Tazma Studios

15/08/2024

Urgent Update: Studio Availability This Weekend!

Due to unexpected circumstances, we’ve had a big recording session planned for this weekend rescheduled. This means we’ve released 24 hours back in our Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin studios, now available for booking!

If you’ve been waiting for a chance to book studio time this weekend, now’s your opportunity. Please check our website to see which slots are currently available.

Thank you!

16/07/2024

We are excited about this one! The end-of-year performance featuring the incredible talents of young musicians participating in the Powderham Live CIC programme. 🎸 When we were asked to support this initiative, we couldn't say no and had to get involved. 💪🏻 Yes, we will be there, and you can still join us tomorrow and Thursday in the charming setting of Powderham Castle. 😍

Why is it important to support teenage musicians? It's very simple: it's about the future of music! 🙏🏻 At Tazma Studios, we are thrilled to be part of this event and offer some exciting awards for the raffle! Don't miss out, there aren't many tickets left! 💥

Find all the details and ticket information here: https://powderhamlive.co.uk/powderham-end-of-year-show

Tickets are now available for Powderham Live! End of Year Shows (17th & 18th July) at Powderham Castle, Exeter on Wednesday 17th July 2024. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

16/06/2024

Tazma Live Session 016 - New Relic

Please welcome!
NEW RELIC

Original South Devon based 3 piece rock band.

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/new.relic_

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557649017145

16 June 2024, Sunday

Streamed live from:
Tazma Studios, Exeter UK
https://tazma.com
https://linktr.ee/tazmastudios

Sound:
Connor Chappell
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/connor_chappell_music

Production:
Tom Adamski

Intro and outro music:
Kevin Ross
https://soundcloud.com/keros_amplify/abide

© 2024, Tazma Studios

11/06/2024

We all know how crucial hearing is for musicians. Using hearing protectors during rehearsals and gigs and understanding that louder doesn't necessarily mean better is a good start. The next step is checking your hearing. 👍

We are excited to inform you that AcuitisExeter offers a free hearing screening! 👂

🚨 How do I book it?

1. Click the link:
https://uk.acuitis.com/blogs/infos/book-an-appointment-in-exeter
2. Select "FULL HEARING TEST".
3. Choose the date and time.
4. Enter "TAZMA STUDIOS" under "Where did you hear about Acuitis?"
5. Select "YES" under "Would you be interested in a free hearing assessment?"

Just so you know, Tazma does not take any commission from Acuitis. We want you to take good care of your hearing. 🙏

Tom tested the test himself, and despite all the death metal concerts he went to, his hearing is excellent! ☺️🤘

19/05/2024

Tazma Live Session 015 - Trilobite

Please welcome!
TRILOBITE

Original rock band with prog and math metal flavours from Exeter UK!

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/trilobite.band

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/trilobite.band

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/

19 May 2024, Sunday

Streamed live from:
Tazma Studios, Exeter UK
https://tazma.com
https://linktr.ee/tazmastudios

Sound:
Connor Chappell
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/connor_chappell_music

Production:
Tom Adamski

Intro and outro music:
Kevin Ross
https://soundcloud.com/keros_amplify/abide

© 2024, Tazma Studios

mathmetal

05/05/2024

Tazma Live Session 014 - Scallion

Please welcome!
SCALLION

funk rock is back!

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/scallion_official

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/scallionband

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/

Linktree:
https://linktr.ee/scallionband

5 May 2024, Sunday

Streamed live from:
Tazma Studios, Exeter UK
https://tazma.com
https://linktr.ee/tazmastudios

Sound:
Connor Chappell
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/connor_chappell_music

Production:
Tom Adamski

Intro and outro music:
Kevin Ross
https://soundcloud.com/keros_amplify/abide

© 2024, Tazma Studios

30/04/2024

Still Hate Thatcher band delivered an electrifying punk rock set on March 10th! Just look at the smiles in the last photo - pure joy! 🎸 🙂

