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1. TN:56 Jacob Collier

   11 november 2020 · 1 uur 46 min

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   In this episode, John catches up with Jacob Collier to talk about how he wrote, recorded and produced his albums Djesse Volumes 1, 2 & 3.
   With original Logic sessions, demos and heaps of stems in hand, Jacob unravels the wealth of ideas charting the development of each volume’s sonic environment.
   We hear his approach to getting the right balance between the simple and complex, illustrated with samples constructed from audience recordings, scrapped key changes and demo raps.
   Listen to find out about the benefits and burdens of knowledge, creating tongue twister grooves for the brain and how to take music beyond the twelve tones as we know them.
   Tracks discussed: With The Love In My Heart, Nebaluyo, All I Need Lees meer

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   Listen to 'Djesse Vol. 1' here.
   Listen to 'Djesse Vol. 2' here.
   Listen to 'Djesse Vol. 3' here.
   'Djesse Vol. 1, 2 & 3' - Hajanga Records, Geffen Records/Decca, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited

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2. TN:55 Biffy Clyro & Rich Costey

   4 november 2020 · 1 uur 55 min

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   In this episode, John catches up with Biffy Clyro frontman Simon Neil and producer Rich Costey to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘A Celebration of Endings’.
   Armed with the very first demos and ‘work-in-progress’ recordings, Simon and Rich talk us through each song's evolution, from rehearsals on a farm to getting down intricate drum sounds and a 30-piece orchestra at Abbey Road.
   We’re given an insight into Simon’s vocal recording process as well as his approach to the biology of a guitar. Rich shares some of his producer wizardry, talking through single mic recording tricks, common rock mixing problems as well as the amps and gear used to help craft the band’s sound.
   Listen to find out how the pair blew up a pre-war Gibson Amp, what tuning their instruments did to the music and why you should go and follow @tempojunkee on Twitter. Lees meer

   Tracks discussed: North of No South, Instant History, Cop Syrup
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   'A Celebration of Endings' - 14th Floor Records Limited, a Warner Music Group company.
   Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective

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3. TN:54 Disclosure

   28 oktober 2020 · 1 uur 55 min

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   In this episode, John catches up with brothers Guy and Howard of Disclosure, to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘ENERGY’.
   Chosen from over 200 songs, the pair break apart the individual parts and distinct sounds from the handful of tracks that made the cut. The boys take a deep dive into what it takes to make a Disclosure hit, revealing the tricks and tools they use along the way.
   Listen to find out why the best hooks are written in 20 minutes, how conversations with Pharrell led to new chord progressions, and why the brothers nearly went the same way as Oasis.
   Tracks discussed: Douha (Mali Mali), Who Knew? & Birthday Lees meer

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   Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective

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4. TN:53 Paul Epworth

   21 oktober 2020 · 1 uur 29 min

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   Launching into a brand new season, John rockets over to The Church Studios to catch up with super-producer Paul Epworth, Harry Edwards and Riley MacIntyre to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced Paul’s debut album ‘Voyager’.
   Paul shines a light on the five year on-off process of bringing the record to life, pulling apart the cosmic sounds and samples that form the basis of the album. From turning his studio desk into an instrument to serendipitous happenings, we hear Paul’s techniques of creating the perfect environment suitable for writing an expansive space concept album.
   Listen to find out what happens when you put a guitar through his ‘multi-story car park’ of pedals, how a SpaceX launch impacted the album, and how Paul stopped himself from just making techno. Lees meer

   Tracks discussed: Distant Planets, Where Do We Come From?, Space Inc. & Epilogue

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   Listen to 'Voyager' here.
   'Voyager' - Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited

   Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective

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5. Best of Season 5

   14 oktober 2020 · 1 uur 1 min

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   In this episode we pick out a selection of highlights from Season 5. If you haven't heard every episode from the last season, this is a good way to introduce yourself to some of the other artists and producers we've had on and hear their tips, tricks and stories. Have a listen to see what you've been missing! Lees meer

   You'll hear highlights from:
   Foals
   Caribou
   Jack Garrett
   Tom Misch & Adam Jaffrey
   Ghostpoet
   Rina Sawayama & Clarence Clarity
   Badly Drawn Boy & Gethin Pearson
   Grouplove & Dave Sitek
   Enter Shikari
   EOB & Flood

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6. TN:52 Sports Team & Burke Reid (Mercury Prize Nominated)

   22 september 2020 · 1 uur 41 min

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   In this episode, John heads over to Sports Team HQ to catch up with Oli, Rob and producer Burke Reid, to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced their Mercury nominated debut album ‘Deep Down Happy’.
   With DIY demos and a bag of stems, Oli, Rob and Burke break apart what goes into creating the band’s signature raucous sound. We’re treated to tales of sleeping in rehearsal rooms, sneaking into studios and mixing at the kitchen table. Burke talks us through some of his tricks of the trade, from managing the chaos of recording the band while they all still had day jobs, to making simple repeated things sound new and exciting.
   Listen to hear why they like to annoy Alex during his vocal takes, which stock Logic drummer has become an integral part of the band’s writing process and how they tailor their live sets so no one goes to the bar. Lees meer

   Tracks discussed: Kutcher, Here It Comes Again, Fishing

   Listen to 'Deep Down Happy' here.
   'Deep Down Happy' - Big Desert Records, Universal Music Operations Limited

   Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective

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7. TN:51 Georgia & Mark Ralph (Mercury Prize Nominated)

