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Nakia matthewson
founder / Creative director & Strategist

Hi, I'm Nakia! I've been part of the vibrant creative industry for over 20 years. Along the way, I've had the pleasure of collaborating with some amazing agencies, forward-thinking in-house teams, and visionary entrepreneurs. Back in 2012, I launched Summer Moon & Co. right in the heart of East London. This venture came to life after my booking tours for bands and holding down a full-time gig as the Head of Creative at a prominent London record label. 

I hold the position of Creative Director & Strategist, a role that has been influenced by legendary mentors across various domains in London, Australia, and the USA. Spanning from the music and film industries to the world of luxury brands, and agency leaders. And don't be deceived by the finance sector – I've successfully infused creativity into the world of numbers as well! My journey has been marked by leading teams, receiving awards, and having my name featured in publications. 

James barreto
co-founder / recording & tours director

Hey! Music has been my lifelong passion, and I've had the incredible opportunity to tour the USA, UK, and EU with my band. Early in my career, I had the honor of working at the renowned Skylabs production studio in Gainesville, Florida. I've also been deeply involved in music creation, having written, recorded, and produced 13 of my own studio albums. Furthermore, I've had the privilege of producing bands in both Gainesville, Florida, and at South Austin Music Studios. My work has been featured with prestigious names like Sony Music Publishing, EMI, Fuzz Club Records, Autry Fulbright of Thundercat and Flying Lotus, Ian Bernacett, The Ohm, Outer Migration, Cordova, Brett Orisson, Little Cloud Records, Sentric Publishing, and Arts & Letters Radio.

I'm the Managing Director for Recording and Tours at Summer Moon & Co. Back in 2012, Nakia and I worked closely together during my tours. Those early days taught us valuable lessons about what works and what doesn't, and now I enjoy sharing that knowledge with the bands we collaborate with.