Stuart Price

Stuart Price
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Name	Stuart Price
Birth date	1977
Birth place	Weymouth, England
Genres	Electronic music, Dance music, Synth-pop, House music, Electropop
Occupations	Record producer, DJ, songwriter, remixer, musician
Instruments	Keyboards, synthesizers, drum machine
Years active	1998–present
Labels	Mute Records, ZTT Records, Virgin Records
Associated acts	The Killers, Madonna, Kylie Minogue, New Order, Pet Shop Boys

Stuart Price is a British record producer, DJ, songwriter, remixer and electronic musician known for his work in electronic music and pop music. He has produced and remixed tracks for high-profile artists across United Kingdom, United States, and Australia, and performs under several aliases. Price’s work bridges the worlds of club culture, mainstream pop, and rock, earning him critical acclaim and commercial success.

Early life and education

Born in Weymouth, England, Price grew up during the late 1970s and 1980s, a period marked by the global rise of synth-pop and electronic music. He was exposed to recordings from acts on Factory Records, Sire Records, and Mute Records, and developed an early interest in keyboards and drum machines. Price moved to London as a young adult to immerse himself in the city's club scene, drawing influence from venues and movements associated with acid house, rave culture, and early dance music scenes. He studied practical music and production techniques through hands-on work in studios and collaborations with local artists rather than pursuing a formal conservatory degree.

Career

Price began releasing music in the late 1990s, initially under aliases such as Les Rythmes Digitales, Paper Faces, and Thin White Duke. His debut album as Les Rythmes Digitales drew attention from Mute Records and critics attuned to the revival of synth-pop aesthetics. As a remixer, Price took on projects for legacy and contemporary acts, reworking tracks for Pet Shop Boys, New Order, and The Killers. He became a sought-after producer, moving from remix suites to full album production and live show musical direction. Price served as musical director for major tours and residencies, collaborating with artists on studio albums, concert arrangements, and sound design for large-scale productions in venues like Madison Square Garden and festivals such as Coachella.

Musical style and influences

Price's style synthesizes elements of synth-pop, house music, electroclash, and disco revival, favoring tight, analogue-flavored synthesizer lines, four-on-the-floor rhythms, and polished pop songcraft. He cites influence from pioneering acts and labels such as Kraftwerk, New Order, Depeche Mode, Prince, and productions associated with Stock Aitken Waterman and 1980s pop. Price’s remix work often reframes rock or pop songs within dancefloor contexts, drawing on production techniques popularized by studios in Manchester and New York City. He is known for blending retro sonics with contemporary mixes, utilizing equipment associated with Roland and Moog instruments and integrating modern digital audio workstation workflows.

Notable collaborations and productions

Price has an extensive list of collaborations spanning multiple decades. He produced and co-wrote tracks on albums by Madonna including major releases that involved high-profile tours and singles. He worked closely with Kylie Minogue on studio recordings and remixes that connected her pop persona to dancefloor credibility. Price produced multiple albums for The Killers, contributing to their crossover success and live arrangements. He remixed and produced material for Pet Shop Boys, assisted New Order-adjacent projects, and worked on tracks for Coldplay, Missy Elliott, and Seal. His remix and production credits include reworkings for Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, Frankie Goes to Hollywood alumni projects, and contemporary pop acts from United States and Australia. Price has also collaborated with DJs and producers such as Paul Oakenfold and Danny Tenaglia in remix circles and club-oriented releases.

Discography

Selected releases and projects include studio albums and production credits under his own aliases and as a producer for others. As Les Rythmes Digitales he released critically noted recordings that referenced 1980s synth-pop. Under Thin White Duke and other DJ aliases he issued club remixes and edits. Studio production credits span albums by Madonna, Kylie Minogue, and The Killers, along with single remixes for Pet Shop Boys, New Order, Depeche Mode, Beyoncé, and Coldplay. Compilation appearances and DJ mixes have appeared on labels such as Mute Records, ZTT Records, and Ministry of Sound. He has also released EPs, limited-edition singles, and official remix packages through prominent major and independent labels.

Awards and recognition

Price's production and remix work earned industry recognition including nominations and awards from institutions associated with Brit Awards, Grammy Awards-adjacent producer credit listings, and accolades within DJ Mag and specialist dance-music publications. His collaborations on high-profile albums contributed to chart-topping singles and platinum sales in markets including the United Kingdom, United States, and Australia. Critics in outlets covering pop music and electronic music have highlighted his role in shaping the sound of contemporary mainstream dance-pop and revitalizing elements of 1980s production aesthetics.

Category:English record producers Category:British electronic musicians Category:Living people