Photo: Heather Saitz

Drew Riekman is an audio and mixing engineer based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Guided by a desire to create a welcoming and approachable studio experience, Drew has developed an intentional approach to recording and mixing over two decades in the industry. 

Maintaining an environment that ensures artists feel comfortable, and creating the space to learn with each other while making art is paramount, no matter where the recording takes place.

Initially working under the guidance of head engineers at Rain City Recorders in Vancouver; Drew now spends his days recording at No Fun Club in Winnipeg or D.C.Riekman Recording. His credits for arrangement, production, recording, or mixing include Tunic, Bummer, Preoccupations, Holy Fuck, Fold Paper and more from a wide swath of genres. He’s also had the fortune of working on projects with Greg Norman, Jace Lasek, John McEntire, Seth Manchester, and more. Experiences from this work have informed Drew’s aim to capture each artist’s desires through a process where they feel included in every step and excited about the final result.