Mark Needham is an American music engineer, mixer and producer. He has worked with many prominent names in music, including: Blue October, Newsboys, Fleetwood Mac, The Killers, Imagine Dragons, Chris Isaak, John Hiatt, Michelle Branch, P!nk, O.A.R., Neon Trees, Shakira, Pete Yorn, Bloc Party, Elton John, Stevie Nicks, Starbenders, and others.
Over the course of more than three decades as an engineer and mixer, Mark Needham has worked with a wide variety of acts from different genres, including Bruce Hornsby, blues legend Charles Brown, and jazz greats Pharoah Sanders, Nat Adderley and Cedar Walton. He first met Lindsey Buckingham when he was brought in at the suggestion of Rob Cavallo to mix what was then to be a solo album for the guitarist in L.A. The two hit it off, and the solo album turned into a Fleetwood Mac disc.
"Mr. Brightside" (certified Diamond selling via SoundScan) off The Killers' multi platinum selling album Hot Fuss, was recorded in just a few hours and mixed by Needham on a 12-channel Neve mixing console in about 40 minutes.
Selected discography Artist Album Label Credit YearGirl Tones Song: Stubborn Mouth Big Loud Rock/ Parallel VisionMixing2026Chris Isaak Heart Shaped World (Lmt Ed UltraDisc One-Step 180g 45RPM Vinyl 2LP Box Set) Sun RecordsEngineering & Mixing2026Iration Song Stay Positive w/ Kabaka Pyramid on current album Where It All Began Three Prong RecordsMixing2026Men Without Hats Songs on current album 'Men Without Hats On The Moon' including: I Love the '80s & In Glorious DaysShocore Music Inc. / MWH Entertainment Inc.Mixing2025The Grascals and Dolly PartonSong : Broken Angels Billy Blue RecordsMixing2025Palaye RoyaleSong: Just My Type on album Death or Glory Sumerian RecordsMixing2024Militarie GunAlbum Life Under The Gun including single Do It FasterLoma Vista/ConcordMixing2024Chris IsaakBeyond The Sun - The Complete Collection Sun RecordsProduction/mixing2024Almost MondaySunburn on current album Dive Hollywood RecordsProduction/mixing2024Dolly PartonCurrent tracks: We Are The Champions/We Will Rock You, Magic Man (Carl Version) featuring Ann Wilson & Howard Leese, Bygones featuring Rob Halford, John 5 & Nikki Sixx & World on Fire on forthcoming album Rockstar scheduled release: November 2023Butterfly RecordsProduction/mixing2023CandleboxCurrent single Punks & forthcoming album The Long Goodbye scheduled release August 2023 Round Hill RecordsMixing2023Blue OctoberCurrent track: Down Here Waiting & forthcoming album Spinning The Truth Around, pt. 2, scheduled release September 2023 Up/Down-Brando RecordsMixing2023The Record CompanyCurrent single Talk to Me Round Hill RecordsMixing2023The CriticalsTracks on current EP Front Door Confrontations including single Belmont Fantasy Records/Concord Label GroupMixing2023Yam HausCurrent singles: Stupid and Famous & Rafters Big Loud RockMixing2023BluphoriaCurrent self titled album including singles: Ain’t Got Me, Set Me Up & Walk Through The FireEDGEOUT Records/Universal Music GroupProduction/Mixing2023Michael Franti & SpearheadFollow Your HeartThirty TigersMixing2022Dolly PartonRun, Rose, Run - Dolby Atmos edition Butterfly RecordsMixing2022Saint Motel The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, Parts 1, 2 & 3Elektra RecordsProduction2021Dolly PartonA Holly Dolly ChristmasButterfly RecordsMixing2021Blue OctoberThis is What I Live ForUp/Down RecordsMixing2020The Record CompanyAll of This LifeConcord RecordsMixing2018Blue OctoberI Hope You're HappyUp/Down RecordsMixing2018Big Head Todd and the MonstersNew World ArisinBig RecordsMixing2017Buckingham McVieBuckingham McVieEast West Records/Warner Music UK LimitedMixing2017StarbendersHeavy PettingInstitution RecordsMixing2016 Graham the Empire Rise Independent Mixing 