The main premises were built in 1897 as the Brighton Corporation Tramways head office, located on Coombe Terrace, Lewes Road.
[3] In April 2010 the studio was shortlisted for the 'Studio of the Year' award by Music Week magazine.
[4] In 2016 Brighton Electric won the Pro Sound News 'Studio Of The Year' Award.
[citation needed] Musicians and bands that have recorded or rehearsed at Brighton Electric include (but are not limited to): John Cale, The Cure,[2] Declan McKenna, Sea Power,[2] Blood Red Shoes, Foals,[2] The Go!
Team,[2] Laura Marling, Noisettes, The Maccabees, Royal Blood, Nick Cave,[2] Slaves and Architects.