   22 september 2020 · 1 uur 24 min

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   Back at the start of lockdown, John caught up with Georgia and producer Mark Ralph to bring together a special episode for Aim House on how they wrote, recorded and produced Georgia’s Mercury nominated album ‘Seeking Thrills’.
   Delving right into the first demos inspired by a night out, Georgia and Mark talk us through their fluid process of bringing the songs to life, from drawing intricate details from their dynamic list of influences, to studio days together programming rooms full of synths.
   We’re given an insight into Georgia’s move to becoming a singer, stepping out from behind the drum kit, and Mark shares some of his producer wizardry, enlightening us on song structure, the small things can completely change the feel of a track and much much more.
   Listen to hear how a grammatically incorrect sentence became the focus of a song, clips of hook lines written on a glockenspiel and discussions on how to make a computer groove.
   Tracks discussed: Started Out, About Work The Dancefloor
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   Listen to 'Seeking Thrills' here.
   'Seeking Thrills' - Domino Recording Co Ltd
   Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective

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8. TN:50 EOB & Flood

   26 augustus 2020 · 2 uur 9 min

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   In this episode, John heads up to Assault & Battery Studios to chat with EOB – the solo project from Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien - and legendary producer Flood, to talk through how they wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘Earth’.
   Armed with demos and tracks written during Ed’s time in Brazil, the pair take a deep dive into the sonic trenches, sharing their musings on the creative process, and reflect on their time working together in the studio. From fortuitous iTunes plays to jamming with world-renowned musicians, we hear Ed’s thoughts on transitioning from the realm of backing vocalist to lead vocalist, as well as the intricacies of blending carnival and dance music.
   Listen to find why sometimes it’s a challenge finding beat 1, which track initially began with a swarm of Vihuelas, and why you should never use the word ‘demo’ in the studio.
   Tracks discussed: Brasil, Olympik, Long Time Coming
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   Listen to 'Earth' here.
   'Earth' - Capitol Records, Over Normal Limited, under exclusive license for UMG Recordings, Inc.
   Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective

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9. TN:49 Enter Shikari

   19 augustus 2020 · 1 uur 40 min

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   In this episode, John catches up with Enter Shikari frontman and producer, Rou Reynolds to breakdown how the band wrote, recorded and produced their new album ‘Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible’.
   As the band’s most genre-bending album to date, Rou talks us through the challenges of combining techy metal, rave, reggae and ska influences with an oom-pah band and full symphony orchestra. Digging through his fifteen hard drives of demos and jams, we’re shown how every aspect of a track has a purpose and meaning – with detailed rhythms and distinctive sounds reflecting the state of the world in their own way.
   Listen to hear the original gibberish lyrics that ended up making the final version of a song, how the band ended up forming and recording their toy drum kit and what plugins Rou uses to create his own audio cuddle.
   Tracks discussed: THE GREAT UNKNOWN, Waltzing Off the Face of the Earth (1. Crescendo), satellites* * Lees meer

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   Listen to 'Nothing is True & Everything is Possible' here.
   'Nothing is True & Everything is Possible' - SO Recordings/Silva Screen Records Limited
   Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective

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10. TN:48 Grouplove & Dave Sitek

    12 augustus 2020 · 1 uur 33 min

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    In this episode, John catches up with Grouplove’s Hannah Hooper and Christian Zucconi along with legendary producer Dave Sitek to breakdown how they wrote, recorded and produced the band’s latest album Healer.
    As their first record with an outside producer, the band reflect on their creative flow, pulling apart tracks bit by bit and showing us how Dave was the perfect weirdo to bring the album together. From jamming out five-hour demos at Hannah’s parent’s house to spending over a month recording from 9pm through to 11am, fuelled by cookies with cream cheese, breakfast burritos and copious amounts of weed.
    We hear theories on how people’s souls enter your body to give you songs, why Dave has been the cause of multiple people’s synth addictions, and we are treated to unheard midnight vocal takes recorded just before Hannah’s vocal surgery. Lees meer

    Tracks discussed: Deleter, Expectations, Places

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    Listen to 'Healer' here.
    'Healer' - Atlantic Recording Corporation, WEA International Inc., Warner Music Group
    Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective

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11. TN:47 Badly Drawn Boy & Gethin Pearson

    6 augustus 2020 · 2 uur 2 min

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    In this episode, John catches up with Badly Drawn Boy A.K.A Damon Gough and producer Gethin Pearson to talk through how they wrote, recorded and produced ‘Banana Skin Shoes’.
    After numerous false starts producing the album – his first after an 8 year hiatus – Damon paired up with Gethin, bringing a new enthusiasm to Damon’s musical endeavours and with him a pool of new talent to draw inspiration from. We get to hear a plethora of demos and track breakdowns as the pair chart the development of the album and gain a fascinating insight into the philosophy behind their creative decisions. From a post Valentine’s breakfast date and a shared love of the Beastie Boys, Gethin and Damon reflect on their time working together and the importance of the relationship between producer and artist.
    Listen to hear how Damon’s chat after a toilet break was sampled into something much more meaningful, how he managed to include Brexit, his unborn child and Bono in the same song, and why the best piece of equipment you can have is a good artist. Lees meer

    Tracks discussed: Colours, Banana Skin Shoes, Is This A Dream?

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    'Banana Skin Shoes' - Damon Gough, AWAL Recordings Ltd
    Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective

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12. TN:46 Rina Sawayama & Clarence Clarity

    29 juli 2020 · 1 uur 54 min

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    In this episode, John catches up with Rina Sawayama and producer Clarence Clarity to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced Rina’s debut album ‘Sawayama’. Lees meer

    Diving deep into the almost 100 track sessions, Rina and Clarence reflect on how the album took shape, from writing demos in Rina’s bedroom to spending months in an LA studio. We hear the pair’s philosophies on creativity and the hustle of making it in the world of music, along with the secrets in crafting their fusion of R&B, noughties pop and nu-metal.

