The Studio is currently working with various artists listed most recently below:

April 2007: Joe Purdy and Band

Old Mill Studios has just finished recording Joe Purdy's new album "Last Clock on the Wall" due to be released hopefully the end of the year. A big thank you to Joe, Will, Deacon, Perry, Raj, Waq, Brian and Johnny for coming to sunny Strathaven to record the record it was ridiculously good fun. Thank you to Jeff and Brian from Cava for the help and gear. The whole album was also filmed by Raj Pathak and will be released on DVD. Pictures from Neale will be appearing soon on the site and on our myspace. More to follow.

March 2007: Soul Circus

Soul Circus will be playing at Old Mill Studios on the 12th of May contact us or the band if you fancy tickets for the show. Meanwhile the band recorded their cracking new EP here at the old mill. Check it out on their myspace.

March 2007: The Maple Thieves

50's Blues, Rock and Roll, booze and Obscene Jokes pretty much sums up the recording of 6 songs for Glasgow band the Maple Thieves. Great lads check them out well worth it.

March 2007: The Tobias Casuals

A good helping of classic 70s inspired rock from the Tobias Casuals. Fast paced, flu and beer infested recording session that ended up with the band completing 4 new songs available on myspace. The lads are playing Box in Glasgow soon go check them out.

March 2007: Solarize

Strathaven band Solarize came in to record three new tracks. Chose a cracking picture of them from their website enough said. Hope they'll be back soon. Check them out.

February 2007: Luma

Glasgow Band Luma came in to record their new EP. The session was a great laugh, cracking lads. Nudity and sweet music what more can you ask for. The songs include the added flavour strings added by girls from the RSAMD. The song "13" is available to listen to on our myspace well worth checking them out.

February 2007: Nacional

Glasgow Band Nacional booked in for a recording session the week before an appearance at Old Mill Studios first showcase gig. Recording four new songs the recordings sound great all the songs are available on their myspace and "Lucas" is available on the Old Mill myspad. Photos taken by Neale Smith from Nacional's performance are available on myspace and here under Media.

January 2007: Covington Case

Dumfermline band Covington Case had a rather drunken excursion to Old Mill Studios to record their new EP "Riding Lights". Five new tracks and a superb live version of "in the jungle" were completed....far to much alcohol. Check them out on their myspace or listen to the samples which will appear on the media page shortly.

January 2007: 4th in Line

Cheeky Edinburgh chaps 4th in Line had 3 amusing days at Old Mill Studios. Gourmet Jelly beans were had by all including jalapeno flavour, ridiculous. Videos from the bands time at the mill are available on their website check it out for a giggle.

January 2007: Monosonic

Glasgow Band Monosonic saw in the new year by being the first band in the Old Mill for 2007. The band completed 4 new songs all available on their myspace.

December 2006: The Black Rats

Strathaven band the Black Rats completed 4 songs at Old Mill Studios for their new EP. Check out their myspace to hear the tracks, or check out the media section soon for samples of the tunes.

December 2006: The Dials

Edinburgh band The Dials completed their new single Angelene at Old Mill studios. The Dials are heading for big things having recently supported the Fratellis, the Subways, the Sunshine Underground and the View. Both songs the band recorded should appear on their myspace soon.

November 2006: Sisa

Sisa came in to the studio to record drum tracks for some new tracks they are completing at their home studio. The band are a funked mix of rock and retro electro pop. The tracks will be available to preview on myspace soon. Looking forward to hearing them.

November 2006: Weebeastie

I have no Feckin' clue what the above picture is of... but hey it makes me laugh. Click on it or here to hear weebeastie and their tunes. Great lads, great tunes check the beasties oot.

November 2006: Genaro

Photo by Mark Connelly

Genaro recorded two new songs at Old Mill Studios "Strawberry Jam" and "Demons". The second song Demons was partly recorded within Studio 2: The Thomson Hall, images are available on the images page. both songs will be available to sample on the media page soon.

October 2006: De Rosa

Photo by Neale Smith

De Rosa filmed a music video for "Evelyn" as part of the BBC music show series. We'll keep you posted on the homepage when the video will be on the music show. "Evelyn" is part of the bands new double A-side single along with "Fathers Eyes" and will be released on the 20th of November. Get yourself a copy of the single at the end of the month, or even better get the bands album Mend released on Gargleblast records also recorded by Andy Millar at Chem19 studios in Hamilton. Photo courtesy of Neale Smith

October 2006: Dark Little Poet

Glasgow band Dark Little Poet recorded three cracking new tracks "The Story of", "Tired of Waiting" and "This City". All tracks are available to listen to on the bands myspace. Watch out for them gigging round about Glasgow. Check out the samples on the Media page.

