In this episode John links up with Marie Ulven, aka girl in red, and producer Matias Tellez, to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced her debut album ‘if i could make it go quiet’. With Marie’s original bedroom recordings to hand, the pair take us through how they built on the framework of her demos, singling out the minuscule details in each track that you probably wouldn’t notice, but are completely responsible for the vibe.&nbsp; Alongside stories of recording without reverb and taking energy from different genres, Marie discusses the sentiment behind her lyrics as well as the individual syllable and pronunciation changes that had such big impacts.&nbsp; Listen to find out how to create an electronic beat from acoustic instruments, why you should always check things with a tremolo on, and what the appropriate response is when Taylor Swift posts about your album! Tracks discussed: Body And Mind, Did You Come?, Apartment 402 &nbsp;  ‘if i could make it go quiet’ - World In Red, AWAL Recordings &nbsp; GEAR MENTIONS   &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp; SUBMIT A JINGLE For all of the details on sending in a jingle email jingles@tapenotes.co.uk&nbsp;&nbsp; Submit your Tape Notes jingle and we'll play our favourites each week on the podcast. Jingles can be in any style, can feature the Tape Notes theme, lyrics, or none of those things - be as creative as you'd like (as long as they're between 5-15 seconds). &nbsp; HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW If you'd like to help support the show you can donate as little or as much as you'd like here, (we really appreciate your contributions :)&nbsp;  &nbsp; KEEP UP TO DATE For behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on:&nbsp; Instagram: &nbsp; Twitter: &nbsp; Facebook: &nbsp;&nbsp; To let us know the artists you’d like to hear, Tweet us, slide into our DMs, send us an email or even a letter. We’d love to hear!&nbsp; &nbsp; Visit our website to join our mailing list:

TN:71 girl in red & Matias Tellez

In this episode, John catches up with Fred Gibson, better known as Fred Again.., to talk about how he wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘Actual Life (April 14 - December 17 2020)’. Having written and produced almost all of the album outside of the studio, Fred talks us through his recording and sampling process, digging into the ways in which each new environment helped shape the individual sound of each track. Fred enlightens us on the best bits about recording on an iPhone and why it’s so key to his writing process. We’re treated to stories of recreating the voice notes compressor in Logic, jamming along with tracks in the club and playback sessions in the pub. Listen to find out how a small change in harmony can completely reframe emotion, why mixing will never solve any song problems, and the best ways to fill time when you're not feeling inspired. Tracks discussed: Sabrina (I Am A Party), Me (Heavy), Angie (I’ve Been Lost) &nbsp;  ‘Actual Life (April 14 - December 17 2020)’ - Warner Music UK Limited. An Atlantic Records UK, 2021 Fred Gibson &nbsp; GEAR MENTIONS         &nbsp;   &nbsp;  &nbsp; SUBMIT A JINGLE For all of the details on sending in a jingle email jingles@tapenotes.co.uk&nbsp;&nbsp; Submit your Tape Notes jingle and we'll play our favourites each week on the podcast. Jingles can be in any style, can feature the Tape Notes theme, lyrics, or none of those things - be as creative as you'd like (as long as they're between 5-15 seconds). &nbsp; HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW If you'd like to help support the show you can donate as little or as much as you'd like here, (we really appreciate your contributions :)&nbsp;  &nbsp; KEEP UP TO DATE For behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on:&nbsp; Instagram: &nbsp; Twitter: &nbsp; Facebook: &nbsp;&nbsp; To let us know the artists you’d like to hear, Tweet us, slide into our DMs, send us an email or even a letter. We’d love to hear!&nbsp; &nbsp; Visit our website to join our mailing list:

TN:75 Fred again..

