Meet the Judges: Eric Johnson | Abbey Road Studios Music Photography Awards 2023 Abbey Road Studios 2023-06-20 | Meet the 2023 MPA Judges. Eric Johnson: take the stage. Photographer Eric Johnson’s archive goes back more than 30 years having had work published in Rolling Stone, 032c, Vogue, Dazed & Confused, The Face, W, The New York Times, V & Interview, to name a few. While he has photographed a dizzying array of luminaries from Muhammad Ali and Floyd Mayweather to Cindy Sherman and Gus Van Sant, Johnson is best known for his work documenting the US music culture of the late ‘90s and early 2000s. His photos of Notorious B.I.G., Nas, Missy Elliott, Lauryn Hill and the late Aaliyah defined an era of US music photography, while more recent work with the likes of Doja Cat, Glorilla, Yung Miami, Pusha T and Shygirl places him at the heart of contemporary pop music culture in 2023. Last year Eric was awarded the inaugural MPA Icon Award and announced as ‘an unsung hero’ by V Magazine when featured in their August 2022 HEROES issue.Snap to it: mpa.photo. Deadline 18 July. #MPA23 #EricJohnson #MeetTheJudge
Abbey Road Talks To Ziggy Alberts Abbey Road Studios 2023-06-15 | “Through the highest of quality recordings straight from the offerings of Abbey Road Studios, you won’t be disappointed in this unparalleled listening experience.” – Wonderland Magazine@ZiggyAlberts recently shared his first release of the year in the form of a six-track EP entitled ‘A Postcard From London’. It was recorded in one day during an impromptu session in our writing rooms.We spoke to Ziggy about his later-than-usual entry into music, the reasons he chose to stay independent and striking the perfect balance between touring and recording.
Meet the Judges: Nakyung Han | Abbey Road Studios Music Photography Awards 2023 Abbey Road Studios 2023-06-14 | The who’s who: New York Times’ Deputy Photo Editor, Nakyung Han, will join a panel of esteemed judges for the second annual Abbey Road Studios Music Photography Awards. Nakyung started at the NY Times in 2005 where she had picture editing tours of duty on the Business, Culture, Metro and Science desks. Previously, she was a photo editor for a variety of magazines, including Fortune, New York Magazine and Budget Travel, though her roots can be traced to the legendary newspaper The Village Voice.Get your image in front of Nakyung by entering here: mpa.photo
Introducing the Categories: Underground Scenes | Abbey Road Studios Music Photography Awards 2023 Abbey Road Studios 2023-06-13 | Take a shot that champions music subculture in 2022. Then take a shot at the Underground Scenes Award. Music goes beyond a song or the artists that perform it. It’s a catalyst for the communities who embody its spirit in venues and dancefloors across the globe. This category shines a spotlight on the importance of grassroots movements by celebrating photographers documenting underground music scenes around the world.Discover the full story: mpa.photo#MPA23
Meet the Judges: Matthew Josephs | Abbey Road Studios Music Photography Awards 2023 Abbey Road Studios 2023-06-13 | The who’s who: Matthew Josephs – take the stage.Stylist and creative director Matthew Josephs will be rewarding the musical images that stop him in his tracks as part of this year’s Abbey Road Studios Music Photography Awards.Based in London, Matthew Josephs is regarded as one of the most interesting and exciting fashion stylists to emerge from the capital in recent years.Matthew is known for his work with musicians such as FKA Twigs, Shygirl and Joy Crookes. He has also collaborated with top photographers such as Steven Klein, Harley Weir, Tim Walker, Charlotte Wales, Alasdair McLellan and Campbell Addy.Get the lowdown on how to enter: mpa.photo
Meet the Judges: Karen Binns | Abbey Road Studios Music Photography Awards 2023 Abbey Road Studios 2023-06-12 | Putting Karen Binns in the picture.Creative director and fashion consultant Karen Binns lends her perspective to the panel. A genuine club kid, Binns was immersed in the 1980s underground fashion, pop art and club scenes in New York, running warehouse parties and counting iconic figures like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol among her friends and mentors. This is reflected in her work over the last 30 years, where she has infused popular culture with precision and validity. Karen has been responsible for styling / creative direction for iconic musicians including Tori Amos (for over 25 years), Estelle on ‘American Boy’, So Solid Crew, Mark Morrison, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, and is currently a stylist for Afrobeat sensation Wizkid.Will your image hit the high notes for Karen? Enter for free to find out: mpa.photo. Deadline 18 July. #MPA23
Meet the Judges: Vicky Grout | Abbey Road Studios Music Photography Awards 2023 Abbey Road Studios 2023-06-10 | The who’s who: Vicky Grout – take the stage. One of London’s leading street culture photographers, Vicky Grout is known for her documentation of the music and fashion scenes through portraiture. Her passion for telling authentic stories and connecting with her subjects has led her to shoot a diverse line-up of artists including Stormzy and Jorja Smith well as regularly shooting for publications such as Wonderland, GQ and The New York Times.
