Welcome to the Ranscombe Hall of Fame where we will feature recordings, and an archive of our alumni. The list below contains links to a selection of the artists and bands who have recorded at Ranscombe Studios over the years and their reviews of the Studio and Jim’s expertise.
If you have recorded at Ranscombe and are not on this list and would like to be added please contact us. If you are on the list and would like to edit the content on your artist page please contact us. We hope to encourage as many of our artists and friends as possible to contribute to this section and share their experience of recording at Ranscombe.
Jon Stratton
I always enjoy my time at Ranscome with Jim and Brendan. Because I work differently to other artists,…
Vlks
Working with Jim is brilliant. He’s always on the same wavelength as me immediately – even when i’m…
Funke and the Two Tone Baby
Funke and the Two Tone Baby is a one man sonic explosion. Uncategorized and uncharted. Jammed halfway between…
Kelly Stanley & Company
“I first recorded at Ranscombe when I was just 14 and starting my career as a Singer/Songwriter. I…
The Teamsters
The Teamsters – Play Along With … What do we have here sir? The Teamsters have come up…
Babar Luck
I have recorded 4 full length musical projects with Mr. Riley, I respect and value his abilities as…
Hagar The Womb
Hagar the Womb first used Ranscombe when we recorded our 2016 single Hated By The Daily Mail (split…
UpCDownC
UpCDownC are a 15 year old mainly instrumental Rock, Delay, Riff, Kick and Moog 3-piece from Medway, Kent…
Sally Ironmonger
“Teasing, thought-provoking, foot-tapping, belly-laughing, ale swigging, murdering, schizophrenic, tear-inducing wordsmith” Penny Black Music WINNER OF THE 2016 MILKMAID…
Didi Bergman
I recorded my album Dragonfly live at Ranscombe studios in 2010. It was my first time recording as…
Bad Pennies
After recording several demos at Ranscombe Studios, Bad Pennies chose Jim Riley to record their debut album –…
Stuart Turner
Ten or so years ago I was recommended Ranscombe Studios in Rochester by a friend. He confidently claimed…
James Taylor Quartet
We had good fun working with Jim, he was empathic and intuitive and able to find solutions very…
Seager & Carter
Seager & Carter is a fine and bluesy duo featuring Gary Seager and Terry Carter. They both run…
Perjury
Perjury a brand new brutal punk n Oi! from band from Kent. All original material written by the…
Lupen Crook
Photo by Sara Norling In terms of studios, Ranscombe sets the bar for me, not just because of…
The Fubs
The Fubs …..were a covers/originals band from Medway/ Gravesend. We recorded at Jim’s quite a lot, and loved every…
Graham Day
I’ve known Jim for over 30 years, seeing him play live was one of the inspirations for me…
Theatre Royal
http://www.wearetheatreroyal.com/ https://www.facebook.com/WeAreTheatreRoyal https://theatreroyal.bandcamp.com/album/we-dont-know-where-we-are
Basement Cat
our Facebook page www.facebook.com/officialbasementcat our Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/13oEgRgV4CicAPNBxaAMUo?si=RMjgOv8j and iTunes Listen to Times Are Changing – Single by Basement…
Witchingseason
http://youtu.be/LWGhDDXRzG8 http://youtu.be/Yq1GTyi2Y_A https://www.facebook.com/Witchingseason
Glenn Prangnell
Groovy Uncle first recorded at Ranscombe in January 2014 when we began work on our 4th album, “Persuaded”….
Big River
Modern Heavy Blues Rock, no frills, no nonsense, great riffs, memorable hooks, melody and groove. https://www.loudpress.net/bigriver https://www.facebook.com/bigriverblues/ https://itunes.apple.com/gb/artist/big-river/1258545064
Billy Childish
Acorn Man – http://www.allmusic.com/artist/wild-billy-childish-ctmf-mn0003287995 http://www.allmusic.com/artist/billy-childish-mn0000086598 https://www.facebook.com/billychildish
The Pastel Waves
We have recorded at Ranscombe studios with Jim for nearly 20 years . The first when we were…
The Unknown
The Unknown originally formed in 2013 as 4 friends meeting up at Jam Nights. Practicing covers in a warehouse…
Anthrax UK
Anthrax UK have used Ranscombe Studios for the two singles One Last Drop, and The Beg Society and…
Crow Jayne
“I have very extensive live but also studio experience, having done quite a lot of session work, hence…
Kris Dollimore
http://www.krisdollimore.com/ https://www.facebook.com/kris.dollimore https://myspace.com/krisdollimore
HUMM
Savannah is the first single from English Rock band HUMM Released Monday 29th June 2017 Follow us here…
The Kick-Backs
The Kick-Backs at the Comms Business Awards 2014 Recorded at Ranscombe Studios September 2014 Recorded at Ranscombe Studios…