    Listen to find out why Rina tries includes at least 10 hooks in each song, how Clarence tried to match a trap beat to Rina’s mum’s Beethoven performance and which member of The 1975 made a secret appearance on the record.

    Tracks discussed: Dynasty, Love Me 4 Me, Snakeskin

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    Listen to 'Sawayama' here.
    'Sawayama' - Dirty Hit
    Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective

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13. TN:45 Ghostpoet

    22 juli 2020 · 1 uur 35 min

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    In this episode, John catches up with Obaro Ejimiwe, A.K.A Ghostpoet, along with engineer and mixer Shuta Shinoda to talk through how they wrote, recorded and produced his latest album, ‘I Grow Tired But Dare Not Fall Asleep’. Lees meer

    Recorded at the start of lockdown before the album was actually released, Obaro and Shuta shed light on their creative relationship breaking down early demos and treating us to a selection of clips from the monumental amount of session files they racked up. We hear how Obar crafts his music despite a lack of traditional music theory, revealing the methods and approaches he uses to tap directly into the feeling of a song.

    Listen to find out how birdsong was meticulously edited to perfectly fit the music, why Obaro has only just managed to use his Mellotron, and how he charmed Sarasara into singing on the record.

    Tracks discussed: Breaking Cover, When Mouths Collide, Social Lacerations

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    Listen to 'I Grow Tired But Dare Not Fall Asleep' here.
    'I Grow Tired But Dare Not Fall Asleep' - Ghostpoet, Play It Again Sam
    Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective

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14. TN:44 Tom Misch & Adam Jaffrey

    15 juli 2020 · 1 uur 18 min

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    In this episode, John catches up with Tom Misch and engineer Adam Jaffrey to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced Tom’s collaboration album with drummer Yussef Dayes - ‘What Kinda Music’.
    Tom and Adam dig deep into the session material, revealing the techniques and processes they used in recording the album. We hear Tom’s thoughts on stepping outside of his bedroom studio to record, as well as revealing the treasure trove of gear and plugins they used to hone his iconic guitar sound.
    Listen to find out why a fan made an almost 10-hour round trip to deliver the coveted OP1, what words Tom sings on his songs without lyrics, and why sometimes having a hangover in the studio can benefit the writing process. Lees meer

    Tracks discussed: Last 100. The Reel, Nightrider.

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    Listen to ‘What Kinda Music’ here.
    ‘What Kinda Music’ - Beyond The Groove. Blue Note Records/Caroline
    Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective

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    Teenage Engineering OP1
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15. TN:43 Jack Garratt

    8 juli 2020 · 1 uur 44 min

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    In this episode, John catches up with Jack Garratt to talk about how he wrote, recorded and produced his latest album Love, Death & Dancing.
    Jack digs up the original demo sessions recorded in his garden shed, unravelling the multitude of ideas he packed in to each track. Illustrated through a bounty of unheard demos and track breakdowns, Jack charts the emotional journey he undertook writing the album, revealing how he subtly controls rhythm and harmony to tell a story.
    Listen to find out how a core guitar riff was saved by a lucky phone recording, how his childhood trombone skills are now coming in handy, and how a few pearls of wisdom from producer Jacknife Lee have impacted his song writing. Lees meer

    Tracks discussed: Time, Anyone, Only The Bravest

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    Listen to 'Love, Death & Dancing' here.
    'Love, Death & Dancing' - Island Records Release, Universal Music Operations Limited
    Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective

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16. TN:42 Caribou

    1 juli 2020 · 2 uur

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    In this episode John links up with Caribou a.k.a. Dan Snaith, to breakdown how Suddenly - his first release in five years - was written, recorded and produced.
    Diving deep into his hard drive Dan treats us to a plethora of demo versions, track breakdowns and even plays us a few nuggets live. We get to hear the philosophy and stories behind creating his most personal album yet and discover how he reduced a monumental 900 ideas down to a single record.
    Listen to hear the results of when Dan was let loose in Floating Points' Studio, how leaving his internet browser open while recording provided a moment of compositional serendipity, and why the title of this podcast could well have been 'Things I learned from Timberland'. Lees meer

    Songs Discussed: Magpie, Like I Love You, Sister

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    Listen to 'Suddenly' here.
    'Suddenly' - City Slang
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17. TN:41 Foals

    24 juni 2020 · 1 uur 29 min

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    Kicking off a brand new season, John is joined by Foals frontman Yannis Philippakis to talk about how the band’s mammoth two-part project Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost was written, recorded and produced.
    As their first self-produced albums, Yannis gives us a fascinating insight into their biggest project yet, breaking down his writing process from the loops and drones he crafted at home to the final versions of lyrics written almost entirely at the pub.
    Listen to find out how some NS10 cones were hacked to create a makeshift microphone, what Yannis projects on to the wall when recording vocals, and how the band managed to tie songs together with trips to Paris and cycling adventures in Annecy. Lees meer

    Tracks Discussed: Syrups, Exits & Neptune

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    Listen to 'Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost - Part One' here.
    Listen to 'Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost - Part Two' here.
    'Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost - Parts 1 & 2' - Foals, Warner Music UK Limited
    Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective

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18. Best of Season 4

    18 juni 2020 · 45 min

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    In this episode we take a look back at some of the best bits from season 4. If you haven't heard every episode from the last season, this is a good way to introduce yourself to some of the artists and producers we've had on, hearing their stories, tips and general philosophy on writing and recording. Have a listen, you never know what you might learn! Lees meer

    You'll hear highlights from:
    Mura Masa
    Friendly Fires & Mark Ralph
    These New Puritans
    Elbow
    Ezra Collective
    Mystery Jets
    DJ Shadow

