Bringing together songwriting chops with tech-savvy production, Bitmancer is carving out a genre-fluid path built on collaboration, curiosity, and a refusal to be boxed in.
From a fifth-grade saxophone to an Abbey Road internship, Bitmancer’s musical journey has been anything but linear.Rooted in songwriting and driven by a passion for genre-blending production, he has collaborated with artists like BurtonM6 and John Long, and is currently developing new material with industry veteran Jeff Blue. Now partnering with MN2S, Bitmancer is focused on releasing a diverse array of tracks that defy categorization, reflecting his commitment to crafting music that is both catchy and meaningful.
How did you get into music? What is your musical background?
I got my start in music back in fifth grade when my legal guardian, Thomas, rented a saxophone for me so I could join the school band. I played for a few years, but around 1999, Thomas had a bit of a midlife crisis and bought a Stratocaster. That guitar quickly became my new obsession. I got lots of effects pedals because I wanted to be like Mike Einziger from Incubus. He was really pushing the boundaries with the guitar.
In middle school, I took a music class where I had to write a song for my final project—that was my first taste of songwriting. Through high school, I took lessons in guitar, keyboard, and piano, but I was always more interested in writing original riffs and crafting songs than doing covers.
After college, I got a credit card, hopped on a plane to California, and started working in the entertainment industry—mostly networking and building connections. During the pandemic, I began collaborating online with other artists and was pleasantly surprised by how good some of those early songs turned out. Eventually, I moved to London, updated my LinkedIn, and out of the blue, I started getting calls. One of them led to a short internship at Abbey Road Studios. While I wasn’t making music there, I was helping set up equipment and supporting the tech side—combining my backgrounds in both music and IT.
Tell us about your first release – what was special about that one?
My first official releases came out in 2021 and 2022. I was working on two separate projects—one with BurtonM6 and another with John Long. That time was special because it made me realize that creating good music isn’t some magical, genius-only feat. It’s possible when you collaborate, stay open creatively, and put in the work.
I also made an animated video for one of the songs, which added a fun visual element. At the time, I was releasing music under the name “DUP,” but I eventually dropped it after discovering a political party with the same name—I didn’t want any unintended associations. Some of those early songs might get re-released down the line.
Tell us about the latest project you worked on?
Right now, I’m working with studio artists from all over the world across a wide variety of genres. That’s one of the things I love about being a producer—I’m not tied down to any one sound. Some weeks I’m in the mood to make country music, other weeks I lean toward pop or club tracks. I’ve also got a new project coming up with Jeff Blue. We had a meeting recently—he liked some of my demos and wants to develop them into more polished versions. If scheduling lines up, we’ll be starting that soon. We have about 300 songs in the back catalogue ready to be released.
Could you describe your musical style and creative vision?
I’m into anything that sounds good—genre isn’t important to me. I probably have a bit of ADHD because I get bored doing the same thing over and over. My creative vision is pretty simple: keep writing songs that are catchy, meaningful, and worth putting out into the world. A lot of my ideas come from just scrolling online or reading random comments. Sometimes, someone will say something to me and I’ll think, “That would make a great song.”
What advice would you give to anyone thinking of entering the music industry?
Network, network, network! That applies to any industry, but especially music. A strong resume might not land you a great gig—but relationships can. Learn how to sell yourself, too. Confidence matters, and it’s okay to be a bit of a self-promoter. That said, stay skeptical. If someone’s asking for a lot of money upfront, that’s a big red flag. The music world has plenty of grifters. Never rush into signing anything. Always get a second or even third opinion. And if you can, keep ownership of your masters—that decision can shape your future.
What are your plans for the rest of the year and beyond?
I like to keep things simple: keep writing music, releasing songs, and letting the work speak for itself. I would like to record music at the Morning View Studios in Malibu. That has been a dream for probably 25 years now. Personally, I’d like to travel more. That’s one small regret I have—there’s still so much of the world I haven’t seen. I’ve done a little traveling, but I’d love to do more. I’m also planning to get married in 2026. I’ve been engaged since December 2022, and time has just flown by!
What have you enjoyed about working with MN2S Label Services?
So far, MN2S has been great to work with. It’s still early days, so I’m curious to see how they handle distribution and promotion, but they’ve been responsive and professional so far. Funny story—how I found them was kind of random. I was on Fiverr, and someone claimed to be Aaron Watson. Turned out, he was a scammer. Luckily, I didn’t send him any money. While trying to report him, I looked up his actual management and stumbled across MN2S. I decided to send them an email with some demos, fully expecting to be ignored—cold emails don’t usually get far. But they replied the next day and asked for more music. They actually liked what they heard. If you’re working with them, I’d say just be patient. If they don’t reply right away, don’t worry—they’re listening.