Thomas James Schleiter (born May 8, 1986), professionally known as Tommy English, is a multi-platinum songwriter and record producer best known for his work with BØRNS including the platinum-certified hit single "Electric Love", co-writing Kacey Musgraves' platinum single "High Horse" and 2024 song "Sway", as well as work with K. Flay, Noah Cyrus, COIN, Ricky Montgomery, and others. In 2018, he was nominated for his first Grammy Award for his contributions to the album Every Where Is Some Where by K.Flay.[1]
Growing up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, English spent most of his youth playing soccer, writing songs and learning how to play instruments such as the piano, trumpet, drums and guitar. His parents stressed music education for which he is very thankful.[2] English mainly works out of Studio America, his music studios in Los Angeles, California, and Nashville, Tennessee.[3]
English began his career as a musician at the age of 19 when his band Powerspace signed to Fueled By Ramen. He was also lead guitarist for the band Bad City. Two years after graduating from Miami University, English decided to explore a solo career as a producer and songwriter. He moved back to Chicago where he focused on engineering and music production. After gaining these skills he moved to Los Angeles where he began working in sound engineering.