TOMMY DIETRICK
Tommy Dietrick is an established producer / engineer and musician with over 2 decades of experience, multiple top 10 Billboard credits and nearly a billion collective Spotify plays. Dietrick's studio productions have garnered him a reputation for delivering world class industry defining sounds in a streamlined and highly crafted studio environment. His contributions to the music Industry also include founding one of California's premier independent music festivals, Desert Stars (2006-to present) where he has booked over 400 acts including the likes of Dinosaur Jr, The Kills, The Dandy Warhols, Cat Power, BRMC, Alan Parsons and many others. He is the owner of boutique audio company, Customm™ Mics (2019 -present), a company that hand builds premium microphones. After an incredible 15 year run operating his former studio in Encino, California (Skylab), he relocated to Joshua Tree in 2016 and began a new chapter under the aptly named moniker, Joshua Tree Recording Studio®. As a songwriter and performer, Tommy has performed on countless stages across the USA, UK, Europe and Australia. His songs have been heard on radio, movies, TV and commercials. His band, Sky Parade, has released 5 studio albums.
Top studio production credits;
#1 Billboard Album Charts, 5 Seconds of Summer 5SOS5
#3 Billboard Streaming Charts, Jessie Murph "Blue Strips"
#8 Billboard Album Charts, Jessie Murph "Sex Hysteria"
#19 Billboard Album Charts, The Rose, "Heal"
#20 KEXP Radio Charts, Sky Parade, "Intoxicated"
Gran Turismo 5 (soundtrack) Sky Parade, 18mill+ units sold
Notable artists and collaborations:
Robby Krieger (The Doors)
Dave Grohl's Studio 606
The Dandy Warhols
Ringo Deathstarr
Alex Maas (The Black Angels)
Jon Sortland (The Shins)
Mark Gardener (Ride)
Glenn Matlock (The Sex Pistols)
Reeves Gabrels (David Bowie, The Cure)
David J (Bauhaus/Love and Rockets)
KRS One
Jeff Schroeder (Smashing Pumpkins)
Clem Burke (Blondie)
Joe Raposo (Lagwagon / RKL)
Derek Forbes (Simple Minds)
Dizzy Reed (Guns N' Roses)
James Stevenson (Generation X , The Cult)
Jay Aston (Gene Loves Jezabel)
Personal music projects:
Sky Parade (2005-present) -- vocals/guitar
David J (of Love and Rockets, Bauhaus) -- guitar/vocals
Treehouse (with Robby Krieger of The Doors) -- bass guitar
Mark Gardener band (of Ride) -- guitar/vocals
The Brian Jonestown Massacre -- bass guitar
Smallstone -- bass guitar
Festival Director
(2006-present)
Co-Festival Director
STARRY NITES FESTIVAL
(2017-present)
(Performing in Melbourne, Australia)
Over the years I have had the opportunity to work with artists from all corners of the globe. Through these experiences, my obsession with capturing the best sound, performance and energy has never waned. Today, with over 2 decades of professional production experience, I still feel that same enthusiasm each time an artist walks in to the studio. I treat each and every artist with respect and a personal willingness to create the best possible result. Please feel to reach out with any questions from the link below or call the studio line at (760) 424-2257.