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1. TN:102 Loyle Carner, Kwes & Nick Mills

   24 Oct 2022 · 1 h 41 min

   In this episode, John is back at Spitfire Audio to catch up with Ben Coyle-Larner, better known as Loyle Carner, along with producers Kwes and Nick Mills, about how they wrote, recorded and produced Loyle’s new album…

2. TN:101 The 1975

   18 Oct 2022 · 1 h 28 min

   Thanks to SoundBetter for supporting this episode of Tape Notes. SoundBetter is the world's leading music production talent marketplace, giving you access to the best mixing & mastering engineers, singers,…

3. Bonus Episode - Let's Eat Grandma & David Wrench (Live)

   31 Aug 2022 · 1 h 24 min

   In this very special live episode in partnership with AIM, MPG and Transgressive, John is joined by Let’s Eat Grandma’s Rosa Walton and producer David Wrench at Signature Brew to talk about how they wrote, recorded and…

4. TN:100 FINNEAS

   25 Jul 2022 · 1 h 18 min

   Thanks to SoundBetter for supporting this episode of Tape Notes. SoundBetter is the world's leading music production talent marketplace, giving you access to the best mixing & mastering engineers, singers,…

5. TN:99 Everything Everything

   19 Jul 2022 · 1 h 42 min

   In this episode, John heads to Fiction Studios to catch up with Jon and Alex of Everything Everything to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘Raw Data Feel’. Taking us through the very first…

6. TN:98 Lykke Li & Björn Yttling

   6 Jul 2022 · 1 h 39 min

   In this episode, John links up with Lykke Li and producer Bjorn Yttling to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced Lykke’s latest album ‘EYEYE’. Digging into the truly multi-dimensional record, Lykke and…

7. TN:97 Foals

   21 Jun 2022 · 1 h 03 min

   In this episode, John is back at Spitfire Audio to catch up with Yannis and Jimmy of Foals, to discuss how they wrote, recorded and produced their new album ‘Life Is Yours’. Giving us a fascinating insight into their…

8. TN:96 Mahalia & JD. Reid

   8 Jun 2022 · 1 h 43 min

   In this episode, John heads over to Spitfire Audio to chat with Mahalia and producer JD. Reid about how they wrote, recorded and produced the EP ‘Letter To Ur Ex’. Looking back on their early writing sessions…

9. TN:95 Toro y Moi

   30 May 2022 · 1 h 27 min

   In this episode, John links up with Chaz Bear, the mind behind Toro y Moi, to talk about how he wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘MAHAL’. Digging into jam sessions dating back to 2015 with all of the original…

10. TN:94 Flume

    24 May 2022 · 1 h 23 min

    Thanks to SoundBetter for supporting this episode of Tape Notes. SoundBetter is the world's leading music production talent marketplace, giving you access to the best mixing & mastering engineers, singers,…

11. TN:93 The Chainsmokers

    17 May 2022 · 1 h 24 min

    Thanks to SoundBetter for supporting this episode of Tape Notes. SoundBetter is the world's leading music production talent marketplace, giving you access to the best mixing & mastering engineers, singers,…

12. TN:92 Yard Act & Ali Chant

    10 Mar 2022 · 1 h 16 min

    In this episode, John heads to Bristol to chat with Yard Act’s James, Sam and Ryan along with producer Ali Chant about how their debut album ‘The Overload’ was written, recorded and produced. Catching up after a big…

13. TN:91 Gang of Youths

    2 Mar 2022 · 1 h 58 min · Explicit

    In this episode, John is joined by Dave, Donny and Jung from Gang of Youths to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced the band’s new album ‘Angel In Realtime’. Taking us on a global tour, the trio guides us…

14. TN:90 Alt-J & Charlie Andrew

    21 Feb 2022 · 2 h 01 min

    In this episode, John ventures over to Alt-J’s band studio to chat with Joe, Gus and producer Charlie Andrew about how they wrote, recorded and produced their new album ‘The Dream’. Unearthing early demos and some…

15. TN:89 Bastille & Mark Crew

    14 Feb 2022 · 1 h 57 min

    In this episode, John heads over to Bastille’s West London HQ to catch up with Dan Smith and producer Mark Crew about how the band wrote, recorded and produced their latest album ‘Give Me The Future’. Having written…

16. Best of Season 9 - Part 2

    10 Feb 2022 · 49 min

    Find out more about Tape It and redeem 50% off any Pro plan - tape.it/tapenotes ------------------------------ Welcome to part two of the Best Of Season 9. We pick up where we left off, looking back and pulling out…

