Tape Notes TN:164 Pomplamoose
Sep 16, 2025
Jack Conte and Nataly Dawn, the talented duo behind Pomplamoose, delve into their latest album, 'Photogénique.' They share the intensive three-year journey of writing and re-recording, highlighting the struggle for artistic authenticity. The conversation touches on their unique vocal production techniques and how AI is influencing their music. Additionally, they discuss gear recommendations and provide insights for emerging artists. Their passion for collaboration shines as they reflect on the balance of individual and collective creativity in their studio process.
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They Rewrote The Album After Release Plans
- They scrapped previously released singles and re-recorded most tracks with producer Jeremy Most.
- The band spent another year redoing songs to make the album cohesive in one style.
Single Releases Can Break Album Cohesion
- Releasing songs piecemeal can produce stylistic fragmentation across an album.
- Choosing one cohesive style and reworking tracks creates a clearer, more satisfying listening experience.
Practice Extreme Self-Honesty
- Be brutally honest about what the record needs and commit to fixing it even if painful.
- Extreme self-honesty leads to more true, rewarding artistic outcomes.