Rik Simpson (also known as Rikademus) is a British record producer, songwriter and musician. He has worked with Coldplay, Jay-Z, Portishead, Kasabian, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and PJ Harvey. He collaborated with Guy Berryman to produce for the Pierces as well, under the name the Darktones. In addition to the technical aspect of recording and mixing, Simpson often contributes musically in his productions, singing and playing with different instruments.
Production credits
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Rik Simpson
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Morning Runner – "Gone Up in Flames" (single, 2005)
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Jay-Z feat. Chris Martin – "Beach Chair" (song, 2006)
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Some Velvet Morning – Silence Will Kill You (2007)
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Coldplay – Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008)
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Natalie Imbruglia – Come to Life (2009)
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Coldplay – Mylo Xyloto (2011)
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Coldplay – "Atlas" (2013)
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Coldplay – Ghost Stories (2014)
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Coldplay – A Head Full of Dreams (2015)
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Coldplay – Everyday Life (2019)
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Coldplay – Music of the Spheres (2021)
The Darktones
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The Pierces – Love You More (EP, 2010)
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The Pierces – You & I (2011)
Awards and nominations
Grammy Awards
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| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| 2009
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Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends
| Best Rock Album
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| Album of the Year
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| style="text-align:center;"| 2013
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Mylo Xyloto
| Best Rock Album
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| style="text-align:center;"| 2021
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Everyday Life
| Album of the Year
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