Miloco would like to advise studio owners to watch out following the 7 October 2014 robbery of The OC Recording Company in Orange County, California.
During the crime, producer Asaf Fulks and a colleague were stripped and tied up as thieves seized $40,000 worth of money and equipment.
“It could have been a lot worse,” said Fulks. “One man tackled me and tied me up, and they stole basically all of Studio B and C.”
The studio will not shut down because of the incident, and will work with its insurance company to replace the stolen equipment. “We really appreciate everyone’s support, and this isn’t going to set us back,” said Fulks. “We’ve been in business for nine years and never had a problem, and we plan to continue being here. This robbery won’t discourage us.”
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Posted in Record Producers, Recording Studio Equipment, Uncategorized | Tagged Asaf Fulks, Miloco, The OC Recording Company |Mixed by Mike Crossey at Livingston Studio 1, Ben Howard’s new album I Forget Where We Were is out now.
In late 2013 Howard came back from a tour in support of his first album – the Brit-winning, platinum-selling Every Kingdom. In the studio/barn together with Howard were his bandmates Mickey Smith, Andrew ‘Bear’ Bond, Nat Wasson, India Bourne, and Chris Bond – also the record’s producer.
“Because the feeling of live music, the movement of music is so much more rewarding to listen to,” Howard said. “I love mistakes – one of my favourite things on records is the little wonky bits.”
Buy I Forgot Where We Were here via iTunes!
Posted in European Recording Studios, London Recording Studios, Miloco Clients, Mixing Studios, New Albums, Record Producers, Recording Studio Engineers, SSL Recording Studios, Tracking Studios, UK Recording Studios, Uncategorized | Tagged Andrew ‘Bear’ Bond, Ben Howard, Chris Bond, Every Kingdom, I Forget Where We Were, India Bourne, livingston studio 1, Mickey Smith, Mike Crossey, Nat Wasson |Award-winning documentary depicting a day in the life of Bad Seeds frontman, Nick Cave was released last week with a great reception.
Co-written and directed by Iain Forsyth, Jane Pollard and Cave himself, the documentary was part filmed at Miloco’s The Retreat Recording Studio in Brighton, where they also worked on the sound for the film soundtrack. It was also part filmed at Miloco’s La Fabrique studio in Southern France, where Cave and The Bad seeds recorded their latest album, Push Away The Sky, allowing directors into the studio to capture exclusive and intimate footage.
Read our full review here and make sure you check out the film in cinemas across the UK now.
Posted in Live Recording, Miloco Clients, Residential Recording Studios, Tracking Studios, UK Recording Studios | Tagged 000 Days On Earth, 20, Documentary, Film, Ian Forsyth, Jane Pollard, La Fabrique Recording Studio, miloco studios, nick cave, nick cave and the bad seeds, Retreat Recording Studio |
It’s thre first of two great new studios joining the Miloco group this September! Welcome on board the mazing writing and recording studio, Kensaltown Studio A, home to Martin Terefe…
Since Martin opened Kensaltown Studios in January 2004 it has been central to the London recording scene. The studio’s clients have included James Morrison, KT Tunstall, Travis, Train, Lana Del Rey, Adele, Cee Lo Green, The National, Coldplay, Arcade Fire, Beck, Backstreet Boys, Jason Mraz, Jessie J, Emeli Sande, The Horrors, James Blunt, Rita Ora, Corinne Bailey Rae, Cat Stevens, Westlife, A-ha, Erykah Badu, Mary J Blige, Goldfrapp, Jamie Cullum and many more top artists. The amazing studio spaces have also been used for photo, film and video shoots plus numerous other events.
Kensaltown are now pleased to offer their main room, Studio A, for hire. This is the central room in the Kensaltown complex and boasts a large open plan live / control room and a great sounding drum room. The studio can easily accommodate most kinds of sessions; full bands and larger ensembles such as string sections, horns and even choirs.
