Real World Records was founded by WOMAD and Peter Gabriel to provide talented artists from around the world with access to state-of-the-art recording facilities and audiences beyond their geographic region.

Launched in 1989, Real World Records has grown into a label of wide-ranging, world-class music from all corners of the globe.

Hilltown Studios is a recording studio located in Colne, Lancashire staffed by Mat Arnold (Ex in-house engineer at Peter Gabriel's Real World Studios) and Keiron Melling (The Fall).

Karl Adam Francis began his songwriting career under the "Fruitless Forest" moniker in 2010. Fruitless Forest was originally intended as a solo recording project in Karls bedroom in his hometown of Colne, Lancashire but quickly blossomed in to a live 5 piece outfit once Karl signed his first record deal in 2012. Today, Karl showcases his music as a solo performer, dropping jaws at shows with his colorfully charming, upbeat yet haunting melodic nu-folk style. 

In a similar vein to the ever-growing bands such as Bon Iver, The National, S. Carey and Daughter, Fruitless Forest appeals greatly to most music lovers.

5 piece from North West England, bridging the Britpop era with a modern Alternative/Indie twist. #UpTheSymphony

The band released their debut single “Stepping Stones” in August 2017, followed by their debut self-titled album which is available to buy and stream on all major digital outlets.

The band promoted these releases by supporting acts such as The Feeling, From The Jam, The Kaiser Chiefs, The Cribs, Big Country, Space and many other established acts throughout the UK.

Suburban Symphony continue to release a sound that bridges the Britpop era with a modern Alternative/Indie twist; coloured with melancholy vocal melodies, three part harmonies and instantly catchy guitar work and rhythms.

Peter co-founded the group Genesis in 1966 at school. He went on to make 7 albums with Genesis. He left in 1975, but returned to music a year later, since when he has made 11 solo albums. His film soundtrack works include Birdy (1984); The Last Temptation of Christ (1989); Rabbit Proof Fence (2002).

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