Strange Recording Techniques
A couple of new songs were uploaded to our Playlist Demo Page this week. One of which drew the comment: "Ha ha ha. That bit at the beginning sounds like it was recorded in the bathroom". Well - there's a good reason for that, the handclaps, count-in and the sound of the loo flushing (Tim thought it was funny), we're indeed recorded in the bathroom. For those interested in modern recording studio technology: The bathroom features blue/white ceramic tiling throughout, has a corner-fitted white plastic bath, walk-in shower cubicle complete with Aqualisa shower with continuous drip. The pedestal basin is fitted with mono-bloc style taps...

Happy Birthday
The average age of a typical Left-of-the-Dial audience is usually around 45, so let's say we were somewhat anxious when asked to play at an 18th birthday party last weekend... The band doesn't do Rap, doesn't do Hip-Hop and thinks 'Urban' just means inner-city!
We shouldn't have worried - everyone was up dancing and partying from the first number. It seems that rock, soul and funk are still considered trendy amongst today's students.
More surprisingly, there was no bad behaviour. Yes, everyone was drunk, but 'happy drunk'... All of a sudden - I wish I was a teenager again.