Figured I need a few things to upgrade the studio space for a new album session. New screen. New door. Name and logo….

I have someone coming to buy this guitar on the weekend. I like it, and I am not 100% sure I want to say goodbye to it - but I am trying to focus on writing and recording the second album, and that means making space, streamlining gear and a bit of extra money are all important.

To help me focus and prepare for recording - I SOLD TWO GUITARS.... And I bought new strings for two others.

I've been a bit quiet here for the past few days, but things have certainly been happening. I've been working on new songs, revisiting demos, experimenting with recording equipment and plugins, and getting the recording space ready for another proper run of sessions. There have also been gigs, rehearsals and the usual complications of fitting music around work and everything else. I also bought an old projector to use for some stage psychedelic vibes, and have been planning the next band photoshoot. Now I'm getting back into a more structured recording routine. My second Baulk at the Möön album is taking shape, and I'm going to start documenting the process here in Room to Record. As you will see - there is as much momentum to be gained from planning, sketching, designing and sharing the concepts and structure, as there is from actually locking down time and RECORDING. That means sharing the actual work: recording sessions, song arrangements, microphone setups, editing, experiments, mistakes and decisions. Not just polished results. I'll also be revisiting some of the things I learned making my first album, particularly what I'd do differently this time. One of the reasons I started Room to Record was to explore how ordinary musicians can make records with limited time, modest equipment and plenty of competing commitments. I'm still figuring that out myself. So, back into the room. Let's make another record. What are you currently recording, writing or trying to finish?