In this episode, John is reunited with Murray Matravers from Easy Life and producer Rob Milton, to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced the band’s debut album ‘Life’s A Beach'. From recording in and around lockdowns, in basements, bedrooms and studios, Murray and Rob reflect on the writing process, singling out the sounds, ideas and samples that encapsulate the meaning within the songs. As well as thoughts on retaining fun in the music and creating joke ideas, we hear stories of intentionally not wanting things to sound good, along with the not very Easy Life elements that are crucial to an Easy Life track. Listen to find out what to do when you’re stuck in garage MC mode, how many times Rob recorded the word ‘Skeletons’, and which synth line made Murray cry (and still does). Tracks discussed: &nbsp;skeletons, ocean view, homesickness &nbsp;  ‘Life’s A Beach’ - Universal Music, Island Records &nbsp; GEAR MENTIONS &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  &nbsp;   &nbsp; SUBMIT A JINGLE For all of the details on sending in a jingle email jingles@tapenotes.co.uk&nbsp;&nbsp; Submit your Tape Notes jingle and we'll play our favourites each week on the podcast. Jingles can be in any style, can feature the Tape Notes theme, lyrics, or none of those things - be as creative as you'd like (as long as they're between 5-15 seconds). &nbsp; HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW If you'd like to help support the show you can donate as little or as much as you'd like here, (we really appreciate your contributions :)&nbsp;  &nbsp; KEEP UP TO DATE For behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on:&nbsp; Instagram: &nbsp; Twitter: &nbsp; Facebook: &nbsp;&nbsp; To let us know the artists you’d like to hear, Tweet us, slide into our DMs, send us an email or even a letter. We’d love to hear!&nbsp; &nbsp; Visit our website to join our mailing list:

TN:76 Easy Life & Rob Milton

In this episode, John links up with Lauren, Iain and Martin of Chvrches to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘Screen Violence’. Largely working remotely from different parts of the world, the trio look back on how they adapted their writing process, discussing how the effects of the pandemic ended up shaping some of the themes and meanings within the album. Sharing some of their day one demos, we hear stories of forming entire songs around single elements, combining and blending vintage gear with modern recording techniques, and using creative production tricks to respond to and reinforce certain lyrics. Listen to find how powerful hidden live drums on an electronic beat can be, why you should always keep your day one demo in a session, and how to react when Robert Smith emails you saying “what do you want?” &nbsp; Tracks discussed: &nbsp;How Not To Drown, He Said She Said, California  ‘Screen Violence’ - EMI, Virgin Records &nbsp; GEAR MENTIONS                   &nbsp; SUBMIT A JINGLE For all of the details on sending in a jingle email jingles@tapenotes.co.uk&nbsp;&nbsp; Submit your Tape Notes jingle and we'll play our favourites each week on the podcast. Jingles can be in any style, can feature the Tape Notes theme, lyrics, or none of those things - be as creative as you'd like (as long as they're between 5-15 seconds). &nbsp; HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW If you'd like to help support the show you can donate as little or as much as you'd like here, (we really appreciate your contributions :)&nbsp;  &nbsp; KEEP UP TO DATE For behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on:&nbsp; Instagram: &nbsp; Twitter: &nbsp; Facebook: &nbsp;&nbsp; To let us know the artists you’d like to hear, Tweet us, slide into our DMs, send us an email or even a letter. We’d love to hear!&nbsp; Visit our website to join our mailing list:

TN:83 Chvrches

In this episode, John links up with Courtney Barnett and producer Stella Mozgawa to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced Courtney’s album ‘Things Take Time, Take Time’. Ready with the keys to Courtney’s archive of sofa voice notes and Garageband demos, the pair talk us through the entire album process, from their most valuable moments within pre-production, to the hours in the studio where they had to check if they were losing their minds. Sharing the secrets of the sonics, we hear stories of creating cavernous brass sounds using only a guitar and making fake shakers out of drums, all of which are set alongside the eternal loops sourced from the depths of Stella’s drum machine collection. Listen to find out how to trick yourself into doing the perfect vocal take, what the best state of mind is to help get ideas flowing, and why producing is far from being a dark art. &nbsp; Tracks discussed: &nbsp;Turning Green, Here’s The Thing, Oh The Night  ‘Things Take Time, Take Time’ - Marathon Artists &nbsp; GEAR MENTIONS                         &nbsp; SUBMIT A JINGLE For all of the details on sending in a jingle email jingles@tapenotes.co.uk&nbsp;&nbsp; Submit your Tape Notes jingle and we'll play our favourites each week on the podcast. Jingles can be in any style, can feature the Tape Notes theme, lyrics, or none of those things - be as creative as you'd like (as long as they're between 5-15 seconds). &nbsp; HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW If you'd like to help support the show you can donate as little or as much as you'd like here, (we really appreciate your contributions :)&nbsp;  &nbsp; KEEP UP TO DATE For behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on:&nbsp; Instagram: &nbsp; Twitter: &nbsp; Facebook: &nbsp;&nbsp; To let us know the artists you’d like to hear, Tweet us, slide into our DMs, send us an email or even a letter. We’d love to hear!&nbsp; Visit our website to join our mailing list: &nbsp; &nbsp; TAPE NOTES TEAM Will Brown - Executive Producer, Engineer &amp; Editor Tim Adam-Smith - Executive Producer Will Lyons - Editor Rebecca Ibbotson - Digital Marketing&nbsp; Nathan Hetherington - PR