17. Best of Season 9 - Part 1

    8 Feb 2022 · 40 min

    Season 9 has been so full of amazing albums that we’ve decided to split this Best Of into two parts. Welcome to Part One! In this episode, we look back across the season picking out a selection of highlights from our…

18. TN:88 Hiatus Kaiyote

    8 Dec 2021 · 1 h 38 min

    In this episode, John links up with Simon, Perrin and Bender of Hiatus Kaiyote, to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘Mood Valiant’. Having written the album across the globe, from Rio De…

19. TN:87 Chet Faker

    1 Dec 2021 · 1 h 52 min

    In this episode, John links up with Chet Faker aka Nick Murphy, to talk about how he wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘Hotel Surrender’. Diving into the tracks initially found within one of his numerous demo…

20. TN:86 Jon Hopkins

    23 Nov 2021 · 1 h 48 min

    Thanks to SoundBetter for supporting this episode of Tape Notes. SoundBetter is the world's leading music production talent marketplace, giving you access to the best mixing & mastering engineers, singers,…

21. TN:85 Courtney Barnett & Stella Mozgawa

    16 Nov 2021 · 1 h 59 min

    In this episode, John links up with Courtney Barnett and producer Stella Mozgawa to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced Courtney’s album ‘Things Take Time, Take Time’. Ready with the keys to Courtney’s…

22. TN:84 Orla Gartland & Tom Stafford

    10 Nov 2021 · 1 h 47 min

    In this episode, John joins Orla Gartland and producer Tom Stafford to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced Orla’s debut album ‘Woman on the Internet’. From the early stages of throwing musical ideas at…

23. TN:83 CHVRCHES

    3 Nov 2021 · 2 h 00 min

    In this episode, John links up with Lauren, Iain and Martin of CHVRCHES to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘Screen Violence’. Largely working remotely from different parts of the world, the…

24. TN:82 Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes

    26 Oct 2021 · 2 h 14 min

    In this episode, John ventures over to Baltic Studios to catch up with Frank and Dean of Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes about how they wrote, recorded and produced their latest album ‘Sticky’. Unearthing demos and…

25. TN:81 Mr Jukes & Barney Artist

    19 Oct 2021 · 1 h 33 min

    In this episode, John catches up with Mr Jukes, aka Jack Steadman, and Barney Artist to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced their joint album ‘The Locket’. Breaking the elements down to their very…

26. TN:80 Jungle

    12 Oct 2021 · 1 h 23 min

    In this episode, John heads over to Jungle’s West London HQ to catch up with Josh Lloyd-Watson about how the band wrote, recorded and produced their latest record ‘Loving in Stereo’. Having written a lot of the album…

27. TN:79 Imagine Dragons

    5 Oct 2021 · 1 h 54 min

    In this episode, John links up with Dan and Wayne of Imagine Dragons to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced their latest album 'Mercury - Act 1. Having spent almost three years writing almost 300 demos,…

28. TN:78 James Vincent McMorrow, Paul Epworth & Lil Silva

    28 Sep 2021 · 1 h 57 min

    Back in summer 2020, John headed over to The Church Studios to catch up with James Vincent McMorrow, Paul Epworth and Lil Silva to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced James’s album ‘Grapefruit Season’.…

29. TN:77 Maisie Peters & Joe Rubel

    21 Sep 2021 · 1 h 41 min

    In this episode, John returns to Pixel studios to chat with Maisie Peters and producer Joe Rubel about how they wrote, recorded and produced Maisie’s debut album ‘You Signed Up For This’. Going through their WhatsApp…

30. Best of Season 8

    14 Sep 2021 · 55 min

    In this episode we look back over Season 8 picking out a selection of highlights and some of the most memorable moments from the artists and producers we were lucky enough to speak to. If you haven’t heard every…

31. TN:76 Easy Life & Rob Milton

    7 Jul 2021 · 1 h 45 min

    In this episode, John is reunited with Murray Matravers from Easy Life and producer Rob Milton, to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced the band’s debut album ‘Life’s A Beach'. From recording in and around…

32. TN:75 Fred again..

    28 Jun 2021 · 1 h 57 min

    In this episode, John catches up with Fred Gibson, better known as Fred Again.., to talk about how he wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘Actual Life (April 14 - December 17 2020)’. Having written and produced…

33. TN:74 Johnny Flynn & Charlie Andrew

    22 Jun 2021 · 1 h 48 min

    In this episode, John ventures up to The Old Workshop Studio to catch up with Johnny Flynn and producer Charlie Andrew about how they wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘Lost in the Cedar Wood’. From the summer…

