Crown Lane Podcast
A Podcast from the team at Crown Lane diving into behind the scenes of our studio, our take on best practices and interviews with our bigger named community members. Created in part for people new to the world of recording, asking and answering the most common questions about the recording process.
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On the Record
A great place to learn, network, and get involved with the recording music industry. As well as more general conversations, Crown Lane has a focus on three areas: Sustainability, Community and Accessibility in the music industry.
If you have an idea for an episode, do get in touch via the website www.crownlanestudio.co.uk
Episodes
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Thursday Feb 19, 2026
Thursday Feb 19, 2026
Happy New Year! The amazing team at Sontronics have sent us their BRAND NEW microphone - The Zeta. In this episode John couldn't wait for Lawrence to arrive at the studio and started the podcast without him. He did however surprise him halfway through the episode when he walked in the door and made him test the mic with no knowledge of what was going on.
We're so blown away with this microphone and hope you get the chance to use it at our studio during your next visit!
Check out the Sontronics website here and learn more about the Zeta here.
Crown Lane - On The Record
Presented by John Merriman and Lawrence Bradshaw
Recorded by - Khaim Spencer
Edited (Audio) by John Merriman
Edited (Video) by Lawrence Bradshaw
Videography by Chris Cruz
Produced by Lawrence Bradshaw
Created at Crown Lane Studio
Wednesday Dec 24, 2025
Wednesday Dec 24, 2025
Merry Christmas from the Crown Lane Studio Team :) In this episode we are looking back at the incredilbe year we've had both at the studio and at Metronome. We will also be looking forward to 2026 and which exciting developments you should expect to see with us. A huge thank you to Chris Cruz, John Merriiman and Charlotte Brown for guesting on this episode. Also a massive thank you to the new Crown Lane Interns, Jazz and Khaim for helping to produce this episode. Merry Chistmas all, see you in the happy new year!
Crown Lane - On The Record
Presented by Lawrence Bradshaw
Edited (Audio) by John Merriman
Edited (Video) by Lawrence Bradshaw
Videography by Freddie Joon & Khaim Spencer
Produced by Lawrence Bradshaw
Created at Crown Lane Studio
Friday Nov 28, 2025
Friday Nov 28, 2025
In this episode we are so lucky to be chatting with the the Musical Director GURU...Chris Hatt.
Chris Hatt is a conductor and composer of long and distinguished pedigree. He has been Musical Director on more than twenty shows, most recently conducting Guys and Dolls in London’s West End and, for a number of years, Billy Elliot – The Musical (not only in the West End but also for cinema and on DVD). He has composed music for BBC Television, and his musical Destiny is regularly performed throughout the UK, as well as two shows written for children. Chris and The London Quartet first worked together in 2008 in the Tim Rice / ABBA musical Chess in Concert at the Royal Albert Hall (also released on DVD) starring Josh Groban and Idina Menzel, on which Chris was Musical Associate.
Thanks to Chris for joining us at Crown Lane Studio :)
Crown Lane - On The Record
Presented by Lawrence Bradshaw
Edited by Chris Cruz & John Merriman
Produced by Lawrence Bradshaw
Created at Crown Lane Studio
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
In this episode John, Lawrence and Chris talk about the release of Crown Lane Live Season 2.
Filmed across a music festival week in April 2025 across the Studio and Metronome we dive into the process, the artists, the tech and the joy!
You can find our latest videos here;
Crown Lane Youtube
CL Live Season 2 Playlist
Crown Lane - On The Record
Presented by Lawrence Bradshaw
Edited by Chris Cruz
Produced by Lawrence Bradshaw
Created at Crown Lane Studio
Friday Sep 12, 2025
Friday Sep 12, 2025
In this episode we are so lucky to be chatting with the one and only...David Laudat. David is a singer and vocal coach with an incredible career behind and in front of him.
As a vocal coach he’s worked with artists such as The Spice Girls, East
17, Westlife, All Saints, Liberty X, Ash, Rick Astley, Heather Small, Blazing Squad, Lisa Maffia and 100 Reasons, to name but a few. He’s also appeared as the judges’ expert on the first two seasons of The X Factor, and as a judge or coach on a number of other TV shows and networks, including Blue Peter, E4 School of Music, VH1’s Wannabe, No Talent Required, Bring It On and GMTV.
David talks us through his past as a singer and gives invaluable advice on how warm up your voice and maintain a successful vocal performance.
You can find David here;
Insta
Book a vocal session with David here!
Thanks to David for joining us at Crown Lane Studio :)
Crown Lane - On The Record
Presented by Lawrence Bradshaw
Edited by Chris Cruz
Produced by Lawrence Bradshaw
Created at Crown Lane Studio
Monday Aug 04, 2025
Monday Aug 04, 2025
In this episode we are so lucky to be chatting with the one and only...GORDY MARSHALL. Taking a look at Gordy's career as a drummer, a studio musician, live musician from arena tours to the orchestra pits of the west end.
As well as being an incredible musician, Gordy is also a successful author and talks to us about his latest book.
You can find Gordy here;
Facebook
Insta
Mixcloud
Gordy's Books are available here;
Postcards from a Rock and Roll Tour
THE RESILIENT MUSICIAN: HARNESSING THE POWER OF RESILIENCE THROUGH THE LENS OF MUSIC
Thanks to Gordy for joining us at Crown Lane Studio :)
Crown Lane - On The Record
Presented by Lawrence Bradshaw
Edited by Chris Cruz
Produced by Lawrence Bradshaw
Created at Crown Lane Studio
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Monday Jul 07, 2025
Monday Jul 07, 2025
In this episode we'll be talking to Sheya Lily about how to stand out as a new an emerging artist in 2025! Is it just a keen social media presence that's needed or are more traditional methods still valid to stand out?
Sheya can be found here;
https://www.instagram.com/sheyalilymusic/
https://www.facebook.com/SheyaLilyMusic/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWvxIWkd0fEXZm0APhVBJzg
Crown Lane - On The Record
Presented by Lawrence Bradshaw
Edited by Chris Cruz
Produced by Lawrence Bradshaw
Created at Crown Lane Studio
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
In this episode we'll be talking about all things Music Tech in the world of Education. How can teachers be supported and a little bit of information on our brand new online course.
Crown Lane - On The Record
Presented by Lawrence Bradshaw
Edited by Chris Cruz
Produced by Lawrence Bradshaw
Created at Crown Lane Studio
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
In this episode we'll be talking to an amazing special guest....The MASTER of MASTERING...Bill Sherrington. Bill is our in house Mastering engineer and is here to talk you through why you need your music mastered, the history, current state and future of the process.
Crown Lane - On The Record
Presented by Lawrence Bradshaw
Edited by John Merriman
Produced by Lawrence Bradshaw
Created at Crown Lane Studio
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
WELCOME TO THE STUDIO.....PRESENTER, ACTOR AND AUTHOR...CERRIE BURNELL!
This is our second part to "Accessibility in the Industry" in which we are talking about all things Film, TV, Radio and Writing! We're so lucky to have Cerrie talking through so openly about her incredible experiences, how she has helped shaped the ideology of the industry norms, what trends are moving in the right direction and what she thinks should change.
You can keep up with Cerrie at her website https://cerrieburnell.co.uk.
Thank you Cerrie.
All events across the studio and Metronome are found here at https://www.metronome.life
Crown Lane - On The Record
Presented by Lawrence Bradshaw
Edited by Chris Cruz
Produced by Lawrence Bradshaw
Created at Crown Lane Studio