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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 

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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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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. 

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Listen to 'Multiply' here.

Listen to 'Jim' here.

Listen to 'Building a Beginning' here.

'Multiply' & 'Jim' - Warp Records

'Building A Beginning' - Jamie Lidderdale Records

Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective 

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Max MSP

Cubase

Logic Pro

Akai MPC Sampler

AKG D12

Audio Ease Altiverb

Audio-Technica Mics

Farfisa

Marshall Time Modulator

Neumann M269

Roland Jupiter 6

Boss Delay Pedal

RME

Telefunken V72 Preamp

Telefunken M15 Tape Machine

UAD Capitol Chambers Plugin

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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

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Listen to 'WHOKILL' here.

Listen to 'Sorry To Bother You' here.

'WHOKILL' & 'Sorry To Bother You' - 4AD Ltd

Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective 

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ProTools

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Empirical Labs Distressor

Fender P Bass

Lexicon PCM 41 Delay

Roland TR-808

Roland SPD Sample Pad

Roland SP-404 Sampler

Boss RC-1 Looping Pedal

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Soundtoys Decapitator

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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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Listen to 'Crush' here.

'Crush' - Pluto Records, Ninja Tune.

Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective 

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Logic Pro

Ableton

Sibelius

Akai S950 Sampler

API Desk 

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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

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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

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Listen to 'Beyond Skin' here.

'Beyond Skin' - Outcaste Records Ltd

Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective 

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Logic Pro

Staff Pad App

Akai MPC Sampler

Fostex DMT8 Recorder

GEM S2 Keyboard

Shure SM58

Yamaha Pro-Mix 01

Yamaha AN1X Synth

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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.

Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective 

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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 

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

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Listen to 'Ibeyi' here.

Listen to 'Ash' here.

'Ibeyi' and 'Ash' - XL Recordings Ltd

Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective 

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Melodyne

Korg MS-20

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Sequential Prophet

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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 

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Listen to 'Any Human Friend' here.

'Any Human Friend' - AMF Records, Virgin EMI Records, Universal Music Operations Limited

Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective 

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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

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Listen to 'Violence' here.

'Violence' - Play It Again Sam 

Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective 

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Aelita Synth

Arturia MiniBrute

Eventide

Izotope Stutter Edit

Korg MS-20

Max for Live Granulator

Moog

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Pioneer CDJ-900NXS

Roland RS-505 Paraphonic

Roland Juno 106

Spitfire Enigma Library

Universal Audio Interfaces

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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 

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Listen to 'I Had The Blues But Shook Them Loose' here.

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

Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective 

GEAR MENTIONS

Magix Music Maker

Ebow

Electro-Harmonix Microsynth

Electro-Harmonix HOG

Mellotron

Simmons Clap Trap

Standard Audio Level-Or 

Yamaha DX7

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