Tape Notes

John sits down with American singer and guitarist Annie Clark, aka St Vincent, to talk about her latest album ‘All Born Screaming’.Immersed in music since childhood, after studying at Berklee College of Music, Annie toured with acts including The Polyphonic Spree and Sufjan Stevens. Adopting the name 'St. Vincent', in 2006 she released her debut EP 'Paris Is Burning', and released her debut album 'Marry Me' the following year. As well as having collaborated with artists including David Byrne, Jack Antonoff and Taylor Swift, St Vincent has released seven acclaimed studio albums, and has won four Grammy Awards.John and Annie dig into the inspiration behind the record’s creation, touching on her development as an artist and producer, as well as her collaborations with esteemed artists such as Dave Grohl, Mark Guiliana, Josh Freese, and numerous others.Tracks discussed: Broken Man, Hell Is Near, Sweetest FruitTAPE ITThanks to our friends at Tape It for supporting the podcast.Visit tape.it/tapenotes or use the promo code TAPENOTES in the app to get 50% off.MUSIVERSALSkip the waitlist and get your 25% discount HERELINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES  linktr.ee/tapenotes Listen to ‘All Born Screaming’ here.Total Pleasure RecordsIntro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel CollectiveGEAR MENTIONSNeumann U87Neumann U67Coles Ribbon MicsNeve ConsoleBuchla SynthArturia Lab 5Sequential SynthsRoland TR-808Publison SynthKorg MS20Lomo 19A19EMT 140 PlateFederal CompressorErica Synths Perkons Drum MachineEventide H30001176 CompressorNashville TelecasterSt Vincent Signature Series GuitarTascam Cassette TracksAvid ProToolsOUR GEARhttps://linktr.ee/tapenotes_ourgearHELP 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 :) DonateOr you can join us on Patreon, where among many things you can access full length videos of most new episodes, ad-free episodes and detailed gear list breakdowns.KEEP UP TO DATEFor behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on: Instagram: @tapenotes Twitter: @tapenotes Facebook: @tapenotespodcast  YouTube: Tape Notes PodcastDiscord: Tape NotesPatreon: Tape NotesTo 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.ukTAPE NOTES TEAMWill Brown Tim Adam-Smith Will Lyons Nico Varanese Alex PattersonGuy Nicholls Jessica ClucasKatie-Louise Buxton Seb Brunner-Stolovitzky Jonathon Coughlin

John catches up with Bob Vylan and producer Jonny Breakwell to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced the ‘Humble As The Sun’.Bob Vylan, are a grime and punk rock duo who emerged in 2017. Despite facing resistance for their provocative themes on racism and inequality, they gained a loyal following. Their albums, 2020’s ‘We Live Here’ and 2022’s ‘Bob Vylan Presents the Price of Life’ earned critical acclaim, and saw the duo win Best Alternative Act at the MOBO Awards. Their latest, ‘Humble as the Sun,’ sees the duo flex their musical muscles, drawing on soul, drill, and punk, brought together with their trademark intensity.Chatting in Miloco’s The Pool Studio, where some of the album was recorded, the conversation includes insights into navigating the independent artist landscape and the pivotal moments balancing personal and musical life. The pair also reflect on the process of refining Bobby's initial demos into polished tracks, exploring the production techniques that enhance the depth and character of the band’s sound.Tracks discussed: Humble As The Sun, Reign, Makes Me ViolentTAPE ITThanks to our friends at Tape It for supporting the podcast.Visit tape.it/tapenotes or use the promo code TAPENOTES in the app to get 50% off.LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES  linktr.ee/tapenotes Listen to ‘Humble As The Sun’ here.Ghost TheatreIntro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel CollectiveGEAR MENTIONSFabFilter Saturn 2FabFilter Pro Q3Soundtoys RadiatorBoz Labs Big ClipperNative Instruments BatteryNative Instrument KontaktNative Instruments MassiveNative Instruments Guitar RigValhalla DelaySeventh Heaven ReverbPlugin Alliance Black BoxWaves CLA CompressorAbleton Overdrive PluginUAD ApolloLeslie Rotating SpeakerSE Electronics SE2200 Condenser MicrophoneAKG414 MicrophoneBeesNeez Arabella MicrophoneLomo 19A19 MicrophoneShure KSM353 Ribbon MicShadow Hills Mono GAMA Mic PreCulture Vulture DistortionNeve one of a kind Distortion Unit (Marshall Studios)Neve 80’s series desk (Marshall Studios)Marshall Jaguar AmpOUR GEARhttps://linktr.ee/tapenotes_ourgearHELP 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 :) DonateOr you can join us on Patreon, where among many things you can access full length videos of most new episodes, ad-free episodes and detailed gear list breakdowns.KEEP UP TO DATEFor behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on: Instagram: @tapenotes Twitter: @tapenotes Facebook: @tapenotespodcast  YouTube: Tape Notes PodcastDiscord: Tape NotesPatreon: Tape NotesTo 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.ukTAPE NOTES TEAMWill Brown - Executive ProducerTim Adam-Smith - Executive ProducerWill Lyons - EditorNico Varanese - Videographer, EditorAlex Patterson - EngineerGuy Nicholls - Production AssistantJessica Clucas - Production AssistantKatie-Louise Buxton - Production AssistantSeb Brunner-Stolovitzky - Production AssistantJonathon Coughlin - Production Assistant

