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In this episode we pick out a selection of highlights from Season 6. 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 had on and hear their tips, tricks and stories.Have a listen to see what you've been missing! You'll hear highlights from:Paul EpworthDisclosureBiffy Clyro and Rich CosteyGeorgia and Mark RalphJacob CollierNova Twins and Jim AbbissNothing But ThievesSports Team and Burke ReidGlass AnimalsHaim with Ariel Rechtshaid and Rostam BatmanglijLianne La Havas with Beni Giles and Sam Crowe SUBMIT A JINGLEFor all of the details on sending in a jingle, email jingles@tapenotes.co.uk  Submit your Tape Notes jingle and we'll play our favourites each week on the podcast.Jingles can be in any style, can feature the Tape Notes theme, lyrics, or none of those things - be as creative as you'd like (as long as they're between 5-15 seconds). SUPPORT THE SHOWIf you'd like to help support the show you can donate as little or as much as you'd like here, (we really appreciate your contributions): Donate  Follow us on Social Media to keep up to date with the latest episodes and submit questions:InstagramFacebookTwitter Visit our website to join our mailing list: www.tapenotes.co.uk 

In this biscuit fuelled episode, John is joined by Lianne La Havas along with producers Sam Crowe and Beni Giles to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced Lianne’s latest album ‘Lianne La Havas’.Delving into Lianne's most personal work yet, the trio takes us through the moments the initial song ideas were formed, through the various stages of their development right to the finished versions. Illustrated with recordings made throughout the album’s journey, we hear stories of capturing the perfect vocal takes, trying piano voicing's on guitar and tales on the phenomenon of song writing. Listen to find out why talkback mics sometimes trump fancy mics, how they ventured to the scariest parts of a flute, and how cabbages made it onto the record.Tracks discussed: Bittersweet, Green Papaya, Seven Times LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES https://linktr.ee/tapenotes  Listen to 'Lianne La Havas' here.'Lianne La Havas' - Warner Records UKIntro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective  GEAR MENTIONSAKG C414Moog Sub-37Yamaha REFACE CS Roland TR-808BX20 BX Spring Reverb Sub Kick MicAudio-Technica MicrophoneSquire Guitars OUR GEARhttps://linktr.ee/tapenotes_ourgear  HELP SUPPORT THE SHOWIf you'd like to help support the show you can donate as little or as much as you'd like here, (we really appreciate your contributions :) Donate KEEP UP TO DATEFor behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on: Instagram: @tapenotes Twitter: @tapenotes Facebook: @tapenotespodcast  To let us know the artists you’d like to hear, Tweet us, slide into our DMs, send us an email or even a letter. We’d love to hear!  Visit our website to join our mailing list: www.tapenotes.co.uk  

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, songwriters, producers, and studio musicians in the industry. You can work with Billie Eilish's drummer, U2's mix engineer, or hire the topliners that wrote on the latest BTS record, these pros are keen to work with Indy artists.Head to SoundBetter.com to find out more.In this episode, John catches up with Danielle from Haim along with co-producers Ariel Rechtshaid and Rostam Batmanglij to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced Haim’s latest album ‘Women in Music Pt. III’.With recordings of jams, writing sessions and iPhone Garageband demos, Danielle, Ariel and Rostam pull apart their creative process, exploring the inspiration behind their ideas and what they did to bring them to life.From hearing song ideas through the floor to finding a fix for everyone’s demoitus, the trio treat us to an absolute masterclass in song writing.Listen to find out how they emulated a booty call on the bass, why they auditioned people for a phone call recording, and how Bono almost made it on to the album.Tracks discussed: Gasoline, 3am, The Steps LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES https://linktr.ee/tapenotes  Listen to 'Women In Music Pt. III' here.'Women In Music Pt. III' - HAIM Productions Inc., under exclusive licence to Universal Music Operations LimitedIntro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective  GEAR MENTIONSUniversal Audio ApollosUniversal Audio 1176 Compressor KORG Gadget 2 App AKG BX10 Spring ReverbMoogerfooger MF-101 PedalPioneer 800 MixerFarfisaRoland TR-808Scully Tape MachineNeve DeskFender StratocasterCamco Drum Kit OUR GEARhttps://linktr.ee/tapenotes_ourgear  HELP SUPPORT THE SHOWIf you'd like to help support the show you can donate as little or as much as you'd like here, (we really appreciate your contributions :) Donate KEEP UP TO DATEFor behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on: Instagram: @tapenotes Twitter: @tapenotes Facebook: @tapenotespodcast  To let us know the artists you’d like to hear, Tweet us, slide into our DMs, send us an email or even a letter. We’d love to hear!  Visit our website to join our mailing list: www.tapenotes.co.uk  