Sometimes described as the modern day brill building, the unique and creative atmosphere at Kensaltown has to be experienced. This is a state-of-the-art multi-room complex comprising eight studios located in a fantastic building flooded with light and communal areas and a buzzing communal kitchen, complete with in-house chef.
Find out everything there is to know about Kensaltown Studio A by visiting www.miloco.co.uk/kensaltown.
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged kensaltown studio a, ladbroke grove, martin terefe, recording studio, west london |U2’s new album Songs Of Innocence was released in the early hours of this morning and dropped into the music libraries of over half a billion iTunes users to coincide with the launch of the new Apple iPhone 6 and Watch.
It’s been five years since the band’s last record, No Line On The Horizon, so it’s no surprise there has been mass hype around the release.
Featuring the slick production skills of Paul Epworth, the album was part recorded at Miloco’s newly re-built and renovated Church Studios and was also part engineered and mixed by Gotham Producers’ Matt Wiggins.
You can read our full review of the album here.
Posted in London Recording Studios, Miloco Clients, Mixing Studios, Neve Recording Studios, New Albums, Record Producers, Recording Studio Builds, Recording Studio Engineers, Tracking Studios, UK Recording Studios | Tagged Apple, crouch end, iTunes, london, matt wiggins, miloco studios, mixing, Neve Room, New Album, Paul Epworth, production, Songs Of Innocence, the church studios, U2 |After three years since their last release, The Kooks’s new offering, Listen, is now out.
Surprising long-time fans with a new musical direction, the band have pulled out all the stops for their fourth album, with a helping hand from Hip-Hop producer Inflo, to channel new Gospel, Funk and Soul influences.
The album was recorded at various Miloco Studios, including The Pool and was engineering by Miloco’s Joseph Rodgers.
Read our full review here.
Posted in European Recording Studios, London Recording Studios, Miloco Clients, New Albums, Record Producers, Recording Studio Engineers, Tracking Studios, UK Recording Studios | Tagged Around Town, brighton, Down, engineer, Inflo, Joseph Rodgers, Listen, london, miloco studios, New Album, New release, Producer, The Kooks, the pool |After months of anticipation, the self-titled debut album from Royal Blood is finally here.
Having already gained the title of fastest selling rock debut in the last three years, it seems the Brighton duo are on a roll.
The album was mixed by producer Alan Moulder at Miloco’s Assault & Battery 1 Studio. Read our full review of the record here, and the single Come On Over here.
Posted in London Recording Studios, Miloco Clients, Mixing Studios, New Albums, Record Producers, UK Recording Studios | Tagged alan moulder, Assault and Battery 1 Studio, brighton, debut album, Duo, london, miloco studios, mixing, New Music, New release, Royal Blood, Two-Piece |
The never-ending sweep of our studio spotlight today lands in the English West Midlands where at Birmingham’s Summerfield Recording Studios there have been plenty of exciting equipment additions, with plenty more on the way too!
Summerfield has announced these numerous upgrades in a joint collaboration with Musical Director Marcus Byrne. A new Pro Tools HD Thunderbolt system and Mac Pro are in addition to a substantial list of gear installed as a fixture brought in by Marcus who will be moving all his projects to the studio as a permanent base. The complete list of Summerfield Studios’ new gear can be viewed at the top of its equipment spec here, but some of the highlights include outboard from Avalon, DBX, Eventide and Focusrite; microphones by Neumann, AKG, Rode and more; and lots of great synths, guitars, amps and other backline.
Currently tracking and mixing at the studio for The Saturdays Greatest Hits Tour, Marcus reveals how the simple interfacing is a real game changer. “I can bring in projects on my MacBook Pro and with Thunderbolt connection, I can be in full control of the studios 48 analogue Pro Tools I/O, the console and all the outboard with just 1 thunderbolt cable. All my patches, samples, plugs and projects all in one place”.
