Custom Imaging Package for Spirit FM

As part of S2blue’s ‘new sound’ we’ve just completed a custom imaging package for Spirit FM. The package features contemporary beds with fresh solo vocals.

Ian Crouch, Programme Controller of Spirit FM said “Working with S2Blue was a real pleasure; they made sure we were happy with every stage of the production. It was particularly useful for us to be able to be at the recording and mixing sessions and give direction on how we wanted the final sound.”

Listen to the Spirit FM package by clicking here

Refreshed Package for BBC Radio Cumbria

We have recently refreshed imaging for BBC Radio Cumbria. The package includes additional cuts, new instrumentation on existing cuts and fresh vocals in a traditional group style.

Ian Timms said "BBC Radio Cumbria had been successfully using a really strong, S2Blue custom package for four years.

We wanted to preserve the heritage of a logo melody you can sing along with and a truly magnificent News build. But we needed something to bring a fresh dimension to the highly used traffic and hour-opener cuts.

The brief called for additional textures to strengthen our speech content and some big band swing idents for nostalgia shows. From Miller to Mika: now that's a full service package!! Simon and Steve wrote just what we asked for."

Listen to the BBC Radio Cumbria 2010 package by clicking here

Custom package for Hi FM

We’ve just produced a new custom imaging package for Hi FM in Oman. The package features S2blue’s ‘new sound’ of fresh and contemporary beat driven beds with fresh solo vocals; on this occasion provided by noted Manchester singer Denise Johnson.

Darren Barrett, Program Manager of Hi Fm said "When we wanted a new station sound, with a nice fresh sound, there was no question who to call. We play a mixture of AC hits from pretty much every genre, and with the smallest of briefs, (S2blue) created what I think is the best package we have had on air yet!"

Listen to the Hi FM package by clicking here

PassionForRadio.com launch

We have recently launched a new website – www.PassionForRadio.com. It features details of the commercial production and commercial jingle services – from S2blueCreative and JingleWorld.

The site also provides information on the special assistance we offer for sales programmes (Image+, !mpact+, Brand Builder, etc).

Check out the site for yourself: www.PassionForRadio.com

Package Produced for U Radio, China

We have produced our first package for a Chinese station – U Radio, a station owned by Phoenix TV and broadcasts in Shenzhen City, which is in Guangdong Province, China.

The station plays an eclectic mix of music – from contemporary western pop to easy listening and so U Radio chose resings from a wide range of our packages. Cuts came from the recent Mansfield 103.2 custom, our Connect and Lite package and even some cuts from the packages Steve originally recorded for Magic 1152 and the Saga stations.

It was an exciting vocal session for everyone involved, with the station listening and watching the session at our studios via two webcams.

Listen to the U Radio package by clicking here

New Custom Imaging Package for Mansfield 103.2

We have just completed a new custom for Mansfield 103.2 which is part of S2blue’s ‘new sound’ and was a collaboration with Lee Turner. The package features contemporary beds and solo vocals.

Ian Watkins, Managing Editor of Mansfield 103.2 said "S2blue have provided us with a fresh new contemporary sound to be proud of.

The team went to great lengths to provide us with an awesome custom imaging package which immediately enhanced the station's sound.

The whole creative process from original ideas to the finished product was not only seamless but also lots of fun too!"

Check out the Mansfield 103.2 package and see photos of the vocal session by clicking here

Simon on the panel for the Radio Academy’s “Future of radio imaging” event

In April, our Managing Director, Simon Prentice was asked to sit on the panel for the Radio Academy’s “Future of Radio Imaging” event in Manchester. The evening examined all aspects of station imaging past, present and future.

The panel we’re asked to put together some audio of what radio imaging would sound like in 2020. The entire panel agreed it was an almost impossible task to predict what radio would sound like in ten years as who knows what trends, instrumentation and systems will be available by then, but Simon concluded that it is likely to be an interpretation of what has gone before.

Simon worked with one of our composers, Lee Turner, and came up with a fusion of two musical trends from the last twenty years – dub step beats with early 90’s Italian dance piano. You can hear the 2020 cut here and photos of the event can be found on Radio Hub: http://radiohub.co.uk/roy/albums/69

Refreshed package for BBC Radio Humberside

We have recently refreshed imaging for BBC Radio Humberside. The package includes additional cuts, new instrumentation on existing cuts and fresh vocals in a traditional group style.