It's a good moment to mention a thing about our Live Sessions. One of the most common questions we get is how much the band pays. The answer? Nothing! We reinvest the money bands spend on rehearsals in Tazma. It's our way of giving back to all incredible bands! We were especially happy to have these great musicians as they came to Tazma for the first time four years ago! ❤️

We'll keep running these sessions as long as we have funds. We understand the challenges original bands face in securing gigs, and we're proud to say that our session videos have already made a significant impact in promoting and booking these bands. 💪🏻

📺 If you missed Still Hate Thatcher's performance, fear not! You can catch their session on our YouTube channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/M2NsBtFKM_0

❤️ Don't forget to support them by following their social media pages - you'll find all the links in the video description. Thank you! 🙏🏻

🚨 Mark your calendars for our next Live Session on May 5th at 8 pm!

15/04/2024

Here's a little throwback to our 009 Live Session featuring the captivating sounds of the Table Service band on February 11th. Enjoy a few behind-the-scenes photos, as usual. It was a memorable evening filled with conversations before and after the stream. 🎸

📺 Missed it? Catch their session on our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/live/JWY6XTLbyw4

❤️ Support them by following their social media pages. All links are in the video description. 🙏🏻

🚨 Save the date! Live Session 013 is on April 21st at 8 p.m., featuring heavier tones this time. 🤘🏻

07/04/2024

Tazma Live Session 012 - Sombor

Please welcome!
SOMBOR

Musical sandbox of Mathew Kitchener () and friends.

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/sombormusic

Bandcamp::
https://sombor.bandcamp.com

TikTok::
https://www.tiktok.com/

Linktree:
https://linktr.ee/sombormusic

7 April 2024, Sunday

Streamed live from:
Tazma Studios, Exeter UK
https://tazma.com
https://linktr.ee/tazmastudios

Sound:
Connor Chappell
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/connor_chappell_music

Production:
Tom Adamski

Intro and outro music:
Kevin Ross
https://soundcloud.com/keros_amplify/abide

© 2024, Tazma Studios

10/03/2024

Tazma Live Session 010 - Still Hate Thatcher

Please welcome!
STILL HATE THATCHER

Old School Punk Rock Band

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/stillhatethatcher

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/stillhatethatcherband

Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/stillhatethatcher

10 March 2024, Sunday

Streamed live from:
Tazma Studios, Exeter UK
https://tazma.com
https://linktr.ee/tazmastudios

Sound:
Connor Chappell
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/connor_chappell_music

Production:
Tom Adamski

Intro and outro music:
Kevin Ross
https://soundcloud.com/keros_amplify/abide

2024, Tazma Studios

07/03/2024

Yesterday was an electrifying day at Tazma Studios. ❤️ We had the immense pleasure of hosting the iconic Ozric Tentacles, who were gearing up for their much-anticipated UK tour alongside Gong. 🎸

Tonight marks the beginning of what promises to be an unforgettable series of performances, starting right here in Exeter Phoenix. We're excited and can't wait to experience the magic they bring to the stage. 🙌

Don't miss your chance to be part of this psychedelic journey. We hope to see you there tonight at 7 pm! 🙏🏻

25/02/2024

We kicked off this year's Live Sessions with the powerfully intense Kill All The Gentlemen band on January 14th. Here are some behind-the-scenes photos for you. We had a fantastic time with these talented musicians. 🎸

📺 If you missed it, you can still watch their session on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/live/Zhj3xJzhSMg

❤️ Please support them by following their social media pages. All the links are in the video description. 🙏🏻

🚨 The next Live Session is scheduled for March 10th at 8 pm. We're excited to feature a band from a genre we've never hosted before! It's important to us to showcase the diversity of our local music scene. 💪🏻

11/02/2024

Tazma Live Session 009 - Table Service

Please welcome!
TABLE SERVICE

Devon Based Post Grunge/Alternative Rock Band.