Take a look at all the info at this great Birmingham recording studio by visiting www.miloco.co.uk/summerfield.
[Top picture: Marcus Byrne and guitarist Ben Martinez (Jessie J)]
It’s the second great new residential recording studio we’re presenting to you this month! Blue Bell Hill is the home of acclaimed Producer and Engineer Barny Barnicott and is found in the beautiful English countryside in Kent. Whatsmore is that bands in London can get here really easily – around an hour by both car and train/taxi – and its superbly competitive rates are making it an increasingly popular choice for bands wanting quiet, residential recording that is both easily accessible and very affordable.
Blue Bell Hill recording studio is based in a large country house on the outskirts of Bluebell Hill Village, which is just 10 minutes from the major Kentish town of Maidstone. In the last few years Barny has significantly extended this building in order for the Blue Bell to grow from being a smallish mix room into a large, light, spacious and impressively equipped residential recording studio for bands to thrive in.
The 96 Channel SSL console that sits in the heart of the control room was purchased from the now-closed Eden Studios is joined by Avid Pro Tools 10 HD, a good choice of monitors and some outboard. The control room’s attractive skylights let in plenty of that warm, countryside sunshine as do the windows that look through to the large live space next door. Here you’ll find Barny’s brilliant collections of microphones and backline gear, as well as the entrance to a 10 sq meter booth that can double up as a programming room. For the full equipment spec at Blue Bell click here.
The newly extended upstairs space at Blue Bell Hill has also been refurbished to a modern standard and provides bands and artists with the sole use of a comfortable 6 bedroom accommodation with a large lounge/kitchen/dining room. It is the perfect place to relax into after a day downstairs in the studio. And then there is the location – a truly peaceful and inspiring dose of classic English countryside to make the most of for creative inspiration. Go for countless walks, drink at country pubs and take trips to Maidstone or even London.
Find out everything you need to know about Blue Bell Hill, including details on the studio spaces and equipment, photos, floorplans, recent clients and the accommodation by clicking here: www.miloco.co.uk/bluebellhill.
This August Miloco is delighted to launch a brand new studio in a brand new country, and what a studio it is. The Agafay Studio is owned by Abel Damoussi and based in the sizzling cultural hub of central Marrakech. Located in the Medina, Marrakech’s old and historic district, this is a truly inspirational retreat for musicians and songwriters seeking a totally new and refreshing creative environment to write a record in.
Agafay has been built within a 15th century riad (a traditional Moroccan house) which has a completely modernised interior to provide a luxurious standard of living. Authentic Moroccan features are plentiful, with a courtyard and fountain, tiled mosaics, lanterns, rugs and carpets all sourced from the region. Clients have the option to rent a beautiful 6-bedroom apartment in the same building as the studio. The views of the Medina are breathtaking from some of the balconies, plus you’ll be treated to delicious Moroccan cuisine during your stay.
The studio itself has had the approval of leading UK acoustician Nick Whitaker. The spec includes a SSL Nucleus Controller, Avid Pro Tools 10, Neumann microphones, Adams speakers and more. You are then invited to fill it with your own instruments with which to pen some hits!
But what really sets Agafay apart from the rest is the location. The Marrakech Medina is home to the world famous Jamaa El Fna Square which is bursting with life night and day. Acrobats, Musicians, Snake Charmers and other street performers provide the entertainment here, while the countless food stalls, cafes, bars and restaurants offer an abundance of food and drink for you to enjoy. Away from the square, get lost in the labyrinth of ancient bazaars and alleyways.
Clients at The Agafay Studio can also make full use of Abel’s luxury country hotel, Kasbah Agafay, which is a 30 minute drive from Marrakech. Soak up this stunning rural region outside of the city and indulge in the swimming pool, spa, camel riding, quadbiking and other activities on offer.
Read up on everything you need to know about The Agafay Studio experience by visiting www.miloco.co.uk/agafay.
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