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Our band, COW, recorded our 4th album at Sunshine Corner Recording Studios. First and foremost, the homely, friendly atmosphere puts you at ease instantly!
Smiley Barnard is, as the name suggests, a smiling man with enormous talent! Not only do you get a great day's recording without limits, you get, if you want, a professional top draw drummer in Smiley who is all over your songs within a few listens and nail's em every time! Amazing!!
We have completed our 4th album with Smiley and consider him the 4th member, not only a superb drummer but also a great guitar, piano, percussion and arranger/ producer/ engineer. A man who listens to you and drives your enthusiasm to places beyond expectation! We can't speak highly enough of his talent!
If you want the best, put Smiley to the test! You will NOT be disappointed!
- Mark, Maxine and Richie (www.cowmusic.co.uk)
September 2018
LATEST NEWS
Hello everyone!
Greetings from the new home of Sunshine Corner Studios
The first half of 2018 has been a fantastic mix of music and inspiration.
We have been so lucky to have such great artists in the studio, including:
COW
The mod legends have come to us to record their 5 album. We are two thirds through and it is sounding magnificent. One more session and then it's off to The Barn to record our special guests. Paul Weller, Steve Craddock & Steve Brookes
www.cowmusic.co.uk
MIKE DOBIE
Another Mod legend, Mike has nearly finished his new solo album which is sounding amazing. A blend of MC5, Primal Scream and all things Mod/60's
www.mikedobie.co.uk
THE PIRRIPS (Formally known as The SkaSouls).
This is their 2nd album recorded here and its an absolute belter! All original, and dripped in Ska and Reggae. Album launch date 25/08/2018
www.thepirrips.com (soon to be launched)
PARADE
Their album has been years in the making but there is finally light at the end of the tunnel, and it's well worth the wait! Check them out on Facebook.
www.facebook.com/Parade
SMILEY'S FRIENDS
The 6th Friends album is in its closing stages. Once again featuring an array of amazing guests.
To be mixed with Dave White (when he returns from touring with Ed Sheeran)
www.smileysfriends.co.uk
YETI BIANCO
The boys from Bournemouth came in to record their new EP, and its an absolute belter. Again mixed by Dave White, it's funky cool and Sassy.
Check them out on Facebook
www.facebook.com/yetibianco
We've also done tracks with Robin Foster, Matt Hay, Ivan Chandler, Johnny Blaze, Coyote and Carl Newcombe








TESTIMONIALS
'Sunshine Corner Studios... a hidden away gem that, like a precious stone sparkles, and massively embraces a tippermost toppermost vibe, a real working experience. Smiley 'George Martin' Barnard, I had never met before, although his name always praised and blessed by folks who told me we should all work together..... sometime..... Forward 20 yrs and we have truly arrived, and that isn't a crappy ego statement, it reflects the 'Smiley effect', this man is a true professional, with magical power to make a band feel its' worth and push 'em to places we should all visit and embrace. Amazing drum master, producer, engineer, vox , vibes and vocals, .... talent you can't put a price on and why should you, [ not jealous..... much ! ]
We are a band called Cow, and we have been lucky to record with producers with names under their belt such as Weller, Gallagher, Ray Davies, The Who... I kid you not, but Smiley is up there without a doubt with these producers. If you dont believe me or think i'm talking sh*t, check out ya selfs and check out this man and be educated! COW HQ x