August 2006: Desert Hearts

Belfast band Desert Hearts on Gargleblast records were in the studio working on three new songs including the working titles "the Usual" and "1234". Desert Hearts second album "Hotsy Totsy Nagasaki" released on Gargleblast Records will be in the shops soon. Recorded at Chem19 studios in Hamilton by Andy Millar it's highly recommended grab yourself a copy. Check oot the Media page for samples of the demos.

July 2006: Martins Room

Glasgow band Martins Room recorded 3 songs with the studio called "Team Gia", "Elixir of the Gods" and my favourite "Good to Drive". Previews will appear in the media section.

May 2006: Bang She's Dead

The End of May has also seen the studio working with Bang She's Dead. Completing three new Songs "Union Jack", "Rhythm Section" and "You Don't get much sun". A late night and a great laugh produced three great recordings with the majority of all three songs completed live. Recommend looking up the band on their myspace, five Quality chaps and great band. Samples of the songs are available to preview in the media section.

 

May 2006: The Suspects

The End of May and the studio has been working with Glasgow band The Suspects. The Suspects completed two songs, "Coke Junkie" and "Throw it away" both of which were completed live with the band playing together in different areas of the Old Mill studio. The day also had some comical overdubs, great nasal sounds by Johnnie, and a good laugh. Great band and cracking guys check them out on myspace. Samples of the songs are available to preview in the media section.

 

April 2006: Eliza & Amy

Early April the studio worked with two singer songwriters from Glasgow. The girls Eliza and Amy both only 15 were great singers and a dab hand at the piano. Their producer/accompanist, Neale, and the girls completed 5 songs at the studio using the grand piano in studio 1. All five songs turned out terrific with one now available to preview in the media section.

March 2006: The Vacant Tourists

The month of March and the studio has been working with Edinburgh band the Vacant Tourists recording drums for 7 songs some of which will be used on their new EP due out some time in April. Great band and great guys check them out on myspace.

 

February 2006: The Heebie Jeebies

A new year and February sees the studio working with Glasgow band The Heebie Jeebies who have completed 3 new songs. All the songs were completed live which was done using the studios new 24 track setup. The results have been exciting for both the band and the studio as it is the first time a completely live performance has been captured with such excellent results.

 

September 2005: Genaro

September 2005 has seen the Old mill working with Carluke band Genaro working on 3 new songs. So far on Tuesday 14th Sept the drums have been completed in studio 1 on the the theatre stage. The studio has the recent addition of a valve microphone which was used as an ambient room microphone helping give the recordings more warmth and clarity. The bass and guitars are being recorded on the 16th and a sample of the first completed track will be available soon.

September 2005: Fraser Robb

The studio is currently working on an album of new tracks with singer songwriter Fraser Robb. The tracks have involved recording extensively with the grand piano in studio 1 proving a real pleasure. So far the bare bones of all ten tracks are in place and a sample of one track is given below:

Roundabout

August 2005: Sooth

Sooth are a hard-working band from central Scotland with every desire to push and experiment with the music they love. Sooth have been playing the Glasgow area for 3 years now, work hard and mastering their music and live performance. Malcolm Frew, David Frew, Brian Eley and David Jack. Sooth have been going since April 2002..

Sooth have been in the studio twice creating two demo's sampling some of sooth's best material. The first effort, the self titled "Sooth" was recorded in Chem 19 studio's, Hamilton 6 months after the band formed. Only 100 cd's were pressed, which have now all been sold. The second demo, and last recorded effort, from the band "A Night At The Railway" was again recorded at Chem 19 along with Andy Miller but this time being mixed by Iain Cook from Arerrogramme with copies disappearing fast.

Sooth are currently finishing their third demo featuring four new songs recorded with us at The Old Mill studios available soon.

Sooth have their own my space section with a biography and four of their songs available to listen to. They have also included a picture diary of their three days recording at The Old Mill Studios.

 

August 2005: Drift

Drift started out in January 2004 since then they've gone from strength to strength playing many well known venues around Glasgow including King Tutts and the Glasgow Universities Q.M.U. Recording a demo at The Red Room provided positive reviews from Magazines and Local newspapers and are currently recording their second demo at the Old Mill Studios. The demo also provided the drift with entry into an unsigned band competition ran by Beat 106 and Miller lager and has also been used by Scottish Television as jingle for various TV slots. The demo got the band down to the last ten unsigned bands in Scotland.


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