 Broudie worked as a producer with many independent labels including Factory Records, Creation Records, Zoo Records and Rough Trade, sometimes under the name 'Kingbird'.Broudie subsequently concentrated on production for other bands, working with the likes of The Coral, The Subways, The Zutons, French rock band Noir Desir for their first long album "Veuillez rendre l'âme", The Rifles and on a handful of I Am Kloot songs.On 11 October 2004, Broudie released his debut solo effort, "Tales Told", which was embraced by critics and fans alike – despite the fact that "Tales Told" saw Broudie move into folk rock territory and away from the slick pop sound of The Lightning Seeds.