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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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Roland Space Echo
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May 26
1 hr 36 min

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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
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UAD Neve Preamp
Electrovoice RE-20
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May 19
1 hr 10 min

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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API 1608 Console
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Wizard Amps
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May 5
1 hr 16 min

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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DMX 15-80S
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Neumann U87 Microphone
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Apr 21
1 hr 31 min

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
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Roland Juno-60 Synthesizer
The God Particle (Plugin) by Cradle
Soundtoys Decapitator
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Apr 14
1 hr 40 min

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* *
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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
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Native Instruments Massive
Roland Jupiter 6
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Mar 31
1 hr 41 min

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
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Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective - https://lynkify.in/song/sunshine-buddy/YT47TLFI
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Soma Lyra
Wave Arts Panorama 7
Native Instruments Massive
Euroracks
Ableton Live
Antares Autotune
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Mar 25
1 hr 50 min

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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Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective - https://lynkify.in/song/sunshine-buddy/YT47TLFI
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Waves SoundShifter
Native Instruments Reaktor 6
Celemony Melodyne
Xfer Records Serum 2
Fruityloops (FL Studio)
LHI Audio ST4b
Soundtoys FilterFreak
Apple Logic Pro
Apple Logic Pro Retro Synth
Apple Logic Pro Chromaverb
Apple Logic Pro Overdrive saturator
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Mar 11
1 hr 43 min

In this episode, John is joined by Mumford & Sons and producer Aaron Dessner to discuss how they wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘Prizefighter’.
Mumford & Sons are a British folk-rock band made up of Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett and Ted Dwane, who rose to global fame with their banjo-driven folk rock, earning BRIT and Grammy success with the records ‘Sigh No More’ and ‘Babel’. Their latest album, ‘Prizefighter', was co-written and co-produced with Aaron Dessner, and features collaborations with Hozier, Gracie Abrams, Gigi Perez and Chris Stapleton, with the band embracing a new creative freedom in the process.
Sitting down with Marcus at his Scarlet Pimpernel studio, John and the band discuss how the album unexpectedly grew out of collaboration, and how the process left them feeling more creatively free than ever. They also dig into why the right mic isn’t always the most expensive one, Aaron’s techniques for recording guitars, how they created the album’s distinctive synth sounds and much more!
Tracks discussed: Here, Prizefighter, Conversation With My Son (Gangsters & Angels)
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‘Island/Gentlemen of the Road'
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Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective
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Tech 21 CompTortion
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Erica Synths Black Spring Reverb
Gibson Firebird
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Shure SM7B
Sequential Prophet
French Connection
Neumann U47
Neve 1064 Preamp
Neve 1073 Preamp
Neve 1066 Preamp
Lisson Grove R-124 Compressor
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Feb 25
1 hr 50 min

In this episode, John is joined by Mumford & Sons and producer Aaron Dessner to discuss how they wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘Prizefighter’.
Mumford & Sons are a British folk-rock band made up of Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett and Ted Dwane, who rose to global fame with their banjo-driven folk rock, earning BRIT and Grammy success with the records ‘Sigh No More’ and ‘Babel’. Their latest album, ‘Prizefighter', was co-written and co-produced with Aaron Dessner, and features collaborations with Hozier, Gracie Abrams, Gigi Perez and Chris Stapleton, with the band embracing a new creative freedom in the process.
Sitting down with Marcus at his Scarlet Pimpernel studio, John and the band discuss how the album unexpectedly grew out of collaboration, and how the process left them feeling more creatively free than ever. They also dig into why the right mic isn’t always the most expensive one, Aaron’s techniques for recording guitars, how they created the album’s distinctive synth sounds and much more!
Tracks discussed: Here, Prizefighter, Conversation With My Son (Gangsters & Angels)
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‘Island/Gentlemen of the Road'
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Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective
GEAR MENTIONS
Tech 21 CompTortion
Waterfall B3 Organ
Mellotron
Siemens WSW Console
Neve Console
Erica Synths Black Spring Reverb
Gibson Firebird
Gibson J45
Shure SM7B
Sequential Prophet
French Connection
Neumann U47
Neve 1064 Preamp
Neve 1073 Preamp
Neve 1066 Preamp
Lisson Grove R-124 Compressor
Roland Juno-60
Optigan
Neumann M49
Cubase
Logic Pro
Avid Pro Tools
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Feb 25
1 hr 49 min
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