Backwater Channels Studio

12/07/2025

I do so miss hosting such events and the running of the label but after a run of 4 years, things sadly had to come to a close at the start of 2020 when in addition to the Covid and Lockdown situation across the UK, it was also a time for me to devote to my family and face a time of great loss and grief. Since then, the focus has been on personal healing, supporting my partner, and the day-to-day running of the recording studio and rehearsal facility. But who knows, maybe when the time is right we shall make a return with these shindigs and start running some regular events again. Until then I shall continue to treasure the memories and will forever be grateful to everyone that was part of those crazy nights and supported during those years.
Peace, love and all that good s**t.
Keep on keeping on!

12/06/2025

You might’ve seen them 20 times… but your favourite local artist and grassroots venue still need your voice.

Someone in your world hasn’t seen them yet. Someone hasn’t walked through those doors. So the work of amplifying our scenes is never finished. As fans, and as an industry, our voice is so powerful - so let’s please keep using it.

Support your local venues, artists, and promoters by shouting about them as much as we can IRL and online. And if you’re able to, join the MVT Supporters Circle via our comments 🔗 from just £5 and help us do the work that keeps the doors open and the lights on.

📸 by Katie Frost Photography

11/06/2025

Here come the drums!

10/06/2025

I'm feeling some Northern Soul vibes going on here...

10/06/2025

I had an absolute blast recording, mixing and mastering this album for Reverent Son, which is now available on all major streaming platforms. These guys merge the sound of 70's hard rock with a modern and progressive vibe. Take a mythical and mystical journey into the realm of witch finders, mystics, ice giants, warlocks, cyclopes, sabre tooth tigers and... sharks!
https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_k_micK8TTtjQi_YECz_5Xo2vevIXp593I

https://open.spotify.com/album/0EIRDwE2mTgVl6ea3XwU8U?si=SezsWdo7Qi6ByaVn1XgZZQ

10/06/2025

It was a joy working on the mastering of this Dub album for The Ella Speed Reaction. For any dub-heads out there, check it out...

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16/03/2025

When you've just "gotta have more cowbell!"
Recording percussion for Reverent Son's album.

15/03/2025

Recording rhythm guitar parts with 'Invaders'

14/03/2025

Guitar amp shootout with 'Invaders'.
Firing up a few valve amps for both clean and overdriven tones - Fender Musicmaster, Vox AC15, Fender Deluxe Reverb and the Fender Champ.

13/03/2025

A Music Man Stingray is the weapon of choice when it comes to recording bass guitar for 'Invaders'.

12/03/2025

Currently recording the new EP for the mighty 'Invaders'. Here are a few shots from the drum tracking session that took place at the weekend where we unleashed Joe on the studios Yamaha Oak Custom kit.

06/02/2025

A few photos from a recording session that took place a couple of weeks back where we were recording piano and vocals for a singer-songwriter. We used the studios vintage Petrof upright piano and employed various mic placements throughout the session using a pair of Sennheiser MKH406 P48's, Calrec CB20C's and Oktava mk012's, all in conjunction with DAV 'Broadhurst Gardens' preamps.