TN:85 Courtney Barnett & Stella Mozgawa

In this episode, John is joined by Jon Hopkins at Iguana Studios to talk about how he wrote, recorded and produced his latest album ‘Music For Psychedelic Therapy’. Engaging us in the album’s immersive journey, Jon talks us through the spaces and natural processing that shaped the sound of the record, from the depths of an Ecuadorian Cave to the vintage synths recorded in the woods. Unearthing the individual parts and gradual sonic changes, we hear Jon's outlook on following intuition, responding to ‘bolt of lightning’ ideas and insane bursts of creativity, all tied together with thoughts on consciousness and the links between sound and mind. Listen to find out how a cheap plugin fault ended up creating the perfect sound, why it is so important to create interest in different frequency groups, and what moment was inspired by a scene from Crocodile Dundee Two. Tracks discussed: &nbsp;Welcome, Love Flows Over Us In Prismatic Waves, Deep In the Glowing Heart &nbsp;  ‘Music For Psychedelic Therapy’ - Domino Recordings &nbsp; GEAR MENTIONS      &nbsp;          &nbsp; SUBMIT A JINGLE For all of the details on sending in a jingle email jingles@tapenotes.co.uk&nbsp;&nbsp; Submit your Tape Notes jingle and we'll play our favourites each week on the podcast. Jingles can be in any style, can feature the Tape Notes theme, lyrics, or none of those things - be as creative as you'd like (as long as they're between 5-15 seconds). &nbsp; HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW If you'd like to help support the show you can donate as little or as much as you'd like here, (we really appreciate your contributions :)&nbsp;  &nbsp; KEEP UP TO DATE For behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on:&nbsp; Instagram: &nbsp; Twitter: &nbsp; Facebook: &nbsp;&nbsp; To let us know the artists you’d like to hear, Tweet us, slide into our DMs, send us an email or even a letter. We’d love to hear!&nbsp; Visit our website to join our mailing list: &nbsp; &nbsp; TAPE NOTES TEAM Will Brown - Executive Producer, Engineer &amp; Editor Tim Adam-Smith - Executive Producer Will Lyons - Editor Rebecca Ibbotson - Digital Marketing&nbsp; Nathan Hetherington - PR Alex Nixon - Assistant

