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John sits down with English musician, producer, and DJ Simon Green, better known as Bonobo, to talk about how he wrote, recorded and produced works from across his back catalogue.
Bonobo first caught attention with his 1999 debut. Over the years, his evolving sound, often including elements of world music, nu-jazz and electronica, have earned him a devoted following. This popularity surged with the release of critically acclaimed albums including 'Black Sands' and 'The North Borders', released via Ninja Tune, which earned him multiple Grammy nominations and solidified his status as one of the biggest names in dance music. His latest work, the single, ‘Expander’ released in August 2024, is a slice of fresh yet unmistakable Bonobo, weaving organic vocals and instrumentation with vibrant dance floor energy.
Catching up at Baltic Studios, not too far from where Simon recorded his early work, the conversation digs into Bonobo’s creative process, discussing how he builds his unique drum patterns as well as exploring the essential plugins and sounds that shape his distinctive style.
Tracks discussed: Expander, Sapien, Cirrus, Black Sands
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Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective
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Soundtoys Decapitator
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Miroslav Philharmonik Strings
Slate & Ash Landforms
Slate & Ash Cycles
Slate & Ash Choreographs
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John sits down with Rex Orange County and producers Jim Reed and Teo Halm, to talk about how he wrote and recorded his latest album ‘The Alexander Technique’.
Alex O'Connor, better known as Rex Orange County, is an English singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Teaching himself music production at 16 years old, within a year he released his debut album ‘Bcos U Will Never B Free’. Since then, Alex has been consistently releasing successful music, including his fourth album, ‘Who Cares?’, which became his first to top the UK album charts, alongside platinum-certified hits like ‘Sunflower’, ‘Best Friend’, and ‘Loving Is Easy’.
In conversation with Rex and his producers, Jim Reed and Teo Halm, they dig into the creative process behind his new album, sharing original demos, discussing the plugins that shaped the album, and demonstrating how some synthesizer parts were created using Teo’s iPhone.
Tracks discussed: Guitar Song, 2008, Much Too Much
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Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective
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Soundtoys Crystallizer
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Celemony Melodyne
Goodhertz Vulf Compressor
Neumann TLM 103
Neumann KM54
Coles Ribbon Mic
Sony C800
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Blank Forms Tape Loops
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John is joined by Jack Patterson and Grace Chatto of Clean Bandit to talk about how they wrote, recorded, and produced some of their early hits.
Clean Bandit are an English electronic group formed in 2008, known for blending classical music with electronics and pop. While they gained early attention with the track ‘Mozart’s House,’ their 2014 hit ‘Rather Be,’ featuring Jess Glynne, won a Grammy and earned the band global recognition. Now pop mainstays, they have released numerous chart-topping collaborations, including ‘Rockabye’ and ‘Symphony.’ With two studio albums to their name and new music on the horizon, their most recent work sees them teaming up with Anne-Marie and David Guetta.
In this, part one of our conversation, Jack and Grace look back at their process of creating ‘Rather Be’ and ‘I Miss You.’ In addition to discussing how they programmed the synth at the very centre of their early music, the pair recount stories of writing on the Tube and possibly one of the most intense vocal sessions of their career.
Tracks discussed: Rather Be, I Miss You
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Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective
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Antares Harmony Engine
Soundtoys Little Alterboy
XLN AUDIO RC-20
reFX Nexus Synth
That Sound Drumline
Ilya Efimov Plugins
Spectrasonics Keyscape
Mellotron
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Native Instruments Kontakt
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Ableton
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Katie-Louise Buxton
Seb Brunner-Stolovitzky
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John is joined by Alex Cook, better known as A. G. Cook, to talk about how he wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘Britpop’.
A. G. Cook, is a London-based artist and producer. After studying at Goldsmiths University, he founded PC Music, a label shaping hyper pop with artists including Hannah Diamond and Danny L Harle. His debut solo albums, ‘7G’ and ‘Apple’, arrived in 2020. In addition to his own music, Alex has shared his production talents with numerous pop icons, including Jonsi, Madonna, and Caroline Polachek, and Charli XCX. In May 2024, he released his third studio album, ‘Britpop’, a 24-song exploration blending pop, experimental electronics, and acoustic sounds.