John catches up with English rock band The Libertines to discuss how they wrote and recorded their latest album ‘All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade’.The Libertines formed in 1997 and shot to fame with their debut album, 'Up the Bracket,' becoming pillars of the British indie/alternative resurgence of the early 2000s.Thirty years after their careers started, they have unveiled their fourth studio album, 'All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade,' primarily recorded at their studio, The Albion Rooms, in Margate, with producer Dimitri Tikovoï.Sitting down with frontmen Carl Barat and Peter Doherty, the pair discuss their song writing process from idea to finished album. As well as sharing exclusive insights into the evolution of the Libertines’ recording process, we hear demos and ideas from their early days writing together up to recent studio time in Jamaica. Tracks discussed: Run Run Run, Merry Old England, & ShiverTAPE ITThanks to our friends at Tape It for supporting the podcast.Visit tape.it/tapenotes or use the promo code TAPENOTES in the app to get 50% off.LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES  linktr.ee/tapenotes Listen to ‘All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade’ here  Libertines Recording Limited, Universal Music Operations, EMIIntro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel CollectiveGEAR MENTIONS1957 NY Epiphone Casino GuitarGibson J45 GuitarMarshall AmpsWhurliThe Albion Rooms GearOUR GEARhttps://linktr.ee/tapenotes_ourgearHELP 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 :) DonateOr you can join us on Patreon, where among many things you can access full length videos of most new episodes, ad-free episodes and detailed gear list breakdowns.KEEP UP TO DATEFor behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on: Instagram: @tapenotes Twitter: @tapenotes Facebook: @tapenotespodcast  YouTube: Tape Notes PodcastDiscord: Tape NotesPatreon: Tape NotesTo 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.ukTAPE NOTES TEAMWill Brown - Executive Producer, Engineer & EditorTim Adam-Smith - Executive Producer, VideographerWill Lyons - EditorNico Varanese - Videographer, EditorGuy Nicholls - Production AssistantJessica Clucas - Production AssistantKatie-Louise Buxton - Production AssistantSeb Brunner-Stolovitzky - Production AssistantJonathon Coughlin - Production Assistant

Producer and musician Jack Antonoff from Bleachers discusses studio magic, unconventional mixing techniques, and his songwriting process with host John. Topics include using random instruments, unique panning strategies, and emotional crafting of songs. The conversation touches on balancing parenthood and music productivity, and the significance of collaboration and artistic vision in creativity.