TN:86 Jon Hopkins

In this episode, John links up with Chet Faker aka Nick Murphy, to talk about how he wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘Hotel Surrender’. &nbsp; Diving into the tracks initially found within one of his numerous demo playlists, Nick looks back on his variety of music making processes, sharing thoughts on slingshotting around different creative mediums and maximising inspiration. &nbsp; From scrapbooking and self-sampling to a great deal of file management, we’re treated to stories of productivity-inducing gear limitations and tricks to get strange harmonic options, all alongside advice on putting music out, taking criticism and simply being the best you can be. &nbsp; Listen to find out how many cowboy monologues were recorded for the album, why you shouldn’t rollerblade in music videos, and how to appropriately react when you’re given Ableton and not Acid Loop Pro.&nbsp; &nbsp; Tracks discussed: Oh Me Oh My, Low, Feel Good &nbsp; &nbsp;  ‘Hotel Surrender’ - Detail Records, BMG (Australia) &nbsp; Intro Music -  &nbsp; GEAR MENTIONS                   &nbsp; SUBMIT A JINGLE For all of the details on sending in a jingle email jingles@tapenotes.co.uk&nbsp;&nbsp; Submit your Tape Notes jingle and we'll play our favourites each week on the podcast. Jingles can be in any style, can feature the Tape Notes theme, lyrics, or none of those things - be as creative as you'd like (as long as they're between 5-15 seconds). &nbsp; HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW If you'd like to help support the show you can donate as little or as much as you'd like here, (we really appreciate your contributions :)&nbsp;  &nbsp; KEEP UP TO DATE For behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on:&nbsp; Instagram: &nbsp; Twitter: &nbsp; Facebook: &nbsp;&nbsp; To let us know the artists you’d like to hear, Tweet us, slide into our DMs, send us an email or even a letter. We’d love to hear!&nbsp; Visit our website to join our mailing list: &nbsp; &nbsp; TAPE NOTES TEAM Will Brown - Executive Producer, Engineer &amp; Editor Tim Adam-Smith - Executive Producer Will Lyons - Editor Rebecca Ibbotson - Digital Marketing&nbsp; Nathan Hetherington - PR Alex Nixon - Assistant &nbsp;

TN:87 Chet Faker

&nbsp; In this episode, John ventures over to Alt-J’s band studio to chat with Joe, Gus and producer Charlie Andrew about how they wrote, recorded and produced their new album ‘The Dream’. Unearthing early demos and some very special voice notes, the trio look back on forming the sonic world encapsulated within the record, reflecting on the importance of their individual roles within the writing process along with the fundamental stories behind each track. From serendipitous church bells to missions of sneaking in old album references, we hear about the intricacies of the kit key to the band’s sound, as well as the little details within each track you won't discover on a first listen. Listen to find out why Mexican Coke tastes better than American Coke, what a sausage bassoon is, and how to get the best results when recording next to a dance class and a polling station. Tracks discussed: Bane, The Actor, Get Better &nbsp; Listen to  here. ‘The Dream’ - Infectious Music, BMG &nbsp; Intro Music -  &nbsp; GEAR MENTIONS        &nbsp; HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW If you'd like to help support the show you can donate as little or as much as you'd like here, (we really appreciate your contributions :)&nbsp;  &nbsp; KEEP UP TO DATE For behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on:&nbsp; Instagram: &nbsp; Twitter: &nbsp; Facebook: &nbsp;&nbsp; To let us know the artists you’d like to hear, Tweet us, slide into our DMs, send us an email or even a letter. We’d love to hear!&nbsp; Visit our website to join our mailing list: &nbsp; &nbsp; TAPE NOTES TEAM Will Brown - Executive Producer, Engineer &amp; Editor Tim Adam-Smith - Executive Producer Will Lyons - Editor Rebecca Ibbotson - Digital Marketing&nbsp; Nathan Hetherington - PR Alex Nixon - Assistant

TN:90 Alt-J & Charlie Andrew

In this episode, John is joined by Dave, Donny and Jung from Gang of Youths to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced the band’s new album ‘Angel In Realtime’. Taking us on a global tour, the trio guides us through the wealth of sounds, people and places that had such a huge influence on the album, from London street ambience and the goings-on outside their studio window, to Pacific Island chants and the extraordinary samples that opened up a whole new sonic world for them. Alongside a look into their musical melting pot, we hear thoughts on criticism, hate and jealousy within music, as well as their attitudes towards cheesiness and embracing who you are and what you love.&nbsp; Listen to find out how to make a beat from a box of sultanas, why you sometimes might mistake Dave’s voice for a stoned Michael Buble, and how to create the illusion of something being simple - while still throwing 200 layers of tracks at it. &nbsp; Tracks discussed: You In Everything, Spirit Boy, Hand of God, Goal of the Century&nbsp; &nbsp; Listen to  ‘Angel In Realtime’ - Warner Music UK, Mosy Music LLP &nbsp; Intro Music -  &nbsp; GEAR MENTIONS                       &nbsp; HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW If you'd like to help support the show you can donate as little or as much as you'd like here, (we really appreciate your contributions :)&nbsp;  &nbsp; KEEP UP TO DATE For behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on:&nbsp; Instagram: &nbsp; Twitter: &nbsp; Facebook: &nbsp;&nbsp; To let us know the artists you’d like to hear, Tweet us, slide into our DMs, send us an email or even a letter. We’d love to hear!&nbsp; Visit our website to join our mailing list: &nbsp; &nbsp; TAPE NOTES TEAM Will Brown - Executive Producer, Engineer &amp; Editor Tim Adam-Smith - Executive Producer Will Lyons - Editor Rebecca Ibbotson - Digital Marketing&nbsp; Nathan Hetherington - PR Alex Nixon - Assistant

