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In The Woods

The Art of Making an Album

  • 1 hour 50 minutes
    Reissue | TN:54 Disclosure

    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. This selection is our conversation with Guy and Howard of Disclosure, digging into their 2020 record, 'ENERGY'.


    EPISODE NOTES

    Chosen from over 200 songs, the Guy and Howard 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


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    Listen to 'ENERGY' Island Records, Universal Music Operations Limited

    Intro Music - ⁠⁠Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective ⁠⁠


    GEAR MENTIONS

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    ⁠Ableton⁠

    ⁠Native Instruments⁠

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    ⁠Izotope Vocal Synth⁠

    ⁠Tube-Tech CL 1B Compressor⁠

    ⁠Neve Desk⁠

    ⁠Moog Little Phatty⁠

    ⁠Roland Juno 106⁠

    ⁠Roland Boutique Synths⁠

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    7 July 2026, 11:00 pm
  • 1 hour 45 minutes
    TN:184 Myles Smith & Peter Fenn

    John is joined by Myles Smith and producer Peter Fenn to discuss how they wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘My Mess, My Heart, My Life’.

    Myles Smith is a singer-songwriter from Luton in the UK. Performing at local open mic nights since his teens, he built a loyal fan base and landed a record deal with Sony thanks to cover versions he posted on Tiktok. In 2024, Myles’ single ‘Stargazing’ was a viral hit and has since been streamed over one billion times globally. The momentum of ‘Stargazing’ and other early singles helped establish Myles as one of the UK's most promising new artists. He won 2024’s BBC Introducing Artist of the Year and the BRIT Rising Star Award and is only the second artist, after Lewis Capaldi, to sell out London’s 02 Arena before releasing a debut album. ‘My Mess, My Heart, My Life’, his debut, produced by longtime collaborator Peter Fenn, arrived in June 2026.

    Sitting down at Salvation Studios in Brighton, the trio discuss “getting out of the way of the song” as their approach to production on the album and how billion-streaming hit ‘Stargazing’ evolved into something really special in the studio. They explain why they prefer to be “in the box” when it comes to mixing, and reveal how they translated Myles’ original acoustic tracks into anthemic live performances, including “Myles Sauce” vocal techniques! Plus they answer questions from our Patrons!

    Tracks discussed: Stargazing, My Mess, Dying Days


    LISTEN to ‘My Mess, My Heart, My Life’ - It’s Okay To Feel, Sony Music: My Mess, My Heart, My Life. by Myles Smith 

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    Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective - https://lynkify.in/song/sunshine-buddy/YT47TLFI 


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    Soundtoys Decapitator 

    Neural Archetype: Cory Wong X

    Audiomovers Listento

    Hofner Bass

    iZotope Vocal Synth 2

    Shure SM7B

    Neumann U87

    Oek Sound Soothe2

    Leapwing DynOne

    Valhalla Reverb

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    UAD Hitsville EQ

    UAD 1176

    UAD Lexicon Reverb

    UAD Capitol Chambers

    UAD Spark

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    23 June 2026, 11:00 pm
  • 1 hour 30 minutes
    TN:183 Arlo Parks & Baird

    John is joined by Arlo Parks and Baird to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘Ambiguous Desire’.

    Arlo Parks is an indie-pop singer-songwriter from West London. After uploading demos to BBC Introducing as a teenager, she quickly attracted industry attention. Her debut album, ‘Collapsed in Sunbeams’, arrived in 2021, establishing Arlo as one of the defining artists of her generation and earning her the Mercury Prize and two Grammy nominations. Arlo’s third record, the more electronic-focused ‘Ambiguous Desire', was released in April 2026, co-written and produced by Baird, along with additional collaborators Paul Epworth and Sampha.

    Sitting down at Strongroom Studios in London, with Baird joining online, Arlo and Baird discuss the “runaway train” of their symbiotic creative process and how they recreated the feel of the club and dancefloor through the record’s distinctive grooves. They share never previously heard freestyles, demos and vocal tracking secrets from the studio, and they answer questions from our Patreon community!

