Orphan Recording Studios began life in 2010, founded in Dublin by musician and producer Gavin Glass as a space where creativity came first and great records could be made without compromise. What started as a modest recording setup quickly grew into a trusted haven for independent artists, bands, and songwriters—those looking for more than just a place to press record. It became a space defined by warmth, character, and a deep respect for the creative process.
Now reimagined on the windswept coast of Curracloe, County Wexford, Orphan has found its permanent home. Surrounded by nature and purpose-built for deep musical work, the new studio offers an inspiring retreat—far from the noise, but fully equipped for professional production. The spirit of the original Dublin space lives on here: analogue-focused, artist-first, and committed to capturing performances that feel as real and emotionally resonant as the songs themselves.
In addition to his studio work, Gavin has built a strong reputation in the world of film and television. He has collaborated closely with acclaimed director John Carney, serving as music consultant and on-set musical director for the acclaimed films Sing Street and Flora and Son, and most recently, on Carney’s forthcoming feature Power Ballad, starring Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas. His ability to bridge the emotional language of music with storytelling has made him a valued contributor both on set and in the studio.
Whether you're chasing a creative spark, crafting a debut album, or looking for a space that understands how personal and powerful the recording process can be, Orphan Recording Studios offers an environment where you can settle in, turn up, and create without limits.
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Artists who have worked at Orphan Recording & Rehearsal Studios over the years
Lisa Hannigan, Bell X1, John Grant & Villagers, David Keenan, Mundy, Jerry Fish, Declan O'Rourke, The Riptide Movement, The Hot Sprockets, Billy Bragg & Joe Henry, Joe Jackson, Brave Giant, Malachy Tuohy, Flogging Molly, Rachel Grace, The Frisky Gypsys, The Eskies, The Remedy Club, Old Sea Legs, The Young Folk, September Girls, David Kitt, Damian Dempsey, Paul Brady, Dublin Gospel Choir, Little Hours, The Minutes, Jake Clemons (E-Street Band), New Secret Weapon, Come On Live Long, Richie Egan (Jape), Edisons, Priorland, Trouble Pilgrims, Dylan Tighe, Ross Breen, Arbours, The Address, I Have A Tribe, Michael MacLennan, Black Bank Folk, BP Fallon, Land Lovers, Dr. Millar, We Cut Corners, Merv, The Daily Howl, One Horse Pony, Colm Mac Con Iomaire, October Fires, Together Animals, Rachel Grace, The Crayon Set, And The Ground Will Shake, Baba, Blaithin Dunleavy, Gypsy Rebel Rabble, The Urges, Mongrel State, Donna Dunne, 2 Minutes 2 Midnight, Clive Barnes, The Blue Choir, The Lost Brothers, The Grand Parade, Taken, Alice Jago, Keith Burke, Pale Rivers, Daniel Vezoja, John Sheahan (The Dubliners), Kicking Bird, Oki's Wagon, Dovecote, Eoin Glackin, Gary Tiernan, The Next New Low, Lemoncello, Mike Hanrahan (Stockton’s Wing), Trad Fest, Twin Headed Wolf, Kolumbus, Interference, Luan Parle, Nicole Maguire, Lisa McLaughlin, Turning Pirate, Keith Grace, Lo-Fi Dogma, The Kilkennys, Blue Fish Diamond, Conor Hamilton, Quicksand Band, Our Little Secrets, The Pavement Kings, Meridian Sway, Pete Fagan, Stephen James, Roisin El Cherif, Miriam O'Donohue, Miles Graham, Owen Vahey, C.R Avery, Fanlights, Exploding Eyes, Tomorrows, along with major broadcasters such as BBC, RTE, Today FM, and prominent labels like Universal Music, Bella Union & EMI, plus many many more…
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