From Bruce Springsteen to Justin Vernon of Bon Iver, some of the best albums in recent history were created with very minimal equipment in bedrooms, kitchens, attics and garages. Mirek Stiles, our Head of Audio Products (and a former recording engineer) explores how some of the most inspired creative work was created in isolation. ...

Sir Paul McCartney redefined popular music in many ways: creatively, technically, and spiritually to name but a few. His legacy remains deeply connected with Abbey Road Studios, and as Paul says in his own words: “Whenever I go to Abbey Road, just the thought of how many creative moments happened there makes me want to sit and think”. Abbey Road’s Cameron Colbeck gives us a deeper insight into one of the most successful artists of all time, and the inspiration he's imparted onto him. ...

For those who are adjusting to new working spaces and need tracks to help them focus, introducing ‘Abbey Road Studios Selects’ – a #StayAtHome playlist. We’ve been asking our team to send in the tracks that have been keeping them going in these unprecedented times. Whether it's a song they use for a mixing reference or one they've recorded ...

On a normal day at Abbey Road we help artists from different parts of the world to write and record together, but what can we offer to them now when bands and collaborators are unable to be in the same location? ...

As we mentioned yesterday we want to use our platform to support, inform and inspire one another. Many of you may now be working from home during this difficult time, and although it feels like everything has changed, it doesn’t mean the creativity has to stop. Dr Claire Renfrew, Chartered Music Psychologist and part of the Abbey Road team, shares her advice on how to adjust and ensure wellbeing when working from ...

Ahead of recording her Spotify Singles in our Gatehouse studio, we spoke to London-based singer and multi-instrumentalist Georgia UK who shared her advice for emerging artists and producers, key pieces of equipment within her set-up and what she's currently listening to that no one would ...

Announcing ‘Abbey Road Asks’, a new partnership with PSNEurope that will see us share thoughts and insights around creativity and the very latest tech trends and production tools. The feature will be published across their print and digital platforms, with contributions from our engineers and experts in digital & tech ...

AI and creativity: what do the artists think? Abbey Road Red, our music tech incubator, continue their artist series with Benoit Carre, the artist behind Skygge + Artificial Intelligence and Musician In Residence at Spotify, who reveals his thoughts on the use of AI within the creation of music. ...

Following International Women's Day, composer Jessica Dannheisser has announced her latest project ‘Orchestral Portraits’. Created in collaboration with Audio Network, ‘Orchestral Portraits’ aims to shine a light on trailblazing women from history and present day, capturing Malala Yousafzai, Vesta Tilley, Amy Johnson, Vera Brittain, Lee Miller, Doreen Lawrence and Jocelyn Bell Burnell in musical form. ...