Tip! *300 copies* "Toe Rag Orchestra" is a vibrant testament to the magic of live, analog recording, capturing the raw energy and creative spontaneity of three exceptional musicians—Shawn Lee, Paul Elliott, and Rupert Brown. In January 2024, these artists gathered at the iconic Toe Rag Studio in East London, a space renowned for its vintage sound and analog ethos. With no computers in sight, the trio embraced an old-school approach: playing together in the same room, forgoing headphones and isolation booths, and relying solely on a handful of carefully chosen microphones feeding directly into a Studer 8-track one-inch tape machine.

The sessions, engineered and mixed by Toe Rag’s founder and chief, Liam Watson, unfolded over just two days. The music was composed on the spot, born from eye contact, deep listening, and the pure joy of musical interplay. The result is a collection of tracks that feel both immediate and timeless, brimming with groove, warmth, and a palpable sense of camaraderie. "Toe Rag Orchestra" stands as a joyous celebration of musicianship and the unique chemistry that can only arise when artists create together, in the moment, without digital distractions.

This album also holds a bittersweet significance: it was among the final sessions recorded at Toe Rag before the legendary studio closed its doors forever. As such, "Toe Rag Orchestra" is not just a musical statement but a heartfelt tribute to a beloved recording space and the spirit of analog artistry.