Meet the Judges: Cat Burns | Abbey Road Studios Music Photography Awards 2023 Abbey Road Studios 2023-06-09 | Putting Cat Burns in the picture. We’re honoured to have 22-year-old platinum-selling singer-songwriter & BRIT Award-winner Cat Burns as part of our judging panel for this year’s Abbey Road Studios Music Photography Awards. Will your image dance to the sound of Cat’s tune?
Introducing the Categories: Live Music Award (supported by Philips Ambilight TV) #MPA23 Abbey Road Studios 2023-06-08 | Did you take the picture that defined live music in 2022? Then take a shot at the Live Music Award, supported by Philips Ambilight TV. From the undeniable electricity of a small venue and the euphoria of a returning festival to the intimate connection between artist and audience, these are the photographs that show us what live music means to you. Find out more: mpa.photo
Meet the Judges: Rankin | Abbey Road Studios Music Photography Awards 2023 Abbey Road Studios 2023-06-08 | Will your image hit the high notes of our head judge, Rankin?Our co-founder returns once again to reward the images that stop him in his tracks. Rankin is a true British icon. A photographer, publisher and film director, his photography has been published everywhere from his own publications to Elle, Vogue, Esquire, GQ, Rolling Stone and Wonderland, and exhibited in galleries globally, including MoMA, New York, and the Victoria & Albert Museum, London.Learn more about Rankin and what he’s looking for this year by heading to the link in our bio. #MPA23
Introducing the Categories: Music Moment of the Year (supported by Outernet) Abbey Road Studios 2023-06-07 | Focus on this year’s Abbey Road Studios Music Photography Awards, and then focus on the Music Moment of the Year category, supported by @outernetglobal. Celebrating THE image that defined music in 2022. THE picture that makes you stop. Makes you think. Makes you feel. A visual statement of music in 2022. We look through the lens to celebrate the photograph that captured a moment in time, the mood, the spirit of the year. An image that could be remembered for generations to come. Share your image for free: mpa.photo #MPA23 #OuternetLondon
Introducing the Open Categories | Abbey Road Studios Music Photography Awards Abbey Road Studios 2023-06-06 | We're looking for picture perfect entries. Do you have what it takes?Head judge Rankin takes you through the open categories YOU can enter for free: 1. Live Music 2. Underground Scenes3. In the Studio 4. Music Moment of the Year5. Undiscovered Photographer of the YearGet the lowdown on each of these categories by heading to mpa.photo.
How To Enter | Abbey Road Studios Music Photography Awards 2023 Abbey Road Studios 2023-06-06 | A picture is worth a thousand words, so let’s save ours so you can find out how to enter your image for free in the Abbey Road Studios Music Photography Awards 2023. Snap to it: mpa.photo #MPA23
Announcing the Abbey Road Studios Music Photography Awards 2023 Abbey Road Studios 2023-06-06 | Lights. Camera. Action. Music photographers - it’s time to take the stage.Announcing the Abbey Road Studios Music Photography Awards 2023. The MPAs are back for a second consecutive year, shining a light on the ultimate music images and photographers of ’22 in the eyes of an esteemed panel led by Rankin, alongside Cat Burns, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Vicky Grout, Karen Binns, Eric Johnson, Matthew Josephs and Nakyung Han.Every picture tells a story. What’s yours? Find out the bigger picture & how you can enter your image for free: mpa.photo#MPA23
Hinako Omori: Abbey Road Amplify X Pitchfork London Sessions Abbey Road Studios 2023-05-12 | In the concluding episode of our Amplify x Pitchfork London series, in partnership with American music publication Pitchfork, talented UK-based electronic musician @hinakoomori builds upon a demo she has been working on. Using a combination of our microphones and Yamaha piano, Hinako expertly weaves together different fragments of sound to create a cohesive and uninterrupted piece, akin to that of a patchwork quilt, as she says.
