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'Figure' - Vök, Nettwerk Music Group Inc.

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TN:09 London Grammar & MyRiot Apr 09, 2018

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John journeys up to Rak Studios to meet with Dan Rothman from London Grammar and producer duo MyRiot and talk about their work together on the album ‘If You Wait’.

We hear how the band adjusted from the self-produced recording environment, to working with producer stalwarts Tim Bran & Roy Kerr in the musical playground of State of the Ark Studios and then on to global success.

Dan and the boys relive their favourite moments together in the studio and rediscover some of the production techniques used in the recording of London Grammar’s debut album.

Tracks discussed: Wasting My Young Years, Strong, Nightcall

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'If You Wait' - Ministry of Sound Recordings Limited, Metal & Dust Recordings Limited

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TN:08 The Big Moon & Catherine Marks Nov 29, 2017

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John returns to Iguana Studios once more where he is joined by The Big Moon and producer Catherine Marks to talk about their work together on the album 'Love in the 4th Dimension'.

The girls re-live some of their favourite moments in the studio with Catherine and dig into the production processes behind a few of their favourite tracks on the album.

We hear how bringing inflatable pool toys to the studio, using stealth instruments and pretending to play oversized guitars all played a part in the recording of The Big Moon’s debut album.

Tracks discussed: Cupid, Bonfire, The End

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'Love in the 4th Dimension' - Fiction Records, Universal Music Operations Limited.

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TN:07 Jordan Rakei & Jim Macrae Oct 03, 2017

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Back at Iguana Studios once more, John is joined by Australian artist/producer Jordan Rakei and producer Jim Macrae to talk about their work together on the album 'Wallflower'.

We hear how Jordan made the 10,000 mile journey from Brisbane to London to pursue a career in music and the stories behind how his sophomore album 'Wallflower' was created.

The duo discuss Algorithmic chaos, re-recording drums in a local cafe and shed light on many of the production techniques they used during the recording of the album.

Tracks discussed: May, Chemical Coincidence, Clues Blues

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'Wallflower' - Ninja Tune

Spitfire Audio String Evolutions

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TN:06 Francobollo & Charlie Andrew Sep 18, 2017

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In this episode John is joined by Square Leg Records boss/producer Charlie Andrew and the label’s first signing Francobollo to talk about the recording and production of the band's debut album, 'Long Live Life'.

We hear how inviting fans into a sweaty studio was instrumental in capturing the band’s notorious live energy and why writing lyrics about your audience can be slightly awkward at times.

Tracks discussed: Kinky Lola, Future Lover, Worried Times

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'Long Live Life' - Square Leg Records Ltd

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TN:04 Will Joseph Cook & Hugh Worskett Aug 09, 2017

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In this episode of Tape Notes John takes a trip to The Dairy Studios in Brixton to talk to Will Joseph Cook and his producer Hugh Worskett mid-way through recording the album 'Sweet Dreamer'.

The duo discuss their working relationship in the studio and we discover how middle 8 love, early phone demos from English classroom E and Nile Rogers impersonation all played their part in the making of Will Joseph Cook’s debut album.

Tracks discussed: Beach – I Wanna Make You Mine, Girls Like Me, Take Me Dancing

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'Sweet Dreamer' - Atlantic Records UK, Warner Music Group

Oberheim DMX Drum Machine

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TN:03 Sivu & Charlie Andrew Jul 19, 2017

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John Kennedy is back at Iguana Studios once more to talk to singer songwriter Sivu and producer Charlie Andrew about their collaboration on Sivu’s second album 'Sweet Sweet Silent'.

From early production meetings in a pub function room, to slinging microphones up in trees by a river in Kent, we learn about the duo’s unique approach to recording and hear the early demos and session audio that documents the journey these songs undertook whilst in the studio.

Tracks discussed: Childhood House, Drastic Change, Sweet Sweet Silent

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'Sweet Sweet Silent' - Square Leg Records Ltd

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TN:02 Django Django & Neil Comber Jul 05, 2017

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John Kennedy is joined by Dave Maclean and Neil Comber who reveal the working methods they used in the making of Django Django’s sophomore album 'Born Under Saturn'.

We hear how Dave coped with the transition from the bedroom production of their first album to a residential stint at Angelic studios and how having Neil onboard as producer helped the band develop their sound in this more hi-tech environment.

From wet hand claps to piano mutilation, Dave & Neil uncover the secrets behind the album Born Under Saturn and shine a light on how the world of Django Django is crafted and created.

Tracks discussed: Shake and tremble, High Moon, First Light

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'Born Under Saturn' - Because Music

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TN:01 Rosie Lowe & Dave Okumu Jun 18, 2017

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Rosie Lowe and her producer Dave Okumu join John Kennedy at Iguana Studios to discuss what went on behind the scenes in the making of her highly acclaimed debut album 'Control'.

We hear the demos that paved the way and how doing the dishes, wetsuits for pianos and Devon rain all contributed to the making of this album. Rosie shares her experience of handing one’s ideas over to another and the trust that allowed her to relinquish control. And Dave gives a us fascinating glimpse of the creative flow that shaped his input to the album and defines his approach to production.

Tracks discussed: Me & Your Ghost, Nicole, Control

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Listen to 'Control' here.

'Control' - Wolf Tone Limited, Polydor Records, Universal Music Operations Limited