Tape Notes

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1. TN:58 Nothing But Thieves

   25 Nov 2020 · 1 h 53 min

   In this episode, John catches up with Conor, Joe and Dom from Nothing But Thieves, to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced their latest album ‘Moral Panic’. Loaded up with original demo sessions and ideas…

2. TN:57 Nova Twins & Jim Abbiss

   18 Nov 2020 · 1 h 33 min

   In this episode, John catches up with Nova Twins’ Amy and Georgia along with producer Jim Abbiss to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced their debut album ‘Who Are The Girls?’ Reflecting on venturing into…

3. TN:56 Jacob Collier

   11 Nov 2020 · 1 h 46 min

   In this episode, John catches up with Jacob Collier to talk about how he wrote, recorded and produced his albums Djesse Volumes 1, 2 & 3. With original Logic sessions, demos and heaps of stems in hand, Jacob unravels…

4. TN:55 Biffy Clyro & Rich Costey

   4 Nov 2020 · 1 h 55 min

   In this episode, John catches up with Biffy Clyro frontman Simon Neil and producer Rich Costey to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘A Celebration of Endings’. Armed with the very first demos…

5. TN:54 Disclosure

   28 Oct 2020 · 1 h 55 min

   In this episode, John catches up with brothers Guy and Howard of Disclosure, to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘ENERGY’. Chosen from over 200 songs, the pair break apart the individual…

6. TN:53 Paul Epworth

   21 Oct 2020 · 1 h 29 min

   Launching into a brand new season, John rockets over to The Church Studios to catch up with super-producer Paul Epworth, Harry Edwards and Riley MacIntyre to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced Paul’s…

7. Best of Season 5

   13 Oct 2020 · 1 h 01 min

   In this episode we pick out a selection of highlights from Season 5. 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…

8. TN:52 Sports Team & Burke Reid (Mercury Prize Nominated)

   22 Sep 2020 · 1 h 41 min

   In this episode, John heads over to Sports Team HQ to catch up with Oli, Rob and producer Burke Reid, to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced their Mercury nominated debut album ‘Deep Down Happy’. With DIY…

9. TN:51 Georgia & Mark Ralph (Mercury Prize Nominated)

   22 Sep 2020 · 1 h 24 min

   Back at the start of lockdown, John caught up with Georgia and producer Mark Ralph to bring together a special episode for Aim House on how they wrote, recorded and produced Georgia’s Mercury nominated album ‘Seeking…

10. TN:50 EOB & Flood

    26 Aug 2020 · 2 h 09 min

    In this episode, John heads up to Assault & Battery Studios to chat with EOB – the solo project from Radiohead guitarist Ed O'Brien - and legendary producer Flood, to talk through how they wrote, recorded and produced…

11. TN:49 Enter Shikari

    19 Aug 2020 · 1 h 40 min

    In this episode, John catches up with Enter Shikari frontman and producer, Rou Reynolds to breakdown how the band wrote, recorded and produced their new album ‘Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible’. As the band’s…

12. TN:48 Grouplove & Dave Sitek

    12 Aug 2020 · 1 h 33 min

    In this episode, John catches up with Grouplove’s Hannah Hooper and Christian Zucconi along with legendary producer Dave Sitek to breakdown how they wrote, recorded and produced the band’s latest album Healer. As…

13. TN:47 Badly Drawn Boy & Gethin Pearson

    6 Aug 2020 · 2 h 02 min

    In this episode, John catches up with Badly Drawn Boy A.K.A Damon Gough and producer Gethin Pearson to talk through how they wrote, recorded and produced ‘Banana Skin Shoes’. After numerous false starts producing the…

14. TN:46 Rina Sawayama & Clarence Clarity

    29 Jul 2020 · 1 h 54 min

    In this episode, John catches up with Rina Sawayama and producer Clarence Clarity to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced Rina’s debut album ‘Sawayama’. Diving deep into the almost 100 track sessions, Rina…

15. TN:45 Ghostpoet

    22 Jul 2020 · 1 h 35 min

    In this episode, John catches up with Obaro Ejimiwe, A.K.A Ghostpoet, along with engineer and mixer Shuta Shinoda to talk through how they wrote, recorded and produced his latest album, ‘I Grow Tired But Dare Not Fall…

16. TN:44 Tom Misch & Adam Jaffrey

    14 Jul 2020 · 1 h 18 min

    In this episode, John catches up with Tom Misch and engineer Adam Jaffrey to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced Tom’s collaboration album with drummer Yussef Dayes - ‘What Kinda Music’. Tom and Adam dig…

17. TN:43 Jack Garratt

    7 Jul 2020 · 1 h 44 min

    In this episode, John catches up with Jack Garratt to talk about how he wrote, recorded and produced his latest album Love, Death & Dancing. Jack digs up the original demo sessions recorded in his garden shed,…

18. TN:42 Caribou

    1 Jul 2020 · 2 h 00 min

    In this episode John links up with Caribou a.k.a. Dan Snaith, to breakdown how Suddenly - his first release in five years - was written, recorded and produced. Diving deep into his hard drive Dan treats us to a…

19. TN:41 Foals

    24 Jun 2020 · 1 h 29 min

    Kicking off a brand new season, John is joined by Foals frontman Yannis Philippakis to talk about how the band’s mammoth two-part project Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost was written, recorded and produced. As their…

20. Best of Season 4

    18 Jun 2020 · 45 min

    In this episode we take a look back at some of the best bits from season 4. 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…

