UK Music Industry Statistics
It should come as no surprise that the combined effects of Covid and the pandemic lockdown had a disastrous effect on the UK music industry. With venues closed and festivals put on ice, the entire industry was put under pressure despite the growing demand for pre-recorded music. It’s not all doom and gloom, though, as […]
What Do You Listen to Whilst You Exercise? The Ultimate Workout Playlist to Keep You Motivated (Part 1)
Choosing the right music to listen to whilst you exercise could be the difference between a good workout and a great workout. There is a reason why you see so many people with headphones on whilst they exercise – music is a fantastic motivator. Studies have shown that listening to the right type of music […]
Musicians’ Favourite Music Teachers
As you may be aware, today is World Teachers Day. When it comes to the influence of teachers on where we are all now and the future path we have taken, we sit here in our recording studio in London grateful of the influence many of our teachers have had on us in the past. […]
Best Fan-Footage Videos
From our recording studio in London, we like to keep our headphones to the ground when it comes to any occurrences in the music industry. And few things are more exciting than a new track by an ol’ favourite. Blur have been long considered one of the best bands to emerge from the ranks of […]
Best Leeds & Reading Performances EVER
What a beautiful feeling when you hear those 3 words whispered lovingly in your ear… It’s. Festival. Season. As we type this from our recording studio in London, we are sober with mudless fingernails, an unblocked toilet and a food which didn’t cost us £6.50 a chip; but you’ve got to love it. Currently there […]
Summer Anthems: Your Guide to the Ultimate Summer Playlist
We’ve been having some good weather in the last week or two – it’s actually been feeling like summer here in London! The sun always puts us in a good mood, as there is always something going on. Whether you’re spending time with friends, or sitting around in your garden – you’ll want to listen […]
The Top 10 Best Selling Songs of All Time [Slideshare]
At our recording studio in London, we’ve seen all kinds of artists; from first-timers recording their first professional demo to seasoned chart-topping professionals. Whilst all musicians have one thing in common – the fact that they’re doing it because they love music – many also secretly dream of hitting the top of the charts and […]
The Show Must Go On – 6 Musicians Who Carried On Regardless
Accidents happen to everyone – but if you’re a musician and you have an accident while you’re on stage strutting your stuff, what are you going to do? Give up? No! These people paid to hear you play! The show must go on, they say, and these musicians took the message to heart. Dave Grohl […]
Top Tips from the Experts- How To Avoid Over Mixing Tracks
As a top recording studio in London, Soho Sonic know just how important it is to get the right balance of sound and tone within your tracks. You want to be able to keep your listeners attention throughout the whole mix, and in doing so you need everything to be perfect. But how can you tell […]
In Memoriam: Venues
As a company which hires out a recording studio in London, it is always sad to hear of the closure or bankruptcy of one of Great Britain’s great venues. Recording studios feel an affinity to venues of quality musical entertainment, as whilst we aid in the capturing the live music experience, they’re the ones showcasing […]
Raise Your Voice- Acapella on the Increase
Music has been around since the dinosaurs…ok maybe not that far back but it’s a pretty old art form that has been passed down from generation to generation. At the very beginning – before man learnt about beats, chords and melodies – they used their voices to sing. A Brief History Lesson Acappella (also […]
Music Festivals on Your Doorstep: London Music Events 2015
For the lucky people who live in London, there is no need to spend a fortune on camping equipment this summer. You don’t need a tent, or wellies or a bucket full of dry shampoo to enjoy a full music experience this year. You won’t even need to give up the warmth of your bed […]
Most Catchy Songs of All Time: Songs You Just Can’t Get Out Of Your Head
As a company who hires out a recording studio in London to established and potential artists, we are extremely passionate about music. It’s because of this that we wanted to share news of a music experiment that was carried out in a museum in Manchester throughout 2014. We found it fascinating, and we hope you […]
The Most Intimate Gig Venues In The UK (Part One)
Sure, we’ve all dreamt of seeing our favourite band in an intimate venue – just you, that dreamboat lead singer and a bottle of wine. But sadly, in reality, nothing gets steamier than the face-planting love-affair you’ll have with the metal barrier, along with the other 5000 people who, like you, had that same hot-date […]
Recording Drums – What Method Are You?