Returning for his second outing on Tape Notes, John links up with Glass Animals frontman and producer Dave Bayley, to talk about how the band wrote, recorded and produced their latest album ‘Dreamland’.Born out of an emotional time of uncertainty for the band, Dave discusses the unexpected moments that formed the foundations of the album. Breaking down his writing process from start to finish, we’re treated to the very initial demos and samples recorded on the fly, along with the wealth of production tricks used to create Glass Animals unique sound. We hear secrets behind reverse drum beats, reverb and delay EQs, as well as the latest iteration of Dave’s crack choir.Listen to find out how Dave attempted to conjure up his inner Dr Dre, how an entire song was forged using just a voice, and what currently sits in the Glass Animals guitar graveyard.Tracks discussed: Dreamland, Space Ghost Coast to Coast, It’s All So Incredibly Loud LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES https://linktr.ee/tapenotes  Listen to 'Dreamland' here.'Dreamland' - Wolf Tone Records, a division of Universal Music Operations LimitedIntro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective  GEAR MENTIONSNeve 1073Universal Audio Reverb Valhalla Vintage VerbSoundtoys Alter BoySoundtoys DecapitatorNeumann U67Mellotron Plugin Maestro Rhythm King Drum MachineRoland TR-808Sequential ProphetFender Stratocaster Hammond B3 OrganNative InstrumentsSpectrasonics OmnisphereAbletonOUR GEARhttps://linktr.ee/tapenotes_ourgear  HELP SUPPORT THE SHOWIf you'd like to help support the show you can donate as little or as much as you'd like here, (we really appreciate your contributions :) Donate KEEP UP TO DATEFor behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on: Instagram: @tapenotes Twitter: @tapenotes Facebook: @tapenotespodcast  To let us know the artists you’d like to hear, Tweet us, slide into our DMs, send us an email or even a letter. We’d love to hear!  Visit our website to join our mailing list: www.tapenotes.co.uk 

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 recorded while on tour, the boys sift through some of the sounds, stories and musical concepts that shaped their songwriting process.Conor enlightens us on his thoughts about vocal production, breaking down the different shades of his voice across the album. We hear geeky tales of musical maths as well as ideas on the importance of groove and precise rhythmic changes that have the power to completely alter the feel of a song.Listen to find out how a YouTube binge led to the start of a new song, which characters they channelled when recording and why they may have been awarded the key to an East Sussex town. Tracks discussed: Unperson, Is Everybody Going Crazy?, Real Love Song  LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES https://linktr.ee/tapenotes  Listen to 'Moral Panic' here.'Moral Panic' - Sony Music Entertainment UK LimitedIntro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective  GEAR MENTIONSreVOLVER DX PedalEventide HarmonizerSoothe PluginMoog DFAMTeenage Engineering OP1Roland TR-808 Roland Juno Korg MS-20Heil MicrophonesNeumann U67Neumann U47Neve Shelford ChannelVox AmpsFender TelecasterGibson Les PaulMarshall AmpsGretsch GuitarsEpiphone Thunderbird Bass Humbucker PickupsArturia Synth EmulatorsLogic Pro OUR GEARhttps://linktr.ee/tapenotes_ourgear  HELP SUPPORT THE SHOWIf you'd like to help support the show you can donate as little or as much as you'd like here, (we really appreciate your contributions :) Donate KEEP UP TO DATEFor behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on: Instagram: @tapenotes Twitter: @tapenotes Facebook: @tapenotespodcast  To let us know the artists you’d like to hear, Tweet us, slide into our DMs, send us an email or even a letter. We’d love to hear!  Visit our website to join our mailing list: www.tapenotes.co.uk 

