About Us.

Our mission is to support striving artists who aim to create a sustainable career within the music industry, from grassroot to break-through.  Our studio complex focuses on the development of the artist, supported by an experienced team of professionals who all play their part in the end goal.

The Industry Standard.

We refresh the approach to a traditional studio complex with our Artist Development focus. Supporting the artist’s journey, increasing accessibility to creative safe spaces and enabling equal opportunities is at the core of what we do best.

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The Founders.

  • Meg Carnie (she/her)

    CO-FOUNDER
    STUDIO & ARTIST MANAGER

    Meg ensures the day-to-day studio business operations run smoothly as well as managing the team to ensure the best client experience. Meg heads the Artist Development practice, guiding musicians through their careers from grassroots to their goals using the network and community around us. Alongside South Lanes, Meg manages artist Jarki Monno who she has worked with for over 5 years and has recently signed to Marshall Records.

  • Sam Clines (he/him)

    CO-FOUNDER
    SONGWRITER & PRODUCER

    Sam is an established songwriter and producer with a portfolio ranging in a broad catalogue of genres. Sam oversees the output and operations of South Lanes, as well as working on exciting projects with artists developing and refining their sound as part of our Artist Development focus. In addition, Sam writes and produces for Extreme Music, with notable successes with placements on programmes throughout ITV, Netflix and Channel 4.

Our Story.

  • • Soft launch opening of South Lanes Studios
    • Collaboration began with Extreme Music
    • South Lanes becomes solar powered

  • • Studio builds commence
    • South Lanes relaunches post-covid with new studio spaces
    • Debut South Lanes Sessions

  • • Collaborations begin with Ableton (free workshops), WaterBear The College of Music, and more.
    • Co-promoted The Big Push show at Brighton Dome

  • • Expansion of studio spaces
    • Brighton Girl Business nomination
    • Brighton Girl nomination for Meg Carnie
    • Sam Clines 1 Million Spotify Streams
    • Sofar Sounds Collaborations
    • Alt Escape venue hosts
    • Marshall Records and Live Agency signing for artist Jarki Monno

  • • Pending…