    Tracks discussed: Senses, Jetta, Heaven


    LISTEN to Ambiguous Desire: Ambiguous Desire by Arlo Parks, Transgressive Records

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    Recorded at Platoon Studios


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    Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective


    GEAR MENTIONS

    Soundtoys Microshift

    Electro Harmonix Pitch Fork Polyphonic Pitch Shifter Pedal

    Shure SM7B

    Melda MAuto Pitch

    Boss DS-1 Pedal

    Bassment Plugin

    Squier Jazz Bass

    Spitfire Audio Labs

    Roland Juno 106

    Ibanez Electro Acoustic Nylon Guitar

    Krumar Keyboard

    Logic Distortion

    Ableton Live


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    9 June 2026, 11:00 pm
  • 1 hour 36 minutes
    TN:182 Bleachers (Jack Antonoff)

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    John is joined by Jack Antonoff of Bleachers to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘Everyone for Ten Minutes’. Jack Antonoff is an American producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. As a producer, he’s widely recognised for helping shape the sound of modern pop through his work with artists including Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Kendrick Lamar and many more. Alongside his production work, Jack has built a hugely successful career as a musician and songwriter, first rising to prominence with Fun in the early 2010s before founding Bleachers in 2013. Since then, Bleachers have released five studio albums and toured globally, with their latest record, Everyone for Ten Minutes, released in May 2026.

    Sitting down at Platoon Studios in London, Jack looks back on the process of bringing the album to life, digging into the recording techniques behind the record and demonstrating different directions the songs could have taken along the way. He also talks about how leading with simplicity became central to the album, answers questions from Patreons, and much more. 

    Tracks discussed: i’m not joking, we should talk, dancing

    LISTEN to Everyone for Ten Minutes - everyone for ten minutes by Bleachers  Dirty Hit Recordings

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    Recorded at Platoon Studios - Link

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    Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective - https://lynkify.in/song/sunshine-buddy/YT47TLFI 


    GEAR MENTIONS

    Sountoys Echoboy

    Gooshertz Lossy

    Shure SM58

    TC Helicon

    Korg VC10 Vocoder

    Roland Space Echo

    Ovation Guitars

    Moog Model D

    Korg M1 Drums

    Roland TR-808

    Roland Juno-106

    WEM Watkins Copicat

    Hammond B3

    E-mu Systems Sampler

    OUR GEAR

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    26 May 2026, 11:00 pm
  • 1 hour 10 minutes
    TN:181 Tom Misch

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    John is joined by Tom Misch to talk about how he wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘Full Circle’. 

    Tom Misch is an English singer-songwriter and producer known for his innovative sound, blending hip-hop beats and soulful vocals along with his distinctive guitar style. His self-recorded debut album ‘Geography’ was a UK top ten hit in 2018, followed by ‘What Kinda Music’, released in 2020, with Yussef Dayes. Tom’s second solo album, ‘Full Circle’, arrived in March 2026. 

    Sitting down at Strongroom Studios, the two take a deep dive into Tom’s process. They discuss his essential gear for creating guitar sounds and his go-to vocal chain techniques, Tom breaks down three tracks from his album from demos to master and also answers questions from our Patreons, plus much more!

    Tracks discussed: Red Moon, Slow Tonight, Days of Us


    LISTEN to Full Circle - Full Circle by Tom Misch, AWAL recordings


    TAPE IT

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    Recorded at Strongroom Studios


    LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES  

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    Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective - https://lynkify.in/song/sunshine-buddy/YT47TLFI 


    GEAR MENTIONS

    Soundtoys Echoboy

    Soundtoys Plate Reverb

    Dunlop Cry Baby Wah Pedal

    Apogee Duet Interface

    Waves Torque

    Acustica Audio El Rey Tube Compressor Plugin

    Acustica Audio Purple Two

    UAD Neve Preamp

    Electrovoice RE-20

    Moogerfooger Pedal

    John Mayer Signature Strat

    Gibson Acoustic

    Reel to Reel Tape Machine

    UAD Plate Reverb

    Logic Pro 9 Acoustic Guitar Amo

    Logic Liverpool Bass


    OUR GEAR

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    HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW

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    19 May 2026, 11:00 pm
  • 1 hour 16 minutes
    TN:180 Foo Fighters

    John is joined by Foo Fighters  to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘Your Favorite Toy’.

    Foo Fighters are an American rock band formed by Dave Grohl. Known for their alt-rock anthems driven by melody and personality, they have evolved into one of rock’s biggest and most influential bands. Over the past 20 years, they have released twelve studio albums, won fifteen Grammys, and in 2021 were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Their twelfth studio album, ‘Your Favorite Toy’, arrived in April 2026.

    Sitting down at Metropolis Studios in London, Dave and bassist Nate Mendel break down tracks, all the way from Dave’s demos and early drum patterns through to the final masters. The pair also discuss how they created the distinctive Foo Fighters guitar sounds on ‘Spit Shine’, share stories from recording screaming and Ilan’s perfect flams, and answer questions from our Patrons! 

