Despite making good progress with the demos, Jack and Rob feel like they have hit a bit of a wall. They know they want to include vocals but neither of them considers themselves a 'natural' singer (whatever that means!). 

In this episode, the hosts discuss why they want to include vocals, what vocals and lyrics can add to music, and inventive ways they might approach the problem. 

Thanks to everyone who has listened so far. Please keep writing in and letting us know. Especially if you are writing and recording your own stuff as we would love to share it. [email protected]

After receiving multiple requests to stop talking and play some more actual music (fair enough!), in this episode Jack and Rob decided to take a look at one of the tracks they have been working on for the album. 

Jack talks through how he approached this track and how it progressed, from messing around with synth sounds to the final structure.

For more music clips and album progress, you can now follow the band @thebeartax on Instagram or you can also follow the podcast on social media @tunelighting.  Any questions or comments feel free to email [email protected]

In this episode, Jack and Rob discuss thoughts they've been having around using sampled instruments vs recording their own. Does it make a difference to the sound or can nobody even tell? Or perhaps it is simply about how the artist feels when they don't create all the sounds themselves? All this is discussed ending with a quiz to see if Jack can tell the difference between tracks with live and programmed drums. Email us with questions or episode ideas to [email protected]. And find us on all social media @tunelighting. 

In this week's episode, Jack and Rob sit down for a chat with fellow musician and podcast host Brian Funk.

In this episode Jack and Rob ask the important question "what actually makes a great album?" and to do this they take an in-depth look at this year's nominees for the Mercury Music Prize which is a prestigious award in the UK awarded to the 'best' album of the year. Can any clues be found by looking at the winners and nominees? ----more----

There is also an announcement that has been long overdue!

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In this episode, Jack and Rob speak with friend and fellow musician James Maloney who unlike the hosts has actually already released an album. James explains the process behind creating his 2017 album ‘Gaslight’, the chat covers equipment, recording at home on a low budget and lots of other interesting insights. 

If you want to listen to the rest of James’ work then Gaslight is available on Spotify and elsewhere or visit www.jamesmaloneymusic.com. 

If you have any guest ideas or want to be a guest yourself then email [email protected]

Rob explains how (for now at least) the podcast is moving from a weekly to fortnightly schedule, mainly to help them finish the album! But also to concentrate on making the content as valuable as possible for you! We hope to include plenty of interviews of people from musicians to producers to engineers in the near future. 

We will be back with a full episode next week but in the meantime, please send any questions, ideas or even music to [email protected]

In this episode, Jack and Rob talk about the nightmare of file organisation when writing music and the weird thought processes behind working titles for songs. 

This week Jack and Rob discuss the problem of 'endless possibilities' in terms of equipment and song/ album themes and why contrary to what most people think it is actually the enemy of creativity. This leads the hosts to make a pledge to set some limits. 

Thanks to everyone who has listened so far! Please do subscribe and give us a rating on iTunes and we will be eternally thankful! Email in any ideas or questions to [email protected]

It's 3 months into the 12 month timeline, so Jack and Rob decide to use this milestone to reflect on what they have done so far, including a few short clips of some demo songs.

Also in this episode, they talk about creativity and inspiration in lockdown and (after it's cancellation this year) reminisce about some great Glastonbury sets.