34. TN:73 dodie & Joe Rubel

    14 Jun 2021 · 1 h 34 min

    In this episode John heads over to Pixel Studios to chat with Dodie and producer Joe Rubel about how the album ‘Build A Problem’ was written, recorded and produced. Unearthing Dodie’s first phone recordings made in…

35. TN:72 Rostam

    8 Jun 2021 · 1 h 39 min

    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,…

36. TN:71 girl in red & Matias Tellez

    1 Jun 2021 · 1 h 38 min

    In this episode John links up with Marie Ulven, aka girl in red, and producer Matias Tellez, to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced her debut album ‘if i could make it go quiet’. With Marie’s original…

37. TN:70 Royal Blood

    24 May 2021 · 1 h 49 min

    In this episode, John heads down to Royal Blood’s secret studio near Brighton to catch up with Mike and Ben about how they wrote, recorded and produced their chart-topping album ‘Typhoons’. Having written the majority…

38. Best of Season 7

    19 May 2021 · 1 h 00 min

    In this episode we pick out a selection of highlights from Season 7. 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…

39. TN:69 SG Lewis

    20 Apr 2021 · 2 h 00 min

    In this episode, John catches up with Sam Lewis AKA SG Lewis to get lost in the disco grooves of his album ‘Times’. Digging deep into the writing and production, Sam charts the development of the tracks right the way…

40. TN:68 slowthai & Kwes Darko

    13 Apr 2021 · 1 h 51 min

    In this episode, John is joined by slowthai and producer Kwes Darko at Iguana Studios, to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘Tyron’. With voice messages, demos and stems in hand, Ty and Kwes…

41. TN:67 Fontaines D.C. & Dan Carey

    5 Apr 2021 · 1 h 27 min

    Catching up on some much-needed studio goodness, John returns to Mr Dan’s studio to chat with Conor and Tom of Fontaines D.C. and producer Dan Carey, about how they wrote, recorded and produced the albums 'Dogrel’ and…

42. TN:66 Adam Buxton

    18 Mar 2021 · 2 h 07 min

    In this very special episode John steps inside the jingle factory of podcaster, comedian, writer, actor and musician Adam Buxton. Digging into the depths of his archive, Adam charts his life and career breaking down…

43. TN:65 Paul Weller, Stan Kybert & Charles Rees

    9 Mar 2021 · 1 h 22 min

    In this episode, John heads to Black Barn Studios to chat with Paul Weller along with producer Stan Kybert and engineer Charles Rees, about how they wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘On Sunset’. From recycling…

44. TN:64 King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard

    2 Mar 2021 · 1 h 33 min

    In this episode, John catches up with King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard frontman and producer Stu Mackenzie to talk about how the band wrote, recorded and produced the albums, ‘K.G.’ and ‘L.W.’ Armed with various…

45. TN:63 IDLES, Nick Launay & Adam Greenspan

    23 Feb 2021 · 2 h 16 min

    In this episode John is joined by Idles guitarist Mark Bowen along with co-producers Nick Launay and Adam “Atom” Greenspan to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced the band’s latest album ‘Ultra Mono’.…

46. TN:62 Bicep

    15 Feb 2021 · 1 h 54 min

    In quite possibly one of the most synth-heavy episodes ever, John catches up with Matt and Andy of Bicep to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced their latest album ‘Isles’. Unravelling the mystery of how…

47. Best of Season 6

    11 Feb 2021 · 1 h 08 min

    In this episode we pick out a selection of highlights from Season 6. If you haven't heard every episode from the last season, this is a good way to introduce yourself to some of the other artists and producers we've…

48. TN:61 Lianne La Havas, Sam Crowe & Beni Giles

    16 Dec 2020 · 1 h 47 min

    In this biscuit fuelled episode, John is joined by Lianne La Havas along with producers Sam Crowe and Beni Giles to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced Lianne’s latest album ‘Lianne La Havas’. Delving…

49. TN:60 Haim, Ariel Rechtshaid & Rostam Batmanglij

    9 Dec 2020 · 1 h 58 min

    Thanks to SoundBetter for supporting this episode of Tape Notes. SoundBetter is the world's leading music production talent marketplace, giving you access to the best mixing & mastering engineers, singers,…

50. TN:59 Glass Animals

    3 Dec 2020 · 1 h 53 min

    Returning for his second outing on Tape Notes, John links up with Glass Animals frontman and producer Dave Bayley, to talk about how the band wrote, recorded and produced their latest album ‘Dreamland’. Born out of an…