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.

From the owner: The only Tottenham creative studios available 24/7 and bookable by the hour, online via our…read morewebsite. Experience private rehearsal, DJ, music recording and podcast studios in North London, equipped with professional equipment and distraction-proof sound treatment. Just show up, plug in, and play.Supporting the next generation of emerging talent.- 24 hour access to innovative, self-service rehearsal studios- Industry-standard equipment provided for DJs, bands & producers- Stages at Boomtown, Isle of White, Kendal Calling & more UK festivals- Regular live streams, events, exclusive content and more on Youtube & Soundcloud

(BTW, these are the staff inside, not audience companies - although they're normally good,…read moreespecially SRO) The staff are always friendly and helpful whenever we've been - when we went to X Factor we told them we were massive Rihanna fans, so they reshuffled the audience and gave us seats right at the front by her! Thanks guys :)

My son has been having guitar lessons since September and has really enjoyed Steve's classes, he…read morecomes out with a big smile on his face and cannot wait for his next lesson. He seems to have picked it up incredibly well because Steve is such a fantastic teacher! I would recommend using these guys for Guitar and drum lessons, they provide an excellent service.

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!

From the owner: Recording & Rehearsal Rooms in Central West London. Also Tour vehicles, backline hire, TM's,…read moredrivers & crew.

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"