Oliver Ignatius is a talented and experienced record producer and musician who has made a name for himself in the industry for his innate musicality, his ability to work well with artistic temperaments, and his own fierce commitment to creative experimentation and community building. With a consuming passion for music that began at a young age growing up the child of overseas journalists, Oliver had the distinction of being the only “gweilo” accepted into Hong Kong’s prestigious Yip’s Children’s Choir; he has been a music industry professional since leading his psychedelic pop band Hysterics to national notoriety at just 15 years old. Oliver has worked with hundreds of artists and recorded countless records, as well as scoring numerous soundtracks and advertising campaigns. His skills as a multi-instrumentalist, expertise in arranging vocal harmonies and keen ear for all musics make him a valuable asset to any project.

In addition to his lifelong career in music, Oliver is also the editor in chief of Holy Fang’s in-house magazine Chaos, and runs a rescue animal sanctuary on site with his partner Bernadette. He is also a youth ambassador for the Endometriosis Foundation of America and is extensively involved in their creative output. Although he primarily works out of Holy Fang, Oliver knows that variety is the stuff of life, and he is always looking for new and exciting projects of all stripes to collaborate on.

Brian Ducey

ENGINEER

Brian is an experienced multi-instrumentalist and emerging sound engineer. With roots in Massachusetts he grew up trekking to Boston to see rock shows big and small, and has been growing an almost archival sized record collection since middle school. His interest in both live and recorded music has always driven his curiosity of emotionally cohesive performance whether on stage or in the studio.

Brian studied audio engineering, music technology, composition, theory, and performance, at Bennington College. He also plays guitar, writes and records songs for Grandpa’s Breath based out of NYC.

When away from music Brian likes reading old novels, playing video games with friends, and thinking about making music.

Rhys Dimitriev

TECH

Rhys Dimitriev is a young and eager studio technician and tracking engineer. Since her teenage years she has been involved with the music scene in Florida, attending and throwing shows with different types of artistic vendors as well as helping manage artists/bands. Rhys also has her AS in Music Production Technology with a certificate in Audio/Recording Technology and plans on furthering her education with an interest in Audio Electronics and Music Business.

At Holy Fang, Rhys assists with sessions and helps fix studio equipment. She brings fresh and exciting ideas to the table whether it be for studio design or the house in general.

Nick Seip

JUNIOR ENGINEER

Bernadette Higgins is a force to be reckoned with. As the co-founder and creative director of Holy Fang Studios, she brings her passion for art and activism to the forefront of her work. With an education in sculpture, painting and jewelry, Bernadette brings a unique perspective and skillset to the studio. In addition to her role at Holy Fang, Bernadette also runs the Holy Fang Animal Sanctuary, using her platform to make a difference in the lives of animals in need.

As a youth ambassador for the Endometriosis Foundation of America, Bernadette is a vocal advocate for women’s health and the troubled teen industry. Her commitment to feminist causes is evident in all of her work, and she uses her platform to raise awareness and make a positive impact.

Nick Seip is an up-and-coming engineer at Holy Fang. Like many engineers, he got his start out of the need to record his own music and discovered he loved the process. Nick first came to Holy Fang in 2018 as an artist, recording with his band Noods. He immediately fell in love with the culture, community, and incredible talent that flow through Holy Fang’s doors. In addition to working in the studio, Nick is an occasional farmhand, tending to the Holy Fang flock. His favorite Beatles album is Revolver and his favorite rapper is Young Thug. When he’s not recording, Nick reviews new music for In Review Online.