If you have booked a Brew & Brief with us, first of all, lovely stuff – we look forward to it! We know that visiting a recording studio for the first time can come with a few unknowns. You might be excited, slightly curious, slightly nervous, or wondering whether you should have prepared a ten-page mood board and a fully mixed demo before walking through the door. You do not need to overthink it. A Brew & Brief is designed to be a relaxed first step. It is a chance to come in, have a cuppa,...

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