Do you remember that super cold week when the "Beast from the East" brought Siberian snow to…read moreLondon? Well, my central heating broke down just then ... and I ventured out into the cold in the middle of the night to pick up a portable heater I had stored at a nearby 24-hour storage facility. So there I was stomping through the snow down deserted streets just to hear the sound of music getting louder the closer I got to my local Shurgard ... pure winter magic and I was upset to be on a mission (and didn't really want to go exploring with a heater under my arm while the cat was shivering at home). Anyhow, that's the long story of how I discovered that there was a music studio in the backwaters of Latimer Road. This is exciting news, the music's returning to West London, no longer just behind closed doors (there is a well established recording studios on the actual Latimer Road but they don't have parties for the public). That cold night I missed a live gig of new music but I have been following the pirates ever since on social media and loved last night's Pirate Sessions Launch party. Perfectly sized venue under the tube arches, next to what is left of the local industrial estate. Five stars for bringing the cool back to West London, in a perfectly sized venue, with a very affordable bar, good mix of people and, most importantly, great music.

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I've rehearsed in rehearsal studios all over London, from the cool (Studio Lounge) to the truly…read moreshitty (hello, Enterprise Studios!). But Bush Studios has it all. Helpful, friendly staff, good, clean rooms, flushing toilet with seat intact (a first!) and they actually remember your kit setup from one week to the next. And cheap as chips. Nice work, guys!

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Absolutely first class place! If you are lucky enough to visit this place you won't be…read moredisappointed, it basically was the top studio in London during the 70's and 80's and probably still is today competing against the likes of Abbey Road Studios etc... Metropolis Studios are located in Chiswick High Road next to the bus station this is also where they also filmed 'On The Buses' from this garage! this place used to be a power house in it's early days and was converted and was basically was the home for many very big recording artists including Queen that had a studio made for them as this was where they basically made history for many of their well known classic songs they produced at Metropolis Studios.

I had the pleasure to record in one of their studios along with Right Said Fred (Richard Fairbrass…read moreand Fred Fairbrass) along with some other fans to record a new fan based version of "I'm Too Sexy" to celebrate their 25th anniversary. The studios are spacious and well equipped however even though spacious does get a tad warm in the room. They have a large mix base with all these knobs and buttons everywhere don't know what most of them done but looked impressive and was great watching the mixers at work. The experience with Richard and Fred of Right Said Fred will be one I will never forget. Near the end of the day of busy recording we had a tour around the rest of the building and it was great to see Queen's (Freddie Mercurys) piano that he used to take everywhere with him at these studios in a big hall area I even got to tinkle the keys of the great black piano. Sounded beautiful even though I don't know how to play. Also saw the room where Queen used to hang out and many other artists and other studios in which famous musicians have sung. However the studios can be hired out so its not always the rich and famous that use them. I highly recommend to anyone that is thinking of doing a recording. Facts: Metropolis Studios is one of the few remaining recording studios in London. Famous musicians such as Queen, Michael Jackson, Right Said Fred, Adele etc have sung in these studios. But before this place was a studio it was a Power House and was also used in the classic TV program "On the Busses"

Our experience with Resident Studios affirms its status as the capital's leading recording…read morefacility. The studio itself is smartly presented, spacious and very well equipped. All our needs were accommodated for. The staff are friendly, professional and very experienced. We were well looked after and received first-rate customer service. They handled our project with the upmost care. We're most pleased with the results. We couldn't have asked for more. I'd highly recommend their services and look forward to continued work with them again in the future. Thomas Solomon Gray

What started as a very pleasant sales pitch, culminated as a disaster that resulted in release…read moredates postponed, and tour dates adjourned. Resident mistakingly remixed one of our tracks admitted their fault but still charged 8 hours of work (for a remix!!). After paying everything upfront, they negligently deleted our session and lied about it. Sincerely do not recommend it!

It always astounds me how rehearsal studios can make so much money and still not manage to keep…read moretheir equipment working well, and though Unit 9 is better than many places I've used, over the years I've spent far too much time fiddling with PAs in that place trying to get a decent sound. Rates per hour are pretty standard and vary according to room size, but while you don't have to completely break the bank you're looking at about £30 upwards for a three hour session. I don't know how bands afford to rehearse twice a week! They do some special offers for solo artists or two people jamming together though, which is quite good of them. The studio is located on an industrial estate in Balham, about a 15 minute walk from the station and with tons of free parking, I found the staff to be pretty helpful and friendly but getting gear in and out down those skinny corridors can be a bit fraught especially at busy times when people from other bands loiter near the front desk. All in all a decent, honest place to make loud noise.

This is a satisfactory rehearsal studio if you're looking for something on the cheap…read more Pros: Relatively cheap. Eight different rooms to choose from. Don't have to book with ridiculous amounts of notice. If the room's empty and you turn up early, they usually let you go straight in. With two guitar amps, a bass amp, a drumkit, PA & multiple mics & mic stands, the backline is generous. Sell a lot of extras so not such a big deal if you forget anything. Cons: The PA sounds horrendous in the pink, white & green rooms at least, virtually no treble. In summer it becomes like an oven. The fan they put in the room is not enough to combat this. The evenings are split into two rigorously timed slots (6-9 & 9-12), one annoyingly early and one annoyingly late if you're coming there from work. The girl who regularly works there looking after the place is rude and aggressive to the point of psychosis unless you're one of her clique. Best keep the conversation to short sentences and don't forget pleases & thank yous or she'll shout at you. Any extras, such as forgetting your guitar pick and you have to buy one from them, there's no option to borrow. The signs around the place take the guilty until proven innocent attitude to their phrasing.

Such a historic place to see! It was everything that I thought it would be. (Didn't mean to…read morerhyme....lol) My mother and I really wanted to see THE sidewalk and Abbey Road Studios so we jumped on a train and we there in about 30 minutes. You get off the train and pretty much walk straight and you run into the street. I 'accidently' walked up to the front door of Abbey Road Studios and got shooed away by security, which was totally fine as I apparently didn't see the big 'Do not enter' sign facing the street. The area is so iconic and a must-see for any Beatles or even a general music lover.

Abbey Road Studios is not just a place you visit. It is a place you feel. The moment you step…read moreinside, the walls carry decades of musical intention, creativity, and cultural gravity. Every room hums with history, yet nothing feels frozen in time. It is alive, relevant, and deeply inspiring. Whether you are a lifelong music fan or simply curious, this is one of those rare experiences that stays with you long after you leave London.