The First Time for Everything

"It's a very real thing to be playing with someone," he says. "You're still filled with like, curios city and very much in the moment." The working title was lofi at that time, for the whole album,. I write for the wholealbum, ye. And if you're going to recreate it, thits can be tough.

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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 Bjorn look back on their process of creating the sonic world in which the tracks all live, from finding different angles to songs by playing them on different instruments, to the breakthrough moments in the studio when an idea just unlocks.

Alongside sharing thoughts on feeling the beat and what makes a very Swedish sounding riff, the conversation turns to Lykke’s start in music, the star quality she possessed that drew Bjorn to her despite some vocal and songwriting flaws, and the constant resistance she faces as an artist.

Listen to why condoms can be helpful tools when micing up, what headphone-phobia does to your recordings, and how to truly tap into the divine within music.

Tracks discussed: OVER, CAROUSEL, u&i

Listen to ‘EYEYE’ here.

'EYEYE' - Play It Again Sam/Crush Music

Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective

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