What’s your favourite studio of all time to work in, and why?

by Record Producer | Jul 25, 2024 | Epps Records

I have to say the Mill Studios. Mill Lane is the most amazing studio. I was there from the moment it was bought and every day that it was being rebuilt into a studio, which took two years. At the time it was the most advanced and glamorous studio in the world. I...

What’s your preferred music genre to work with and why?

by Record Producer | Jul 25, 2024 | Stu's Stories

I do like all genres of music really, there are only two genres that I can’t really get into and they are rap and country. I’ve worked with so many artists in rock, soul, and blues, and I can find great pleasure in working in all sorts of genres. As for my preferred...

What is the main difference you find when working with an established artist, are they easier to work with or more of a challenge to satisfy?

by Record Producer | Jul 25, 2024 | Stu's Stories

It’s true, that working with established artists and people that have done it for many years has a lot to it. Obviously, they’re great musicians and they’re practised in their art and know what they’re doing, and because they know what they’re doing, they can be more...

What were some of the interesting stories from working with Elton?

by Record Producer | Jul 25, 2024 | Stu's Stories

I met him when I was 15, he was about 21, and I thought his music was absolutely brilliant. He was just a very nice guy and we became good friends. I went on tour with him for about 3 months when I was 18. Many stories come to mind, some too horrific to mention!...

What was it like when you started working in the Music Industry? 

by Record Producer | Jul 25, 2024 | Stu's Stories

I was 15 years old, and my close friend Clive Franks, who I went to school with, was already working for a music publisher, Dick James. He was being promoted and needed to find someone to fill the role, which was actually ‘office boy’. So I went along for an...