Behind the Mack Heath name is John Gholson — multidisciplinary creative based in Watkinsville, Georgia. Eight years of classical fine art training. NASM-certified personal trainer. Software developer. Graphic novelist. Web designer. Analog mastering engineer.
The music is one output of a larger creative practice that's been running continuously since childhood. Every project feeds every other project — the mastering work informs the plugins, the plugins inform the music, the music informs the art.
Former competitive cross-country runner (ranked 3rd in Georgia). Still runs. Still lifts. The discipline of a training athlete is the discipline of an independent artist: show up every day, do the work, trust the compound effect.
For music licensing, collaborations, mastering inquiries, DJYEN plugin support, or press — reach out directly.
Professional analog mastering + CLAP plugin suite. Used on every Mack Heath record since 2020.
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