TN:91 Gang of Youths

In this episode, John links up with Harley Streten, better known as Flume, to talk through how he wrote, recorded and produced the four opening tracks from his mixtape and three albums - ‘Flume’, ‘Skin’, ‘Hi This Is Flume’ and ‘Palaces’. Digging out files from sessions dating back to his early adventures travelling around Europe, Harley gives us a rundown on some of the key parts of his life in music and how his approach to producing has changed over the years. From his early days using cereal box software to his approach to fixing writer’s block and the mental strain of life in music. As well as the long list of failed experiments that never made the final tracks, we’re given a full tour of the painstaking tweaks and subtle changes Harley teases into his work to humanise a production. Listen to find out what question Harley always asks when visiting synth stores, why you shouldn’t be afraid to rip off other people, and what some of the key elements to consider are when navigating success. Tracks discussed: Sintra, Helix, Hi This Is Flume, Highest Building &nbsp; Listen to ‘Palaces’ here. Listen to ‘Skin’  Listen to ‘Flume’  Listen to ‘Hi This Is Flume’  Future Classic, Transgressive Records Ltd &nbsp; Intro Music -  &nbsp; MELODICS  Use the code 'TAPENOTES-20' for 20% off a Melodics subscription. &nbsp; GEAR MENTIONS          &nbsp; OUR GEAR              &nbsp; HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW If you'd like to help support the show you can donate as little or as much as you'd like here, (we really appreciate your contributions :)&nbsp;  &nbsp; KEEP UP TO DATE For behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on:&nbsp; Instagram: &nbsp; Twitter: &nbsp; Facebook: &nbsp;&nbsp; To let us know the artists you’d like to hear, Tweet us, slide into our DMs, send us an email or even a letter. We’d love to hear!&nbsp; Visit our website to join our mailing list: &nbsp; &nbsp; TAPE NOTES TEAM Will Brown - Executive Producer, Engineer &amp; Editor Tim Adam-Smith - Executive Producer Will Lyons - Editor Herbie Elton-Rowley - Videographer George Durston - Production Assistant Nathan Hetherington - PR Rebecca Ibbotson - Digital Marketing&nbsp;

TN:94 Flume

In this episode, John heads over to Spitfire Audio to chat with Mahalia and producer JD. Reid about how they wrote, recorded and produced the EP ‘Letter To Ur Ex’. Looking back on their early writing sessions together, the pair reflect on their very first meeting and the approach they took to get the best out of one another. From scatting line after line over a beat and jamming ideas until something just sticks, to the promise of food as a reward for finishing each section of a song. Alongside sharing their thoughts on blending the worlds of hip-hop and R&amp;B, we’re treated to a production deep dive, looking at the intricate relationships between the parts that make up a beat and the small yet essential ingredients that add so much to each track in such subtle ways. Listen to find out why Mahalia sometimes sings with a man’s voice, what moments just scream out for a Talk Box, and why it’s always important to look at a track as more than just an instrumental and vocal. &nbsp; Tracks discussed: Letter To Ur N(ex)t, Whatever Simon Says, In The Club &nbsp;  ‘Letter To Ur Ex’ - Warner Music UK &nbsp; Intro Music -  &nbsp; GEAR MENTIONS                        &nbsp; OUR GEAR                &nbsp; HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW If you'd like to help support the show you can donate as little or as much as you'd like here, (we really appreciate your contributions :)&nbsp;  &nbsp; KEEP UP TO DATE For behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on:&nbsp; Instagram: &nbsp; Twitter: &nbsp; YouTube:  Facebook: &nbsp;&nbsp; To let us know the artists you’d like to hear, Tweet us, slide into our DMs, send us an email or even a letter. We’d love to hear!&nbsp; Visit our website to join our mailing list: &nbsp; &nbsp; TAPE NOTES TEAM Will Brown - Executive Producer, Engineer &amp; Editor Tim Adam-Smith - Executive Producer Will Lyons - Editor Herbie Elton-Rowley - Videographer George Durston - Assistant Nathan Hetherington - PR Rebecca Ibbotson - Digital Marketing&nbsp;

