Born in France in 2001 with New Zealand and Indian heritage, I moved to England in 2016 and have always been fully bilingual in French and English. I am a 24-year-old content creator, singer-songwriter, producer, composer, engineer and performer creating indie folk under the name Bye Lily.

Samuel Krishnan

Born in France in 2001 with New Zealand and Indian heritage, I moved to England in 2016 and have always been fully bilingual in French and English. I am a 24-year-old content creator, singer-songwriter, producer, composer, engineer and performer creating indie folk under the name Bye Lily.

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Born in France in 2001 with New Zealand and Indian heritage, I moved to England in 2016 and have always been fully bilingual in French and English. I am a 24-year-old content creator, singer-songwriter, producer, composer, engineer and performer creating indie folk under the name Bye Lily.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Label Operations & Content Coordinator at High Focus Records
September 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025
Key team member at High Focus Records, supporting major releases with artists including Rag'n'Bone Man, The Four Owls, Harry Shotta, Farma G, Dirty Dike, Granuja, Jam Baxter, Mr Key, Onoe Caponoe, Pitch 92, Ramson Badbonez, and King Kashmere. Oversaw end-to-end distribution for physical and digital releases (Believe UK, YouTube, Bandcamp, DSPs) and managed royalty sheets, splits, and registrations (MCPS, myPPL). Managed label website, online shop, and wholesale operations, including product listings, customer service, and partnerships with global retailers (e.g., HHV). Produced digital marketing assets (artwork, trailers, video content) and maintained social media/branding across campaigns. Coordinated artist relations and marketing, acting as point of contact for creative, promotional, and logistical needs.
Digital Content & Marketing Assistant at I AND ME
December 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Heavily involved in social media and email marketing, graphic design and studio duties (maintenance, customer and order management).
Audio Engineering & Studio Intern at Studio Soyuz - FLAM, Paris
March 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022
Assisted in recording, editing, and session management for high-profile music, audiobook, and commercial projects (clients included Universal Music France, Carrefour, and Arte). Supported recording sessions with artists and actors such as Rakia, Fred Testot, and R. Can. Gained technical expertise in patch bays, pre-amps, and diverse microphone setups, while maintaining studio operations. Developed a strong understanding of professional studio workflows, combining technical audio engineering with organisational skills.

Education

A-Levels at Thomas Gainsborough School, Cornard
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Certificate of Higher Education (Creative and Commercial Music) at University of Suffolk, Bury St Edmunds
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Avid Pro Tools 101 Certification
January 11, 2030 - March 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Education