From 1983-2000 a thriving music community existed in a multi studio complex in Southall, West London. The studios were home to an eclectic mix of Artists & Musicians who produced some great music that has been hidden for too long. Some went on to achieve global success but not all. Some of those who slipped through the cracks deserve to be heard. Click on profiles below to hear more…
CONEY GREENALICE GOLDCLAUDIOCONTRABANDSKINCAROLYN HUMENICK GRAHAMSTEVE (SMILEY) BERNARD
The Engineers Playlist
The collection of songs below were recorded at Westar Studios with various songwriters and artists between 1987 – 2000. These songs represent a significant period in music history, where talented individuals came together to create magical sounds that still resonate with listeners today.
Amrit Sond Alice Gold Aoden Keenan Billy Bragg Big Country Bobby Irwin Carolyn Hume Charlie Morgan Chesney Hawkes Claudio Contraband Coney Green David Jackson Des’ree Duke Garwood
Essam Rashad Gary Grainger Gilbert O’Sullivan Gregory Issacs Huge Baby Hossam Ramzy Imagination Ironmaiden (Adrian Smith) Ironmaiden (Bruce Dickinson) Jakko Jess Roden Jeremy Stacey John Parr John McCoy Jim Capaldi Jools Holland Joey Tempest
Keith Waithe Kim Wild Leo Sayer Martin Lister Matt Frewer Misty In Roots Magic Numbers Mornington Locket Nick Graham Nathan Pike Paul Carrick Paul May Paul Martin Patsy Kensit ( 8th Wonder)
Richard Derbyshire Robin Zander Shakatak Skatman Smiley (Steve Bernard) Skin Steve Grantly Tom Robinson The Bluetones The Freestylers The Platters The Jordenairs Tracey Ackerman