In this episode, John catches up with Rostam to talk about how he wrote, recorded and produced his new album ‘Changephobia’.

Giving us a full tour, Rostam talks us through his incredibly varied songwriting processes, from demoing beats on a Japanese bullet train and jamming with the TV, to improvising parts in the studio and simply writing without his brain. 

Going in deep, we’re treated to beat constructions, reverb breakdowns and sax playing that is just all feel, all alongside the subtle sounds that completely transform the emotion in a track.

Listen to find out which plugin changed the way he thinks about recording vocals, why clarity can sometimes completely destroy a vibe, and how to treat an addiction to groove.

Tracks discussed: From The Back of a Cab, 4Runner, Starlight

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'Changephobia’ - Matsor Projects

Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective 

GEAR MENTIONS

Moog Voyager

Korg Trident

Solaris Synth

Roland Juno 60

Line 6 Pedals

ELA M 251 Mic

AKG C414

Eventide H3000

Eventide Swell Reverb

UAD Eventide H910 Harmoniser

Neve BCM 10 

Vari-Mu Compressor

Tube-Tech CL 1B Compressor

Neve Preamp 500 Series 1073LB

Waves CLA Vocal Plugin

Universal Audio 1176 Compressor

Valhalla Shimmer

McDSP M404 

Ableton

Sibelius

ProTools

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