Alt-J and producer Charlie Andrew discuss recording 'RELAXER', sharing anecdotes like a friend's response to burning wood, the Gus whistle test, and swearing at a teacher. They delve into gear like Moog and Roland Juno 60, and techniques like field recordings and unique sounds. Collaborations with Wolf Alice and orchestral elements add depth to their music, while experimenting with sonic possibilities results in modulated and unpredictable soundscapes.

Jacob Collier discusses the diverse genres and collaborations in his album 'Djesse Vol. 4'. He shares insights on creating unique sounds and audience engagement with virtual instruments. The podcast also explores the intricate production details and global recording journey behind the tracks like 'Over You' and '100,000 Voices'.

John catches up with Declan McKenna to talk about his latest album ‘What Happened To The Beach?’Declan McKenna first saw mainstream success in 2015 following the release of his debut single ‘Brazil’ and winning Glastonbury Festival’s Emerging Talent prize. While blending topics of politics and social issues with his indie-pop sound through his first two albums, ‘What Happened To The Beach?’ introduces us to a new world, this time looking inward and drawing on Declan’s personal growth as a musician.As well as opening up his hugely varied bag of demos, musical sketches, and jam sessions, Declan shares stories of his time working in the studio with producer Luca Buccellati, talking through the unusual sounds and fantasy locations that inspired his writing.Tracks discussed: Mulholland’s Dinner & Wine, Breath of Light, MezzanineLINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES  linktr.ee/tapenotes Listen to ‘What Happened To The Beach?’ here.Sony Music EntertainmentIntro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel CollectiveGEAR MENTIONSSoundtoys Little AlterboyMWFX The Judder PedalRoland Juno 60Shure SM7BMellotronElectro Harmonix MEL9 PedalAcoustasonic GuitarsLogic auto-wahLogic Pro XAbletonOUR GEARhttps://linktr.ee/tapenotes_ourgearHELP 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 :) DonateOr you can join us on Patreon, where among many things you can access full length videos of most new episodes, ad-free episodes and detailed gear list breakdowns.KEEP UP TO DATEFor behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on: Instagram: @tapenotes Twitter: @tapenotes Facebook: @tapenotespodcast  YouTube: Tape Notes PodcastDiscord: Tape NotesPatreon: Tape NotesTo 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.ukTAPE NOTES TEAMWill Brown - Executive Producer, Engineer & EditorTim Adam-Smith - Executive Producer, VideographerWill Lyons - EditorNico Varanese - Videographer, EditorGuy Nicholls - Production AssistantJessica Clucas - Production AssistantKatie-Louise Buxton - Production Assistant

We’ve been having a look back through the Tape Notes archive to bring back some of our favourite early episodes that you may have missed. The first selection is our chat with Dave Bayley (Glass Animals) from summer 2018.  EPISODE NOTESJohn ventures up to Dave Bayley’s new home studio in London Fields to talk about how Glass Animals’ debut album ZABA was recorded and produced. We hear how Dave conjured up the band’s unique style through many late night sessions in his bedroom when he should’ve been studying for medical school. He reveals his producer hero’s and an insatiable appetite for data collection, creating his own sound world through sampling every sound imaginable. Dave guides us through a fascinating breakdown of Gooey – from an early voice demo recorded on his phone to the finished article and we learn some of his trade secrets along the way. Tracks featured: Gooey, Hazey, ToesLINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES  linktr.ee/tapenotes Listen to 'ZABA' here.'ZABA' - Wolf Tone LimitedIntro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective GEAR MENTIONSAudio-Technica AT4040Fender Deluxe 57Laney VC20Marshall StackRob Papen Albino SynthRoland Jupiter 6Shure SM57Soundtoys DecapitatorSoundtoys MicroshiftSoundtoys Alter BoyUAD Amp EmulatorsVox AC30Waves KramerAbletonAbleton Spectrum PluginProToolsOUR GEARhttps://linktr.ee/tapenotes_ourgearHELP 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 :) DonateOr you can join us on Patreon, where among many things you can access full length videos of most new episodes, ad-free episodes and detailed gear list breakdowns.KEEP UP TO DATEFor behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on: Instagram: @tapenotes Twitter: @tapenotes Facebook: @tapenotespodcast  YouTube: Tape Notes PodcastDiscord: Tape NotesPatreon: Tape NotesTo 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.ukTAPE NOTES TEAMWill Brown - Executive Producer, Engineer & EditorTim Adam-Smith - Executive ProducerWill Lyons - EditorNico Varanese - Videographer, EditorGuy Nicholls - Production AssistantJessica Clucas - Production AssistantKatie-Louise Buxton - Production Assistant