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19. TN:40 DJ Shadow

    1 april 2020 · 1 uur 39 min

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    Thanks to SoundBetter for supporting this episode of Tape Notes.
    SoundBetter is the world's leading music production talent marketplace, giving you access to the best mixing & mastering engineers, singers, songwriters, producers, and studio musicians in the industry. You can work with Billie Eilish's drummer, U2's mix engineer, or hire the topliners that wrote on the latest BTS record, these pros are keen to work with Indy artists.
    Head to SoundBetter.com to find out more. Lees meer

    In this episode, John ventures over to Wendy House Studios to catch up with hip-hip royalty Josh Davis AKA DJ Shadow, to talk through how he recorded and produced his latest album ‘Our Pathetic Age’ and his chart-topping album ‘The Mountain Will Fall’.
    Josh gives us a full insight in to his largest most diverse project yet, breaking down his writing process from the moment he randomly dips in to his vast record collection for inspiration, to discovering unlikely source material such as an abandoned record collection rescued from a friend of his father's. We get to hear the original samples that form the basis of some of his biggest hits as well as the raw vocal stems of Nas and Pharoahe Monch rapping at each other from different studios.
    Listen to find out about Josh’s meticulous sample editing process, what mixing mistake meant he had to sneakily rerelease a track, and why he had to gatecrash a Run the Jewels gig.
    Tracks discussed: Nobody Speak, Rocket Fuel, Drone Warfare

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    Listen to 'Our Pathetic Age' here.
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    'Our Pathetic Age' and 'The Mountain Will Fall' - Mass Appeal/Reconstruction Productions, Inc.

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20. TN:39 Mystery Jets & Matt Twaites

    26 maart 2020 · 1 uur 56 min

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    In this episode John makes multiple trips to Brain Yard Studios to catch up with Mystery Jets frontman Blaine Harrison and producer Matt Twaites to talk about how they recorded and produced the album A Billion Heartbeats.
    Recorded in the room where the album was conceived, Blaine and Matt give us full access to the Mystery Jets creative process, from tales of protests, marches and relief work, to their quest not sound too much like the Backstreet Boys. We get to hear an array of demos and phone recordings including the sound of Matt’s unborn son’s heartbeat which was crafted into a drum loop.
    Listen to find out what how Blaine ended up in an Icelandic Spa with Bjork, what images he looks at to get the best vocal take and who he turns to when struggling with lyrics.
    Songs discussed: Screwdriver, Wrong Side of the Tracks, A Billion Heartbeats Lees meer

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    Listen to 'A Billion Heartbeats' here.
    'A Billion Heartbeats' - Mystery Jets, Caroline International

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21. TN:38 Ezra Collective

    18 maart 2020 · 1 uur 45 min

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    This week John is joined by Ezra Collective’s Femi, TJ and James to talk about how they wrote and recorded their debut album You Can’t Steal My Joy.
    Hot off the heels winning 'Jazz Album of the Year' at the World Wide Awards, the boys reflect upon how the album took shape, from the early rehearsals in a dodgy studio in Croatia to spending two days on a boat recording the whole thing. The boys play us previously unheard demos capturing the moments lightning struck, from a very rough voice memo to a more elaborate Garage Band creation knocked together on the top deck of a bus.
    Listen to find out how the band learns songs from street beat boxing, the challenge of writing an album for the ‘shuffle generation’, and which seat on the bus James sits in when writing on Garage Band.
    Tracks discussed: You Can't Steal My Joy, Quest For Coin, Why You Mad? Lees meer

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    Listen to 'You Can't Steal My Joy' here.
    'You Can't Steal My Joy' - Enter The Jungle Records

    Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective

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22. TN:37 Elbow

    11 maart 2020 · 1 uur 53 min

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    In this episode, John is joined by Guy Garvey and Craig Potter from Elbow, to talk about how ‘Giants of All Sizes’ was written and recorded.
    Craig and Guy look back at some of the sessions tracked over a two year period, reflecting on what was an emotionally challenging time for Guy and how this influenced the writing and mood of the record - something grittier and more contemplative than previous Elbow albums. We get to hear early demos and track break breakdowns, plus bags of wisdom from the big man.
    Listen to find out how the band channelled their feminine energy, how a monorail journey ended up as a drumbeat, and what happens if you drunkenly text Elvis Costello in the middle of the night.
    Songs: Seven Veils, Dexter and Sinister, On Deronda Road Lees meer

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    Listen to 'Giants of All Sizes' here.
    'Giants of All Sizes' - Polydor Records
    Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective

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23. TN:36 These New Puritans

    4 maart 2020 · 1 uur 30 min

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    In this episode John is joined by twin brothers Jack and George Barnett, AKA experimental art-rock music duo These New Puritans, to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘Inside The Rose’.
    The boys look back on making music together in their attic as children and uncover some of the many sketches and demos versions created whilst recording the album. We get to hear the moment Jack woke from a dream with a fresh melody composed within his slumber in addition to their general philosophy on writing and recording as TNP.
    Listen to find out why jack had to avoid barking attack dogs whilst recording in Berlin, what Harmonic Re-synthesis is, and why some sessions were hospital inducing experiences.
    Tracks discussed: Infinity Vibraphones, Where the Trees are on Fire, A-R-P Lees meer

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    Listen to 'Inside The Rose' here.
    'Inside The Rose' - These New Puritans, Infectious Music Ltd., BMG
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24. TN:35 Friendly Fires & Mark Ralph