Abbey Road Studios Track Check Abbey Road Studios 2023-04-24 | A brand new service from our award-winning engineers: abbeyroad.com/track-checkTrack Check is the final quality control step before submitting your song for mastering.Led by engineer Tom Hall, the team will feedback on everything from balance and spatial image to headroom, phase, limiting and compression, helping you arrive at a mix that will lead to an even better master.
Production Hub: Kay Young - We Rich | Track Deconstruction Abbey Road Studios 2023-04-20 | Step inside the creative mind of multi-genre singer, rapper and producer @kayyoungmusic as she breaks down a track from her brand new EP, ‘We Meet At Last’. From the importance of plug-ins to the power of instrumentation, get a behind-the-scenes look at the intricate process of creating Kay’s ‘We Rich’ as she reveals production techniques that you can implement to make your own compositions sound more refined and professional.#ProductionHub
I. JORDAN X Planningtorock: Abbey Road Amplify X Pitchfork London Sessions Abbey Road Studios 2023-04-14 | Find out what collaboration looks like as one of electronic music's most exciting producers and DJs joins forces with a renowned queer producer and singer songwriter to collaborate on a track together in The Gatehouse.We recently launched our second Amplify x Pitchfork London series, in partnership with leading American music publication Pitchfork. The series kicked off with @YayaBeyMusic followed by @okaykaya4296 and today it is the turn of I. JORDAN and Planningtorock.We spoke to both of them about their time here at Abbey Road, exploring the various production techniques and gear they used and understanding how they use their music to create a platform to raise awareness.
Abbey Road Talks To Kay Young Abbey Road Studios 2023-04-14 | From creating beats in her bedroom during lockdown to flying out to LA to sign a recording contract with the legendary Roc Nation, we speak to London-based producer, singer and rapper, Kay Young. To coincide with the release of her latest EP, we explore the journey that led Kay to being discovered through Instagram, her creative processes and her encounter with the prolific powerhouse that is Jay-Z. Strings for ‘We Meet At Last’ were tracked in The Gatehouse by @Tommy_Bosustow. During the session the one and only @NileRodgersOfficial dropped in for a listen saying, “That’s cool, that’s cool. I love that!”
Okay Kaya: Abbey Road Amplify X Pitchfork London Sessions Abbey Road Studios 2023-03-31 | Reeling off the viral success of her hit song, ‘Mother Nature’s Bitch’ and five albums deep into her career, the sixth episode in this series sees Norwegian-American musician delve deep into her craft, explaining her various songwriting, production and recording techniques.
Abbey Road Lock-In: Hak Baker X Karma Kid - Windrush Baby | Ep. 5 Abbey Road Studios 2023-03-30 | We are delighted to announce the latest release in our ongoing ‘Lock-In’ series with @HakBaker's highly evocative, new single Windrush Baby. Recorded in The Gatehouse studio as part of a two-day session with producer Karma Kid, the track is one of four songs Hak wrote during a fast paced, spontaneous and collaborative session, assisted by Abbey Road engineer Gordon Davidson and senior runner Sarah Meyz.
Yaya Bey: Abbey Road Amplify x Pitchfork London Sessions 2023 Abbey Road Studios 2023-03-24 | Yaya Bey is one of R&B’s most exciting storytellers. Using a combination of ancestral forces and her own self-actualization, the singer/songwriter seamlessly navigates life’s hardships and joyful moments through music.Filmed as part of our Abbey Road Amplify X Pitchfork London Sessions 2023, take a look behind-the-scenes at her session in the Gatehouse, as she guides us through her recording and writing process.
