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. ...

Last month, Nile Rodgers, alongside his management, invited a variety of artists, producers and songwriters to take over Studios Two, Three and the Gatehouse for his The Nile Rodgers Writing Camp at Abbey ...

In these uncertain times of isolation, many artists and musicians are likely to be asking how to jam, write or record a song together with other musicians as seamlessly as possible and in (almost) real-time. As a follow-up to yesterday's blog from our Technical Services team about the remote tools they use, Abbey Road Red’s David Fong provides an overview of the exciting technologies for online music creation and collaboration. ...

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? ...

Many of you out there are likely singers, musicians and producers who for the first time, are beginning to record your own vocals whilst at home and aren’t quite sure where to begin. ...

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 ...

For the first time in our 89-year history, we are closing the doors to Abbey Road Studios in line with the strict measures introduced by the UK Government to limit the spread of COVID-19. The Studios are now closed for at least three weeks, with just our security team remaining in place. ...

As the world navigates these uncertain times, we’d like this channel to be a source of positivity & support to the creative community and everyone battling on with life or working from home and trying to understand where it’s going. We’ll get started tomorrow, so please join ...