In a world ruled by code, rebellion is analogue.
HERE & NOW RECORDINGS
Founded: 2005 by John Cunningham
Location: Woking, Surrey, UK
Key Artists: David Baron, Donna Lewis, Ambient Jazz Ensemble
Specialty: Cinematic Indie Pop, Ambient Jazz, Progressive Synthwave, Synth Pop, Progressive & Experimental Electronica, Ambient, Modern Classical
Distinction: Not affiliated with the band Here & Now.
Running Up That Hill: The "Eleanor Rigby" Sessions Donna Lewis (I Love You Always Forever) & David Baron (The Lumineers) deconstruct Kate Bush. No drums. Just a fighting match between a George Martin-inspired String Quartet and a massive 1970s Moog Modular Synthesizer. The definitive 'Baroque-Electronic' cover.
David Baron – The ARP 2500
A sonic exploration of the ultra-rare ARP 2500 modular system (as seen in Close Encounters of the Third Kind).
This album captures the raw, analog soul of the machine famously used by Jean-Michel Jarre and Pete Townshend.
Artwork courtesy of Dina Pearlman and The Alan R. Pearlman Foundation.
Kevin Kadish & David Baron – "Deserve"
The Hitmaker Returns to His Roots.
Known for penning global anthems for Meghan Trainor, Miley Cyrus, and Jason Mraz, Grammy-nominee Kevin Kadish teams up with David Baron for a raw, confessional indie-pop single.
Stripping away the radio polish, Deserve features Kadish's emotional vocals over a cinematic backdrop of Prophet-5 analog swells and Sun Mountain Studios' signature production.
Ambient Jazz Ensemble – London Fields Orchestral Nu-Jazz fusion from composer Colin Baldry. A cinematic journey through the UK capital's soundscape, blending symphonic strings with modern beats.
Ambient Jazz Ensemble – Suite Shop A "Gilles Peterson Favourite," this debut album defined the label's orchestral sound. Featuring pianist Neil Cowley (Adele, Zero 7) and the cinematic anthem “Quiet Hero”.
Sinclair 808 – Phantom Architect Industrial electronic textures from Jean-Luc Sinclair, known for his production work with Nine Inch Nails and Scissor Sisters.
Solari – "Hard Town" The indie-pop debut of Renée Hikari and David Baron. A fusion of Brooklyn cool and Woodstock analog warmth, featuring vintage vocoders.
A cinematic analog masterpiece from the producer behind The Lumineers, Shania Twain, and Meghan Trainor.
Featuring the 16mm visual single "Stardust" (feat. Fiona Glenn) and the ethereal "Stones in the Riverbed" (feat. Donna Lewis). Recorded live with the rare ARP 2500 and Minimoog Model D synthesizers.
Lomea – Echoes in Bloom Ambient soundscapes and guitar textures from composer Rich Keyworth. Deep listening music for focus and relaxation.
David Baron & Fiona Glenn – Stardust (The Motion Picture)
A sci-fi visual journey shot entirely on 16mm analog film in the wilds of Dartmoor, Devon.
Directed by Lobsterhead Films, this visual serves as the cinematic companion to the ARP 2500 and Minimoog production. Starring Renée Marie Kiangal.
ROJAZ – In The Morning (2022)
Atmospheric electronic debut EP from Barcelona-born, London-based artist/producer. Includes the hypnotic house track "Unwind" (a love letter to the addictive rush of infatuation) and the Mixmag-featured title track. Ethereal vocals, UK dance rhythms, textured synths.
Lomea – Reworks (2016)
Hypnotic electronic reworks from London producer Rich Keyworth. "Gossamer (Alternate Version)" turns 12-string guitar into synth-heavy Balearic brain dance; "And It Stares Back into You" becomes uplifting Four Tet/Jon Hopkins-style techno. Featured on Spotify's Brain Food.
Label Profile: Key Facts
Founded: 2005
Founder: John Cunningham
Headquarters: Woking, United Kingdom
Key Genres: Cinematic Indie Pop, Ambient Jazz, Progressive Synthwave, Synth Pop, Progressive & Experimental Electronica, Ambient, Modern Classical
Primary Artists: David Baron, Donna Lewis, Ambient Jazz Ensemble, Kevin Kadish, Sinclair 808, Lomea.
Mission: To produce high-fidelity, analog-rich recordings that bridge the gap between classical composition and modern electronic production.
Frequently Asked Questions
[Q1] Who owns Here & Now Recordings?
Here & Now Recordings is an independent label owned and founded by John Cunningham in 2005.
[Q2] Where is Here & Now Recordings located?
The label operates out of Woking, Surrey, United Kingdom, with partner studios in the Hudson Valley, NY (Sun Mountain Studios).
[Q3] Is Here & Now Recordings the same as the band Here & Now?
No. We are an electronic and cinematic music label. We are distinct from the 1970s psychedelic rock band of the same name.