Abbey Road Equalise - International Womens Day 2023 Abbey Road Studios 2023-03-04 | On Saturday 4 March, Abbey Road Equalise is opening up it's doors to the next generation of female artists and creatives for a free day of panel talks & masterclasses for #internationalwomensday 2023!Hear from some of the music industry’s leading women and most exciting rising female talent about how they got started and their essential tips for success.PANELS14:04 - Music Production 101 Hosed by Jack Lintorn (A.K.A @klaverson) Featuring @kayyoungmusic, @SansSoucisMusic, Club Fitness & Sarah Meyz (Abbey Road Studios)1:39:00 - Women Do Tech Hosted by Vanessa Bosåen (President, Virgin Music UK & Abbey Road Road Red Board Member) Featuring Xann Schwinn (Co-Founder & CEO, Biiah), Christine Osazuwa (Chief Strategy Officer, Shoobs), Ariana Alexander-Sefre (Founder & Co-CEO, SPOKE), Alica Molito (Co-Founder & CIO, XONE) & Rachel Lyske (CEO, DAACI)2:59:00 - Scoring for Film & TV Hosted by @ScalaRadiouk's Jenny Nelson Featuring @JocelynPookOfficial, Natalie Holt and Oleta Haffner. 4:49:28 - The Craft of Songwriting Hosted by @RadioX's Sunta Templeton Featuring @SharnaBassofficial, Dana Margolin (@PorridgeRadio), @lau.ra.official, Chloe Howard (@LimeGarden) and @Ennyintegrity 5:59:30 - Getting Signed Hosted by Radio X's Sunta Templeton Featuring Fiona Pope (A&R & Creative Partnerships, Decca), Olivia Edwards-Allen (Artist Manager, Sweet Managmenet, Debbie, @CatBurns & Goddard), Babs Thornton (Arist Manager, @queenofthebabies) and Hollie Boston (A&R Manager, Polydor). 07:11:02 - Careers In Music Hosted by Hannah Fitzgerald (Marketing Manager, @Abbeyroadinstitute) Featuring @YolanDaBrown OBE DL, Debbie Gayle (Co-founder, LiveSource), Sarah Henderson (MD, MCPR) and Katy Lana Hall (Industry Readiness Manager, ELAM)
Abbey Road Talks To The Clockworks Abbey Road Studios 2023-01-22 | Formed in Galway and now living in London, @TheClockworks are James McGregor (vocals/guitar), Sean Connelly (guitar), Damian Greaney (drums) and Tom Freeman (bass). Making a unanimous decision to find their break in the UK capital, it proved a good one. Relocating in 2019, the quartet were signed by Creation records founder Alan McGee almost overnight.Described by NME as ‘shit hot’ and praised by CLASH for their ‘ferocious sense of purpose, The Clockworks released ‘Lost In the Moment’ on Christmas Day - a spur of the moment live track recorded in Studio Three by Matt Jones, assisted by senior runner Freddie Light and mastered by Christian Wright.We recently sat down with each member of the band to chat about the process of recording in Studio Three as well as their advice on navigating a career in the music industry. Watch below. youtube.com/watch?v=M9UOl8tlyBM
Abbey Road Lock-In: The Clockworks - Lost In The Moment (Live In Studio Three) | Ep. 4 Abbey Road Studios 2022-12-25 | We are delighted to announce the latest release in our ongoing ‘Abbey Road Lock-In’ series with The Clockworks’ new Christmas Day track, Lost In The Moment. A spur of the moment live recording at the end of the band’s ‘Lock-In’ session, Lost In The Moment is an emotive performance from the band’s singer James McGregor, alongside Tom Freeman, who plays the studio’s Yamaha CFX concert grand piano. The track was recorded by Abbey Road engineer Matt Jones and assisted by senior runner Freddie Light.
Abbey Road Talks To Duncan Daniels Abbey Road Studios 2022-12-05 | During a recent two-week UK press tour, the US Afrobeats artist stopped by our house to say hello! Find out about the meaning behind the title of his most recent album, ‘S.O.L.O’ and why he had it mastered by a selection of our engineers, how he fuses Afrobeats with Indie-Rock and more.“It has been one of the best moments of my career to have worked with a legend such as Alex Gordon and the entire mastering team at Abbey Road Studios. I’m truly honoured!” - @dunkishrock Have your tracks mastered at Abbey Road now: abbeyroad.com/mastering
Abbey Road Talks To Lewis Capaldi Abbey Road Studios 2022-11-21 | We recently had the pleasure of welcoming Scottish singer songwriter Lewis Capaldi to our house for a session with Spotify. The 26-year old singer performed his own rendition of Olivia Rodrigo's 'Drivers License' as well as a stripped down version of his newly released single, 'Forget Me'. Capaldi kindly sat down with us during his session where we discussed the songwriting and production process for his new album, overcoming writer's block and his favourite Kim Petras song.