    26 februari 2020 · 1 uur 47 min

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    In a city spanning episode, John catches up with Friendly Fires along with super star producer Mark Ralph (Tom Walker, Clean Bandit, Years & Years) at Iguana Studios and Mark’s Studio, Club Ralph, to talk about how they recorded and produced the album 'Inflorescent'.
    The boys explore everything from what survived in the demos recorded in Ed’s mum’s house, to how blending recording techniques with synths and drum machines helped them create their joyful blend of house and funk.
    Hear how tracking each individual drum and ‘talent boosting’ your own performances is never a bad thing, and how Rick Astley and Barry White left their mark the record.
    Tracks discussed: Love Like Waves, Can’t Wait Forever, Almost Midnight Lees meer

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    Listen to 'Inflorescent' here.
    'Inflorescent' - Friendly Fires, Polydor Records, Universal Music Operations Limited
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25. TN:34 Mura Masa

    19 februari 2020 · 1 uur 47 min

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    Returning for another season, John is joined by electronic music producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Alex Crossan A.K.A Mura Masa.
    Catching up at Iguana Studios, Alex invites us behind the curtain and reveals how his latest album R.Y.C was recorded and produced. We get to hear intimate track breakdowns - including a brilliant dive into the early takes of the Slowthai collaboration ‘Deal Wiv It’ - plus copious amounts of philosophical musings on what it takes to write a Mura Masa track and music production in general.
    Listen to find out why a Patrick Fitzgerald sample worked it’s way into ‘Deal Wiv It’, when you really know a track is finished, and why Alex’s girlfriend is a wise lady. Lees meer

    Tracks discussed: Deal Wiv It, Live Like We’re Dancing, Teenage Headache Dreams.

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    Listen to 'R.Y.C.' here.
    'R.Y.C.' - Anchor Point Records, Polydor Records, Universal Music Operations Limited
    Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective

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26. Best of Season 3

    18 februari 2020 · 43 min

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    In this episode we take a look back at some of the best bits from season 3. If you haven't heard every episode from the last season, this is a good way to introduce yourself to some of the artists and producers we've had on, hearing their stories, tips and general philosophy on writing and recording. Have a listen, you never know what you might learn! Lees meer

    You'll hear highlights from:
    Ibeyi & Richard Russel (Live from Miloco Studios)
    Kate Tempest & Dan Carey
    Nitin Sawhney
    Floating Points
    Tune-Yards
    Jamie Lidell
    Cold War Kids & Lars Stalfors
    The Lumineers & Simone Felice
    Easy Life & Rob Milton (Live at Latitude Festival)

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27. Bonus Episode - Easy Life & Rob Milton (live at Latitude)

    19 december 2019 · 52 min

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    Back in July we were invited to Latitude Festival to take part in their podcast stage. In this live recording, we caught up with Murray from Easy Life and Rob Milton to talk about how they write and record music together.
    After a late entrance from Murray (waylaid somewhere on site!) the boys discuss their working relationship and what it takes to create an Easy Life tune.
    We learn how the boys ended up working together from unlikely beginnings, why it’s crucial to ‘get it down’ when melodies are flowing, and why Murray maybe isn’t as good at the trumpet as he once thought.
    Tracks Discussed: Pockets, Earth Lees meer

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    Listen to 'Pockets' here.
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    'Pockets' & 'Earth' - Easy Co Limited, Island Records, Universal Music Operations Limited
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28. TN:33 The Lumineers & Simone Felice

    11 december 2019 · 2 uur 15 min

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    In this episode John ventures up to Spitfire Audio studios to catch up with Wes and Jeremiah from The Lumineers and producer Simone Felice to talk about how they recorded and produced the album III.
    The guys offer up an epic dissection of their music covering every aspect of the creative process. We’re treated to intimate phone recordings that captured the lightning strike moments when songs were born, copious demo versions detailing their subsequent honing and development, and track breakdowns of the finished songs. It’s a veritable masterclass in songwriting and music production.
    Listen to find out why the boys are ‘perfectionists for imperfection’, hear the moment Gloria was conceived when nature called during a bike ride in the mountains, and how sometimes the demo version is all you need.
    Tracks discussed: Gloria, Leader Of The Landslide, Salt And The Sea Lees meer

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    Listen to 'III' here.
    'III' - The Lumineers, Decca Records, Universal Music Operations Limited
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29. TN:32 Cold War Kids & Lars Stalfors

    4 december 2019 · 1 uur 10 min

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    In this episode John straddles the pond and catches up with Nathan from Cold War Kids and producer Lars Stalfors to talk about how the album New Age Norms 1 was recorded and produced.
    Speaking from a studio in North Hollywood the pair discuss how the album was brought to life shining a light on their writing process and revealing the craft and philosophy behind a Cold War Kids track.
    Listen to find out why Nathan can only play something once when recording, how an accident with Pro Tools inspired the intro to Dirt In My Eyes, and what helps Lars sleep at night.
    Tracks Discussed: Complainer, Dirt In My Eyes, Beyond The Pale Lees meer

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    Listen to 'New Age Norms 1' here.
    'New Age Norms 1' - CWKTWO Corp. u AWAL Recordings
    Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective

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30. TN:31 Jamie Lidell

    27 november 2019 · 1 uur 41 min

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    In this episode John links up with producer/musician & podcaster Jamie Lidell in his Nashville studio to talk about how he records and produces his music.
    Dusting off his old G4 mac, Jamie delves into the archives and revisits some classics from the albums Multiply and Jim in addition to some of his more recent work. We get to hear fascinating track breakdowns revealing the techniques and methods he uses when writing and recording.
    Listen to hear why Jamie’s music is influenced heavily by working with his friends, how the falling of the Berlin wall landed him a special microphone, and how Another Day transformed from a whiskey fuelled experiment to a sunny upbeat toe-tapper, all thanks to some late night carrot chopping.
    Tracks discussed: Multiply, Another Day, When I come Back Around, A Rose. Lees meer

