Atlanta Band The Yum Yum Tree Records New Album at Peter Gabriel's English Studio

The group's soulful, hard-driving rock was shaped by the organic vibe of Real World Studios.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 3:04pm

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An extreme close-up of shimmering, glittering sequins in dramatic high-contrast studio lighting, conceptually representing the vibrant energy and DIY spirit of the local Atlanta music scene.The Yum Yum Tree's new album 'Turn Down the Noise' captures the gritty, soulful sound of Atlanta's alternative rock scene.Oxford Today

Atlanta rock band The Yum Yum Tree recorded their new album 'Turn Down the Noise' at Peter Gabriel's Real World Studios in Bath, England. The band, consisting of Andy Gish, Matt Harr, and John McNicholas, drew inspiration from the studio's natural, homegrown aesthetic, which resonated with their own musical style rooted in the alternative rock scene of 1990s Georgia.

Why it matters

The Yum Yum Tree's experience recording at Real World Studios reflects the band's desire to capture an authentic, organic sound that connects to their Southern roots, even as their hometown of Atlanta undergoes rapid development and gentrification. The album explores themes of preserving local culture and community in the face of urban change.

The details

The Yum Yum Tree's new album 'Turn Down the Noise' was recorded at Real World Studios, the residential recording facility owned by progressive rock icon Peter Gabriel near Bath, England. Despite the studio's international reputation, the band found the natural, homespun vibe of the space to be a perfect fit for their soulful, hard-driving rock sound, which is reminiscent of other iconic Georgia acts like Collective Soul, Drivin N Cryin, and R.E.M.

  • The Yum Yum Tree will release their new album 'Turn Down the Noise' on April 10, 2026.
  • The band will perform at The EARL in Atlanta on April 4, 2026 to celebrate the album's release.

The players

The Yum Yum Tree

An Atlanta-based rock band consisting of Andy Gish, Matt Harr, and John McNicholas.

Peter Gabriel

An English singer-songwriter, musician, and progressive rock pioneer who owns the Real World Studios where The Yum Yum Tree recorded their new album.

Andy Gish

The bassist and vocalist for The Yum Yum Tree, who previously worked as a primatologist at Georgia State University.

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What they’re saying

“As you know, our city is changing so much. There are times where I'm driving down the street, and I'm like 'Wait, where am I? Am I on Piedmont? Am I on Cheshire Bridge?' Because you just don't recognize it.”

— Andy Gish, Bassist and Vocalist, The Yum Yum Tree

“Brand new and shiny isn't beautiful to me. I love the little authentic failures in life. I think that's where a lot of really amazing art comes from.”

— Andy Gish, Bassist and Vocalist, The Yum Yum Tree

What’s next

The Yum Yum Tree will perform songs from their new album 'Turn Down the Noise' at their album release show at The EARL in Atlanta on April 4, 2026.

The takeaway

The Yum Yum Tree's experience recording at Peter Gabriel's Real World Studios reflects the band's desire to capture an authentic, organic sound that connects to their Southern roots, even as their hometown of Atlanta undergoes rapid development and gentrification. Their new album explores themes of preserving local culture and community in the face of urban change.