discuss Your Ideas?
If you would like to discuss your music, give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you.
Call Directly: +44(0)7949-121811
