Croftwerk

is...

- Generating creative ideas using live action and animation

- A pun on a surname and a legendary German band

- A music video production outfit based in Manchester, U.K.

info@croftwerk.co.uk

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- "Songs to dance to at night, in summer in the open air" http://t.co/Stgdn0uHto #summer #music #elefantrecords
  
  Jul 21, 14 from Twuffer Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- RT @Johnny_Marr: Johnny's second solo album 'Playland' to be released Oct 6th @jmarrvellous mattakessnaps @davecronen… http://t.co/684IyMTb…
  
  Jul 21, 14 from Twitter for iPad Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- An in-depth review of yesterdays Pop-up Summer Festival by @Symphoniesblog feat. @slowreadersclub and many others... http://t.co/bs7dRb94cz
  
  Jul 20, 14 from Twitter Web Client Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Great lineup for @SOTNRecords festival tomorrow | @slowreadersclub | @OurNameIsYOUNG | @GlassCaves | @TheReveursUk + http://t.co/0V9lxYNyzx
  
  Jul 18, 14 from Twitter for iPhone Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- *NEW VIDEO* "By Now" by @YoungWarMusic https://t.co/fkJxWwbg5x #musicvideo #alt #pop #manchester
  
  Jul 18, 14 from Twitter Web Client Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- "There ain't no application on your laptop, gonna give you soul" http://t.co/uTTnxpyp94
  
  Jul 17, 14 from Twitter Web Client Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- RT @ShitChester: Chemistry Lane "Faustian" https://t.co/akwmiorO2x @ChemistryLane @SchottsList
  
  Jul 15, 14 from Twitter for iPhone Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- RT @PRIMITIVESband: New poster.... http://t.co/nBrs6b6NKr
  
  Jul 15, 14 from Twitter Web Client Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Part I of @ChemistryLane 's dystopian short film features @Michaela_Liz alongside the band https://t.co/KcfKzTb7fK #music #film #manchester
  
  Jul 13, 14 from Twitter for iPad Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Tonight's fun \\ @tameimpala at @Alberthallmcr \\ here we go! #music #manchester
  
  Jul 12, 14 from Twitter for iPhone Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- RT @maryjoannaandse: If you're coming to our single launch night at @TheTigerLounge on 20th Sep, you can purchase tickets here... ✌️http://…
  
  Jul 12, 14 from Twitter for iPhone Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- RT @knoxy15: Weekend again sun shining again what will be my first tune of the day. Fancy @slowreadersclub Start Again. come on people give…
  
  Jul 12, 14 from Twitter for iPad Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- RT @bellesglasgow: Stuart chats to BBC about the release of @godhelpthegirl. The film has a UK-wide release on August 22! http://t.co/gM4p…
  
  Jul 11, 14 from Twitter for iPad Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- RT @camera_obscura_: It's the North American Tour Poster! http://t.co/2UEZBN35wG
  
  Jul 11, 14 from Twitter Web Client Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- | Tonight! | Paul from @PRIMITIVESband is guest DJ @gbkclub | Details here... http://t.co/Dd9roE2BHh #music #london
  
  Jul 11, 14 from Twitter Web Client Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- RT @ItsAmbRae: Everyone follow the new rising band @slowreadersclub :) checkout their songs and their new single! #FollowSRC
  
  Jul 10, 14 from Twitter for iPad Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- RT @Getintothis: Death disco with a heavy dose of perfect pop, *really* digging @ChemistryLane https://t.co/xqt4u56Ud4 one for @ClubEVOL
  
  Jul 09, 14 from Twitter for iPhone Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- /// @VYKTORIA_UK \\\ launch their new night "C R Y" 31/07/14 http://t.co/zfTrJHyU4z
  
  Jul 08, 14 from Twitter Web Client Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Listen out for Martin and Phil from @therainbanduk on @bbcradiomanc at 2.30pm. 95.1FM or here... http://t.co/qP3GxZ9ot0 #music #manchester
  
  Jul 08, 14 from Twitter Web Client Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- A light hearted Indie Rock tale with @InsideViewMusic in "Hollywood" http://t.co/0OyEE2q2gW #musicvideo #rock #indie
  