Abbey Road Amplify - Day Three, Studio Two Abbey Road Studios 2022-11-12 | Over 7, 8 and 12 November, we’re opening our doors to the next generation of artists, engineers and creatives for a free, two-day festival to celebrate our 90th anniversary!SESSIONS 18:34Job Roles Within The Music Industry - Hosted by Hannah Fitzgerald from our specialist music production school, Abbey Road Institute (ARI), we speak to ARI alumna and Grammy-nominated Producer, GG, Project Manager Jay Mobbs-Beal, who has managed teams across global tours, down to detailed plans, schematics and kit lists, logistics, transport, schedules, content and sub-hires, Deputy Director of Engagement & Partnerships for East London Arts & Music Academy, Kim Goddard, Head of Marketing at EMI, Helen Kennedy and Dion Peters.1:34:05The Joy of Making Music - Hosted by Senior Broadcast Journalist at Radio X, Sunta Templeton, this panel looks to highlight the importance and benefits of music as a medium for expression and some of the opportunities that can come with it.Speaking to the likes of James Smith, Conor Albert, Kamille and Che Lingo, we explore the avenues music has opened up for them.3:29:15The Craft of Hitmaking - Hosted by The Official Charts' Carl Smith, we speak to a group of experts, including Mark Ralph, Michelle Escoffery and Sharna Bass as they share their expertise to help demystify the secrets to commercially successful songs and compositions, whether that be an original song, writing to a brief or for other artists.4:42:45From Bedroom Producer To Professional - Learn how to kickstart your career as a producer. Hosted by Music Tech's Sam Willings, we speak to Swindle, Karma Kid and I.Jordan and take a look at how they turned making beats in their bedrooms into a professional career and how you can too.6:16:44Promoting Your Music - Hosted by NME's Thomas Smith, we'll be talking to the likes of Sarah Henderson (Murray Chalmers PR), Mikey Lloyd (Plugged In PR), Sammy Andrews (Deviate Digital) and more, this panel will provide an insight into the multiple facets of music promotion covering areas in streaming, PR, social media and radio, we pull apart the analytics to find out how artists are working today.7:29:04The Business of Music - When is the right time to get signed? How do you find an artist manager? What is the role of a booking agent? Find out all of this and more as we explore the inner workings of the music industry from landing a record deal and management to understanding music law and booking agents. Hosted by BBC's Chi Chi Izundu, guests include: Jordan Whitmore (Head of A&R, Domino), Jonny Greenfield (WME), Alex Cole and Adetokunbo "T" Oyelola (Artist Manager for YolanDa Brown).
Abbey Road Amplify - Day Two, Studio Three Livestream Abbey Road Studios 2022-11-08 | Over 7, 8 and 12 November, we’re opening our doors to the next generation of artists, engineers and creatives for a free, two-day festival to celebrate our 90th anniversary!SESSIONS 31:34Music Photography Panel hosted by Marian Paterson w/ Joe Puxley, Jill Furmanovsky, Anaïs Gallagher, Isha Shah and Vicky Grout. 2:10:25BMG Publishing Presents: Publishing 101Featuring Cindy Kramer (Senior Director, Rep & Marketing), James Meyer (Senior Manager, Legal & Business Affairs), Grace Bowen (Senior Manager, Sample clearance & Infringements) andIan Ramage (VP, Repertoire & Marketing).4:02:45The Perfect Bedroom Setup - Featuring Abbey Road's very own, Sarah Meyz, Gordon Davidson, Christian Wright and Jamie Hayes.5:18:15Micing A Drumkit - Learn the best ways to get the sound you want from a drum kit, whether it's new drums or a vintage kit with a history. Get tips from Abbey Road’s Gordon Davidson and George Oulton on micing up your kit, covering everything from preparation and mics to positioning and placement, it’s the ultimate guide for getting that perfect drum sound.6:29:05The Art of Sampling - Delivered by Abbey Road Institute's Jason O'Bryan, in this panel we delve deep into the world of sampling. Learn why sampling has become one of the most influential and inspiring tools in modern music and how it can be applied to your music, from original production to songwriting.