John links up with hyper-pop royalty, Laura Les and Dylan Brady, aka 100 gecs, to talk about their latest album ‘10,000 gecs’.100 gecs first broke onto the scene with their debut album ‘1000 gecs’ in 2019. Capturing attention online and amongst music fans, the innovative record was described as ‘one of the year's most fascinating, exhilarating experimental pop albums’. Their second studio album ‘10,000 gecs’, released in 2023, sees them maintain their status as hyper-pop trailblazers, this time blending pop-punk and ska in with their signature maximalist sound.Reflecting on their writing process and how it has changed over the years, the conversation covers a range of topics, from the vast number of alternatives each track goes through, to the crazy sound design and effects that make up such an enormous part of their style.  Tracks discussed: Hollywood Baby, 757, The Most Wanted Person In The United States----------------Thanks to Audiomovers for supporting this episode. Their Listento Plugin has been a gamechanger for us and we use it across all of our remote interviews and recordings.To see their full range of plugins, visit audiomovers.com and use the promo code TAPENOTES1 at checkout to get your free month (usually only two days).----------------Thanks to Tape It for supporting this episode. Tape It is a recording app designed specifically for musicians and songwriters. Among many of Tape It's incredible features, you can record straight from lock screen, set markers and have complete control over your record settings, and that just the start.To find out more and get the full app free for a month, head to www.tape.it/tapenotes----------------LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES  linktr.ee/tapenotes Listen to ‘10,000 gecs’ here .Dog Show Recordings, Atlantic RecordingsIntro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel CollectiveGEAR MENTIONSNative Instruments Guitar RigWaves Tune Real TimeSoundtoys DecapitatorToontrack Superior DrummerXfer Serum SynthMace Guitar AmpShure SM7BOrange AmpV-DrumsMesa Dual Rectifier Amp HeadSpliceLogic Pro XOUR GEARhttps://linktr.ee/tapenotes_ourgearHELP 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 :) DonateOr you can join us on Patreon, where among many things you can access full length videos of most new episodes, ad-free episodes and detailed gear list breakdowns.KEEP UP TO DATEFor behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on: Instagram: @tapenotes Twitter: @tapenotes Facebook: @tapenotespodcast  YouTube: Tape Notes PodcastDiscord: Tape NotesPatreon: Tape NotesTo 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.ukTAPE NOTES TEAMWill Brown - Executive Producer, Engineer & EditorTim Adam-Smith - Executive Producer, VideographerWill Lyons - EditorNico Varanese - Videographer, EditorDavid Yu - Engineer (LA)Guy Nicholls - Production AssistantRaphi Elton-Rowley - Production AssistantJessica Clucas - Production AssistantKatie-Louise Buxton - Production Assistant

Guest Matthew Herbert, renowned for his innovative sound exploration, discusses his latest work 'The Horse' and the thought process, collaborators, and story behind each track. Topics also include creating music with bone flutes, the evolution of music, recording challenges and the Tape It app, controversial aspects of horse racing, exploring ideas and the power of sound, unconventional sounds in music, challenges of creativity in the music industry, and excitement for a unique music piece.