Catching up at Strongroom Studios, Alex guides us through the three distinct chapters of the album, digging into the production and song writing approaches he took to make them stand out. As well as sharing some intricate plugin demos, we hear stories of developing a harmonic style, meticulous automation and what it means to be an aggressive listener.
Tracks discussed: Heartache, Serenade, Lucifer
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Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective
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Soundtoys Filter Freak
Waves MetaFlanger
Deamtonics Synthesizer V
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Xfer OTT
Sonic Charge Synplant 2
Logic Compressor
Native Instruments Reaktor
Native instrument Razor
IK Multimedia Mixbox
Udo Super 6 Synth
Sonic Academy Kick 2
Arturia Vocoder V
Melda Productions M Bit Fun
Electro Harmonix Pitch Fork
Roland TR-606
Roland Juno Synth
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Logic Pro
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We’ve been having a look back through the Tape Notes archive to bring back some of our favourite early episodes that you may have missed. This selection is our conversation from November 2019, with Sam Shepard, Floating Points.
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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.
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'Crush' - Pluto Records, Ninja Tune.
Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective
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Logic Pro
Ableton
Sibelius
Akai S950 Sampler
API Desk
ARP 2600
ARP Rhodes Chroma
Buchla Synth
Korg Volca Beats
Marshall Time Modulator
MAM ADX1
Dunlop MXR Flanger
Neve Preamps
Publison Infernal Machine Multi-Effects Processor
Roland EV-5 Expression Pedal
Yamaha CS-70
Yamaha Reface CS
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Guy Nicholls
Jessica Clucas
Katie-Louise Buxton
Seb Brunner-Stolovitzky
Jonathon Coughlin
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John is joined by Kieran Hebden, better known as Four Tet, to talk about how he wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘Three’, along with a selection of his other work.
Following his start in music writing and recording as part of post-rock band ‘Fridge’, Kieran released his debut solo album as Four Tet ‘Dialogue’ in 1999. Since then, his constant experimentation and blend of hip-hop, jazz, krautrock, electronica, dance, and folk have seen him become one of the most innovative producers of today. He has released twelve albums as Four Tet, remixed artists like Radiohead and Bjork, and collaborated with Burial, Fred Again and Skrillex, among many others.
Sitting down together, Kieran breaks down his production journey and writing process, sharing the samples at the core of each track and reflecting on his approach to the most important element, the arrangement. Digging into the production details, he shares tips on keeping loops alive, making kicks pop, and the subtle textures that help place a track in its own world.
Tracks discussed: Daydream Repeat, Skater, Looking At Your Pager
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Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective
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Soundtoys Little Alterboy
Soundtoys Microshift
FabFilter Pro-L2
Izotope Ozone Maximiser
Native Instruments Kontakt
Spectrasonics Omnisphere
Roland TR8
Arturia DrumBrute
ATH-M50X Professional Monitor Headphones
Sennheiser HD25
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Guy Nicholls
Jessica Clucas
Katie-Louise Buxton
Seb Brunner-Stolovitzky
Jonathon Coughlin
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John joins Kasabian producer, songwriter, and frontman Serge Pizzorno to discuss the band’s latest record, ‘Happenings’.
Kasabian, an English rock band formed in the late 1990s, burst onto the scene in the early 2000s with iconic anthems like ‘LSF’ and ‘Club Foot’. Since then, they have released eight albums, earning multiple NME Awards and a Brit Award for Best British Group in 2010.
Sitting down with guitarist and co-founder Serge Pizzorno, the conversation dives into his production journey—from experimenting with a loop pedal at eleven years old to collaborating with renowned producer Mark Ralph. Serge shares insights into his hours-long loop jams, reveals how he transformed an Asda voice note into a fully-fledged track, and discusses the secrets behind crafting iconic riffs.
Tracks discussed: Call, Coming Back To Me Good, G.O.A.T.