  Jul 07, 14 from Twitter for iPhone Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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- "Songs to dance to at night, in summer in the open air" A new radio programme from Luis Calvo (Elefant Records) for you to enjoy during these summer nights... https://soundcloud.com/nanosonicoradio/viaje-a-los-suenos-polares-de-luis-calvo-20-07-2014-emision-21?in=nanosonicoradio/sets/viaje-a-los-sue-os-polares-de
  
  Jul 21, 14
- An in-depth review of yesterdays Pop-up Summer Festival by Bitter Sweet Symphonies featuring The Slow Readers Club , The Reveurs and many others. Can anyone explain the stage foliage? :) http://bit.ly/WmDVOM
  
  Jul 20, 14
- ///Great lineup for the Pop Up Summer Festival tomorrow/// | The Slow Readers Club | YOUNG. | The Glass Caves | The Reveurs + many more
  
  Jul 18, 14
- *NEW VIDEO* "By Now" by Young War https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEfXlL94LPM
  
  Jul 18, 14
- This years Indietracks Festival compilation featuring The Yearning and many more great tracks... http://indietracks.bandcamp.com
  
  Jul 13, 14
- | Tonight! | Paul from The Primitives Official is guest DJ at Great Big Kiss | Details here... http://www.howdoesitfeel.co.uk/greatbigkiss.html … #music #london
  
  Jul 11, 14
- VYKTORIA launch their new night "C R Y" 31/07/14
  
  Jul 08, 14
- Listen out for Martin and Phil from The Rainband Official on BBC Radio Manchester at 2.30pm. Live from Media City on 95.1FM or here... http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p001d7x3 #music #manchester
  
  Jul 08, 14
- A light hearted Indie Rock tale with Inside View in "Hollywood" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tNPhlQeARQ #musicvideo #rock #indie
  
  Jul 07, 14
- Painting showing pubic hair removed from gallery, should art have boundaries? You decide... http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/jul/07/painting-pornographic-pubic-hair-outrage
  
  Jul 07, 14
- In the office tomorrow morning? Watch Chemistry Lane 's dystopian vision of society and it might not seem as bad! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6e4OVMHcmDQ
  
  Jul 06, 14
- *NEW VIDEO* A light hearted Indie Rock tale from Inside View in "Hollywood" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tNPhlQeARQ
  
  Jul 02, 14
- *NEW VIDEO* | The Yearning | "If I Can't Have You" | Retro TV fun... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqanSdsyFN4
  
  Jul 01, 14
- | NEW VIDEO | Chemistry Lane | "Faustian" | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6e4OVMHcmDQ
  
  Jun 30, 14
- CHEMISTRY LANE DEBUT VIDEO AND SINGLE 'FAUSTIAN.' OUT NOW ON iTUNES. TO BE CONTINUED... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6e4OVMHcmDQ
  
  Jun 30, 14
- A midnight release tonight for excellent new electronic/indie outfit Chemistry Lane !
  
  Jun 29, 14
- "atmospheric alt-pop" from Young War http://www.thelineofbestfit.com/new-music/discovery/young-war-by-now
  
  Jun 29, 14
- Bitter Sweet Symphonies review the debut release from VYKTORIA http://bittersweetsymphonies.co.uk/2014/06/24/watch-vyktoria-the-hunt-feat-the-artist-taxi-driver/
  
  Jun 24, 14
- Shooting time lapse footage with Joe from The Rainband Official today, the police look on... #indie #musicvideo #manchester
  
  Jun 22, 14
- <<<<< The Minx >>>>>
  
  Jun 20, 14
- VYKTORIA cover NIN - homemade video by the band...
  
  Jun 20, 14
- Something a bit different, a one camera live video of a rehearsal and performance at The Bridgewater Hall https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W75FtQiB0_E #music
  
  Jun 19, 14
- Enjoying this new song and video from Wild Balbina http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZViylP0hEs
  
  Jun 16, 14
- Francis Matthews, the voice of Captain Scarlet has passed away. The show; especially the timpani roll cuts, has been a big influence for us http://youtu.be/bV8YbLvGrb0
  
  Jun 15, 14
- "IT'S WHAT THEY DO - THEY HUNT" VYKTORIA Featuring the peoples hero of the 21st Century - The Artist Taxi Driver a.k.a Chuckymark Mark McGowan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmymDaXsZdg
  
  Jun 09, 14
- Cool radio show featuring The Yearning and many others... https://soundcloud.com/nanosonicoradio/viaje-a-los-suenos-polares-de-luis-calvo-07-06-2014-emision-018
  