2016 Blue October Home Up/Down Records Mixing 2016 Moby Everything Was Beautiful, And Nothing Hurt Little Idiot Mixing 2015 Blues Traveler Blow Up the Moon BT Records Mixing 2015 Chris Isaak First Comes the Night Vanguard Records Production, Mixing 2015 The Sounds The Tales That We Tell Arnioki Records Mixing 2015Dominique de WitteSupernovaMauve RecordsMixing2015Parade of Lights Feeling Electric Capitol Records Mixing 2015 Scott Weiland and the Wildabouts Blaster Softdrive Records Mixing 2015Never Shout Never Recycled Youth Atlantic Records Mixing 2015 Coin Coin Capitol Records Mixing 2015 Five Knives Savages Red Bull Records Mixing 2015Kodaline Coming Up for Air Sony Music UK Mixing 2015 Gemini Club End of Your LifeRed Bull Records Mixing 2015The Airborne Toxic Event Dope Machines Epic Records Mixing 2015Smallpools Lovetap! RCA Records Mixing 2015Colton Dixon Anchor Sparrow Records Mixing 2014EmpiresOrphanIsland Records Mixing 2014American Authors Oh, What a Life Island Def Jam Music Group Mixing 2014Twin Atlantic Great Divide Red Bull Records Mixing 2014Nico Vega Lead to Light Five Seven Music Mixing 2014James DurbinCelebrateWind-Up Records Mixing 2014Sleeper AgentAbout Last Night Mom & Pop/RCA Records Mixing 2014Tokyo Police Club Forcefield Mom& Pop/RCA Records Mixing 2014Whiskey MyersEarly Morning Shakes Wiggy Thump Records Mixing 2014Union J Last Goodbye - Single Sony Music Entertainment Mixer 2014Russian RedAgent Cooper Sony Music Spain Mixing 2014The Airborne Toxic Event Hell and Back - Radio Single Mercury Records Mixing 2014Dolly PartonBlue SmokeSony Music Entertainment Mixing 2014Mikky Ekko Smile - Single RCA Records Mixing 2014John Paul WhiteThe Long Goodbye Akram Records Mixing 2013The Royal ConceptRoyal - EP Lava Records Mixing 2013Royal Teeth Glow Dangerbird Records Mixing 2013MonaTorches and PitchforksMercury Records Mixing 2013Birds of Tokyo Lanterns - Radio Single Loma Vista Recordings Mixing 2013Sick PuppiesConnectVirgin Records Production, Co-Production, Mixing 2013Youngblood HawkeWake UpRepublic Records Mixing 2013The PostellesAnd It Shook Me +1 Records Mixing 2013Walk the MoonTightrope - EP RCA Records Production, Mixing 2013American AuthorsAmerican Authors - EP Mercury Records Mixing 2013Terraplane SunYa Never Know Trauma 2 Records Mixing 2013New PoliticsA Bad Girl in HarlemRCA Records Mixing 2013 Michael Fitzgerald Firecracker - EP Trauma 2 Records Mixing 2013TrainCalifornia 37: Mermaids of Alcatraz Tour EditionColumbia Records Mixing 2013Joan Jett & the Blackhearts Any Weather - Radio Single Blackheart Records Mixing 2013The Unlikely CandidatesFollow My Feet - EP Atlantic Records Mixing 2013P!nkThe Truth About LoveRCA Records Mixing 2012The 1975 Sex - Radio Single Vagrant Records Mixing 2012Walk the MoonWalk the MoonRCA Records Mixing 2012Imagine DragonsNight Visions Kid In Da Corner/Interscope Mixing 2012The SoundsSomething to Die For Side One Dummy/Warner Music Sweden Mixing 2011BlondiePanic of Girls EMI/ Eleven Seven Records Mixing 2011HedleyStorms Universal Records Canada Mixing 2011These Kids Wear CrownsJumpstart EMI Canada Mixing 2011O.A.R.KingWind-Up Records Mixing 2011ShakiraSale el SolEpic Records Mixing 2010Shakira and Freshlyground "Time for Africa" Sony Music Entertainment Mixing 2010Neon TreesHabits Mercury Records Mixing 2010Big Time Rush Famous - Radio Single Columbia Records Mixing 2010Cobra Starship Hot Mess - Radio Single Fueled By Ramen Mixing 2009Iglu & Hartly& Then Boom Mercury Records UK Mixing 20093OH!3 Starstrukk - Radio Single Atlantic Records Mixing 2009Chris IsaakMr. LuckyReprise Records Mixing 2009The Little OnesMorning Tide Chop Shop/Atlantic Records Mixing 2009O.A.R.All SidesAtlantic Records Mixing 2008Sick PuppiesTri-PolarVirgin Records Mixing 