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    Listen to 'Multiply' here.
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    'Multiply' & 'Jim' - Warp Records
    'Building A Beginning' - Jamie Lidderdale Records

    Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective

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31. TN:30 Tune-Yards

    20 november 2019 · 1 uur 45 min

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    In this episode John links up with Merrill and Nate from Tune-Yards to talk about how they recorded and produced the soundtrack to Sorry To Bother You and also dive into a classic from the TY back-catalogue.
    Speaking from the other side of the pond Merrill and Nate dig into 3 tracks they scored for the Boots Riley directorial debut, exploring the methods and techniques they used whilst recording and discuss how this differs from their usual writing process. We also revisit the Tune-Yards favourite Gangsta, hearing of its humble beginnings in front of an audience in Germany to a full track breakdown.
    Listen to find out how Merrill makes her yodel loops, how Walkman’s and Telephone’s left their mark on Gangsta, and whether or not we find out what the band's undercover pseudonym is when they want to play anonymously.
    Tracks discussed: Gangsta, SIGNS (Detroit's Theme), Revealed, Steve Lift’s Party Lees meer

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32. TN:29 Floating Points

    13 november 2019 · 1 uur 22 min

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    In this episode John heads to EMS4 studios in Shoreditch to chat with Floating Points a.k.a Sam Shepherd, about how he recorded and produced his latest release, Crush.
    Talking from deep within Sam’s musical laboratory, we peer behind the curtain and find out how Floating Points music is created and crafted, pulling apart some of the tracks from his second album along the way. We get to hear how live performance and classical music are a serious influence in his writing process in addition to experimenting with the impressive number of synths he’s collected over the years. Geekery is in abundance in this episode.
    Listen to find out why space was scant in Sam’s student bedroom, who sick Anna actually is and why sometimes all you need is a Yamaha Reface CS in your backpack.
    Tracks discussed: Last Bloom, Annasickmodualr, Bias. Lees meer

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    Listen to 'Crush' here.
    'Crush' - Pluto Records, Ninja Tune.
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33. TN:28 Nitin Sawhney

    6 november 2019 · 1 uur 37 min

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    In this episode John heads to the Dairy studios to talk with composer/musician/producer Nitin Sawhney about how he recorded and produced the album Beyond Skin.
    In celebration of 20 years since its release, Nitin dusts off the original Logic 4 sessions and gives a fascinating account of how this classic album, most of which was recorded in his bedroom in Tooting, was brought to life.
    We not only get to hear some of the tracks broken down in detail but are also treated to live demonstrations of some of the traditional Indian compositional techniques used throughout the album.
    Listen to find out why an sm58 is pretty much all you need to record an album, how those mind boggling vocals in The Conference were created, and why Nitin’s guitar is his favourite piece of kit.
    Tracks discussed: Homelands, Serpents, Immigrant, Letting Go, The Conference Lees meer

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    'Beyond Skin' - Outcaste Records Ltd
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34. TN:27 Kate Tempest & Dan Carey

    30 oktober 2019 · 2 uur

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    In this episode John returns to Mr. Dan’s studio in Streatham to talk with Kate Tempest and Dan Carey.
    Looking back over a track from each album they’ve recorded together, Kate & Dan detail the creative journey they’ve been on since first meeting, and shine a light on the methods and techniques they use collaborating in the studio.
    We hear how the duo embraced teaming up with legendary producer Rick Rubin, why having a hangover isn’t necessarily a bad idea before a big day of recording, and why Dan is the ultimate sonic evil genius.
    Tracks discussed: Marshall Law, We Die, I Trap You
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    Listen to 'The Book of Traps and Lessons' here.
    'The Book of Traps and Lessons' - Republic Records, American Recordings, UMG Recordings, Inc.
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35. TN:26 Ibeyi & Richard Russell

    15 oktober 2019 · 1 uur 41 min

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    In this special live addition of Tape Notes, John is joined by Naomi & Lisa-Kaindé of Ibeyi and XL Recordings head honcho/producer Richard Russell, to talk about how they craft their music together in the studio.
    In celebration of National Album Day and recorded in The Pool room at Miloco Studios, the trio wax lyrical about their experiences working together and take a deep dive into the methods and techniques used in recording & producing the albums Ibeyi & Ash.
    Listen to find out why there's more to using a broken glass samples than meets the eye, that sampling Michelle Obama is a big deal, and why you should never leave the room when you're making a beat with Naomi & Richard.
    Tracks discussed: Oya, Transmission/Michaelion, No Man is Big Enough for My Arms Lees meer

    Big thanks to AIM, National Album Day, and Miloco Studios for teaming up with us and making this happen.

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    'Ibeyi' and 'Ash' - XL Recordings Ltd
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36. TN:25 Marika Hackman & David Wrench

    14 augustus 2019 · 1 uur 39 min

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    In this episode John catches up with Marika Hackman and producer David Wrench to chat about how they recorded and produced Marika's 3rd album 'Any Human Friend'.
    Talking from David's new studio in London Fields, the pair look back over their experience working together for the first time and shine a light on the production techniques and methods they used in the making of the record.
    Listen to find out how an old land lady of Marika's was the victim some unintentional verbal abuse, hear a phone demo of Send My Love that offers a true glimpse of the creative process in full swing, and find out what life changing piece of advice John Savage gave David.
    Tracks discussed: The One, Send My Love, Hold On, Conventional Ride Lees meer

