Earlier this month saw the release of Oh Wonder‘s stunning second album Ultralife, which we were so pleased to have been a part of. Josephine and Anthony spent many days (and nights!) recording in our flagship tracking room, The Pool, before moving up the hall to The Red Room for mixing.
Last week the duo released Ultralife (Making Of The Album) on YouTube, a 50 minute documentary giving us a behind the scenes look into the recording of the album. You can see Oh Wonder making the most of The Pool’s incredible sound and array of instruments – especially the synths – along with their backing band Yves and George, engineer Tom Fuller, and assistant Jamie. Even our favourite local Indian, Tower Tandoori makes a cameo!
Later you can see them holed in The Red Room, using SSL desk and the whopping Augspurger Duo 15s to get the perfect sound on the record.
Now grab some popcorn and watch the documentary below.
Posted in Uncategorized |This Friday saw the release of alt-pop duo Oh Wonder‘s second album, Ultralife, a follow up to their 2015 self-titled debut.
Since the release of Oh Wonder, the London based duo have had a rigorous touring schedule, sharing their blend of dreamy, synth-driven pop with the world. Earning fans wherever they go has made Ultralife one of the most anticipated local releases of the summer, and they did not disappoint!
Across twelve tracks, produced by one half of the duo Anthony West, the album shows versatility and growth from their debut, adding more up-tempo tracks, like “Ultralife” and “High On Humans”. Fans will be familiar with many of the songs already, with Oh Wonder having released five singles prior to the album’s release.
It’s never easy to follow up a critically acclaimed debut, but Oh Wonder have managed to do it in spectacular fashion, and we are so pleased here at Miloco to have been a part of it. The album was part recorded with us in December 2016 and February 2017 in The Pool, and then mixed in The Red Room London – both studios housed in our south east London HQ.
Read more about the recording of Ultralife at Miloco here.
Posted in Uncategorized |We are please to announce that the prestigious Parisian studio, Les Studios Saint Germain, has joined our global directory of recording studios.
You can find the three-studio recording complex in the heart of Paris, in the sophisticated Saint Germain de Pres neighbourhood. Since undergoing a grand refurbishment and reopening under new management in 2015 (which saved the studio from closure) the studio has flourished, with the flagship Studio A building up a reputation as one of the finest live rooms in Paris. With 1300 square feet, a 1953 Steinway Grand Piano it’s no wonder.
Studio A is the tracking room, comprising the famed live room, with the control room centred around a Neve console. Studio B is a mixing and production studio designed by Christian Malcurt (currently being refurbished), and Studio C is a smaller, comfortable writing or programming studio with a small booth. View the floorpan of the studio complex here.
At 1300 square feet, Studio A’s live room is home to a 1953 Steinway grand piano, with a vast array of vintage and modern mics (including 3 valve Neumann U47s and 5 valve U67s), backline and instruments – including a Ludwig drum kit. Attached to Studio A’s live room is the spacious control room, centres around a vintage Neve 3188 console, complimented by a full-spec Pro Tools HDX rig, and a Studer A827, should clients want to stick to analogue.
Outboard pres are supplied by Neve, Avalon and Telefunken, along with a collection of classic compressors including Urei 1176 and DBX models, while the monitoring comes from Barefoot MicoMain27s, and Yamaha NS10s.
Along with world-class recording equipment, the team at Saint Germain have gone to every length to ensure clients enjoy the full recording experience with them, providing air conditioning in the live and control rooms, the beautifully furnished (and refurbished) private lounge and kitchenette for down time.
For those wanting to stretch their legs and enjoy the City of Light, clients can wander out through the quintessentially Parisian courtyard and stroll to nearby attractions such as the Luxembourg Gardens and Notre Dame, or peruse the shelves at the famous Shakespeare & Co bookshop.
With facilities like these, and an excellent team to match, it’s no wonder that in the last two years since reopening Les Studios Saint Germain has built up quite the client list, including artists such as Beck, Ibeyi, Christine & The Queens, The Lumineers and world-renowned film composer Alexandre Desplat.
View the full Les Studios Saint Germain studio page, and contact our bookings team to enquire about booking a session in this stunning studio.
Posted in Uncategorized |We are very excited to announce that the Miloco Studios 5-a-side football tournament is back!
It’s summer time, we’re stuck indoors a lot, and our vitamin D levels are down so what better excuse to get out in the sun and fresh air? Come and join us for an afternoon of healthy (and friendly) competition at Shepherds Bush 4G pitch on July 19, and you could be in with a chance of winning free studio time at our London studios!
All the details in the poster below, please contact bookings@miloco.co.uk if you have any questions and to register your team. Can’t wait to see you there!
Résistance is the new album from African punk-blues band Songhoy Blues. The band enlisted Miloco studio resident Neil Comber to produce their sophomore album, which was undertaken in Miloco’s HQ studio complex in south east London.
After pre-production in The Bridge, Neil, alongside assistant engineer Jamie McEvoy, recorded the album in The Pool. They then divided the overdub duties and split the work between The Pool and Neil’s personal studio. Read more about the album’s recording and take a look at session photos of the band over on our releases page here.
Posted in Uncategorized |London Grammar have returned to centre stage with the stunning new album Truth Is A Beautiful Thing.
The trio satisfied fans’ long wait for new music with a whopping 18 track album, which features beautiful originals and a cover of ‘Bitter Sweet Symphony’ that just makes so much sense when paired with Hannah’s vocals and Dan and Dot’s instrumentation.
The album was part written, recorded and produced in The Church with Paul Epworth, alongside his top notch team of engineers and assistants, including Miloco engineer Matt Wiggins, who mixed ‘May The Best (Church Mix)’.
Read more about the recording of the album on the release page for Truth Is A Beautiful Thing here.