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Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective
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XLN Audio RC20
Soundtoys Decapitator
Soundtoys Little AlterBoy
Valhalla Reverbs
Atari ST Sampler
OctaMED
ARP 2600
Hofner Bass
Moogerfooger Delay
Behringer PRO-1
Roland TR-808
Fairchild Compressor
Cubase Distortion
Fruity Loops
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Guy Nicholls
Jessica Clucas
Katie-Louise Buxton
Seb Brunner-Stolovitzky
Jonathon Coughlin
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John is joined by singer, songwriter, and producer Charli XCX, as well as producers A.G. Cook and George Daniel, to discuss how they wrote and recorded the album ‘Brat’.
Charli XCX first saw success collaborating on Icona Pop's 2012 smash hit ‘I Love It’ and Iggy Azalea's chart-topping single ‘Fancy’. Since releasing her debut album in 2013, she has continued to innovate and energise the music scene, earning a Global Impact Award in recognition of her contributions to pop. More recently, Charli released her sixth album ‘Brat’ working alongside George Daniel and PC Music pioneer A.G. Cook.
Sitting down with Charli, A.G., and George, the three cover a range of topics including the inspiration behind each track. As well as treating us to plane demos and stories of testing tracks in Charli’s club at home, the trio discuss how they approach collaboration, and break down what truly makes something Brat.
Tracks discussed: Club Classics, Apple, 365
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Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective
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Native Instruments Reaktor
Native Instruments Razor
Celemony Melodyne
Antares Autotune
Xfer Serum
Xfer Serum Presets
Soma Pulsar
Malekko Manther Synth
Logic Echo
Logic Pro
Avid ProTools
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Will Lyons
Nico Varanese
Guy Nicholls
Jessica Clucas
Katie-Louise Buxton
Seb Brunner-Stolovitzky
Jonathon Coughlin
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John is joined by IDLES' Bowen, along with producer Kenny Beats, and producer and engineer Mikko Gordon, to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘TANGK’.
Idles are a British post-punk band who gained recognition with their 2017 debut album ‘Brutalism’. Known for their gritty, powerful sound and explosive live shows, their five albums to date have earned them nominations for the Mercury Prize, BRIT & Grammy Awards. Their latest record, ‘TANGK’, sees the band team up with producers Nigel Godrich and Kenny Beats, and digs into topics of love and gratitude, all while maintaining their signature Idles energy.
Linking up between Kenny’s LA studio and Mikko’s London studio, the trio discuss how they utilised the different strands of experience and expertise from all involved. As well as dubious covers and Christmas day demos, they share stories of writing team breakouts and the unexpected moments that came when they drew inspiration beyond their usual domains.
Tracks discussed: Roy, A Gospel, POP POP POP
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Electro Harmonix Loop Station
Electro Harmonix POG Pedal
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Vongon Pedal
Beyerdynamic M500 Mic
Electro-Voice RE10
U47 Microphones
1176 Compressor
API EQ 560
Shure SM57
Empirical Labs Distressor
Altec Solid State Mixers
Altec Tube Mixers
Augspurger Speakers
Yamaha Disklavier Piano
Ableton Saturator
Ableton
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Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective
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Tim Adam-Smith
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Jessica Clucas
Katie-Louise Buxton
Seb Brunner-Stolovitzky
Jonathon Coughlin
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We’ve been having a look back through the Tape Notes archive to bring back some of our favourite early episodes that you may have missed. This selection is our conversation with Matty and George of The 1975, recorded back in March 2019.
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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)
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Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective
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Arturia Synth Emulators
Izotope Vocal Synth
Korg Legacy Collection
Moog
Shure SM58
Teenage Engineering OP1
Waves CLA Vocal Plugin
Yamaha DX7
Yamaha Reface DX
Logic Pro
Cubase
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Will Brown
Tim Adam-Smith
Will Lyons
Nico Varanese
Guy Nicholls
Jessica Clucas
Katie-Louise Buxton
Seb Brunner-Stolovitzky
Jonathon Coughlin
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