    Tracks discussed: Asking For A Friend, Spit Shine, If You Only Knew

    LISTEN to Your Favourite Toy: Your Favorite Toy by Foo Fighters, RCA Records.

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    QUBE 

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    MAKE NOISE PRO AUDIO

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    MUSIVERSAL

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    Recorded at Metropolis Studios

    LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES  

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    Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective - https://lynkify.in/song/sunshine-buddy/YT47TLFI 

    GEAR MENTIONS

    API 1608 Console

    Neve BCM10

    Wizard Amps

    Fender Tone master

    Hiwatt Amps

    Freedman Amps

    Trini Lopez Guitar

    Moog Theremini

    Shure SM58 Microphone

    Gibson ES-335

    Ludwig Drums


    OUR GEAR

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    HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW

    If you'd like to help support the show 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.


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    5 May 2026, 11:00 pm
  • 1 hour 31 minutes
    TN:179 TOMORA (Tom Rowlands of Chemical Brothers & AURORA)

    John is joined by TOMORA to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced the album COME CLOSER.

    TOMORA are an electronic music duo made up of The Chemical Brothers’ Tom Rowlands and AURORA. Both have excelled in their fields: The Chemical Brothers’ ten albums helped define electronic music, while Norwegian artist AURORA’s ethereal songwriting has won her a devoted worldwide following. The duo began collaborating when Aurora featured on The Chemical Brothers’ Grammy Award-winning 2019 album No Geography. In turn, Tom produced parts of AURORA’s What Happened To The Heart? (2024). That led to TOMORA and their debut album COME CLOSER.

    Sitting down at Baltic Studios, they discuss creating the album’s distinctive soundscapes and recording AURORA’s striking vocals. They also introduce John to the vintage synthesiser crucial to the album’s sound, plus answer Patreons’ questions!


    Tracks discussed: Somewhere Else, I Drink the Light, Come Closer

    LISTEN to COME CLOSER by TOMORA, AURORA, The Chemical Brothers


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    Recorded at Baltic - Studio 2

    LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES  

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    Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective - https://lynkify.in/song/sunshine-buddy/YT47TLFI 


    GEAR MENTIONS

    DMX 15-80S

    Eventide H3000 Harmoniser

    Neumann U87 Microphone

    Takstar SM-9

    Octave-Plateau Voyetra 8

    MPC60

    Moog System 55

    Makenoise DPO

    Logic Pro X 

    E-MU S-1200 Sampler

    EMS Synthi AKS

    Elektron Monomachine

    Cong Burn Strokes

    Ableton Live

    OUR GEAR

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    21 April 2026, 11:00 pm
  • 1 hour 40 minutes
    TN:178 Holly Humberstone & Rob Milton

    John is joined by Holly Humberstone and Rob Milton to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced the album Cruel World.

    Holly Humberstone is a singer-songwriter from Grantham, England. After early support from BBC Introducing, her debut EP ‘Falling Asleep at the Wheel’ gained widespread attention during the pandemic, earning a BRIT Rising Star win and two Ivor Novello nominations. Her debut album 'Paint My Bedroom Black’, arrived in 2023, and reached the UK top 5, while tours with Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo boosted her global profile. Her second album, Cruel World, was released in April 2026, working with long-time collaborator, producer Rob Milton.

    Sitting down at Baltic Studios, the trio discuss the record’s influences, from The 1975 to Fleetwood Mac. They break down ‘To Love Somebody’ from early voice notes to final master, explore harmony techniques on ‘Cruel World’, and Holly reflects on how industry pressures shaped ‘Beauty Pageant’, alongside sharing their essential plug-ins and gear.


    Tracks discussed: To Love Somebody, Cruel World, Beauty Pageant


    LISTEN to Cruel World here - Cruel World by Holly Humberstone, Polydor Records

    TAPE IT

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    Recorded at Baltic - Studio 2


    LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES  

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    Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective


    GEAR MENTIONS

    Roland Juno-60 Synthesizer

    The God Particle (Plugin) by Cradle

    Soundtoys Decapitator

    Sequential Prophet 5 Synthesizer

    Arturia DX-7

    Soundtoys PanMan

    Pocket Piano

    Critter & Guitari Organelle

    Splice

    AMS RMX16 Reverb

    Rotor Solo Cello plugin

    Korg ARP 2600 M


    OUR GEAR

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    14 April 2026, 11:00 pm
  • 1 hour 41 minutes
    Reissue | TN:49 Enter Shikari

    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. This selection is our conversation with Enter Shikari's Rou Reynolds, digging into their 2020 record, 'Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible'.


