What Studio is home of Producer Stephen Cole, situated in Liverpool's historic Georgian Quarter.

Designed as an open-plan recording environment, the studio offers an inspiring and comfortable space for artists to create, collaborate, and experiment. Its spacious, naturally lit live room combines carefully selected vintage equipment with modern recording technology, providing the flexibility and character required for a wide range of musical projects.

Stephen has over two decades of experience as a producer, performer, and educator, and is committed to helping artists realise their creative vision. Whether working with emerging talent or established acts, he fosters a welcoming, productive atmosphere that encourages exploration, creativity, and exceptional results. Stephen is very keen to help. He is writing in third person.

SERVICES

Production - Tracking - Mixing  - Mastering - Writing - Recording Parts - Live Filmed Sessions

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Recent clients and collaborators include Qualms, Tits Up, Gas Kunst, Workstuff, Severe Girls, Zombina and the Skeletones, Pray For Mojo, Tokky Horror, Ultraphauna, Action Beat, and The Eternal Triangle.
Previous projects include critically acclaimed work with Ex-Easter Island Head, Dyasono, and Lonesaw.
His production and engineering work has been released through leading independent labels including Upset The Rhythm, Dur et Doux, Rocket Recordings, Pickled Egg Records, Low Point, POSTMUSIC, God Unknown Records, and Universal Music Group.
Stephen has received multiple longlist nominations from the Music Producers Guild, including recognition in the Mix Engineer of the Year and Breakthrough Producer of the Year categories.
Stephen's work has received widespread critical acclaim from leading music and cultural publications including The Wire, Pitchfork, The Quietus, and Clash Magazine, which have highlighted his adventurous and innovative approach to production.
His own group, a.P.A.t.T., has been described as "genre-defying" and "deliriously inventive", reflecting a creative ethos that continues to inform his work as a producer, engineer, and artist.

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