We asked the Abbey Road team to look back and reflect on what was a particularly poignant year for the studios.
From their favourite projects to work on, most played albums and their tips for which artists will be 2023’s burgeoning names - find out more about Abbey Road's
Ian Taylor,
Alex Wharton and
Leon Marks in our
2022 Rewind series.
Favourite project you’ve worked on at Abbey Road this year?
Ian Taylor
"Developing the talkback system for Studio Three which is still ongoing!"
Alex Wharton
"Has to be The Beatles' Revovler outtakes. It was an honour and a pleasure! They are timeless."
Leon Marks
"Studio Three - it’s what we are here to do!"
Your favourite album of 2022?
Ian Taylor
"Romperayo – Asi no se puede Muchaches."
Alex Wharton
"I think it has to be Aurora – The Gods We Can Touch. She is something special, angelic and amazing production."
Leon Marks
"Romance Once Upon A Time - proof that people can get away with pretty much anything."
Which new artist / band are you most excited about for 2023?
Ian Taylor
"La Chinaca – Interesting project… little info about them just the kind of stuff I’m into – Experimental Latin Synth Dance Wigout."
Alex Wharton
"I’m excited for Bitty Mclean. He’s a living legend and you can’t beat those soulful vocals, that bass hits the soul too!"
Leon Marks
"Shit & Shine are the hottest act to have existed between 2004 and 2023. Recently granted the Xmas #1 spot on The Quietus website."