TN:96 Mahalia & JD. Reid

In this episode, John is back at Spitfire Audio to catch up with Yannis and Jimmy of Foals, to discuss how they wrote, recorded and produced their new album ‘Life Is Yours’. Giving us a fascinating insight into their process and how they adapted it for their current 3 piece line up, the pair look back on how they kept their creativity organic and spontaneous, as well as the impact of each new producer along the way. With writing-room demos and plenty of stories from the studio, we’re given a full rundown of the elements that went into shaping the band’s updated sound, from the list of keywords they wrote before even playing a note through to the almost hour-long jams.&nbsp; Listen to find out how they sneak discarded ideas back in to the lives show, why it’s so important for the groove of a song to be set before anything else, and what producers often do to keep their production secrets under wraps. Tracks discussed: Wild Green, 2001 &nbsp; Listen to  ‘Life Is Yours’- Warner Music UK Intro Music -  &nbsp; MELODICS  Use the code 'TAPENOTES-20' for 20% off a Melodics subscription. &nbsp; GEAR MENTIONS            &nbsp; OUR GEAR                &nbsp; HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW If you'd like to help support the show you can donate as little or as much as you'd like here, (we really appreciate your contributions :)&nbsp;  &nbsp; KEEP UP TO DATE For behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on:&nbsp; Instagram: &nbsp; Twitter: &nbsp; YouTube:  Facebook: &nbsp;&nbsp; To let us know the artists you’d like to hear, Tweet us, slide into our DMs, send us an email or even a letter. We’d love to hear!&nbsp; Visit our website to join our mailing list: &nbsp; &nbsp; TAPE NOTES TEAM Will Brown - Executive Producer, Engineer &amp; Editor Tim Adam-Smith - Executive Producer Will Lyons - Editor Herbie Elton-Rowley - Videographer George Durston - Assistant Nathan Hetherington - PR Rebecca Ibbotson - Digital Marketing&nbsp;

TN:97 Foals

In this episode, John links up with Lykke Li and producer Bjorn Yttling to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced Lykke’s latest album ‘EYEYE’. Digging into the truly multi-dimensional record, Lykke and Bjorn look back on their process of creating the sonic world in which the tracks all live, from finding different angles to songs by playing them on different instruments, to the breakthrough moments in the studio when an idea just unlocks. Alongside sharing thoughts on feeling the beat and what makes a very Swedish sounding riff, the conversation turns to Lykke’s start in music, the star quality she possessed that drew Bjorn to her despite some vocal and songwriting flaws, and the constant resistance she faces as an artist. Listen to why condoms can be helpful tools when micing up, what headphone-phobia does to your recordings, and how to truly tap into the divine within music. Tracks discussed: OVER, CAROUSEL, u&amp;i &nbsp; Listen to  'EYEYE' - Play It Again Sam/Crush Music &nbsp; Intro Music -  &nbsp; GEAR MENTIONS           &nbsp; OUR GEAR               &nbsp; HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW If you'd like to help support the show you can donate as little or as much as you'd like here, (we really appreciate your contributions :)&nbsp;  KEEP UP TO DATE For behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on:&nbsp; Instagram: &nbsp; Twitter: &nbsp; Facebook: &nbsp;&nbsp; To let us know the artists you’d like to hear, Tweet us, slide into our DMs, send us an email or even a letter. We’d love to hear!&nbsp; Visit our website to join our mailing list: &nbsp; &nbsp; TAPE NOTES TEAM Will Brown - Executive Producer, Engineer &amp; Editor Tim Adam-Smith - Executive Producer Will Lyons - Editor Herbie Elton-Rowley - Videographer George Durston - Production Assistant Nathan Hetherington - PR Rebecca Ibbotson - Digital Marketing&nbsp;