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/tableserviceband

Songwhip::
https://songwhip.com/tableservice

Soundcloud:
https://on.soundcloud.com/hze4v

Deezer:
https://deezer.page.link/69ByoWtFqfNS7E3BA

Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/table-service/1704572274

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5CrO1Jl3zd5a4n3lyWkv0m

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11 February 2024, Sunday

Streamed live from:
Tazma Studios, Exeter UK
https://tazma.com
https://linktr.ee/tazmastudios

Sound:
Connor Chappell
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/connor_chappell_music

Production:
Tom Adamski

Intro and outro music:
Kevin Ross
https://soundcloud.com/keros_amplify/abide

2024, Tazma Studios

09/02/2024

It's FRIDAY!!! 🎉 If you're buzzing for the weekend and need a bit of an energy boost, you've simply got to check out the incredible Apathy UK band! They delivered a powerhouse performance in our final Tazma Live Session of 2023. 🤘🏻

Missed the live stream? 🤯 Not to worry; we've archived all the Live Sessions in top-notch quality on our YouTube channel. Check the hefty 007 Apathy session from 17th December right here: https://www.youtube.com/live/Y8x0kJyXJ9Q

🎸 Make a note for the upcoming live session 009, this Sunday, 11th February. We're dialling it down just a smidge. 😉 Be there at 8 pm! 🎶🥁 🎤

26/01/2024

Hello Everyone,

We hope this message finds you well. As Friday approaches, we'd like to share some news with you in the hope that the weekend spirit might soften the impact a little.

For several years, we've endeavoured to maintain stable rates to support our cherished music community. Nevertheless, due to rising electricity costs, an increase in our building lease, and the ongoing effects of inflation in the UK, we're now faced with the necessity to revise our studio rates.

Commencing 1st February, there will be an adjustment to the rates for all our studios, aligned with the Retail Price Index (RPI). After thoughtful consultation with many of you, we're confident this is the fairest method. Full details of the new rates and all discount codes will be available on our website from the same date. Please be assured, this decision was made with great consideration and is essential to sustain the high-quality service and facilities you expect from us.

We recognise that any change in pricing can be challenging. To alleviate this, we will introduce new special discount codes for duos and trios, acknowledging that smaller groups should not incur the same costs as larger ensembles. Our existing codes, SOLO11 for half-price solo rehearsals and GOOD20 for 20% off band bookings, will remain valid Monday to Friday before 5 pm. Additionally, we will continue offering up to a 10% discount for bookings of 9 hours or more, which can include multiple sessions.

Your understanding and support mean the world to us. Should you have any queries or concerns, please feel free to contact us.

Lastly, we're exploring a novel concept: rates based on the number of people using a studio. While challenging to implement, we believe it could be an equitable solution. We'd love to hear your thoughts on this idea in the comments below.

Thank you for your continued support.

Warm regards,

Tazma Team

14/01/2024

Tazma Live Session 008 - Kill All The Gentlemen

Please welcome!
KILL ALL THE GENTLEMEN

Linktree:
https://linktr.ee/killallthegentlemen

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/killallthegentlemen

Bandcamp:
https://killallthegentlemen.bandcamp.com

Website:
https://killallthegentlemen.bigcartel.com

X (Twitter):
https://twitter.com/katgtheband

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2F1KDn7bH5PijP6cjPEXLD

14 January 2024

Streamed live from:
Tazma Studios, Exeter UK
https://tazma.com

Sound:
Connor Chappell
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/connor_chappell_music

Production:
Tom Adamski

Intro and outro music:
Kevin Ross
https://soundcloud.com/keros_amplify/abide

2024, Tazma Studios

07/01/2024

What a night to remember! Our 006 Live Session and the debut EP launch of Machineries Of Joy was a hit, filled with amazing people. Post-stream, we turned the heat up with an exclusive set just for our guests, and thanks to my friend Kisiel, a DJ from London, we kept the party alive till 3 am! 😎

Missed the live stream? Not to worry! You can catch all the action in splendid quality on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/HmxtwC2FvwY

A massive shoutout to everyone who helped organise this special and unique live session. Big love to Connor, Ben, Ira, Ula, and Czacha for making it all possible. 🙏❤

Mark your calendars! The next Live Session 008 is on 14th February, Sunday. We kick off at 8 pm as usual. Stay tuned! 🤘

23/12/2023

Merry Christmas and a wonderfully creative New Year to all of you brilliant musicians, your families, and friends! A massive thank you for popping into Tazma Studios this year. I hope you had a blast making a racket for fun or crafting some new tunes.

