Rik Simpson

Rik Simpson is a British Grammy Award-winning record producer, sound engineer, musician and songwriter. He is most recently recognised for his production work with Coldplay on Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends, Mylo Xyloto and Ghost Stories. He has also gained critical acclaim for his work with Jay-Z, Portishead, Kasabian, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and PJ Harvey. In addition to the technical sides of recording and mixing, he often contributes musically, playing and singing on many of his productions. Simpson is also one half of production duo The Darktones, with Coldplay bassist Guy Berryman.