21. TN:40 DJ Shadow

    31 Mar 2020 · 1 h 39 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,…

22. TN:39 Mystery Jets & Matt Twaites

    26 Mar 2020 · 1 h 56 min

    In this episode John makes multiple trips to Brain Yard Studios to catch up with Mystery Jets frontman Blaine Harrison and producer Matt Twaites to talk about how they recorded and produced the album A Billion…

23. TN:38 Ezra Collective

    18 Mar 2020 · 1 h 45 min

    This week John is joined by Ezra Collective’s Femi, TJ and James to talk about how they wrote and recorded their debut album You Can’t Steal My Joy. Hot off the heels winning 'Jazz Album of the Year' at the World Wide…

24. TN:37 Elbow

    11 Mar 2020 · 1 h 53 min

    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…

25. TN:36 These New Puritans

    4 Mar 2020 · 1 h 30 min

    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…

26. TN:35 Friendly Fires & Mark Ralph

    26 Feb 2020 · 1 h 47 min

    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…

27. TN:34 Mura Masa

    19 Feb 2020 · 1 h 47 min

    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…

28. Best of Season 3

    18 Feb 2020 · 43 min

    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…

29. Bonus Episode - Easy Life & Rob Milton (live at Latitude)

    19 Dec 2019 · 52 min

    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…

30. TN:33 The Lumineers & Simone Felice

    11 Dec 2019 · 2 h 15 min

    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…

31. TN:32 Cold War Kids & Lars Stalfors

    4 Dec 2019 · 1 h 10 min

    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…

32. TN:31 Jamie Lidell

    27 Nov 2019 · 1 h 41 min

    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…

33. TN:30 Tune-Yards

    20 Nov 2019 · 1 h 45 min

    In this episode John links up with Merrill and Nate from Tune-Yards to talk about how they recorded and produced the soundtrack to Sorry To Bother You and also dive into a classic from the TY back-catalogue. Speaking…

34. TN:29 Floating Points

    12 Nov 2019 · 1 h 22 min

    In this episode John heads to EMS4 studios in Shoreditch to chat with Floating Points a.k.a Sam Shepherd, about how he recorded and produced his latest release, Crush. Talking from deep within Sam’s musical…

35. TN:28 Nitin Sawhney

    6 Nov 2019 · 1 h 37 min

    In this episode John heads to the Dairy studios to talk with composer/musician/producer Nitin Sawhney about how he recorded and produced the album Beyond Skin. In celebration of 20 years since its release, Nitin dusts…

36. TN:27 Kate Tempest & Dan Carey

    30 Oct 2019 · 2 h 00 min

    In this episode John returns to Mr. Dan’s studio in Streatham to talk with Kate Tempest and Dan Carey. Looking back over a track from each album they’ve recorded together, Kate & Dan detail the creative journey…

37. TN:26 Ibeyi & Richard Russell

    15 Oct 2019 · 1 h 41 min

    In this special live addition of Tape Notes, John is joined by Naomi & Lisa-Kaindé of Ibeyi and XL Recordings head honcho/producer Richard Russell, to talk about how they craft their music together in the studio. In…

38. TN:25 Marika Hackman & David Wrench

    14 Aug 2019 · 1 h 39 min

    In this episode John catches up with Marika Hackman and producer David Wrench to chat about how they recorded and produced Marika's 3rd album 'Any Human Friend'. Talking from David's new studio in London Fields, the…

39. TN:24 Editors & Leo Abrahams

    31 Jul 2019 · 1 h 32 min

    In this episode we are joined by Justin and Elliot from Editors and producer Leo Abrahams to talk about how they recorded and produced the album 'Violence'. The guys shine a light on some of the working methods they…

40. TN:23 Bombay Bicycle Club & Jim Abbiss

    9 Jul 2019 · 1 h 44 min

    In this episode John is joined by Jack & Suren from Bombay Bicycle Club and producer legend Jim Abbiss to talk about how they recorded and produced 'I Had The Blues But Shook Them Loose'. Celebrating 10 years since…

41. TN:22 Maverick Sabre & Charlie Perry

    2 Jul 2019 · 1 h 34 min

    In this episode John is joined by Maverick Sabre and producer Charlie Perry to talk about how they recorded and produced Maverick's 3rd album 'When I Wake Up'. The boys break apart some of the tracks from the album…

42. TN:21 Nick Mulvey & Dan Carey

    18 Jun 2019 · 1 h 25 min

    In this episode John journeys to Mr Dan's Studio in Streatham to talk with Nick Mulvey and producer Dan Carey about how they recorded and produced Nick's Mercury nominated debut album 'First Mind'. The boys dive deep…

43. TN:20 Little Dragon

    28 May 2019 · 1 h 28 min

    In this episode John is joined by Erik and Yukimi from Little Dragon to talk about how they recorded and produced the album 'Ritual Union'. Chatting from the studio in Gothenburg where the album was recorded, the pair…

44. TN:19 Wolf Alice & Justin Meldal-Johnsen

    13 Mar 2019 · 1 h 17 min

    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…

45. TN:18 The 1975

    5 Mar 2019 · 1 h 27 min

    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…

46. TN:17 Slaves & Jolyon Thomas

    27 Feb 2019 · 1 h 49 min

    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…

47. TN:16 Alt-J & Charlie Andrew

    19 Feb 2019 · 1 h 43 min

    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…

48. TN:15 Metromony

    13 Feb 2019 · 1 h 13 min

    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…

49. TN:14 Frank Turner & Josh Block

    30 Aug 2018 · 1 h 15 min

    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…

50. TN:13 Jessie Ware & Dave Okumu

    25 Jul 2018 · 1 h 14 min

    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…