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 the studio for the first time with a ‘big name’ producer, Amy, Georgia and Jim delve into their “ropey” demos written in a tiny room at Georgia's house, unravelling how they formed their raucous balance of electronics, punk and heavy hitting guitar and bass riffs. We’re given a glimpse into the secrets of the duo's mammoth pedal boards, revealing how they are so much more than extensions of their instruments. Listen to hear drum parts written for drummers with more than two arms, studio debates about a cowbell, and how many biscuits were consumed during the making of the album. Tracks discussed: Vortex, Taxi, Play Fair LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES https://linktr.ee/tapenotes Listen to 'Who Are The Girls?' here.'Who Are The Girls?' -Nova Twins Ltd in collaboration with 333 Wreckords Crew GEAR MENTIONSEarthQuaker Devices PedalsFender MustangBypass LooperGretsch GuitarsLogic ProGarageband OUR GEARhttps://linktr.ee/tapenotes_ourgear HELP SUPPORT THE SHOWIf you'd like to help support the show you can donate as little or as much as you'd like here, (we really appreciate your contributions :) Donate KEEP UP TO DATEFor behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on: Instagram: @tapenotes Twitter: @tapenotes Facebook: @tapenotespodcast  To let us know the artists you’d like to hear, Tweet us, slide into our DMs, send us an email or even a letter. We’d love to hear!  Visit our website to join our mailing list: www.tapenotes.co.uk  

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 the wealth of ideas charting the development of each volume’s sonic environment. We hear his approach to getting the right balance between the simple and complex, illustrated with samples constructed from audience recordings, scrapped key changes and demo raps.  Listen to find out about the benefits and burdens of knowledge, creating tongue twister grooves for the brain and how to take music beyond the twelve tones as we know them.Tracks discussed: With The Love In My Heart, Nebaluyo, All I Need LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES https://linktr.ee/tapenotes  Listen to 'Djesse Vol. 1' here.Listen to 'Djesse Vol. 2' here.Listen to 'Djesse Vol. 3' here.'Djesse Vol. 1, 2 & 3' - Hajanga Records, Geffen Records/Decca, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited GEAR MENTIONSKiii 3 SpeakersShure SM7BShure SM58XLN Audio RC-20 PluginXFER Records LFO ToolSpectrasonics OmnisphereNative Instruments BatteryLogic Pro Kontakt OUR GEARhttps://linktr.ee/tapenotes_ourgear  HELP SUPPORT THE SHOWIf you'd like to help support the show you can donate as little or as much as you'd like here, (we really appreciate your contributions :) Donate KEEP UP TO DATEFor behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on: Instagram: @tapenotes Twitter: @tapenotes Facebook: @tapenotespodcast  To let us know the artists you’d like to hear, Tweet us, slide into our DMs, send us an email or even a letter. We’d love to hear!  Visit our website to join our mailing list: www.tapenotes.co.uk  

