I first met Jon Gray in 2007 at Parr Street Studios, Liverpool.  He was then working alongside producer Jagz Kooner as the recording engineer on the debut album from Reverend and the Makers – “The State of Things”  (including their only big hit to date “Heavy Weight Champion of the World” – nice bass sound Jon!)

This weekend he has been up in Sheffield, here in the studio.  The purpose of his visit?  The Violet May have a new singer, Joe Hudson (Whispering Dolls) and they are currently finishing their latest E.P. which they tracked at the legendary Angelic Studios.   It seems quite a fitting place to record vocals and finish the E.P. at Club60 Studio, as this is the place they recorded their first ever demo here a few years ago – we’ve always liked supporting them!

A highlight for me this weekend has been a bit of a geeky one.

Jon brought this with him….

This is a  UM 75, a recreation of Gefell’s famous UM57 microphone. It was released in 2003, to commemorate the company’s 75-year anniversary.  The mic was sold as a limited edition; only 75 were made.  Jon (very wisely bought one) and it was used to record Joe’s vocal.  It sounds f*&^%$£ing awesome! (I want one, I want one, I want one).  Jon will take the recordings (and his microphone!) back to London and finish mixing them there.  What I’ve heard so far sounds really good so keep a look out…

The Violet May are back in the studio later this month to record the first demos with Joe singing – now that will be fun!

Colin Drury features this afternoon’s Michael Eden gig at Sheffield Train Station in today’s Star. In a unique one-off headphone gig, Michael will play tunes from his forthcoming album Doors in the station whilst the audience are free to wander whilst wirelessly listening wherever they find themselves.

Get yourselves down, hire some headphones (£10 refundable deposit) & enjoy! Part of the amazing Sensoria festival. Michael plays on Sat 28 April on The Moor as well…

Read the full article here

Get a copy of The Star at any local newsagent (while they last!) or read more online here.

Celebrating the release of the debut Unsung National Heroes album (available here), recorded at our gaff, we’re promoting a night at one of Sheffield’s best live venues. It’s also a blinding pub with great ales.

Pip Mountjoy

Starting the evening off is singer/songwriter Pip Mountjoy.  A 17 year old hailing from Richmond, North Yorkshire this girl can sing!  Currently part of the BBC Introducing campaign we recommend you take this opportunity to witness something special.

sieben

Next off we will showcase the mighty sieben. Matt Howden appears on the Unsung National Heroes album and is a well known friend with Cowling Wolf. His latest album “No Less Than All” has just been released and we love his work. If you have never witnessed a live sieben show then we can only but recommend – it’s breathtaking. Taking it to another level!

Unsung National Heroes

Tonight’s closing act are a very special, new favourite. 2011 saw the birth, realisation and recording of this band – a testament to all involved. Featuring great crafted songs, played eloquently and with vigour, this band are set to rock 2012. Their debut album was recorded at Club60 and we feel this is going to be one hell of show. Don’t miss it! You can buy the album here.

The Greystones, Sheffield S11 7BS.
Wednesday 29 February 2012.
Doors 7:30pm and it’s £5 tickets/£6 on the door.
Tickets available from cotton@club60music.co.uk… and worth every penny.

‘The launch of Club60‘s singles club felt like a double celebration: the re-opening of Shakespeare‘s and the launch of a local label that pursues the creation of music through analogue media.’

Read their review of the Club60 Singles Club launch night here.

‘The city that now shows how its heart pounds and rises its voice is Sheffield, and its statement comes stringed with four hearts better known as The Don Genes, oblONG, Black Cat White Cat and Michael Eden, and the word that touched my mind after listening to this mini compilation is: Freedom.’

Read their review of Club60 Singles Club No.1 here.

‘Today I met the good people involved with Club60 Studio’s imminent launch of their Singles Club. No it isn’t twinned with ‘Le Chambre’ a few miles down the road, this singles club is focused on music of the highest order.’

Pick up your copy of Counterfeit Magazine from venues & shops across the city.

“Club 60 know how to throw a party. The Club 60 DJs warmed up the night with an eclectic mix of songs sandwiched between snippets of radio show interviews. The two stage set up gave the night an intimate festival vibe.”

Read the full report more here

“The best night I’ve had above ground in Sheffield in a long long time!” Sara J. Sanderson
“The best £10 I’ve spent in 2011.” Richard Bryant

If you weren’t there, you missed a treat but it was all about the bands on this release and future releases, and the single’s available now in our online shop

“A growing number of boutique releases are reviving the cult of the 7”, and the latest to join the scene are Sheffield recording studio Club60 who are launching the first of their Club 60 Singles Club series of specialist vinyl.”

The full review of the single can be read here

‘In an effort to revive the idea of a quality music product , Club60 Singles Club brings you a series of limited edition, double 7″vinyl singles. With record sales at an all time low Club60 has taken time to craft a product that is simply about enjoying and promoting good music. Bringing you an eclectic quality record.’

There post can be seen here.