A heartfelt shoutout to my great friends, without whom I simply couldn't have kept the Studios ticking over during this tough year for me. A special mention to Mariusz, who runs the Hussar Records store upstairs at Tazma. You've probably seen more of him than me this year! He's been a superstar, looking after the Studios while I've been off to Poland to visit my very ill father since March many times.

Do forgive the personal note here. Stefan, my dad (in the photos), recently passed away, and I had to bring him up because, frankly, without him, I would never play any instrument, and Tazma might never have existed. He had a keen ear for music and encouraged me to take up the piano and classical guitar from a young age. Actually, I rather fancied myself as a painter or illustrator at the time! ;) He also inspired the vision for Tazma when I first clapped eyes on the rundown building in The Dairy Estate. His journey, starting his long-time printing business in a similarly abandoned yet characterful building, truly influenced me. He was chuffed to bits when he first visited Tazma with my mum a few years ago. They even mucked in to help clean the LZ once!

So, please, if you can, pop over to see your folks and family this Christmas. If not, switch off Netflix and give them a bell on a video call while they're still here.

A massive thank you to the phenomenal Connor Chappell for his boundless enthusiasm, energy, and smashing skills (must run in the family, eh?). Without him, reviving the Live Sessions would've been a no-go. And believe me, these sessions are vital to our mission of promoting original music. Rest up, Connor, because 2024 is looking jam-packed!

Big thanks to more friends who've been pillars for me and Tazma this year: Daniel for being there in a pinch, Łukasz for keeping our booking system tip-top, Ula and Czacha for pulling off cracking live events, and Ira, for checking the studios a hundred times and making sure the microphone cables are wrapped as I like on each stand, and that the cymbal stands are not missing the felts and wingnuts!

I must also extend my deepest gratitude to my incredibly patient mates in the Machineries Of Joy band, where I've had the honour of playing bass guitar since our inception in 2018. Thanks for being immensely understanding and flexible, adjusting our rehearsal dates around my travels this year. One of my proudest life achievements is our 1st EP! Massive thanks to you all!

As for Tazma. It was never about the income (have a go with a calculator if you doubt it!), but I'm chuffed to bits that it's still a buzzing hub of music after six and a half years, all without a penny of loans or funding and still proudly independent. I'm excited to announce that I've secured the lease for the two units housing Tazma for another eight years! Keep your eyes peeled for some exciting updates coming soon - but let's not spill all the beans just yet. 😉

Lastly, in this brief age of TikTok, don't fret over AI or the hassle of snagging gigs. Remember the simple joy of jamming with fellow humans and the sheer bliss those sessions bring! You might not play to thousands, but in this day and age, relish the little things. If you keep playing for the love of it, that passion will shine through! So let your guitarist riff a bit differently, give the drummer some leeway to thrash out his day-to-day, and never forget the bass is just as crucial as the drums! 😉 But most importantly, remember music is second only to friendship.

Wishing you all a splendid holiday and looking forward to seeing each of you in 2024!

Tom (Tomek) Adamski

P.S. And yes, it's still the same hat from 2018 in that first photo! 😊

17/12/2023

Tazma Live Session 007 - Apathy

Please welcome!
APATHY

Linktree:
https://linktr.ee/apathy.uk

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2261483314022542

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/apathy.uk

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5XxgDS2PmFkP4z1eFkvz9F?si=JEyXdijfQxihQmxI7Cm6kg

17 December 2023

Streamed live from:
Tazma Studios, Exeter UK
https://tazma.com

Sound:
Connor Chappell
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/connor_chappell_music

Production:
Tom Adamski

Intro and outro music:
Kevin Ross
https://soundcloud.com/keros_amplify/abide

2023, Tazma Studios

26/11/2023

HollowBone – what a fantastic trio with brilliant music! And no, they certainly don't need a bass – we adore them just as they are. Missed their incredible set? Not to worry! You can catch it in fantastic quality on our YouTube channel -> https://www.youtube.com/live/YU3gXQrz5nU
Do give them a follow on social media and share their video. Every single click counts and means a lot to the band! All links are in the video description.🤘

