The Chain Smokers - A New Album?

It's interesting though, reintroducing yourselves in a way. Didn't you come back with a couple of remixes of other people? Yes, that was the fresh remix we did in probably eight years. We made a promise to ourselves that we were like, were dunga remixes, like we're not doing any more. And now obviously it's evolved. Like drew singing on closer for the first time. Oii i iy fio fin fi te frstin i looki i i t a a n tin ta so biid an n i howstang.

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In this episode, John heads to Miloco’s The Yard Studios to catch up with The Chainsmokers, Alex and Drew, talking through how they wrote, recorded and produced their latest album ‘So Far, So Good’.

Giving us a glimpse into their Hawaii writing sessions and drunken nights in the studio, the duo share the initial sparks and early ideas (both good and not so good) that developed into the final tracks.

As well as a beat building masterclass, creating drum patterns that no one would ever think up, the pair reflect on removing any pressure from their writing process and the impact it had on their creativity.

Listen to find out how to get away with recycling beats from different songs, why sometimes it pays to be the least organised producer in the game, and what the best question to ask yourself is in order to handle almost every situation.

Tracks discussed: If You’re Serious, iPad, I Love U

Listen to ‘So Far, So Good’ here.

‘So Far, So Good’ - Disruptor Records/Columbia Records

Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective

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