Abbey Road Amplify - Day One, Studio Three Livestream Abbey Road Studios 2022-11-07 | Over 7, 8 and 12 November, we’re opening our doors to the next generation of artists, engineers and creatives for a free, two-day festival to celebrate our 90th anniversary!SESSIONS 18:31Scala Radio X Abbey Road Presents: w/Amelia Warner, Isobel Waller-Bridge and Segun Akinola. Hosted by Mark Kermode (Scala Radio). 1:50:47Abbey Road Presents: What Is Immersive Audio? w/ John Barrett, Oli Morgan and Mirek Stiles. Hosted by Christian Wright 3:30:40The Abbey Road Red Playroom
Abbey Road Talks To Portico Quartet Abbey Road Studios 2022-10-29 | Live in Studio One, @porticoquartet have released an expanded live version of their seminal album Terrain (Extended) accompanied by a film. This release features an expanded version of the composition re-arranged for the Portico Quartet Ensemble. To coincide with this release, we sat down to talk to them about everything from creative processes and recording in Studio One, to tips for a great session and using the famous Challen piano used on countless @TheBeatles songs. Experience Portico Quartet at their finest through the link below. youtube.com/watch?v=PzoctG9Qn94&ab_channel=GondwanaRecords
Abbey Road Talks To Surf Curse Abbey Road Studios 2022-10-07 | We recently welcomed Nevada-based, surf rock band Surf Curse to Studio Three where they recorded something special in support of their latest album, 'Magic Hour'. Watch the full video to find out why Spain is their favourite city, how they "murdered" their songwriting formula and more!
Mastering at Abbey Road: Oli Morgan Abbey Road Studios 2022-09-03 | We recently went live on Instagram from Mastering Room 6 with Oli Morgan to discuss the process of mastering and the role it plays in making your music sound balanced, cohesive and radio-ready.Oli is one of our in-house mastering engineers at Abbey Road, he's worked with the likes of Blossoms, French Kiwi Juice (FKJ), Princess Nokia, Gregory Porter and Seal to name just a few.We’ve created a condensed version of the interview that provides an insight into mastering as a process, what immersive formats means for the future of audio and how our mastering services instill confidence in our clients. If you want to have your track mastered by one of our award-winning engineers then just head to the link below! abbeyroad.com/mastering
Abbey Road Talks to Cardinal Black Abbey Road Studios 2022-08-26 | Last month we were joined by the alt-rock Welsh quartet, Cardinal Black. The band spent the day in Studio Two filming a live session ahead of their upcoming album, ‘January Came Close’. The session was engineered by Gordon Davison and assisted by Neil Dawes. Having just come off tour with The Struts, the band are focused on the release of their debut album and are just about to embark on their own 16-date headline tour, 'Danced-On Floors Tour', in support. Last week we were treated to a single from the album called ‘Rise Up’. Mastered by Abbey Road’s own Oli Morgan. Listen now on #AbbeyRoadCuts - open.spotify.com/playlist/3G5qFsOMhJ1pCsb4I4D0MH #CardinalBlack
Production Hub: Reamping In And Out of “The Box” with Abbey Roads Mirek Stiles Abbey Road Studios 2022-07-09 | Our Head of Audio Products, Mirek Stiles, takes us through how to use the technique of 'reamping' to get sounds out of your DAW and into the “real world” to add unique colour and space to your loops, samples and soft synths.