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    Listen to 'Any Human Friend' here.
    'Any Human Friend' - AMF Records, Virgin EMI Records, Universal Music Operations Limited
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37. TN:24 Editors & Leo Abrahams

    31 juli 2019 · 1 uur 32 min

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    In this episode we are joined by Justin and Elliot from Editors and producer Leo Abrahams to talk about how they recorded and produced the album 'Violence'.
    The guys shine a light on some of the working methods they used in the making of the album, treating us to the early home demos that band writer Tom created ahead of tracking in the studio.
    Listen to find out what an Ed 'weasel' is and why many were brutally culled by Leo, why Tom is the easiest vocalist in the world to record, and why Justin's guitar solos are more 'Top Gun' than they are 'Joey Santiago'.
    Tracks discussed: Violence, Darkness at the Door, Nothingness Lees meer

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    'Violence' - Play It Again Sam
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38. TN:23 Bombay Bicycle Club & Jim Abbiss

    10 juli 2019 · 1 uur 44 min

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    In this episode John is joined by Jack & Suren from Bombay Bicycle Club and producer legend Jim Abbiss to talk about how they recorded and produced 'I Had The Blues But Shook Them Loose'.
    Celebrating 10 years since its release, Jim and the boys reminisce over their experiences working together on this iconic debut and how their relationship and approach to recording and music production evolved from the early days as wide-eyed teens to the later, more experienced sessions.
    We get to hear the impressive bedroom demos Jack crafted as a music obsessed 15 year old plus fascinating breakdowns from some of the tracks from the album.
    Listen to find out why 'Dust On The Ground' didn't end up as an 8 minute instrumental, how using a fan can create some pretty unique guitar sounds and hear a brilliant break down of 'Always Like This'.
    Tracks discussed: Cancel On Me, Dust On The Ground, Always Like This Lees meer

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    'I Had The Blues But Shook Them Loose' - Mmm...Records, Universal Island Records Ltd. A Universal Music Company.
    Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective

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39. TN:22 Maverick Sabre & Charlie Perry

    2 juli 2019 · 1 uur 34 min

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    In this episode John is joined by Maverick Sabre and producer Charlie Perry to talk about how they recorded and produced Maverick's 3rd album 'When I Wake Up'.
    The boys break apart some of the tracks from the album recounting the journey these songs undertook from tracking in Maverick's living room to fleshing things out in the studio, divulging their approach to production and some writing along the way.
    Listen to find out why having neighbours for fans is conducive to recording at home, how an Armagnag fuelled drum performance on 'Preach' was cleaned up, and why Maverick likes to write with movies playing in the background.
    Tracks discussed: Preach, Slow Down, Her Grace Lees meer

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    Listen to 'When I Wake Up' here.
    'When I Wake Up' - FAMM
    Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective

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40. TN:21 Nick Mulvey & Dan Carey

    18 juni 2019 · 1 uur 25 min

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    In this episode John journeys to Mr Dan's Studio in Streatham to talk with Nick Mulvey and producer Dan Carey about how they recorded and produced Nick's Mercury nominated debut album 'First Mind'.
    The boys dive deep into the working processes and shared memories of the time they spent together in the musical playground that is Dan's home studio.
    Listen to find out how a collection of dirty cups worked their way into the rhythm section of 'Venus', what advice a dream incarnation of David Bowie had for Nick before recording 'Dancing for the Answers', and whether daily micro-dosing of psychedelics was a studio success.
    Tracks Discussed: Fever to the Form, Venus, Dancing For The Answers Lees meer

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    'First Mind' - Fiction Records, Universal Music Operations Limited.
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41. TN:20 Little Dragon

    28 mei 2019 · 1 uur 28 min

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    In this episode John is joined by Erik and Yukimi from Little Dragon to talk about how they recorded and produced the album 'Ritual Union'.
    Chatting from the studio in Gothenburg where the album was recorded, the pair reflect on the techniques and approaches they used in the recording of their 3rd studio release.
    We hear how Little Man was transformed by The Smurfs playing drums, how the accidental recording of electricity cables from the Gothenburg tramline bolstered Crystalfilm and what the first thing to do is when you buy an old 80's synth and how they all left their mark on this electronic classic.
    Tracks discussed: Ritual Union, Little Man, Crystalfilm Lees meer

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    Listen to 'Ritual Union' here.
    'Ritual Union' - Peacefrog Holdings Ltd
    Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective

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42. TN:19 Wolf Alice & Justin Meldal-Johnsen

    13 maart 2019 · 1 uur 17 min

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    In this episode John is joined by Joel and Theo from Wolf Alice and legendary producer and bassist Justin Meldal-Johnsen (Beck, M83, Paramore) to dissect how their Mercury Prize winning album 'Visions of a Life' was recorded and produced.
    We hear how they rose to the challenge of a 7 minute piece in 3 movements (and why it's no longer called Massive A*** Bleach Attack). With demos of all the tracks to be heard it's a fascinating insight into the intense amount of thought this band put in to realising the final masterpiece.
    Tracks discussed: Visions of a life, Formidable Cool, St. Purple & Green Lees meer

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    'Visions of a Life' - Dirty Hit
    Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective

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43. TN:18 The 1975

    5 maart 2019 · 1 uur 27 min

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    John ventures up to Spitfire Audio to meet with Matty and George from The 1975 to talk about how the album 'A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships' was recorded and produced.
    Somewhat bleary eyed after a massive night at the Brits (scooping two awards), the boys reveal the inner workings of The 1975's production methods and writing techniques. We're treated to demo versions and extensive track breakdowns from their award winning album, showing what it takes to create a 1975 hit.
    We get to hear why Matty scats to write lyrics, how George uses a Barry White bass trick for creating lush vocals, and hear THE definitive explanation of side-chain compression.
    Tracks discussed: I Like America & America Likes Me, How To Draw / Petrichor, It's Not Living (If It's Not With You) Lees meer