2008The KillersSawdustIsland Records Mixing 2007Mayday ParadeA Lesson in RomanticsFearless Records Mixing 2007The Academy Is...SantiAtlantic Records Mixing 2007Metro StationMetro StationColumbia Records Mixing 2007Stevie NicksCrystal Visions – The Very Best of Stevie NicksReprise Records Mixing 2007Pete YornNightcrawlerColumbia Records Mixing 2006Bloc Party I Still Remember - Radio Single Atlantic Records Mixing 2006Lindsey BuckinghamUnder the Skin Warner Brothers Mixing 2006We Are ScientistsWith Love and SqualorVirgin Records Mixing 2006Cobra StarshipWhile the City Sleeps, We Rule the StreetsDecaydance Records Mixing 2006Shannon NollLift Sony Music Australia Mixing 2005The VeronicasCrySire Records Mixing 2005The KillersHot FussIsland Records Mixing 2004Fleetwood MacLive in Boston Warner Brothers, Reprise Mixing 2004Fleetwood MacSay You Will Warner Brothers, Reprise Mixing 2003Chris IsaakAlways Got TonightReprise Records Mixing 2002Simon SaysShut Your BreathHollywood Records Producer, Mixing 2001Chris IsaakSpeak of the DevilReprise Records Mixing 1998Chris IsaakWicked GameReprise Records Mixing 1998Bruce HornsbySpirit TrailRCA Records Mixing 1998CakeProlonging the Magic Capricorn Mixing 1998John HiattLittle HeadCapitol Records Mixing 1997Mark EitzelWestWarner Brothers Mixing 1997Mark Eitzel60 Watt Silver LiningWarner Brothers Engineering and Mixing 1996Red House PaintersSongs for a Blue GuitarPolyGram Records Mixing 1996Red House PaintersOcean Beach 4AD, Warner Brothers Records Mixing 1995
Chart positions
Song/Album Artist Year Chart Position Hot Fuss The Killers 2005 US Billboard 200 7 "Mr. Brightside" The Killers 2005 US Billboard 100 10 A Lesson in Romantics Mayday Parade 2007 US Billboard Top Heatseekers 8 Mr. Lucky Chris Isaak 2007 US Billboard Rock Albums 10 "Shake It" Metro Station 2008 US Pop 4 Habits Neon Trees 2010 US Billboard Heatseekers Albums 1 "Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)" Shakira 2010 US Billboard Hot Latin Songs 2 Sale el Sol Shakira 2010 US Billboard 200 7 Sale el Sol Shakira 2010 US Billboard Latin Pop Album 4 Night Visions Imagine Dragons 2012-2014 Billboard Top Alternative Albums, Billboard Top Rock Albums 1 Night Visions Imagine Dragons 2012-2014 US Billboard 200 2 The Truth About Love P!nk 2012 Billboard 200 7 "Try" P!nk 2012 Billboard Hot 100 1 "Drive By" Train 2012 Billboard Hot 100 10 Blue Smoke Dolly Parton 2014 US Billboard 200 6 Blue Smoke Dolly Parton 2014 US Billboard Top Country Albums 2 Lead to Light Nico Vega 2014 US Billboard Heatseakers 9 Oh, What a Life American Authors 2014 US Rock 3 "Savages" Five Knives 2015 Dance Club Songs 5 Home Blue October 2016 Billboard 200 19 "Wish I Knew You" The Revivalists 2017 Alternative Songs 1 "Life to Fix" The Record Company 2018 Alternative Adult Songs 1Wicked GameChris isaak2019Billboard Rock Digital Song Sales1When Life Is Good AgainDolly Parton2020Billboard Country Digital Song Sales11Oh My MyBlue October2020Billboard Alternative Airplay12Live ForeverAlmost Monday2021Mediabase Alternative27Brighter DayMichael Franti & Spearhead2022Mediabase AAA37HandsDianña2022Billboard Adult Contemporary21Sun Keeps on ShiningAlmost Monday2022Mediabase Alternative11Finding My Way HomeLavendine2023Billboard Adult Contemporary27Down Here WaitingBlue October2023Mediabase Alternative30Talk to MeThe Record Company2023Mediabase AAA11
References
External links ModernMixing.com interview with Mark Needham CanvasRebel Interview- Meet Mark Needham KILLERS Interview: Making MR. BRIGHTSIDE, SOMEBODY TOLD ME, ALL THESE THINGS, Hot Fuss etc ft Mark Needham Jaxsta Music 'Voice Notes' Interview: Fleetwood Mac's 'Say You Will'' with Mark Needham (Multi-Plat. Engineer & Mixer) Mark Needham interview at NAMM Oral History Library