Update: on June 16, 2017 Truth Is A Beautiful Thing hit #1 on the UK albums chart, beating out US superstar Katy Perry and her album Witness to the top spot
Posted in Uncategorized |**Update: The Art Studio has now been leased. Please check back again at a later date, or enquire with our bookings team for future availability.**
One of our finest long term let studios, The Art Studio, is once again available for long term let!
The stunning west London studio is a converted art studio designed by master acoustician Nick Whitaker (Abbey Road Studios, The Red Room), featuring large windows and a skylight that floods the control room and amp/live room in natural light. There is also a unique lighting system to switch the vibe when the sun goes down.
The space is made up of a large self contained, detached control room a 400 square feet, but also has a separate kitchenette and a small live booth or amp room.
Located in the lovely and leafy Hampstead neighbourhood, the surrounding areas are packed with many cafes and restaurants for breaks, and the gorgeous open spaces of Hampstead Heath just a few minutes away.
The Art Studio is currently available for lease at £ 3000 + VAT / calendar month and includes all bills.
If you’re interested in viewing and leasing the space, please direct enquiries to the bookings team at bookings@miloco.co.uk or call +44 (0) 207 232 0008.
**Update: The Art Studio has now been leased. Please check back again at a later date for updated availability.**
Posted in Uncategorized |The Bunker, a state of the art programming studio in Miloco’s flagship Orinoco Complex, is soon to be available for long term let!
Built in 2010 for indie producer Stephen Street, the space is a popular choice for programming, editing, vocal recording and overdubbing sessions. The space consists of a control room and small overdub booth separated by sliding glass doors, and has been expertly designed with bespoke acoustics and a stylish interior. The studio is equipped with air-conditioning, acoustic baffles, and has a new floating room.
The studio has 24 hours access, red-care alarm and fast wireless broadband. Clients can make full use of the Orinoco complex amenities, with two kitchens, and a rec room upstairs – complete with Fussball table – for a fun and relaxed atmosphere. A stone’s throw from Bermondsey High Street and Borough Market, there are plenty of local cafes, restaurants and bars for during and after sessions.
This space is perfect for a producer, programmer, songwriter or a musician looking to tackle a project.
Available from September 1st 2017, all enquiries can be made by contact the bookings team bookings@miloco.co.uk.
We’re delighted to be able to offer up the remaining available days over summer at SONO Recording Studios Studio 2 for a heavily discounted rate. SONO is a beautiful recording studio just 20 minutes from Prague, boasting inspiring surroundings and an incredible equipment spec.
The remaining free days in studio 2 over summer are being offered at €350 + VAT for a 10-hour day, including an engineer and accommodation comprising 4 double rooms.
Studio 2 at SONO is based around a 32-channel Neve V51 console along with Pro Tools and Otari and Studer tape machines. It shares a microphone lis with the incredible Studio 1, which includes the likes of AKG C12s, Neumann M49, U47 and U67 valves and a Tekefunkan ELA M 251E to name a few.
You’ll get a highly experienced sound engineer, and the friendly staff at SONO will even help you out with booking flights, transfers and any other needs. The studio houses a cozy hotel, restaurant and garden, making the studio the perfect place for a creative summer getaway.
Previous clients include the likes of David Bowie, Julian Lennon,Doug Wimbish, Mike Stern,Anthony Jackson,Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, Living Colour, Nazareth, Napalm Death, Chris Eckman,Hugo Race, Chris Brokaw,British Sea Power, The Levellers and many others.
Dates are booking up fast, and at time of press those available are from the 9th to the 20th of July, from the 24th of July to the 11th of August and from the 28th of August to the 31St of August.
Contact the Miloco team at bookings@miloco.co.uk or on +44 (0) 20 7232 0008 to snap up the remaining discounted dates today.
Posted in Uncategorized |Tucked up in the trees of Woodland Hills, California, away from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles is where you will find our newest partner studio, the aptly named TreeHaus Recording.
Alongside a comfortable live room and a high end SSL control room, the studio boasts spectacular views and a relaxed environment for recording artists, producers and engineers to work in.
The wood panelled live room is acoustically tuned and includes full access to TreeHaus’ large collection of drums, guitars, amps, synths, and mics. With a permanently set up drum kit the live rom records tones on par with rooms twice its size, and is quite a nice choice for string quartets. The room features an impressive array of new and vintage drums, guitars, amps, synths, and mics, and two distinct backdrops for photo and film crews. View the full gear list here, but if there’s something else you’re after just enquire with the studio and they will be happy to accommodate your request.
Through the window you’ll find the control room, centred around a Solid State Logic AWS 900+ analog console with racks of outboard gear by Avalon, Chandler, Daking, dbx, Warm Audio, and more! TreeHaus runs the latest versions of Pro Tools, Logic, and Ableton Live, with an Antelope Orion 32+ that provides spectacular D/A conversion, and JBL monitors provide pristine, accurate monitoring.
Our Mac Pro is loaded with all the essential plug-ins, such as Waves 9 Mercury, McDSP All Access, Autotune 8, SoundToys 5, Komplete 10, and the full suite of Antelope Audio’s stellar Realtime FX.
The studio owners, producers themselves, Justin “JC” Gariano and Dusty Schiller welcome all artists, as well as freelance engineers, producers and mixers, but are both on hand to engineer or assist all sessions, at no extra cost!
As a full-service studio whether you’re looking to use the studio for tracking, editing, mixing or even filming and photography the team at TreeHaus are happy to accommodate any project for artists on every end of the musical spectrum.
To enquire about booking half or full day sessions, overnight or extended lockout session please contact the Miloco bookings team at bookings@miloco.co.uk.
Explore the full studio page, including location and equipment list here.
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