  Jun 09, 14
- Scandinavian schools add Bjork's "multimedia exploration of the universe" to their curriculum... http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/jun/07/bjork-environmental-campaign-timetable-nordic-schools
  
  Jun 08, 14
- Debut gig for VYKTORIA tonight at Night & Day Cafe #music #manchester
  
  Jun 07, 14
- The B-Side to the new digital release from The Yearning - girl group retro pop - a cover of The Nolans "Gotta Pull Myself Together"... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqnmmP5wBik
  
  Jun 05, 14
- *NEW VIDEO* "Futurist Rock N Roll" from VYKTORIA in THE HUNT... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmymDaXsZdg Their debut gig is at Night & Day Cafe this Saturday!
  
  Jun 04, 14
- An experimental film we love by our talented collaborator Tamzin McCartney "Afromoon Bleu" https://vimeo.com/97220077 #art #fashion #film #manchester
  
  Jun 03, 14
- We spent a great couple of days filming with The Primitives! Big thanks crew! Michelle Lawrenson - Makeup and Hair Sarah Whitfield - Production Assistant http://www.pic.twitter.com/7u2wgFpvGs
  
  Jun 02, 14
- We filmed a new video for The Yearning at Oxford University yesterday! Makeup, hair and photo - Michelle Lawrenson
  
  May 30, 14
- Behind the Scenes - Joe and Maddie from The Yearning
  
  May 26, 14
- Top day in Faringdon shooting a new video for The Yearning - thanks crew; Dorota Poplawska Make Up and TheZedList #musicvideo
  
  May 25, 14
- Young Magic "Fall In" | video by Angus Borsos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsrYymcvGFs
  
  May 24, 14
- Have you seen this years The Camden Crawl lineup? Including... D/R/U/G/S | Prose | PINS #music #festival
  
  May 23, 14
- Today we run! http://www.justgiving.com/croftwerk
  
  May 18, 14
- Radio show from Luis Calvo featuring The Yearning amongst many other great artists... https://soundcloud.com/nanosonicoradio/viaje-a-los-suenos-polares-de-luis-calvo-10-05-2014-emision-016
  
  May 13, 14
- New release by The Slow Readers Club! The excellent electronic behemoth "Start Again"
  
  May 12, 14
- Morrissey news - fans tried "to mount him like a steed"... http://dangerousminds.net/comments/at_last_nights_morrissey_gig_fans_mobbed_the_stage … #indie #music
  
  May 09, 14
- If you like your indie music to be bouncy and fun then YOUNG. may be the band for you! https://soundcloud.com/ournameisyoung #music #manchester
  
  May 02, 14
- ***HELLO FROM SIBERIA*** We're in training for the Manchester 10k run! ||| Raising a few £ for Freedom from Torture ||| http://www.justgiving.com/croftwerk
  
  May 01, 14
- This Sunday is the wonderful Sounds From The Other City - highlights include Plank | From The Kites Of San Quentin | Face+heel | #music #salford
  
  Apr 30, 14
- A new Blank on Blank animation... http://youtu.be/DmvmnYEy9NY
  
  Apr 27, 14
- https://soundcloud.com/youngwar/black-diamond
  
  Apr 25, 14
- New The Sundowners - looped footage by Dave Walker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeQWdrY_r5o
  
  Apr 24, 14
- Ready to film The Slow Readers Club at Central Library #music #manchester
  
  Apr 23, 14
- Fantastic Plastic Mag enjoy spotting the references in our Attic Lights video "Orbison" http://www.fantasticplasticmag.com/fantastic-tv-attic-lights-orbison/
  
  Apr 19, 14
- The bank holiday weekend starts here! We're off to see The Slow Readers Club at The Venue tonight! #music #manchester
  
  Apr 17, 14
- Mural near GCHQ shows agents listening in on phone box http://gu.com/p/3zd6g/tw #modernart
  
  Apr 14, 14
- Clockwork Radio have hired our studio today to film their new music video! It's being made by Bleak House Media and Becky Smyllie
  
  Apr 12, 14
- NME Song Stories -> Belle and Sebastian "The Boy With the Arab Strap" #indie #music http://www.nme.com/nme-video/belle--sebastian-i-didnt-know-an-arab-strap-was-a-cock-ring/3413164568001
  
  Apr 08, 14
- Modernism
  
  Apr 06, 14
- Cover for the new Attic Lights single "Orbison" featuring our video still...
  
