Sawmills Studio

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Sawmills Studios, created in 1974 on the banks of the River Fowey in Cornwall, England is best known as the recording studio used by musicians such as XTC, Robert Plant, The Stone Roses, Oasis, The Verve, Supergrass, Muse and The Holloways.

Founded by record producer Dennis Smith, the studio building is located on its own tidal creek on the banks of the River Fowey in Cornwall. Established in 1974, Sawills was one of the first residential recording facilities in the UK. The main building is a former 17th century water mill and the site has documented history stretching back to the 11th century.

[edit] Dangerous Records

Smith formed a record label based at Sawmills, Dangerous Records, releasing the first two EP's by Muse, who began their career at Sawmills, and later formed Taste Media for the band.

The Needles are currently signed to Dangerous Records.