Radar: Studio Electrophonique

I spoke with author & filmmaker Jamie Taylor about his new book Studio Electrophonique, which  is the amazing story of the home studio in Sheffield that helped launch some of Britain's most beloved bands.

 

Sheffield mechanic Ken Patten’s makeshift home studio became the launch pad for a group of young musicians who would shape the futuristic sound of 1980s pop. The Human League, Heaven 17, Pulp, ABC and others made their early recordings with Ken, whose DIY ethic was the perfect fit for a city facing industrial decline but teeming with ideas. Jamie tells his story vividly & beautifully. It’s a real love letter to Sheffield and the era.

 

Studio Electrophonique arrives in April via the Manchester University Press. I encourage you to visit their site. If you are US based you’ll have to visit an online retailer to find it. 

 

Dylan Hundley is an artist & performer. She is the co-creator and lead singer of Lulu Lewis & creator of all things at Darling Black. She co-curates & hosts Salon Lulu which is a New York based multidisciplinary performance series. She is also a cast member of the iconic New York film Metropolitan.