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    'A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships' - Dirty Hit, Polydor Records, Interscope Records.
    Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective

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44. TN:17 Slaves & Jolyon Thomas

    27 februari 2019 · 1 uur 49 min

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    John is joined by Laurie & Isaac form Slaves and producer Jolyon Thomas to talk about how they recorded and produced the band's sophomore album 'Acts Of Fear And Love'.
    We get to hear some of the early demos where the original lyrics don't quite sound the way they should, how Laurie and Jolyon layered up the guitar instead of using distortion and why Isaac's simple drum setup is actually a lot harder to play than it looks. All the usual anecdotes and lots to be inspired by as Laurie and Isaac shed on light on the lessons they've learnt recording their third studio album.
    Tracks discussed: Photo Opportunity, Chokehold, The Lives They Wish They Had. Lees meer

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    'Acts Of Fear And Love' - Virgin EMI Records, Universal Music Operations Limited
    Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective

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45. TN:16 Alt-J & Charlie Andrew

    20 februari 2019 · 1 uur 43 min

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    In this episode John is joined by Gus Unger-Hamilton and Joe Newman from Alt-J, and producer Charlie Andrew to talk about how they recorded and produced the album 'RELAXER'.
    The boys give a fascinating account of the thought processes and production techniques used in the recording of RELAXER.
    Hear how a friend's pavlovian response to the smell of burning wood, the Gus whistle test, and swearing at an old school master all left their mark on the band's third album.
    Tracks discussed: 3WW, House of the Rising Sun, Pleader Lees meer

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    'RELAXER' - alt-J, Infectious Music Ltd., a BMG Company
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46. TN:15 Metromony

    13 februari 2019 · 1 uur 13 min

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    In this episode John is joined by Joseph Mount from Metronomy at Iguana Studios to talk about how the album 'Nights Out' was recorded and produced.
    In celebration of 10 years since its release, Joe dusts off his old hard drive to reminisce over how he created the tracks on this underground classic.
    Hear how buying instruments at a carboot sale in Chiswick, being an asthmatic whilst trying to clap, and watching TV on the kitchen table with an acoustic guitar all left their mark on the record.
    Tracks discussed: On Dancefloors, Heartbreaker, A Thing For Me, Nights Outro Lees meer

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    'Nights Out' - Because Music
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47. TN:14 Frank Turner & Josh Block

    30 augustus 2018 · 1 uur 15 min

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    John is back at Iguana Studios once again joined this time by artist Frank Turner, but there’s a twist! In an exciting first for Tape Notes this episode’s producer, Josh Block, is coming to us live from the other side of the Atlantic at his studio Niles City Sound in Fort Worth, Texas.
    We hear how Frank’s approach to his latest album led him to push beyond the guitar based arrangements of previous work. The journey takes us through many demos, one of which Frank confesses they all grew to vehemently dislike, but of course it still left it’s mark on the record.
    There are tips and tricks that are likened to ‘vocal and rhythm butter’ and Josh talks about how he made the move from artist, as a past member of the band White Denim, to producer and the foundation of Nile City Sound.
    Tracks discussed: Be More Kind, Brave Face, 21st Century Survival Blues Lees meer

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    'Be More Kind' - Polydor Records, Xtra Mile Recordings Limited, Universal Music Operations Limited
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48. TN:13 Jessie Ware & Dave Okumu

    25 juli 2018 · 1 uur 14 min

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    In this episode of Tape Notes, John takes a trip to Deptfrod to visit Jessie Ware and Dave Okumu in Dave’s newly built studio to talk about how they recorded and produced the album 'Devotion'.
    Jessie and Dave look back to the beginnings of their creative relationship and discuss the excitement and trepidation of working together for the first time. We hear demo versions made by Dave ahead their sessions and also dig deep into some of the arrangements and the production philosophy behind the making of Jessie’s debut album.
    Tracks discussed: Devotion, Swan Song, No To Love Lees meer

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    'Devotion'- Universal Island Records, Universal Music Operations Limited
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49. TN:12 Glass Animals

    19 juni 2018 · 1 uur 20 min

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    John ventures up to Dave Bayley’s new home studio in London Fields to talk about how Glass Animals’ debut album ZABA was recorded and produced.
    We hear how Dave conjured up the band’s unique style through many late night sessions in his bedroom when he should’ve been studying for medical school. He reveals his producer hero’s and an insatiable appetite for data collection, creating his own sound world through sampling every sound imaginable.
    Dave guides us through a fascinating breakdown of Gooey – from an early voice demo recorded on his phone to the finished article and we learn some of his trade secrets along the way.
    Tracks featured: Gooey, Hazey, Toes Lees meer

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    'ZABA' - Wolf Tone Limited
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50. TN:11 HONNE

    16 mei 2018 · 1 uur 12 min

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    John ventures up to Bow to chat with James Hatcher and Andy Clutterbuck from the band HONNE to find out how they produced and recorded the album ‘Love Me, Love Me Not’.
    The boys discuss the changes in their approach to songwriting and production from their first album and go into fascinating detail picking apart three of the early releases from their latest record.
    We hear how a studio cancellation lead to an unexpectedly fruitful session writing on their phones, what Metalica legend Kirk Hammett likes to listen to after surfing, and why you shouldn’t put your fingers through some letterboxes.
    Tracks discussed: Day One, You & Me, Sometimes Lees meer

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    'Love Me, Love Me Not' - Tatemae Recordings, Atlantic Records UK. A Warner Music Group Company

    Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective

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