Jake Shimabukuro plays While My Guitar Gently Weeps at Abbey Road Studios Abbey Road Studios 2022-07-06 | From Strawberry Fields NYC in 2006 to Abbey Road Studios London in 2022, the amazing Jake Shimabukuro treated us to a snippet of his fantastic version of ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’ by George Harrison last week. Played on the very same ukulele!Jake spent four days in the brand-new Studio Three recording with bassist Jackson Waldhoff and engineers Brett Lind and Marta Di Nozzi, working on a very exciting upcoming project!Watch the original version here: youtu.be/puSkP3uym5k#JakeShimabukuro #WhileMyGuitarGentlyWeeps #Ukulele #JakeAndFriends
Abbey Road Amplify X Music Managers Forum present Managing Expectations Full Highlights Abbey Road Studios 2022-06-30 | Abbey Road Amplify x Music Managers Forum present the full highlights from ‘Managing Expectations’ - an exclusive panel from Abbey Road Amplify 2021. Hosted by MMF’s Annabella Coldrick, watch music managers Sophie Bloggs (Hannah Wants, Kurupt FM), Chris Grey (Nyge, Gibbo, Clonez, Paige Lihya), Jill Hollywood (owner Echo Beach Management) share what it's like to manage artists and songwriters in today's industry.#AbbeyRoad #AbbeyRoadAmplify #MusicManager #ArtistManagement #ProductionHub #AbbeyRoadStudios #MusicProduction #Songwriting
George OHanlon - Go Your Way - An Abbey Road 90th Session Abbey Road Studios 2022-06-15 | We’re delighted to be sharing singer-songwriter George O'Hanlon’s final live session from Abbey Road of his new single ‘Go Your Way’. Recorded as part of our 90th anniversary celebrations – the stunning, intimate performance was engineered by Abbey Road’s Lewis Jones, assisted by Daniel Hayden and Freddie Light.
The Ivors Academy presents Talking Songwriting at Abbey Road Amplify 2021 Abbey Road Studios 2022-05-26 | Full highlights from the insightful Abbey Road #Amplify panel 'Talking Songwriting' presented by The Ivors Academy. Featuring expert artists/songwriters Fiona Bevan, Rachel Chinouriri and Allegra. Streamed live from Abbey Road Studio One on our 90th anniversary, November 12th 2021. #AbbeyRoad #AbbeyRoadAmplify #Songwriting #SongwritingTips #ProductionHub #AbbeyRoadStudios #MusicProduction #WritingSongs
Songwriting & Production Tips from Naughty Boy & Fred Ball Abbey Road Studios 2022-04-24 | “As a producer you don’t want to fill up the music before there’s a song in there...Too much planning and too much over-thinking doesn’t serve the moment well.” We sat down with producers FredBall and NaughtyBoy as part of Nile Rodgers’ songwriting camp in 2020 to discuss production and songwriting in all its forms. The two have worked with some incredible artists such as Emeli Sandé, Sam Smith, Rihanna, Eminem, Jay-Z & Beyonce, and have learned how to become chameleons in the studio, adapting and reacting to what’s happening on the day. Watch the full interview for some invaluable expertise on the art of production and songwriting.
Abbey Road talks to Metronomy Abbey Road Studios 2022-04-21 | To celebrate our 90th anniversary, we had the pleasure of welcoming Metronomy to Abbey Road to record a six-song set live from Studio One. We sat down with Metronomy’s multi-instrumentalist and producer Joseph Mount to discuss his experience of recording at the studio, the framework for the most recent album ‘Small World’ and his advice for any young artists or bands starting out.Watch the full performance: youtu.be/oHdCi9hyJlM
Talking Songwriting with Rachel Chinouriri, Eyelar & Kay Young - Abbey Road Equalise 2022 Abbey Road Studios 2022-04-21 | We are pleased to present ‘Talking Songwriting’: An Abbey Road #Equalise panel discussion at Angel Studios featuring songwriters Rachel Chinouriri, KayYoungMusic & Eyelar, hosted by Abbie McCarthy Watch the full highlights and learn about a range of topics including creative approaches, dealing with writer's block, navigating a male-dominated industry as a female, and pitching tracks to artists.
George OHanlon - Seagulls - An Abbey Road 90th Session Abbey Road Studios 2022-04-08 | Listen to Seagulls: https://GeorgeOHanlon.lnk.to/SeagullsIDPre-Save / Pre-Add the Seagulls EP: georgeohanlon.lnk.to/EPSeagulls Video by Charlie Lightening. Follow: georgeohanlon.lnk.to/followIDSign-up: georgeohanlon.lnk.to/Sign-UpID LyricsDon’t they know I’m trying so hard?Watching seagulls circle the school yardWhile I’m here I’ll never be off guard It's all in my mind but it's not all of the timeIt's all in my mind but it's not all of the time Bring me here just to sit in silence Say your past is the cause of your violence But I don’t ever think about itI can’t get my head around it I just tend to drink and drown it It's all in my mind but it's not all of the time It's all in my mind but it's not all of the time So I have to go grow up and get out of hereThe waters rising all of the time so don’t hold back dear So I have to go grow up and get out of hereThe waters rising all of the time so don’t hold back dear It's all in my mind but it's not all of the time It's all in my mind but it's not all of the time It's all in my mind but it's not all of the time It's all in my mind
Abbey Road Lock-In | Jane Weaver X Dan Carey - Oblique Fantasy | Ep. 3 Abbey Road Studios 2022-03-23 | The next instalment of our series, Abbey Road Lock-In, is out now! Manchester-based experimental pop act Jane Weaver’s teamed up with Speedy Wunderground boss Dan Carey and Abbey Road’s John Barrett in Studio Three to create the pulsating new single ‘Oblique Fantasy’.Listen to the single: ffm.to/sw040_janeweaverVideo by Fuego Films.