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 and ‘work-in-progress’ recordings, Simon and Rich talk us through each song's evolution, from rehearsals on a farm to getting down intricate drum sounds and a 30-piece orchestra at Abbey Road.We’re given an insight into Simon’s vocal recording process as well as his approach to the biology of a guitar. Rich shares some of his producer wizardry, talking through single mic recording tricks, common rock mixing problems as well as the amps and gear used to help craft the band’s sound.Listen to find out how the pair blew up a pre-war Gibson Amp, what tuning their instruments did to the music and why you should go and follow @tempojunkee on Twitter. Tracks discussed: North of No South, Instant History, Cop SyrupLINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES https://linktr.ee/tapenotes  Listen to 'A Celebration of Endings' here.'A Celebration of Endings' - 14th Floor Records Limited, a Warner Music Group company.Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective  GEAR MENTIONS Michael Landau Signature StratocasterGibson Les PaulBoss Metal Zone PedalsJHS Kilt PedalSunn Drone PedalsSequential Prophet 61969 100w Marshall AmpBlack VoltVox AC30Roland JC-120 Sunn Amplifiers OUR GEARhttps://linktr.ee/tapenotes_ourgear  HELP SUPPORT THE SHOWIf you'd like to help support the show you can donate as little or as much as you'd like here, (we really appreciate your contributions :) Donate KEEP UP TO DATEFor behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on: Instagram: @tapenotes Twitter: @tapenotes Facebook: @tapenotespodcast  To let us know the artists you’d like to hear, Tweet us, slide into our DMs, send us an email or even a letter. We’d love to hear!  Visit our website to join our mailing list: www.tapenotes.co.uk 

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 parts and distinct sounds from the handful of tracks that made the cut. The boys take a deep dive into what it takes to make a Disclosure hit, revealing the tricks and tools they use along the way. Listen to find out why the best hooks are written in 20 minutes, how conversations with Pharrell led to new chord progressions, and why the brothers nearly went the same way as Oasis.Tracks discussed: Douha (Mali Mali), Who Knew? & Birthday LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES https://linktr.ee/tapenotes  Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective  GEAR MENTIONS:Korg PolySixAbletonNative InstrumentsAmple BassIzotope Vocal SynthTube-Tech CL 1B CompressorNeve DeskMoog Little PhattyRoland Juno 106Roland Boutique Synths Roland D50Roland SH-101Universal Audio Apollos OUR GEARhttps://linktr.ee/tapenotes_ourgear  HELP SUPPORT THE SHOWIf you'd like to help support the show you can donate as little or as much as you'd like here, (we really appreciate your contributions :) Donate KEEP UP TO DATEFor behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on: Instagram: @tapenotes Twitter: @tapenotes Facebook: @tapenotespodcast  To let us know the artists you’d like to hear, Tweet us, slide into our DMs, send us an email or even a letter. We’d love to hear!  Visit our website to join our mailing list: www.tapenotes.co.uk  

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 debut album ‘Voyager’. Paul shines a light on the five year on-off process of bringing the record to life, pulling apart the cosmic sounds and samples that form the basis of the album. From turning his studio desk into an instrument to serendipitous happenings, we hear Paul’s techniques of creating the perfect environment suitable for writing an expansive space concept album. Listen to find out what happens when you put a guitar through his ‘multi-story car park’ of pedals, how a SpaceX launch impacted the album, and how Paul stopped himself from just making techno.  Tracks discussed: Distant Planets, Where Do We Come From?, Space Inc. & Epilogue LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES https://linktr.ee/tapenotes  Listen to 'Voyager' here.'Voyager' - Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective  GEAR MENTIONSElectro Harmonix Freeze PedalElectro-Harmonix Superego Guitar Effects PedalMoogerfooger MF-104M Analog DelayMoog MF-103 Moogerfooger 12-Stage Phaser OUR GEARhttps://linktr.ee/tapenotes_ourgear  HELP SUPPORT THE SHOWIf you'd like to help support the show you can donate as little or as much as you'd like here, (we really appreciate your contributions :) Donate KEEP UP TO DATEFor behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on: Instagram: @tapenotes Twitter: @tapenotes Facebook: @tapenotespodcast  To let us know the artists you’d like to hear, Tweet us, slide into our DMs, send us an email or even a letter. We’d love to hear!  Visit our website to join our mailing list: www.tapenotes.co.uk