MOLLY PAYTON – SLACKVILLE SESSIONS

Molly Payton initially used our live room as a creative space for writing and rehearsing with her band. It was during this time that she discovered our talent for producing captivating live sessions at our recording studio in East London. This discovery led her to choose Arcus Sounds as the backdrop for her upcoming video series, ‘Slackville Sessions,’ which coincided with the release of her mini-album ‘Slack’ under Bug Records.

Live Music Video Shoot at East London Recording Studio

Molly, along with her band (comprising half of the Swedish rock band ‘Francobollo’ and fellow New Zealand native Isaac on the drums), delivered a performance that lived up to the high standards set by their recordings. They set up in front of an impressive green screen, creating a unique fusion between two worlds during their live session at our East London recording studio.

Live Session shot at East London Recording Studio

Our dedicated Arcus team worked alongside Molly’s own crew, handling recording and audio engineering duties for the session. We also provided our in-house lighting to enhance the overall setup.

Following the full band session, Molly treated us to an intimate acoustic performance, showcasing her versatility and talent as a musician to round off the session

Live Music Video Shoot at East London Recording Studio Arcus Sounds

Molly’s Website

Producer: Amber Lula

Director: Louis Oliver Byrne

Assistant Director: Callum Tomlin

Gaffer: Cal Wafer

Recording Engineer: Adam Bonser

Additional Engineers: Danny Brooks and James Little

Mixer: Oliver Barton-Wood

Arcus Sounds is an East London recording studio specialising in recording live music and filming live sessions. Head to our Services page to imagine what you can create here! Thanks to Molly for coming to film her live session with us, it’s Molly’s remarkable talent and passion for music that make her a perfect fit for Arcus Sounds, live music studio for the ‘Slackville Sessions.’ We loved getting to witness her artistry up close while she was at the recording studio, and it’s a privilege to be a part of her musical journey.

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