TN:98 Lykke Li & Björn Yttling

In this episode, John heads to Fiction Studios to catch up with Jon and Alex of Everything Everything to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘Raw Data Feel’. Taking us through the very first scraps of ideas, Jon and Alex pull apart the elements within each demo they often endeavour to carry into the final songs, from the qualities found within their raw desk mixes to the hidden melodies that end up pulling a whole track together. Alongside Jon’s tips on writing to suit different people’s vocal ranges and Alex’s deep dive into his modular synth collection, we’re given a glimpse into the influence and use of AI on the album, including a sneak peek at the lyrics generated when a system is fed with text from Beowulf, Tumblr feeds and the LinkedIn T&amp;Cs. Listen to find out how a studio clean out led to a slide guitar feature, why limitation is such a useful tool and what to start cutting out when you’re bored with a track. &nbsp; Tracks discussed: Jennifer, Leviathan, Software Greatman &nbsp; Listen to  ‘Raw Data Feel’ - Infinity Industries LLP, AWAL Recordings Ltd &nbsp; Intro Music -  &nbsp; GEAR MENTIONS               &nbsp; OUR GEAR  &nbsp;               &nbsp; HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW If you'd like to help support the show you can donate as little or as much as you'd like here, (we really appreciate your contributions :)&nbsp;  &nbsp; KEEP UP TO DATE For behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on:&nbsp; Instagram: &nbsp; Twitter: &nbsp; Facebook: &nbsp;&nbsp; To let us know the artists you’d like to hear, Tweet us, slide into our DMs, send us an email or even a letter. We’d love to hear!&nbsp; Visit our website to join our mailing list: &nbsp; &nbsp; TAPE NOTES TEAM Will Brown - Executive Producer, Engineer &amp; Editor Tim Adam-Smith - Executive Producer Will Lyons - Editor Herbie Elton-Rowley - Videographer George Durston - Production Assistant Nathan Hetherington - PR Rebecca Ibbotson - Digital Marketing

TN:99 Everything Everything

In this milestone 100th episode of Tape Notes, John is joined by the Finneas at Lightship95 Studio, to talk about how he wrote, recorded and produced his album ‘Optimist’ and his new single ‘Mona Lisa Mona Lisa’. Reflecting on the fluidity of his writing process, Finneas talks us through the varied methods and circumstances in which his tracks took shape, from the very first synth sounds that kick-started ideas, to the detailed sonic decisions that helped each element work towards a cohesive goal. Alongside the production masterclass, Finneas looks back on his career so far, discussing his family’s involvement with his music and the impact they’ve had on his creativity. We hear stories from the early days of making music videos with his mum, vocal mic shootouts with Billie, and the essential advice that he still lives by. Listen to find out why mediocrity isn’t a bad thing, how finishing a song isn’t too dissimilar to finishing a meal, and why the correct way to do something isn’t always the correct way. Tracks discussed: How It Ends, Medieval, Mona Lisa Mona Lisa &nbsp; Listen to  Listen to  OYOY Inc, Interscope Records &nbsp; Intro Music -  &nbsp; GEAR MENTIONS                              &nbsp; OUR GEAR                 &nbsp; KEEP UP TO DATE For behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on:&nbsp; Instagram: &nbsp; Twitter: &nbsp; Facebook: &nbsp;&nbsp; YouTube:  Discord:  To let us know the artists you’d like to hear, Tweet us, slide into our DMs, send us an email or even a letter. We’d love to hear!&nbsp; Visit our website to join our mailing list: &nbsp; HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW If you'd like to help support the show you can donate as little or as much as you'd like here, (we really appreciate your contributions :)&nbsp;  &nbsp; TAPE NOTES TEAM Will Brown - Executive Producer, Engineer &amp; Editor Tim Adam-Smith - Executive Producer Will Lyons - Editor Herbie Elton-Rowley - Videographer Rob Leedell - Camera Assistant and Photographer George Durston - Production Assistant Nathan Hetherington - PR Rebecca Ibbotson - Digital Marketing&nbsp;

TN:100 FINNEAS

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TN07 Jordan Rakei & Jim Macrae

A behind the scenes look at how the album 'If You Wait' was recorded and produced with producer duo MyRiot and Dan Rothman from the band London Grammar.

