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TN:19 Wolf Alice & Justin Meldal-Johnsen Mar 13, 2019

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In this episode John is joined by Joel and Theo from Wolf Alice and legendary producer and bassist Justin Meldal-Johnsen (Beck, M83, Paramore) to dissect how their Mercury Prize winning album 'Visions of a Life' was recorded and produced.

We hear how they rose to the challenge of a 7 minute piece in 3 movements (and why it's no longer called Massive A*** Bleach Attack). With demos of all the tracks to be heard it's a fascinating insight into the intense amount of thought this band put in to realising the final masterpiece.

Tracks discussed: Visions of a life, Formidable Cool, St. Purple & Green

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'Visions of a Life' - Dirty Hit

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TN:18 The 1975 Mar 05, 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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'A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships' - Dirty Hit, Polydor Records, Interscope Records.

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TN:17 Slaves & Jolyon Thomas Feb 27, 2019

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John is joined by Laurie & Isaac form Slaves and producer Jolyon Thomas to talk about how they recorded and produced the band's sophomore album 'Acts Of Fear And Love'.

We get to hear some of the early demos where the original lyrics don't quite sound the way they should, how Laurie and Jolyon layered up the guitar instead of using distortion and why Isaac's simple drum setup is actually a lot harder to play than it looks. All the usual anecdotes and lots to be inspired by as Laurie and Isaac shed on light on the lessons they've learnt recording their third studio album.

Tracks discussed: Photo Opportunity, Chokehold, The Lives They Wish They Had.

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'Acts Of Fear And Love' - Virgin EMI Records, Universal Music Operations Limited

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TN:16 Alt-J & Charlie Andrew Feb 19, 2019

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In this episode John is joined by Gus Unger-Hamilton and Joe Newman from Alt-J, and producer Charlie Andrew to talk about how they recorded and produced the album 'RELAXER'.

The boys give a fascinating account of the thought processes and production techniques used in the recording of RELAXER.

Hear how a friend's pavlovian response to the smell of burning wood, the Gus whistle test, and swearing at an old school master all left their mark on the band's third album.

Tracks discussed: 3WW, House of the Rising Sun, Pleader

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'RELAXER' - alt-J, Infectious Music Ltd., a BMG Company

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TN:15 Metromony Feb 13, 2019

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In this episode John is joined by Joseph Mount from Metronomy at Iguana Studios to talk about how the album 'Nights Out' was recorded and produced.

In celebration of 10 years since its release, Joe dusts off his old hard drive to reminisce over how he created the tracks on this underground classic.

Hear how buying instruments at a carboot sale in Chiswick, being an asthmatic whilst trying to clap, and watching TV on the kitchen table with an acoustic guitar all left their mark on the record.

Tracks discussed: On Dancefloors, Heartbreaker, A Thing For Me, Nights Outro

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'Nights Out' - Because Music

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TN:14 Frank Turner & Josh Block Aug 30, 2018

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John is back at Iguana Studios once again joined this time by artist Frank Turner, but there’s a twist! In an exciting first for Tape Notes this episode’s producer, Josh Block, is coming to us live from the other side of the Atlantic at his studio Niles City Sound in Fort Worth, Texas.

We hear how Frank’s approach to his latest album led him to push beyond the guitar based arrangements of previous work. The journey takes us through many demos, one of which Frank confesses they all grew to vehemently dislike, but of course it still left it’s mark on the record.

There are tips and tricks that are likened to ‘vocal and rhythm butter’ and Josh talks about how he made the move from artist, as a past member of the band White Denim, to producer and the foundation of Nile City Sound.

Tracks discussed: Be More Kind, Brave Face, 21st Century Survival Blues

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'Be More Kind' - Polydor Records, Xtra Mile Recordings Limited, Universal Music Operations Limited

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TN:13 Jessie Ware & Dave Okumu Jul 25, 2018

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In this episode of Tape Notes, John takes a trip to Deptfrod to visit Jessie Ware and Dave Okumu in Dave’s newly built studio to talk about how they recorded and produced the album 'Devotion'.

Jessie and Dave look back to the beginnings of their creative relationship and discuss the excitement and trepidation of working together for the first time. We hear demo versions made by Dave ahead their sessions and also dig deep into some of the arrangements and the production philosophy behind the making of Jessie’s debut album.

Tracks discussed: Devotion, Swan Song, No To Love

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'Devotion'- Universal Island Records, Universal Music Operations Limited

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TN:12 Glass Animals Jun 19, 2018

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John ventures up to Dave Bayley’s new home studio in London Fields to talk about how Glass Animals’ debut album ZABA was recorded and produced.

We hear how Dave conjured up the band’s unique style through many late night sessions in his bedroom when he should’ve been studying for medical school. He reveals his producer hero’s and an insatiable appetite for data collection, creating his own sound world through sampling every sound imaginable.

Dave guides us through a fascinating breakdown of Gooey – from an early voice demo recorded on his phone to the finished article and we learn some of his trade secrets along the way.

Tracks featured: Gooey, Hazey, Toes

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'ZABA' - Wolf Tone Limited

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TN:11 HONNE May 16, 2018

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John ventures up to Bow to chat with James Hatcher and Andy Clutterbuck from the band HONNE to find out how they produced and recorded the album ‘Love Me, Love Me Not’.

The boys discuss the changes in their approach to songwriting and production from their first album and go into fascinating detail picking apart three of the early releases from their latest record.

We hear how a studio cancellation lead to an unexpectedly fruitful session writing on their phones, what Metalica legend Kirk Hammett likes to listen to after surfing, and why you shouldn’t put your fingers through some letterboxes.

Tracks discussed: Day One, You & Me, Sometimes

'Love Me, Love Me Not' - Tatemae Recordings, Atlantic Records UK. A Warner Music Group Company