    EPISODE NOTES

    In this episode, John catches up with Enter Shikari frontman and producer, Rou Reynolds to breakdown how the band wrote, recorded and produced their new album ‘Nothing Is True & Everything Is Possible’.  

    As the band’s most genre-bending album to date, Rou talks us through the challenges of combining techy metal, rave, reggae and ska influences with an oom-pah band and full symphony orchestra. Digging through his fifteen hard drives of demos and jams, we’re shown how every aspect of a track has a purpose and meaning – with detailed rhythms and distinctive sounds reflecting the state of the world in their own way.   

    Listen to hear the original gibberish lyrics that ended up making the final version of a song, how the band ended up forming and recording their toy drum kit and what plugins Rou uses to create his own audio cuddle.  

    Tracks discussed: THE GREAT UNKNOWN, Waltzing Off the Face of the Earth (1. Crescendo), satellites* *

     

    LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES 

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    ⁠ Listen to 'Nothing is True & Everything is Possible' here.⁠

    'Nothing is True & Everything is Possible' - SO Recordings/Silva Screen Records Limited

    Intro Music - ⁠Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective ⁠

     

    GEAR MENTIONS

    ⁠Ableton⁠

    ⁠Akai MPC Sampler⁠

    ⁠ Arp 2600⁠

    ⁠Arturia Synth Emulators⁠

    ⁠Chandler REDD Microphone⁠

    ⁠Farfisa⁠

    ⁠Kemper Profiler Rack⁠

    ⁠ LOMO Channel Strip⁠

    ⁠Native Instruments Massive⁠

    ⁠Roland Jupiter 6⁠

    ⁠Sound Guru Mangle Plugin⁠

     

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    31 March 2026, 11:00 pm
  • 1 hour 50 minutes
    TN:177 Imogen Heap

    John sits down with Imogen Heap to talk about how she wrote, recorded and produced the EP IAM _ _ _.

    Imogen Heap is a British composer, artist, and producer, widely regarded as a pioneer in electronic pop and music technology. Over the years, her music has evolved from alternative to electronica, producing acclaimed albums such as Speak for Yourself and Ellipse, and collaborating with artists including Taylor Swift and Jon Hopkins. She consistently integrates technology into her practice, developing innovations like the Mi.Mu gloves and Mogen, an AI voice model that plays a central role in her 2025 EP ‘I AM__’.

    Joining Imogen at her Hideaway Studio, the conversation covers everything from her visceral experiences with noise music artists, to her pioneering use of AI and the latest developments with Mogen, exploring how technology continues to shape her creative process and collaborations.

    Tracks discussed: What Have You Done To Me?, Noise, Aftercare

    LISTEN to IAM _ _ _ here: I AM __ by Imogen Heap, Megaphonic Records

    TAPE IT

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    LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES  

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    Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective - https://lynkify.in/song/sunshine-buddy/YT47TLFI 

    GEAR MENTIONS

    Soma Lyra

    Wave Arts Panorama 7

    Native Instruments Massive

    Euroracks

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    25 March 2026, 12:00 am
  • 1 hour 43 minutes
    TN:176 Fred again..

    John is joined once again by Fred Gibson, better known as Fred again.., to talk about how he wrote, recorded and produced the album USB.

    Fred Gibson is an award-winning British songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer whose musical journey began collaborating with legendary producer Brian Eno at just 16. Since then Fred has established himself as a  globally successful solo artist.

    Alongside his studio output, from his acclaimed ‘Actual Life’ trilogy to the record ‘ten days’ Fred’s live shows have become global events, from Glastonbury to arena-scale collaborations, notably alongside FourTet and Skrillex, while his evolving USB project culminated in sold-out international performances and four homecoming shows at London’s Alexandra Palace in 2026.

    Sitting down once again at Fred’s house, Fred and John discuss the unlikely inspirations behind the songs on USB, sharing his advice for aspiring musicians and producers, the gear essential to his process and much more! Plus Fred answers questions from our Patreon subscribers!

    Tracks discussed: solo, ..FEISTY, HARDSTYLE 2


    LISTEN to USB here - USB by Fred again..,

    Atlantic Records


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    11 March 2026, 12:01 am
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