TN:09 London Grammar & MyRiot

TN:09 London Grammar & MyRiot (If You Wait)

John joins the band Vök back stage at their headline show in London to talk about how they recorded and produced the album Figure with producer Brett Cox.

We hear how Brett and the band teamed up over the course of a sunny Icelandic summer to work their demos (complete with minion lyrics) into the finished article, helped along the way by the generosity of the band’s home town, Reykjavik.

The search for a perfect middle 8, sampling studio light switches and type writers, plus the creation of ‘sax pads’ all play their part in the story of how Vök’s debut album Figure was brought to life.

Songs discussed: Hiding, Don't Let Me Go, Show Me.

TN:10 Vok & Brett Cox (Figure)

John ventures up to Bow to chat with&nbsp;James Hatcher and Andy Clutterbuck&nbsp;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. Songs discussed: Day One, You &amp; Me, Sometimes

TN:11 HONNE - (Love Me, Love Me Not)

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. &nbsp; 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. &nbsp; 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. &nbsp; Songs featured: Gooey, Hazey, Toes &nbsp;

TN:12 Glass Animals

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. &nbsp; Tracks discussed: Devotion, Swan Song, No To Love

TN:13 Jessie Ware & Dave Okumu

In this episode John is joined by Joseph Mount from Metronomy at Iguana Studios to talk about how the album 'Night's Out' was recorded and produced. In celebration of 10 years since it's release, Joe dusts off his old hard drive to reminisce over how 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. &nbsp; Trakcs discussed: On Dancefloors, Heartbreaker, A Thing For Me, Nights Outro

TN:15 Metromony

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 Songs discussed: 3WW, House of the Rising Sun, Pleader &nbsp;

TN:16 Alt-J & Charlie Andrew

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 Scat's to write lyrics, how George uses a Barry White bass trick for creating lush vocals, and hear THE definitive explanation of side-chain compression. Songs discussed: I Like America &amp; America Likes Me, How To Draw / Petrichor, It's Not Living (If It's Not With You)

TN:18 The 1975

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 &nbsp; &nbsp;

TN:22 Maverick Sabre & Charlie Perry

In this episode John is joined by Jack &amp; 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 &nbsp; &nbsp;

TN:23 Bombay Bicycle Club & Jim Abbiss

TN:29 Floating Points

TN34 Mura Masa - Master - M01 WB 180220

TN34 Mura Masa

TN42 Caribou

TN:42 Caribou

In quite possibly one of the most synth-heavy episodes ever, John catches up with Matt and Andy of Bicep to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced their latest album ‘Isles’. Unravelling the mystery of how they do what they do, Matt and Andy talk us through the countless demos and subsequent iterations, exploring the abundance of sounds and samples sent to them from collaborators and how this influenced the direction of their music.&nbsp; From hours spent experimenting in the studio to what they did when creativity hit a low, we hear stories of mixing vintage gear with the latest kit, the intricacies of using drum machines to trigger synths, and anecdotes on how they both became masters of the modular synthesizer. Listen to find out how they ended up with a ‘Kenny G’ version of a track, why they bought every kids Casio keyboard they could get their hands on, and why there is no such thing as a warm-up set in Belfast. Tracks discussed: Atlas, Apricots, Saku, Lido &nbsp; GEAR MENTIONS                            &nbsp; HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW If you'd like to help support the show you can donate as little or as much as you'd like here, (we really appreciate your contributions :)&nbsp;  &nbsp; KEEP UP TO DATE For behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on:&nbsp; Instagram: &nbsp; Twitter: &nbsp; Facebook: &nbsp;&nbsp; To let us know the artists you’d like to hear, Tweet us, slide into our DMs, send us an email or even a letter. We’d love to hear!&nbsp; &nbsp; Visit our website to join our mailing list: &nbsp;

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