There have been many bands and singers through the doors at sonic-one over the years, too many to list,. However, it is worth mentioning a few that have made the most from their visit to the studio and have walked away with a great album or demo.
The artists below are recent clients who are well worth keeping an eye-out for if they are performing in your area or you get the opportunity to hear their stuff.

Tim

If you have recently recorded at sonic-one please e-mail me a photo or CD cover with any relevant information to put on this page.

tim@sonic-one.co.uk

 

ALL NEW BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Oh yes, you'd better believe it! The mighty 'Gos' of the Root Doctors and Stan Ogden's Neck fame is teaming up with yours truly to present an All New Battle Of The Bands. Oh not again you say! But it's our experience that the musicians we talk to are all under the impression that most BOTBs are a fix. NOT IN THIS CASE. We are committed to making sure this will be ALL FAIR! It takes place in Swansea's premier venue - Milkwood Jam and is £20 to enter the competition. The prize is 2 days - yep 2 days (£600 worth of prime studio time).

Lets go!!

 

 

 

 

MIRIAM ISAAC
This young lady just has no end of talent. She sings really brilliantly (she's currently studying singing in California USA), Miriam has, what I call a built in Autotune! There are very few singers that come to Sonic One that only take 1 or 2 takes. Mirim is one of those people. I have heard Mir sing in the 405s, an amazing acapella (mostly!) group, but it turns out our Mirs writes songs like a demon too! We love ya Mirs!

THE STORYS
The guys and galz that are the Storys are doing thir 3rd album at Sonic One. Lots of ideas floating around and tonnes down on 'tape'. There is one track finished and available for download here

thestorys.co.uk
Hurrah! The girls are back. A new album called 'Legacy' has been completed at Sonic One. it's the girl's 30th anniversary album! Many great guests, like Lemmy, Phil Campbell, Ronnie James Dio, Tony Iommi - what - Yes I said Tony Iommi! Fast Eddie Clarke, JJ and Eddie Ojeda from Twisted sister, legendary bassist - Neil Murray, to name some! It's a really hard slamming album with really great tunes on it. Please buy a copy on Amazon GIRLSCHOOL.CO,UK

SONIC EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
What's that all about then? Well the studio has many session musicians on it's books, so when I gets a bit of down time I likes to get my mates in and have a great time. The three guys at the core of this outfit are Christian Philips (guitar, keys, vocals and principal songwriter) Ryan Aston (drums, percush and occasional backing vocals) and Me (guitar and whatever's left!). It has turned into a brilliant collaboration of a formidable team. Christian is nothing short of a genius all round really, frightening guitar player and could probably sing the phone book and sound tidy. What can I say about Ryan apart from he's about ten drummers all rolled into one - he can play anything! Check our My Space.
STOP PRESS...
We've done a jellyfish tribute here!!

FFLUR DAFYDD
Fflur is just about to embark on another recording, album I think - watch this space!

fflurdafydd.com

THROUGH SOLACE
Through Solace is a five-piece from South Wales that has quickly caught the attention of metal fans across the region. Their approach to metal is unique amongst the current crop of talented heavy bands from the region. Through Solace is part of a new breed of young metal bands from south Wales alongside the likes of The Beckoning, Endurance of Hate and many others. They recorded some great tracks and they must be heard!

Void are just about to start a new record -

VERY EXITING

www.void-music.net

A while back I mixed a track on the 'Benedictus' album for Bryn and Rhys. Then on the 29th July, 2005
Bryn Terfel & Rhys Meirion Make the Charts!
Bryn and Rhys have recorded an album of duets entitled Benedictus for the Wales based label, Sain. Launched only a few weeks ago, the album has reached number three in the Classic FM chart behind two Katherine Jenkins recordings, one of which also features Rhys.
Copies of the recording are freely available in record stores in Wales.

THE DRAGON SINFONIA
It's official - Sonic One is orchestral size! My first (hopefully of many) orchestral session occurred recently. A children's piece called 'The First Dragon' featuring the 'Peter and the Wolf' type instrumentation was recorded all in one day! I had a total blast doing it and it came together really quickly. The conductor, Adrian Partington and his crack team of musicians (most of which are in the National Orchestra of Wales) made sure the session went extremely smoothly. The two writers were there too, Francesca Kay (who narrated the piece) and Mervyn Burtch MBE who composed and scored the music. Some of the most polite and talented people I have met in a long time.

FREAK KITCHEN
Recently I had a rare opportunity I just couldn't turn down. Chris from my old mates 'Sanction' (see below) rang me and asked if I wanted to to live sound for them, and a Swedish band called Freak Kitchen. They were playing The Point in Cardiff. I knew the Kitchen were good but to see them live - they were awesome. Check them out on You tube. The other support band Tortilla Army were legendary too. I'm going to buy their album 'Broken' for sure. All in all it was a great night, you'll probably get some clips on You tube soon.


 

Regulars And Specials!

 

nasher
His current album 'Le Grande Fromage' has just been released on Babylon Pink Records to critical acclaim. It's a crossover Beatles, XTC, Jellyfish trip, well worth investigation. www.nasher.co.uk
amsterdam
'Does This Train Stop At Merseyside' is the new single from the 'best unsigned band in Britain' according to the music press. Check out the tracks high energy vibe.
www.amsterdam-pele.co.uk
girlschool
What's left to be said about this legendary heavy metal all girl band. The new album on release is called 'Believe' and it's definately the best album they've done. www.girlschool.co.uk
george michael
Although George didn't actually visit sonic-one, the re-mix I did of his duet with Toby Bourke and included on his 'Best Of' video. 'Waltz Away Dreaming' was well appreciated. And hey, so what, yeah I know its name-dropping!
mal pope
Just finished touring Mal's new musical 'Amazing Grace' with the Jacks. Lots of hard work for six weeks ending in a week's run at Theatre Clwyd, Mold. The band were awesome as usual and the whole production was a real success. www.malpope.com

stavia
This is Stavia's third album, 'Deep Waters' Second release for singing doctor Stavia Blunt and, look out Dido, a huge leap forward as an artiste. Just as Stavia has gone full colour on the cover, so the music is bigger, brighter and richer. stavia.co.uk

gwenda owen
Gwenda and Geinor Owen have done a few albums at Sonic One, and I consider them 'regulars!'. Apart from being some of the best people I have worked with, both Gwenda and partner Emlyn Dole are really great songwriters and are amongst the most successful welsh artists. gwendaowen.co.uk

tracey brennecke
Tracey Brennecke provides a refreshing, determined entry into an otherwise formulaic environment. Her debut album ‘Found’ set for release on 3rd May under Halo UK Records. Tracey’s singer and songwriter talents have secured her on Radio 2’s playlist in the past and Collin Martin (Radio 2) complimented her style. Halo-uk