Studio

Toppet Hill studio - relaxing space for music recording
Toppet Hill studio - hardware compressor, mixer, keyboard, mandolin, guitars, etc
Toppet Hill studio - valve amps, pedal steel, natural light

Songwriter’s studio in a rural setting, between Lockerbie and Langholm in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.

  • Flexible, acoustically treated space for recording and music production, created by musician, engineer and producer How Askew
  • Range of mics and instruments (acoustic and electric guitars, dobro, pedal steel, mandolin, bass, ukulele, and more), valve amps, fx and virtual instruments. Friendly and relaxed vibe – ideal for those new to songwriting and recording.
  • Book studio time from £20 per hour.
  • Online and remote recording services also available – want to add some extra magic to your track? Just get in touch.
  • Also offering production services and coaching to help aspiring musicians bring their music to life – from songwriting, to recording, production and promotion.
  • Limited spaces for fortnightly tuition and coaching in guitar or music technology and tools like Cubase, Reason Studio and Ableton Live
Studio Enquiries

Coming Soon…

  • Songwriting retreat and residential recording options

Label

Independent / DIY / Incubator label and music distribution

Guitar player and songwriter How Askew performs in Sweden

How Askew

Roots, Blues and Americana songwriter and guitar player

Kurlew

6-piece band from across Dumfries and Galloway

Label Enquiries

Events

Live music events across Southern Scotland and the North

  • Kurlew @ Dumfries Carnival, Big Burns Supper stage, 18th Jan
  • Kurlew + Old School @ Dumfries Railway Club, 1st Feb in aid of Dumfries and Galloway Blood Bikes
  • Kurlew @ Repas7, Berwick upon Tweed, 15th Feb
  • How Askew + Kurlew @ Kirkgate Arts Centre, Cockermouth, 1st Mar
  • Kurlew @ Little Theatre, Lockerbie, 21st Mar
  • Kurlew @ Moniaive Folk Festival, 9th May (5pm)
  • Kurlew @ Coach & Horses, Dumfries, 25th May (3pm)
  • Kurlew @ Nithsdale Rowing Club, Dumfries, 27th Jun
  • Kurlew @ Kirkcudbright Fringe Festival, 6th Sep (2pm)
  • How Askew + Main Street Blues @ Border Blues Club, Innerleithen, 3rd Oct
  • Geraint Watkins + How Askew @ Cluny2, Newcastle, 8th Nov
Event Enquiries

More…

  • Alongside his passion for music, How Askew works as a consultant data technologist, supporting organisations and government bodies on a range of data, AI and technology projects. For Toppet Hill, he is keen to share this experience to support music and arts projects. If you have an idea and want to explore how data science and AI, analytics, insight and technology can support it, get in touch.
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