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TN:165 The Favors (FINNEAS & Ashe)

Sep 30, 2025
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Ashe
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FINNEAS
FINNEAS, a Grammy-winning producer and collaborator with Billie Eilish, joins singer-songwriter Ashe, known for her viral hit "Moral of the Story." They discuss their creative process for their album, The Dream, sharing insights on vocal production techniques and the influence of classic musicals like 'The Phantom of the Opera.' They explore their unique approach to recording live, using limited instruments for warmth, and the importance of collaborators. With practical production tips and tales of songwriting dynamics, their camaraderie shines through.
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ANECDOTE

Idea Sparked By A Text

  • FINNEAS got the band idea after Ashe texted him in spring 2023 suggesting they make a band and an album together.
  • He hoped the music would match a mental sound and says the writing trips delivered exactly that feeling.
INSIGHT

Creative Limits Create Cohesion

  • The duo defined a strict sound palette (CP80, guitar, bass, piano, drums) to shape creative limits and cohesion.
  • Boxing the instrumentation guided arrangements and kept the album sonically unified while allowing stylistic breadth.
ANECDOTE

CP80 Played Into Real Delay Pedal

  • The CP80 was recorded DI, stereo and with room mics, then run through an EarthQuaker Devices delay pedal for a live-timed slap effect.
  • FINNEAS emphasizes the pedal had to be played in time because it was printed to tape rather than a plugin.
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