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Listen to 'You Can't Steal My Joy' here.

'You Can't Steal My Joy' - Enter The Jungle Records

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TN:37 Elbow Mar 11, 2020

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In this episode, John is joined by Guy Garvey and Craig Potter from Elbow, to talk about how ‘Giants of All Sizes’ was written and recorded.

Craig and Guy look back at some of the sessions tracked over a two year period, reflecting on what was an emotionally challenging time for Guy and how this influenced the writing and mood of the record - something grittier and more contemplative than previous Elbow albums. We get to hear early demos and track break breakdowns, plus bags of wisdom from the big man.

Listen to find out how the band channelled their feminine energy, how a monorail journey ended up as a drumbeat, and what happens if you drunkenly text Elvis Costello in the middle of the night.

Songs: Seven Veils, Dexter and Sinister, On Deronda Road

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Listen to 'Giants of All Sizes' here.

'Giants of All Sizes' - Polydor Records

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Audio Ease Altiverb

Coles 4038 Ribbon Mic

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TN:36 These New Puritans Mar 04, 2020

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In this episode John is joined by twin brothers Jack and George Barnett, AKA experimental art-rock music duo These New Puritans, to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘Inside The Rose’.

The boys look back on making music together in their attic as children and uncover some of the many sketches and demos versions created whilst recording the album. We get to hear the moment Jack woke from a dream with a fresh melody composed within his slumber in addition to their general philosophy on writing and recording as TNP.

Listen to find out why jack had to avoid barking attack dogs whilst recording in Berlin, what Harmonic Re-synthesis is, and why some sessions were hospital inducing experiences.

Tracks discussed: Infinity Vibraphones, Where the Trees are on Fire, A-R-P

LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES

Listen to 'Inside The Rose' here.

'Inside The Rose' - These New Puritans, Infectious Music Ltd., BMG

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TN:35 Friendly Fires & Mark Ralph Feb 26, 2020

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In a city spanning episode, John catches up with Friendly Fires along with super star producer Mark Ralph (Tom Walker, Clean Bandit, Years & Years) at Iguana Studios and Mark’s Studio, Club Ralph, to talk about how they recorded and produced the album 'Inflorescent'.

The boys explore everything from what survived in the demos recorded in Ed’s mum’s house, to how blending recording techniques with synths and drum machines helped them create their joyful blend of house and funk.

Hear how tracking each individual drum and ‘talent boosting’ your own performances is never a bad thing, and how Rick Astley and Barry White left their mark the record.

Tracks discussed: Love Like Waves, Can’t Wait Forever, Almost Midnight

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'Inflorescent' - Friendly Fires, Polydor Records, Universal Music Operations Limited

CodeKnobs Prophet Editor Software

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ARP 2600

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Simmons Drum Machine

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SSL

Xfer Cthulhu

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TN:34 Mura Masa Feb 19, 2020

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Returning for another season, John is joined by electronic music producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Alex Crossan A.K.A Mura Masa.

Catching up at Iguana Studios, Alex invites us behind the curtain and reveals how his latest album R.Y.C was recorded and produced. We get to hear intimate track breakdowns - including a brilliant dive into the early takes of the Slowthai collaboration ‘Deal Wiv It’ - plus copious amounts of philosophical musings on what it takes to write a Mura Masa track and music production in general.

Listen to find out why a Patrick Fitzgerald sample worked it’s way into ‘Deal Wiv It’, when you really know a track is finished, and why Alex’s girlfriend is a wise lady.

Tracks discussed: Deal Wiv It, Live Like We’re Dancing, Teenage Headache Dreams.

LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES

Listen to 'R.Y.C.' here.

'R.Y.C.' - Anchor Point Records, Polydor Records, Universal Music Operations Limited

Soyuz 017 Tube Microphone

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Best of Season 3 Feb 18, 2020

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In this episode we take a look back at some of the best bits from season 3. If you haven't heard every episode from the last season, this is a good way to introduce yourself to some of the artists and producers we've had on, hearing their stories, tips and general philosophy on writing and recording. Have a listen, you never know what you might learn!

You'll hear highlights from:

Ibeyi & Richard Russel (Live from Miloco Studios)

Kate Tempest & Dan Carey

Nitin Sawhney

Floating Points

Tune-Yards

Jamie Lidell

Cold War Kids & Lars Stalfors

The Lumineers & Simone Felice

Easy Life & Rob Milton (Live at Latitude Festival)

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Bonus Episode - Easy Life & Rob Milton (live at Latitude) Dec 19, 2019

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Back in July we were invited to Latitude Festival to take part in their podcast stage. In this live recording, we caught up with Murray from Easy Life and Rob Milton to talk about how they write and record music together.

After a late entrance from Murray (waylaid somewhere on site!) the boys discuss their working relationship and what it takes to create an Easy Life tune.

We learn how the boys ended up working together from unlikely beginnings, why it’s crucial to ‘get it down’ when melodies are flowing, and why Murray maybe isn’t as good at the trumpet as he once thought.

Tracks Discussed: Pockets, Earth

LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES

Listen to 'Pockets' here.

Listen to 'Earth' here.

'Pockets' & 'Earth' - Easy Co Limited, Island Records, Universal Music Operations Limited

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TN:33 The Lumineers & Simone Felice Dec 11, 2019

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In this episode John ventures up to Spitfire Audio studios to catch up with Wes and Jeremiah from The Lumineers and producer Simone Felice to talk about how they recorded and produced the album III.

The guys offer up an epic dissection of their music covering every aspect of the creative process. We’re treated to intimate phone recordings that captured the lightning strike moments when songs were born, copious demo versions detailing their subsequent honing and development, and track breakdowns of the finished songs. It’s a veritable masterclass in songwriting and music production.

Listen to find out why the boys are ‘perfectionists for imperfection’, hear the moment Gloria was conceived when nature called during a bike ride in the mountains, and how sometimes the demo version is all you need.

Tracks discussed: Gloria, Leader Of The Landslide, Salt And The Sea

LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES

Listen to 'III' here.

'III' - The Lumineers, Decca Records, Universal Music Operations Limited

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TN:32 Cold War Kids & Lars Stalfors Dec 04, 2019

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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

LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES

Listen to 'New Age Norms 1' here.

'New Age Norms 1' - CWKTWO Corp. u AWAL Recordings

Fender Vintage Super Reverb

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ProTools X-Form Plugin

Native Instruments Guitar Rig

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TN:31 Jamie Lidell Nov 27, 2019

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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.

LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES

Listen to 'Multiply' here.

Listen to 'Jim' here.

Listen to 'Building a Beginning' here.

'Multiply' & 'Jim' - Warp Records

'Building A Beginning' - Jamie Lidderdale Records