When it comes to recording, everyone is entitled to their own opinion, and without experimentation we wouldn’t have any of the amazingly crazy recording techniques we use today. But when it comes to recording drums, there are a few staple methods that everyone heads towards. In this post, we are going to pull up two […]
Awesome Video Game Themes (Part Two)
Ok, time to get your game-face on. We’re delving back into the awesome world of video game soundtracks, for a second part of our series. And there’s a good reason for that – recently, radio station Classic FM (Guess what music they play) unveiled the results of their poll for their annual Hall of Fame […]
Most Iconic Movie Songs of All Time
Music is a necessity when it comes to making a great movie, and over the years there have been some movie songs that have become bigger than the movie itself. At Soho Sonic, we love great music, and to celebrate the immense impact music has in Hollywood, we are going to have a listen to […]
Musical Collaborations… The Good, the Bad and the Really, Really Weird
Every now and then, two or more artists decide to join forces and make sweet, sweet music together. Sometimes it’s incredible, other times not so much, and then there are the collabs that are just plain weird. Join us today as we take a look at some of the best and worst musical collaborations ever […]
When is a Genre Not a Genre?
If you’re a metal-head, look away now. Iconic British metallers, Iron Maiden, may well have won the Silver Clef for outstanding contribution to music, but in a recent BBC article they were described as – gasp – a rock group. Yep. The band that helped define metal, to the point that their name is […]
Greatest Movie Musicals of All Time
This year, the great movie The Sound of Music celebrates its 50th anniversary, so yes, that means that the youngest of the Von Trapp children, Gretl, is now 56 years old. We thought that this deserved some acknowledgement, so to celebrate, we’ll take a look at a few more of our favourite movie musicals. Grease […]
Weird and Wonderful Instruments
When you think of any standard band, you think of a singer, a guitarist, a bassist and a drummer. Of course there are always variations on that; you might have keys, strings or maybe even a triangle player, but there are some bands that go to the extreme with their instrument choices and opt for […]
The Most Bizarre Gig Venues
Here at Soho Sonic, although we specialise in recording music, we can’t deny that the best way to hear your favourite band is to experience them live. There is nothing better than being taken over by the atmosphere and mood of a live gig, as you unite with every other person in the room. However, […]
The Pervasiveness of Pachelbel’s Canon in D
Pachelbel’s Canon in D is a beautiful piece of classical music; one which almost everybody will recognise. It’s a favourite for wedding ceremonies and other formal occasions, as well as being a beautiful, relaxing piece. It’s also perhaps one of the most pervasive pieces of music of all time. If you’ve listened to any music […]
Music of the 2015 Summer Festivals
Some of you may be planning on heading to a music festival this summer, and who could blame you? What’s not to love? With some fantastic line ups already announced and some wild rumours flying around about other line ups, now is the time to start making the tough decision of which fest(s) to choose […]
Incredible Songs that Changed the World (Slideshare)
Here at Soho Sonic, we’re pretty passionate about music, and we know that it can change the world! Throughout the course of history, music has been a powerful force used to speak out against injustice, and uniting people in a common cause. In our presentation, we look at just a selection of the songs that […]
Music and Emotion
Everybody knows that music can evoke particular emotions in the listener; we can all think of particular tracks that make us feel happy, sad, romantic, or excited. It can also evoke powerful memories – as evidenced by every couple who’s ever said, “Listen, it’s our song!” How exactly music creates these effects is something that […]
Stars of YouTube
The digital age has changed the face of music. It’s changed the way we listen to music and the way we make music. But one of the biggest things it has changed is the way we discover new music. YouTube has launched or improved the careers of a huge number of artists, some that you […]
Artists to Watch Out For in 2015
2014 was a good year for music, with chart topping albums like Ed Sheeran’s ‘X’ and Pharrell Williams releasing the happiest song ever. 2014 has also been a good career-launching year, with names such as Sam Smith, Tove Lo and Ariana Grande hitting the big time. So looking forward to 2015, what names have we […]
Awesome Video Game Themes (Part One)
It isn’t just the movies where music really has a chance to evoke some serious emotions – or just put a catchy hook in your head. Video games, too, are more and more these days serving a similar but far more active audience. And as the medium has grown, so too has their star-pulling power, […]