Fat Tank Studios

31/01/2019

Glasshouse Records have written their first blog post - "RIP Fat Tank". Memories of the bands rehearsing here. Beautiful words , thanks for sharing with us on our last day. Was lovely to read. All the best in the future. We'll be seeing you about I'm sure! x.x.x.x

We heard the sad news that our beloved rehearsal space Fat Tank Studios was forced to close its doors today, due to unreasonable landlords. Its been a sad two weeks and we can't thank Jack and Daisy enough for all their support to our bands throughout last year. You will be missed.

I've written a short blog post on the Glasshouse site about our time there with Burden Limbs, in violet & For Breakfast. This is actually the first blog post I've ever written and the first on the Glasshouse site, which we'll be updating regularly.

Read here >> http://www.glasshousercrds.com/news

31/01/2019

last day. bargain time. CD Duplicator/ Organ/ Guitar Amps, Bass Amps, Rugs, Racking etc ; come by say hello.

31/01/2019

LAST DAY - LAST ITEMS
COME GRAB A BARGAIN AT OUR YARD SALE!
167 HERMITAGE RD, N4 1LZ

26/01/2019

50% OFF REHEARSALS
£25 - 5 HOURS
MON-FRI // 1PM-6PM
LAST CHANCE - BOOK NOW!

25/01/2019

FAT TANK EQUIPMENT SALE;

amps, bass cabs, mics, stands, PA systems, pre-amps, sofa's etc......

https://www.gumtree.com/profile/accounts/7d332c5e2d9c0a3cb04f13babcda5a71

24/01/2019

Dear Fat Tank Family

It is with a great sadness and an open heart toward the future that we announce Fat Tank Studios must close it’s current doors at 167 Hermitage Rd. Ourselves and neighbouring units have been served notice by our landlord to vacate the premises by the end of this calendar month Jan 31st.

As a business owner I would personally like to say a sincere thank you for your custom and making Fat Tank your musical home. Some of you have been here since the opening of our doors and some of you have joined in more recents years. When I opened the business in 2013 my mind was mainly occupied with buying equipment, selling sessions and balancing the books - trying to make a service affordable whilst keeping the studio financially viable. It quickly became clear to me the most precious element of the business was one that I could not buy; the feel, the trust between residents, the community. This was a beauty not acquired but earnt between us all. We may have provided the space and the service but you have brought the place to life with your music and your stories. Thank You. It has been a pleasure to meet you all and work with you for the past 6 years.

As a musician I am grateful to all who have encouraged me in this endeavour, without passing prejudice toward my age and or my s*x. It’s a sentence I’d rather not have to write. However I have experienced crippling s*xism in this industry and feel we must celebrate the times when the prevailing patriarchal attitude is absent and allows space for asking questions and sharing knowledge without judgment; a setting that permits freedom of self expression, the ability to listen to each other and an encouragement toward finding voice and sharing voice. Fat Tank feels that at this present time of rising fascism musicians have an even greater duty toward this practise; listen, share, voice and most importantly perform and party!


It’s not all been plain sailing but on reflection I’ve experienced the positivity I describe in my interactions with more of you than not over the years. Thank You. We hope that this feeling has been reciprocal. There is much more to do in order to visualize and realise spaces where everyone feels welcome and comfortable. I hope we’ve contributed something toward that endeavour and left you with something to take away from it.

Finally we trust Fat Tank has given you many hours of musical fulfillment, allowing you the space and time to continue honing your craft and practise. In this precarious music industry and - expensive as f**k city - the hours we see you guys put in are inspiring and your commitment to the art - commendable. So hats off! We wish you all the best with your musical endeavours and artistic pursuits going forward! Although these physical doors are closing we are quite certain Fat Tank will open again in new form sometime in the future. When that day comes we will be back in touch and would love very much to set up home and make music with you again elsewhere.

For now - goodbye .

Daisy Dooks & Jack Thorp ###

02/01/2019

LOUDER LOUDER LOUD ER. PJ EVry new YR.

A new 'Private Remaster'... What a good album... Brutal, aggressive, abrasive are some words... but damn, it was mastered so quietly! Yeah, dynamic range is ...

07/07/2018

WET PAINT ; Oooo what are we up today? Don't we know England are playing?? - relax that's break time. This is freshen up the tank time. No trips to IKEA mind!! Though we rather fancy that flat pack trophy cabinet Southgate was spotted with!!

26/06/2018

Bam! Sign of the times! Fat Tank studios coming to you loud and proud. For women and allies in music - come say hello. Much love , Dooks xx

14/05/2018

Cos a cat's the only cat who knows where it's at... Look at this little tiger who came for tea! @ Fat Tank Studios

09/01/2018

2 No Avail. First release from ~ Haver ~ Yes! Smoothest tracks out of Peckham since Delboy and the independent traders van... It gets better every listen. We wait bated for the live instrumental recolour taking shape in the studio!! Haver

Listen to 2 No Avail by Haver on

20/11/2017

SYNTHISISTERS - check it - http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09dxbfg

05/11/2017

Inspiration.

A small but carefully made selection of ethnographic field recordings from West Africa housed and preserved at the British Library... This programme is dedicated to all of the unnamed performers who appear in the following sound recordings.

16/10/2017

LOS BITCHOS STREAMING LIVE FROM Fat Tank Studios . Check it out - LIVE BITCHOS.

11/10/2017

3 residents, 3 gigs, 3 nights.

TONIGHT:
THEE MVPs @ The Victoria, Dalston
https://m.facebook.com/victoriadalston/photos/a.804217699613804.1073741828.803417619693812/1433939483308286/?type=3

THURSDAY:
GRAVES @ The Monarch, Camden
https://www.facebook.com/events/143835196217336/?ti=as

FRIDAY:
PURS @ The Lock Tavern, Camden
https://www.facebook.com/events/1978027895771804/?ti=as

TONIGHT The Victoria presents Thee MVPS ‘Receiver’ EP launch w/ Meat Candy & Grounds - FREE 7.30PM - Thee MVPs are pleased to be releasing RECEIVER, a new 10″ EP coming out on Greenway Records and as a tape on BURGER RECORDS!
This is the first chance to grab a limited press of the vinyl in the UK and there are some total shredders opening the proceedings. Meat Candy How the hell these dudes haven’t played with us yet is baffling, all the heavy and low stacking up to some psych wig outs, dueling guitars and big vocals! GROUNDS New kids on the block, heavy power trio schtick from a bunch of heavies that love Bleach, imagine a football riot being recorded then critically analysed and replicated in a studio and you’re halfway there.

28/09/2017

AFFORDABLE REHEARSAL SPACE // AUTUMN OFFER! Refer a friend for a residency or one off rehearsal and get a FREE rehearsal in return (5-7 hours) ! Two's better than one!
Email [email protected]. Prices Below:
www.fattankstudios.co.uk
One Off Rehearsal : £50
4 Rehearsals pcm + storage : £200
8 Rehearsals pcm + storage : £340

17/12/2016

Luke working out some fiddle lines!

Working out some fiddle lines!
Album recording November 2016

28/11/2016

OOOOOOoooo new video for 'Seasons Ending' from Cope's EP recorded at Fat Tank Studios

Official music video for 'Seasons Ending' by COPE. Taken from the 'Challenge Oppression // Pursue Equality' EP, out 11/11/16.

07/11/2016

More new toys!

03/10/2016

26/09/2016

Shooting out figure 8s for duet BVs!