Bernard Butler and Richard Hawley

Bernard Butler, born in Britain, is a renowned guitarist and producer, known for co-founding Suede and winning the Mercury Prize. He worked with McAlmont, Duffy (earning a Brit and a Grammy), and The Tears. Butler produced for The Libertines, Tricky, and more, while playing guitar for major artists like Bryan Ferry and Pet Shop Boys. A songwriting lecturer and Bert Jansch Foundation Patron, he continues to influence music today.

Richard Hawley, born in Sheffield, England, is a celebrated singer-songwriter and producer known for his lush baritone and genre-spanning work, from indie rock to orchestral ballads. He gained acclaim for his albums Cole's Corner, Lady's Bridge, and Truelove's Gutter, termed a trilogy inspired by his hometown. Hawley's collaborations span Arctic Monkeys, Paul Weller, and Pulp, where he also played, and he's scored for films like Funny Cow. Nominated for several Mercury and Brit Awards, he continues to draw from his Sheffield roots, with Further and In This City They Call You Love among his popular releases.