  Apr 06, 14
- It's the debut gig for a band causing a stir tonight - My Igloo If you're in the Manchester/Salford area we'd recommend you get yourself down to The Eagle Inn for 9pm - £3 an absolute bargain!
  
  Apr 05, 14
- /// "Bizarre" - The Daily Record \\\ Do you agree? Watch our new video for Attic Lights and let us know! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyhyQ922j3Q
  
  Apr 05, 14
- | Elefant UK launches ! | a new part of the Elefant Records family :) #indie #music
  
  Apr 04, 14
- Our studio is hosting a photoshoot for Loud Kidz today | Photographer - Matt Slade | Makeup - Lucy Hart
  
  Apr 04, 14
- Teen - "Tied Up Tied Down" https://soundcloud.com/carparkrecords/tied-up-tied-down
  
  Apr 04, 14
- Is there a storm coming? | Filmmaker Unknown... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmVtH5nbp30 #iamkloot #music
  
  Apr 01, 14
- There are gigs yes, then there is this...
  
  Apr 01, 14
- Funky rock vibes from Clockwork Radio with "Fever" a free taster from their forthcoming debut album... http://music.clockworkradio.co.uk/track/fever
  
  Mar 29, 14
- We were lucky enough to witness Prose recording their excellent debut E.P. at Blueprint Studios this week...
  
  Mar 28, 14
- An embarrassment of gig riches in Manchester tonight... | The Slow Readers Club | play Night & Day Cafe | | The Minx | support Darlia at Sound Control | | Chemistry Lane | play The Roadhouse Manchester | #live #music #manchester
  
  Mar 28, 14
- A Daily Record piece on our "bizarre" new video for Attic Lights... http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/entertainment/celebrity/video-glasgow-band-attic-lights-3286924
  
  Mar 26, 14
- *NEW VIDEO* - "Orbison" by Attic Lights - take a surreal tour into the world of Roy with us... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyhyQ922j3Q
  
  Mar 25, 14
- Top day filming The Minx - Kieran eating croissants to "je t'aime" a highlight! Ta crew; Michelle Lawrenson and Tamzin McCartney #music #manchester
  
  Mar 23, 14
- A couple of top gigs tonight... The Rainband Official | play Band on the Wall and The Wax Collection | play The Ruby Lounge #music #Manchester
  
  Mar 21, 14
- Good to hear The Minx on this Strummerville mixtape, free download here... http://strummerville.bandcamp.com/album/strummerville-x-dr-martens-mixtape-volume-10
  
  Mar 20, 14
- Great day yesterday filming the new The Slow Readers Club video! Big thanks to our talented cast - Mary Joanna Coogan, Stephen Evans and all our great party extras!
  
  Mar 16, 14
- #thevillage
  
  Mar 12, 14
- The Rainband Official play Band on the Wall on Friday 21st March... http://bandonthewall.org/events/4188/
  
  Mar 09, 14
- *CASTING* Female presenter/actor #Manchester based | playing age 20-30 | must be bilingual (European language) Email info@croftwerk.co.uk #casting
  
  Mar 09, 14
- Celebrating backing singers, we'll never listen to "Gimmie Shelter" the same way again... http://www.theguardian.com/culture/gallery/2014/mar/08/10-best-backing-singers-20-feet-stardom #music
  
  Mar 08, 14
- Chemistry Lane announce live dates for the next few months, starting tonight in Leeds. Highly recommend catching these guys live...
  