Meet the Judges: Isabel Garvey | Abbey Road Studios Music Photography Awards 2022 Abbey Road Studios 2022-03-20 | Picture this – Abbey Road Studios managing director Isabel Garvey joining Rankin on a panel to award the best music photography from '21, for the world’s most famous recording studio.
Meet the Judges: Moses Sumney | Abbey Road Studios Music Photography Awards 2022 Abbey Road Studios 2022-03-13 | The who’s who. We’re honoured to have iconic singer, songwriter and multidisciplinary storyteller, Moses Sumney, join the panel of esteemed judges for the first ever Abbey Road Studios Music Photography Awards 2022 in association with Hennessy.
LRain: Abbey Road Amplify x Pitchfork London Sessions Abbey Road Studios 2022-03-11 | Brooklyn-born and based experimentalist and multi-instrumentalist Taja Cheek, aka L'Rain, was the final act into the Gatehouse and Front Room as part of our partnership with Pitchfork for the ‘Abbey Road #Amplify x Pitchfork London Sessions’.Take a look behind-the-scenes at her session in the Gatehouse, as she guides us through her recording and writing process.
Production Hub: How Does Spatial Audio Work Inside a Game Engine? Abbey Road Studios 2022-03-09 | How does spatial audio work inside a game engine? Head of Audio Products Mirek Stiles is back with another Production Hub video, this time sharing how you can create and explore spatial audio in the cross-platform game engine Unity.This project was created using Unity v2020.3.13f1unity.com/downloadand Google Resonance v1.2.1resonance-audio.github.io/resonance-audiogithub.com/resonance-audio/resonance-audio-unity-sdk/releases
Abbey Road Equalise - International Womens Day Festival 2022 Abbey Road Studios 2022-03-05 | On Saturday 5 March, Abbey Road Equalise is opening up Angel Studios to the next generation of female artists and creatives for a free day of panel talks & masterclasses for IWD 2022!Hear from some of the music industry’s leading women and most exciting rising female talent about how they got started and their essential tips for success. We will also provide the opportunity to book free one-to-one mentoring sessions from a wide range of women who have carved a career in music beyond the recording studio and stage.MORNING SESSIONS 03:08 - 1:02:10Abbey Road Institute Panel Discussion: Getting Started in the Music Industry1:22:29 - 2:24:47Moderated by Abbie McCarthy: Talking Songwriting with Eyelar, Rachel Chinouriri & Kay Young2:43:06 - 3:28:26Moderated by Jo Digby: How to Get Heard with Decca Records senior head of A&R Rachel HolmbergAFTERNOON SESSIONS 4:32:46 – 5:35:57Music Production 101 Masterclass with Abbey Road’s Marta Di Nozzi and Sarah Meyz5:48:18 - 6:48:49Moderated by Christian Wright: Production and Recording Essentials with Fiona Cruickshank, Hannah V, Char Grant & Chloe Kraemer6:59:56 - 8:10:04Moderated by Emily Richardson: Music for TV & Film Masterclass with Anne Dudley, Anne Nikitin & Nanita Desai
Iceage: Abbey Road Amplify x Pitchfork London Sessions Abbey Road Studios 2022-03-01 | In Episode Three of our Abbey Road Amplify X Pitchfork London studio sessions, we present Danish punk rock band, Iceage.Iceage came to Abbey Road as part of our 90th anniversary and the inaugural Pitchfork London festival last year, recording a cover of Abra’s Pull Up in our Gatehouse and Front Room studios.Listen and stream the song here: iceage.ffm.to/pullup