We're also chuffed to bits with how our sound and streaming quality is improving! 😎

Now, brace yourselves for the 006 Tazma Live Session on 9th December – it’s going to be a corker! Not only will we be hosting a superb original band launching their 1st EP, but we’ll also keep the party going post-concert with an EP release bash until 3 am! We’ll certainly need Sunday to recuperate. 😉

Fancy joining this exhilarating event and celebrating with the band? Drop us a private message to be added to the guest list. Entry is gratis, but it's a strictly 18+ affair, complete with a bar and band merchandise. Hurry, though – we’ve only got 26 spots left of our 70-person cap, courtesy of Exeter City Council and the Police. 😉

12/11/2023

Tazma Live Session 005 - HollowBone

Please welcome!
HOLLOWBONE

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/hollowbonelive
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/hollowbonelive
Bandcamp:
https://hollowboneuk.bandcamp.com
Website:
https://hollowbone.live

12 November 2023

Streamed live from:
Tazma Studios, Exeter UK
www.tazma.com

Sound:
Connor Chappell
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/connor_chappell_music

2023, Tazma Studios

29/10/2023

A huge shoutout to the incredible Hole Tripper band for gracing our last 004 Tazma Live Session with their phenomenal music. 🤘 We all had a great time that evening, chatting with these fantastic guys and guests. It's always a pleasure to host such talented artists. If you missed it, you can watch it on our YouTube channel -> https://www.youtube.com/live/-72pJSGmLeI

We're thrilled to announce our next 005 Tazma Live Session, happening on the 12th of November, Sunday, at 8 pm! 📅

Yes, we're keeping the band a secret again to make it a thrilling surprise! Stay tuned on our YouTube channel and Facebook for another night of fantastic original music for the South West! 🎤🎸

All the needed links, including the FB event, are here: https://linktr.ee/tazmastudios
❤️🙏🏻

08/10/2023

Tazma Live Session 004 - Hole Tripper

Please welcome!
HOLE TRIPPER

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/holetrippermusic
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/holetrippermusic

08 October 2023

Streamed live from:
Tazma Studios, Exeter
www.tazma.com

Sound:
Connor Chappell
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/connor_chappell_music

2023, Tazma Studios

07/10/2023

🎶 Meet Toby Lee an incredibly talented young blues artist! 🎸

Today was a real treat at Tazma Studios as Toby and three other amazing musicians rehearsed for their concert tonight at the Exeter Phoenix . 🎤

If you're looking for plans tonight, don't miss out on Toby's performance! The doors open at 8 pm, and it promises to be a night filled with incredible music.
See you there! 🎵🎉

02/10/2023

Having Altered Earl perform at our recent 003 Tazma Live Session was an absolute pleasure!

We did encounter a few hiccups with the YouTube and Facebook streams, which seemed to split for reasons unknown. However, considering it was our first attempt, we're grateful to Connor Chappell for helping us achieve the most crucial aspect: fantastic sound! 🙏🏻

In case you missed the live show, we've uploaded the entire performance on our YouTube channel. Please share it to help us promote this talented band!
Watch here: https://youtu.be/iLAY_XFiRUE

While we admit the video codec could be improved, the sound quality is excellent. Ultimately, it's all about the music. This experience has been a valuable lesson for our entire team, and we're committed to making improvements for the next session!

Mark your calendars for Tazma Live Session 004, scheduled for the 8th of October! Stay tuned for more details! 👍🏻

You can continue supporting Altered Earl on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Alteredearl
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alteredearl

24/09/2023

Tazma Live Session 003 - Altered Earl

Please welcome!
ALTERED EARL

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/Alteredearl

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/alteredearl

Streamed from:
Tazma Studios
www.tazma.com

Sound:
Connor Chappell
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/connor_chappell_music/

2023, Tazma Studios