OUR KNOWLEDGE
MAKES YOUR MUSIC
50 years combined experience
working in composition and
production for commercial
release and picture.
Delivering to deadlines.
Experienced in composing for picture.
Expert team of composers
and producers.
Smash The Music is a dynamic music production partnership between Ian Dowling, a Grammy award-winning producer/engineer and songwriter/producer/musician Gavin Skelhorn.
Based in Whitstable, Kent, we specialise in songwriting, recording, and music production to the highest standard.
Delivering to deadlines. Experienced in composing for picture. Expert team of composers and producers.
50 years combined experience working in composition and production for commercial release and picture.
Smash The Sounds is a dynamic music production partnership between Ian Dowling, a Grammy award-winning producer/engineer and songwriter/producer/musician Gavin Skelhorn.
Based in Whitstable, Kent, we specialise in songwriting, recording, and music production to the highest standard.
Our music has been chosen by BBC, Netflix, ITV, Disney, Sky, HBO and more.
Clients who chose us for projects...
Ian Dowling and Gavin Skelhorn are British producers, composers, and audio specialists based in Whitstable, bringing together decades of experience across music production, recording, composition, and commercial audio.
Known for their distinctive analogue-driven approach and commitment to sonic authenticity, they combine vintage recording techniques with modern production standards to create work that feels both timeless and contemporary. Their collaborative sound draws from rock, indie, Americana, rockabilly, and cinematic influences, blending Liverpool’s rich musical heritage with a deep understanding of storytelling, emotion, and character.
Ian Dowling has built an acclaimed career spanning more than two decades, working with a wide range of respected artists across the rock, indie, and alternative music scenes. He received a Grammy Award for his work on Adele’s 21, one of the world’s best-selling albums with more than 31 million copies sold globally. Renowned for bringing warmth, depth, and character to his productions, Ian has become a sought-after collaborator for artists seeking a rich, analogue-inspired sound.
Alongside his work as a recording artist and producer, Gavin Skelhorn composes music for sync, film, and commercial projects, creating emotionally driven compositions with strong cinematic appeal. He has also collaborated with major brands as a voice artist and performed professionally in theatre, bringing a strong sense of narrative and authenticity to every project.
Together, they continue to develop story-led music and productions with clear artistic identity, commercial appeal, and a focus on genuine sonic craftsmanship.
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Ian Dowling and Gavin Skelhorn are British producers, composers, and audio specialists based in Whitstable, bringing together decades of experience across music production, recording, composition, and commercial audio.
Known for their distinctive analogue-driven approach and commitment to sonic authenticity, they combine vintage recording techniques with modern production standards to create work that feels both timeless and contemporary. Their collaborative sound draws from rock, indie, Americana, rockabilly, and cinematic influences, blending Liverpool’s rich musical heritage with a deep understanding of storytelling, emotion, and character.
Ian Dowling has built an acclaimed career spanning more than two decades, working with a wide range of respected artists across the rock, indie, and alternative music scenes. He received a Grammy Award for his work on Adele’s 21, one of the world’s best-selling albums with more than 31 million copies sold globally. Renowned for bringing warmth, depth, and character to his productions, Ian has become a sought-after collaborator for artists seeking a rich, analogue-inspired sound.
Alongside his work as a recording artist and producer, Gavin Skelhorn composes music for sync, film, and commercial projects, creating emotionally driven compositions with strong cinematic appeal. He has also collaborated with major brands as a voice artist and performed professionally in theatre, bringing a strong sense of narrative and authenticity to every project.
Together, they continue to develop story-led music and productions with clear artistic identity, commercial appeal, and a focus on genuine sonic craftsmanship.