Chem19 Recording
Run by Chemikal Underground and based just outside Glasgow, Chem 19 offers two custom built digital recording studios.
Each studio boasts an artist's lounge, benefits from natural daylight, and uses the Pro Tools HD2 system as well as the option of 24 track 2" analogue tape recording.
Franz Ferdinand, The Twilight Sad, Mogwai, King Creosote,My Latest Novel, De Rosa, Sons & Daughters, De salvo, Wake the President, Trash Can Sinatras and Teenage Fanclub have all recently recorded material in our studios.
Rates start at £230 + VAT for a 10-hour day - includes the services of an engineer.
New Equipment
On our never-ending quest to catch up with our engineers expectations, we have again smashed open the piggy bank and added new gear.
> Apogee Rosetta 800 AD/DA converter
> Schoeps MK41 Mic Capsule with CMC6 Mic-Amp
> Klark Teknik EQ
> Cal Rec Twin Stereo Compressor
> Manley Massive Passive EQ
> Empirical Labs Distressor
> Custom Built SSL Bus Compressor
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2008 Demo Bands Fund - Supported by the Scottish Arts Council
During 2008 we were privileged to be involved in a unique project. Funded by the Scottish Arts Council’s Youth Music Initiative (YMI), 24 of Scotland’s most promising young bands were given the chance to work with professional recording studios to take their music careers to the next stage,
The YMI’s Demo fund provided funding to five professional recording studios including Chem19. We worked with 5 local bands whose ages ranged form 16 to 25.
Black Rat Death Squad: The demo recordings got them better support slots, plays on XFM and Radio Phoenix FM (London) radio stations. On the strength of the demo they will tour Holland and Denmark in May 09
The Strand: The demo tracks were self-released as an EP on 31 January. They sent out 200 CDs and as a result got more support work. On the strength of the demo they have secured a gig at SXSW 2009 in Austin, Texas.
Copy Haho: Recordings gave better impression of the band capabilities and also helped them get funding for EP release.
Groaner: A 2-piece quasi-experimental band with a sensational live act. During the recording process they learned a lot about how their approach worked. Recordings held back for a later date.
Abstract Donkeys: A young band, all still at school. Copies of the demo have been used to get them bookings.
2009 Demo Bands Fund - Watch this Space
What's up
New Albums
Two major new albums were unleashed on January 26 2009. One was from the 'major' Franz Ferdinand the other from newcomers The Phantom Band.
Both reviewed 4/5 in Mojo and 8/10 in NME. The Connection is Chem19 and specifically, Paul Savage.
The Phantom Band
Checkmate Savage
Recorded and produced by Paul Savage at
Chem 19
Franz Ferdinand
Tonight: Franz Ferdinand
Recorded by Paul Savage, produced by Dan Carey at Franz Ferdinand's own studio.
Also Released
For good measure Mogwai released The Hawk Is Howling in September 2008. Recorded by Andy Miller at Chem19
Albums recorded at Chem19 to be released in 2009:
King Creosote - Flick the V's
Brakes - Touchdown
My Latest Novel- Deaths and Entrances
De Rosa- Prevention
We Were Promised Jet Packs
Beecake