Simon Pattern, Managing Editor of BBC Radio Humberside said "Working with Maurice, Steve and Simon - as well as their amazing team of musicians and singers - was a delight again. They offer fantastically creative solutions to the problems we throw their way - simply understanding how to translate our ideas into reality - they do so quickly and with real flair. We're delighted to continue working alongside the S2blue team and can't wait to get the refreshed imaging on air."

Listen to the BBC Radio Humberside 2010 package by clicking here

New Sound for Kiss Portugal

We have produced a custom package for Kiss FM Portugal featuring fresh, edgy, beat driven cuts mixed with contemporary solos and two part harmony vocals provided by Kim Chandler and Lee Turner.

This is the first of a number of new customs which feature a fresh, new S2blue sound, to fit well with today’s radio.
Check out the Kiss package by clicking here

New Site! New Sound!

We have recently completed a redesign of our website, making it more intuitive and contemporary. We've also added more content than ever before with new demos, photos and extra details.

We are also working a on a number of new custom packages which will feature a fresh, contemporary sound. These will be going live soon so keep checking back on the site for more information. Take a look around and let us know what you think by clicking here

FreenotesMusic.com Prelaunch

Freenotes is changing and expanding - you can now pre-register for the brand new Freenotes website by going to www.FreenotesMusic.com

We are working with a number of experienced composers to produce many more quality tracks for Freenotes Music so in the coming months we will be releasing more volume CD’s, as well as a new set of themed CD’s.

Freenotes Music is a non-MCPS production music library, offering a wide range of contemporary music for use in all types of radio and TV commercial production. The tracks (and Freenotes CD's) are free and all we ask is that the PRS details are sent to the broadcaster. You can download all the Freenotes tracks by visiting www.FreenotesMusic.com

S2blueCreative Produce National Campaign for Crabbie’s Alcoholic Ginger Beer

In the run up to the summer we produced a series of radio commercials for Crabbie’s alcoholic ginger beer. The national campaign was produced for An Agency Called England and is going out on stations across the country over the summer.

The humorous scripts really were enjoyable to work on and have created a unique character for the brand. Click here to listen to the commercials in full

A Fresh Package for Fresh

We recently resung JAM's Fresh NY package for Yorkshire’s Fresh Radio. The innovative and 'fresh' sounding package has been sung with a UK solo female vocalist, which blends well with the beds to give a contemporary feel.

To listen to the package, click here

Freenotes Vol. 3 out now including tracks recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London

Freenotes Vol. 3 is now available, featuring 33 new tracks including pieces recorded at the world famous Abbey Road Studios in London. The CD contains 96 tracks in various styles from up-tempo to Christmas, all with a choice of mixes.

Freenotes is a non-MCPS library, offering a wide range of contemporary music for use in all types of radio and TV commercial production. The tracks (and Freenotes CD's) are free and all we ask is that the PRS details are sent to the broadcaster.

To order your copy of Freenotes Vol. 3 click here or you can download all the tracks by visiting www.freenotesmusic.com

New Members of the S2blue Family

Two new members have recently joined the S2blue Family – Michael Dentith joins us as a Studio Engineer whilst Julia Small has started working as part of the administration team.

Emma Dickenson has also moved to the position of Production Co-ordinator and will be the main point of contact for all commercial production and scripting questions.

Click here to learn more about the S2blue Family

S2blue Sponsor '24 Hours in Radio' from RadioToday.co.uk

In 2009 S2blue became sponsors of “24 Hours in Radio”, the radio industry’s unmissable daily news email, delivered from RadioToday.co.uk
The newsletter is a must read within the industry and we are justly proud to be associated with it.

We have a number of competitions planned for the coming months so make sure you sign up at www.RadioToday.co.uk

JingleWorld Vol. 4 CD Now Available

Following on from the success of Volumes 1, 2 & 3, JingleWorld Vol. 4 is now available, featuring another 98 commercial jingles, which are available to be resung in many markets.

Click here to order your copy or go to the JingleWorld site to learn more and hear all the jingles available.