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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ramshackle Canonbury studio where Dire Straits and The Police recorded set for conversion into house
With its narrow, ramshackle façade, remarkable mainly for its rundown appearance in the increasingly well-heeled neighbourhood of Newington Green, you would never guess that some of the top tracks of the 20th century were recorded at 2a Grosvenor Avenue. But originally built as a recording studio in 1970, the building was where everyone from Squeeze and Elvis Costello to The Damned and Sham 69 went to record. Dire Straits recorded the demo for Sultans of Swing at Pathway Studios in 1977, with The Police laying down their debut single, Fall Out there in the same year. John Cleese even recorded voiceovers for business training films there in the early Eighties. There was a studio and control room on the ground floor with rickety old stairs leading to an office on the second level. Lee Thompson from Madness recalled that 'it was just down a cobbled back alley. Unassuming, nothing flash, nothing big; just an oversized garage with a couple of speakers and soundproofed rooms. It was very rough and ready.' Having closed and fallen into disrepair, the dilapidated studio was converted into two apartments in 2004. Now the skinny building has been snapped up by Nathan Kinder – ex-Traitors star and founder of his eponymous property consultancy – for £400,000 with plans to turn it into a one-bedroom home. 'I'm excited to have this property on the books and will try to preserve the studio's personality,' said Kinder. 'It's home to a lot of legendary recordings and I hope to do it justice, making it a stylish and comfortable one-bedroom home.' Celebrating the property and its location, Kinder's planned refurbishment will include retaining and restoring the original brickwork, adding another floor – subject to planning permission – and refreshing the interiors. He said: 'The property currently needs a lot of work. But after we've refurbished it, it could be sold for £500,000. 'If we add the extra floor – a desirable trait in the London market – we could even increase its value by another £150,000.' It's most recent inhabitant was indie musician Jamie Perrett, former Babyshambles bandmate of Pete Doherty, who moved on from the live-work space in April this year. He closed out his time at the studio with a poignant Instagram post: 'It's with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Pathway Studios, our musical home (and home for some) for the last 16 years! So many wonderful memories of the musical kind from thousands of hours rehearsals, recording and writing. It's also good to move on. Looking forward to the next adventure!' Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Daily Mail
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Susan Boyle returns to the recording studio for first time in six years as she gears up for music comeback after stroke left her struggling to sing
Susan Boyle has returned to the recording studio for the first time in six years as she gears up for a musical comeback. The singer, 64, took to Instagram on Tuesday and revealed she is making new music after suffering a series of health issues. The Britain's Got Talent star shared a snap of herself in the middle of a recording session, calling it her 'happy place'. She wrote: 'Today was wonderful, emotional, and everything in between. 'I made my return to the recording studio for the first time in six years, something I was told I might never achieve again. But here we are, in my happy place!' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'I want to thank my manager, Geraldine, for being my rock through everything and for helping me get back to where I belong. A million thanks.' Susan, from Blackburn in West Lothian, suffered a stroke in 2022 which left her struggling to speak or sing. Having suffered one stroke, it meant she was vulnerable to another, so her management team had to carefully manage the pace of her return to public life. Susan also has diabetes and was warned by doctors during the pandemic she had a high chance of catching coronavirus. At the time, she said: 'I've not been able to do too much. But that will change later, I'm always an optimist. 'I have diabetes so I have tried to stay indoors as much as possible. Catching Covid would not have been a good outcome.' Susan's fans were thrilled with the news she is returning to music and wrote on her post: 'Oh darling we your fans are thrilled and overjoyed.' 'Wonderful news, dear Susan, you are happy, we are happy. ❤️'... 'About time!! My withdrawals were getting too much!! Can't wait!!' Susan's fans were thrilled with the news she is returning to music and wrote on her post: 'Oh darling we your fans are thrilled and overjoyed' 'Happy day indeed, for all of us who love and find comfort in your voice.' It's been 16 years since she was catapulted to world stardom by the TV show Britain's Got Talent. The album named after her breakthrough song I Dreamed a Dream became the world's best-seller of 2009. Susan also made UK music history by having three successive albums debut at No 1 in less than two years. To date, she has sold 25 million records. She went on to achieve personal highlights such as singing for Pope Francis during the Vatican's Christmas concert in 2019. It took her three minutes and 40 seconds to get a standing ovation from the astonished judges, a moment captured on a YouTube video which has 100 million hits. Yet she only came second on the leading talent show. Recalling the period, she said: 'It was overnight because one minute I was watching it with my brother, and the next, there were these screaming kids at the door. 'I opened the door, and they were asking for my autograph. It was a bit of a whirlwind because you never think you're going to get anywhere, and then all of a sudden, bang!'
The Sun
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Lewis Capaldi wins permission to build huge extension at £1.6m Scottish farmhouse with swimming pool, sauna and cinema
LEWIS Capaldi has hit the right notes with planners after getting the go-ahead for a recording studio at his £1.6million Scottish farmhouse. The Someone You Loved singer's rural retreat already boasts a swimming pool, sauna, spa, cinema and triple garage for his collection of motors. 4 4 4 Now Lewis wants to build his own private music room next to a pond at his gaff near Glasgow, using recycled sandstone from existing farm buildings. The studio will feature two balconies, two bookcases, a sliding music equipment storage trolley, a toilet, kitchen sink and tea preparation area. Planners at the council gave the superstar, 28, the go-ahead after there were no objections from neighbours. They said: "It is considered that the proposed development by way of its location and proximity to neighbouring properties will not have an adverse impact in terms of overlooking or overshadowing. "It is considered that the proposed development as a result of its location and scale will not have an adverse impact on the character of the landscape." They added: "The proposed development, by way of its scale, design and use of recycled sandstone from the existing farmhouse is considered in keeping with the character of the property. "It is considered that the proposed development, by way of its location, design and use of external materials, will not have an adverse impact on the character of the street scene." Last year, the singer was granted planning permission for a triple garage with an office above. And in 2021 he was given the green light for a rear swimming pool extension with a sauna and spa to boot. Lewis also has a £3million home in leafy Hampstead, London, where he moved in with girlfriend Ellie MacDowell in 2022. Lewis Capaldi hit it hard for a third night at Glastonbury The Sun revealed they split last year and he is now dating Remy O'Brien. Friends revealed their romance ran its course, with the couple struggling to make time for each other. An insider said: 'Lewis and Ellie had some long conversations and decided it was best for them to end things. It was a mutual decision. They are still friends and have been talking, so all is not lost. 'Ellie is still based in Edinburgh and Lewis lives in London so it's been hard for them to see each other. 'It's sad but ultimately Lewis and Ellie had a wonderful time together. It just wasn't to be.' Lewis announced he was taking a step back from music in 2023 after his second album, Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent, hit No1. The record, which I played on loop for weeks, featured No1 singles Wish You The Best, Pointless and Forget Me. He returned to the studio to start working on new songs before Christmas with brothers Connor and Riley McDonough, who helped pen Mimi Webb's Red Flags and John Legend's Wonder Woman.