  Mar 08, 14
- Chilled end of night vibes in this new tune on Melodic Records http://soundcloud.com/mixmag-1/premiere-archie-pelago-grenier #music
  
  Mar 05, 14
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- Jun 25, 14
  
  Behind the Scenes of “Turn Off The Moon” by The Primitives
  Click here for the video.
- Jun 24, 14
  
  Behind the Scenes of “Heart on Fire” by Inside View
  Click here for the video.
- Jun 23, 14
  
  Behind the scenes of “If Looks Could Kill” by The Silver Factory
  Click here for video.
- Jun 23, 14
  
  Filming the video for The Rainband’s new single “Built for change” in Manchester.
  The video will be launched on July 4 and the single released on July 13 at the start of the tour with Paolo Nutini.
- Jun 23, 14
  
  On-location at Oxford University in May filming a new video for The Yearning
- Jun 23, 14
  
  Shooting time lapse footage with Joe from The Rainband yesterday, the police look on…
- Jun 07, 14
  
  "THE HUNT" BY VYKTORIA feat. The Artist Taxi Driver
- Nov 24, 13
  
  A me B tour poster - by David Zinyama
- Nov 11, 13
  
  Streetwear brand Bait MCR shot photos and video to promote their new collection at our studio…
- Oct 07, 13
  
  "Forever In Your Debt" by The Slow Readers Club
- Aug 13, 13
  
  Hatty Keane music video by David Zinyama
- Jun 21, 13
  
  The Yearning music video
- Apr 14, 13
  
  Clockwork Radio - photo and art direction by Karen McBride
- Apr 13, 13
  
  Photographer - Phil Connor
- Mar 25, 13
  
  The Yearning music video
- Mar 14, 13
  
  Coldside music video filmed at our studio by Small Beats
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  Mar 05, 13
  
  MyLyricalMind music video
- Feb 18, 13
  
  James (@postzero) and @Rowetta dropped by our studio this afternoon to talk about their collaboration on the Post Zero track “The Shallows” (twitter links) #music #manchester
- Jan 18, 13
  
  Photo - David Zinyama
- Dec 19, 12
  
  Music Video for The Electronic Exchange shot at our studio by Will Robinson
- Dec 10, 12
  
  The Yearning Music Video
- Sep 24, 12
  
  Still shoot for MC Xtra #croftwerkstudios (Taken with Instagram)
- Sep 15, 12
  
  Hosting a photoshoot for @clockworkradio art direction and shoot photography by @kazzmcb #croftwerkstudios (twitter links) (Taken with Instagram)
- Sep 15, 12
  
  Hosting a photoshoot for @clockworkradio - art direction and shoot photographer @kazzmcb #croftwerkstudios (Taken with Instagram)
- Sep 07, 12
  
  Today the studio is hosting a music video shoot for LK (@LKOFFKEY) directed by @DannyEntwistle #croftwerkstudios (Taken with Instagram)
- Sep 07, 12
  
  The Silver Factory music video
- Sep 01, 12
  
  @mcxtra #musicvideo shoot #croftwerkstudios (Taken with Instagram)
- Aug 25, 12
  
  The studio is hosting a shoot for @TJLyricz today @RochelleFlushUK #croftwerkstudios (Taken with Instagram)
- Jun 13, 12
  
  A me B - Ups and Downs Mixtape Cover
  
  Photo - Croftwerk
  
  Design - David Zinyama
- Jun 10, 12
  
  Murkz Entertainment Flush Raw [Net Vid]
- May 30, 12
  
  Post Zero photoshoot image sequence
- May 24, 12
  
  The Silver Factory on our studio steps
  
  Photo - Unknown
- May 19, 12
  
  A one shot live acoustic performance by The Slow Readers Club
- May 17, 12
  
  Model - Elspeth
  
  Photo - Croftwerk
- May 17, 12
  
  The Narrows music video featuring shots filmed at our studio
  
  Directed by Will Robinson and Edited by Andrew Connor
- May 12, 12
  
  Model - Beatrice
  
  Photo - Croftwerk
- May 06, 12
  
  Murkz Entertainment Music Video Shoot for Flush UK Media
- Apr 27, 12
  
  Model - Luke
  
  Photo - Croftwerk
- Apr 22, 12
  
  Model - Marta
  
  Photo - Phil Connor
- Mar 17, 12
  
  Interview with Post Zero
- Feb 14, 12
  
  Maverick Models test shoot - behind the scenes
- Feb 07, 12
  
  The Silver Factory Music Video Still
- Jan 22, 12
  
  The Silver Factory Music Video Still
- Sep 25, 11
  
  Band - Post Zero
  
  Photo - Hannah Moore
- Jul 19, 11
  
  Model - Burgaboy
  
  Photo - Croftwerk
- May 26, 11
  
  Design - Rebecca Norman
  
  Photo - Croftwerk
- Apr 25, 11
  
  Xtra Music Video Shoot