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Mel Goes Funky!

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It’s finally here! The brand new album from The Mel Outsider Reformation (release date 26th Sept) and what a cracker it is, check here for info and updates; https://www.facebook.com/TheMelOutsiderReformation Here’s the track ‘Doll with no shoes (Let me down easy)’ 

Chimpan A

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Really enjoyed working on a few tracks from the new album by the fantastic Steve Balsamo and Robert Reed aka ‘Chimpan A’ check the guys out at https://www.facebook.com/chimpanauk

Kyla Brox Live At Köniz Castle.

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  Recently mixed this fantastic live album which was recorded live in Switzerland. Kyla and the band are on fire, all 16 tracks recorded live at Köniz Castle on the 25th march 2023. Grab yourself a copy here – https://www.facebook.com/kylabrox

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The Mel Outsider Reformation

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Really excited to be working on yet more new material from this amazing band, Here’s the track ‘Disley Blonde’ from the album ‘Miss Victory V’ Head over and check them out at  https://www.meloutsider.co.uk/ 

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Gary Kemp Album.

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Remotely recorded drums and perc with the marvellous Ged lynch for 3 tracks on Gary’s excellent new album ‘In Solo’ Here’s one of them, the title track ‘In Solo’ [youtube_sc url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSogfOoD80Q” ratio=”4:3″]

Studio upgrade – april 2020.

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Lockdown gave me the opportunity to completely overhaul and upgrade my studio, so i totally rewired and reconfigured  the system, purchasing and installing the Universal Audio Apollo 16 audio interface (augmented by the UA Satellite) whilst adding many more UA plugins to my already large library. I also took the opportunity to have new valves […]

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Waltz Away- 2 singles.

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Just completed 2 new singles for the wonderful Waltz Away  entitled ‘Another Way’ and the haunting  ‘Angel in the red room’ now available on all platforms (with a lovely vinyl pressing too) Enjoy the video for ‘Angel in the red room’ [youtube_sc url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqjGiT9SWis”]    

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Duotone New single.

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Really proud to have recorded and mixed the new album by Barney Morse Brown (Duotone) Here is the first single from it ‘The deeper you dive’

Poppies-Maelor Hughes

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It seems quite apt at this time of the year to put this track up, Poppies is one of the tracks I produced for Maelor on his brilliant album ‘Turning of the seasons‘

ANHEDONIA – Ride it out EP.

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Recently finished the newly released EP ‘Ride it out’ from Blackburn band ‘ANHEDONIA’ https://www.facebook.com/anhedoniatheband/ Here’s a taster track ‘Demon Eyes’

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Lanterns- New 5 track EP

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Recently finished ‘Lanterns’ 5 track EP, checkout standout single ‘YOU’ https://www.facebook.com/LanternsAreOne/?hc_ref=ARRWRSoLaoH5njqYfOXLCayHSHMqVUutlsW_n0r8YMSwHVaAEi75S_1EJL02EWilynQ&pnref=story

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The Ben Cox Band-New album ‘Round and Round’

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Just finished mixing the fantastic new album by the Ben Cox Band ‘Round and Round‘ This is the London based bands’ second album, and has already been given lots of great radio playlistings, packed with great songs and amazing performances, highlights include a stunning duet ‘Way of life’ with the amazing Liane Carroll

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Gadael Fynd.

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  One of three beautiful tracks I recorded and mixed for the wonderfully talented vocalist/harpist/songwriter Manon Llwyd and her band.

GREENWORLD – Swaysland & Dyer

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Great new track from Terry Swaysland and Steve Dyer, taken from the third album i’ve had the pleasure to produce for Terry who now lives in Hampshire. He and Steve recorded their parts (vocal and 2 acoustic guitars) live and sent me the files to work on, we added keyboards and slide guitar at MJM […]

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Here it is! India Mill-Under Every Sky

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  The Under Every Sky album CD – in shrink-wrapped digipak format and priced £10 – is available direct from the band. The CD will also become available from selected outlets over the coming weeks. www.indiamillmusic.com #undereverysky

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Blackburn band The Loom recorded a great new song ‘Low down heart freak show’ Check them out  

Mixing Andy Schofield Album

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Finally mixing Manchester sax player Andy Schofield‘s latest solo album, Andy is now living in Prague and has just toured with George Michael as tenor sax player on his ‘Symphonica Tour’. The original tracks were recorded here a couple of years ago, but clearly Andy has been a busy bee since then but now we […]

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meVmortality-Brand new tunes

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From the ashes of the band Gekko rises new band ‘meVmortality‘.  Mark, Craig and Sadz are joined by drummer Dan and bassist Grant to form this exciting new combo….. Great first session and 2 great new songs. Here’s one of them!

India Mill – Album nearly finished

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  Just putting the finishing touches to what is already sounding like an incredible album. Alistair is now on bass…His Jazz bass and GK amp setup sounds awesome!   New member Chris and Al putting the finishing touches to the bv’s.  

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Into The Black – new tunes

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Phil, Ste, Miles and Chris put the parts down for 2 new songs today, the session went really well, the lads were really well rehearsed and as tight as i’ve ever heard them, once again Ste and Miles sharing drumming duties seamlessly and Chris and Phil unleashing energy driven riffs..updates to follow.  

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The Shade – album almost completed.

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Just finished the latest batch of tracks (now 10 in total) This track ‘Did you chase the world away’ shows a different side to the band, who continue to grow along with their live following. (3rd Dec) The band have now recorded the final two tracks to complete the album…The album should be finished this […]

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India Mill record new album.

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It’s been a while since they were here last, but i’m really excited to be starting a new album with the guys…watch this space. The first sessions went really well..13 new tracks to work on and the boys are inspired!   Back working on the album after a short break (the small matter of Alistair […]

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