True to his signature style, Birkett weaves together elements of rock, pop, and world music, combining rich, guitar driven instrumentation with an emotive vocal performance that speaks directly to the human experience.

Birkett is a world-renowned producer, composer, and singer-songwriter currently based in Toronto, Canada. Over a career spanning several decades, his studio expertise has helped shape soundscapes for global icons including Dexys Midnight Runners, Alison Moyet, Mel Brooks, Talking Heads, The Pogues, Steve Earl, Sinead O’connor, Buffy Sainte Marie and many more. As a solo artist, he regularly releases original music characterized by powerful messaging, exquisite arrangements, and a distinct blend of genre-crossing instrumentation.

Renowned globally for his master engineering and production work on iconic, multi-platinum hits—including Sinéad O'Connor's monumental #1 single "Nothing Compares 2 U" and Buffy Sainte-Marie's Juno Award-winning albums Power in the Blood and Medicine Songs, he has also collaborated with elite industry giants like Talking Heads, Peter Gabriel, Quincy Jones, and Sting. Recently recognized by Johnny Depp's The People's Artist initiative for his exceptional musicianship, Birkett continues to prove that his talents extend far beyond the producer's chair.