London’s Independent Animated Series ‘Wreckord Shop’ Is Set In Brixton

What happens when you combine London’s underground music scene, a struggling record shop and a group of musicians trying to make something of themselves?

You get 'Wreckord Shop', an independently produced adult animated comedy set in Brixton, South London.

Created by London-based animator Esteban Castillo-Velez, the series follows a group of characters navigating music, friendship and the everyday chaos of working in a record shop. Drawing inspiration from jungle, drum and bass, punk and rave culture, 'Wreckord Shop' aims to capture a side of London that doesn’t often find its way into animated television.

But the story behind the animation is almost as interesting as the cartoon itself.

An Independent Approach to Animation

Unlike traditional animated productions, 'Wreckord Shop' is largely created by one person.

Esteban handles much of the writing, character design, background artwork, hand-drawn animation and 3D environments. It’s a time-consuming process, but one that allows the series to develop its own visual identity.

That doesn’t mean it’s a solo effort.

London-based voice actors, musicians, artists and other creative collaborators contribute their talents to the project, helping build a world that reflects the city’s diverse creative community.

Visually, the series takes inspiration from the energetic, unconventional animation of the early internet, particularly the Y2K and Newgrounds era, while developing its own distinctly London personality.

The result is an animated comedy that feels deliberately rough around the edges, colourful, energetic and rooted in independent creativity.

A Cartoon Built Around London’s Music Culture

Music isn’t simply background noise in 'Wreckord Shop'. It’s central to the series’ identity.

The fictional record shop acts as a meeting point for different personalities, musical influences and subcultures.

Through its characters and setting, the series celebrates the people who keep London’s creative communities alive, from musicians and performers to the artists working behind the scenes.

Its latest episode, Episode 3: RAVING MAD!, brings that musical energy further into the spotlight, combining surreal comedy with the atmosphere of London’s rave culture.

With three episodes currently available online, the project continues to grow beyond its original concept.

From Animated Series to Mobile Game

The world of 'Wreckord Shop' is also expanding into gaming.

Esteban has been developing a mobile rhythm game inspired by the animated series, with a release planned for the near future.

The game is intended to bring the show’s musical identity into an interactive format, celebrating independent music and giving audiences another way to experience the characters and creative world of 'Wreckord Shop'.

It’s another ambitious step for a project being developed outside the traditional animation industry.

Making Space for Independent British Animation

At its heart, 'Wreckord Shop' is about more than a fictional record shop.

It’s a celebration of London’s musicians, animators, voice actors and creative people, and an example of what independent artists can build when they’re willing to experiment across different mediums.

As the series continues to develop, Esteban hopes it can reach audiences who enjoy unconventional adult animation, underground music and stories that reflect contemporary British culture.

For anyone curious about independent animation emerging from London, 'Wreckord Shop' is a project worth discovering.