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Tape Notes

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Royal Blood
1000 Gecs
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The Libertines
All Quiet On the Eastern Esplanade
Production Techniques
DIY Music Production
Back To the Water Below
So Much For Stardust
Music Sampling
Collaboration
Alt-J
Glass Animals
Dave Bayley
Jack Antonoff
Bleachers
Jamaica
Albion Rooms

Tape Notes is a podcast about the art and craft of music production. Hosted by John Kennedy, each episode reunites an artist and producer to talk about the highlights of their collaboration in the studio. Their conversations lift the lid on every stage of the creative process, from kindling the first spark of a song idea, through decisions on style and instrumentation, to finessing the final produ... more

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Latest Episodes

John is joined by Pomplamoose - American indie-jazz duo Jack Conte and Nataly Dawn -  to discuss how they wrote and recorded the album ‘Photogénique’, released in July this year.

The two met while studying at Stanford University and began making mus... more

John is joined by Irish singer-songwriter CMAT and producer Oli Deakin, to discuss how they wrote and recorded the album ‘EURO-COUNTRY’.

CMAT, aka Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, is best known for her unique blend of country-infused pop music, which ofte... more

John is joined by singer-songwriter and musician Laufey and producer Spencer Stewart to discuss how they wrote and recorded the album ‘A Matter Of Time’.

Having performed on numerous national TV singing shows in her youth, Icelandic-Chinese artist L... more

John is joined by Piers and Kesi of seminal British dance act Rudimental, at Strongroom Studios in London to discuss how they wrote and recorded new album ‘RUDIM3NTAL’.

Rudimental’s three members - Piers Aggett, Kesi Dryden and Leon Rolle - started ... more

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Josh Mainnie
Scottish artist, producer, and DJ
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Episode: TN:159 Barry Can't Swim
Ben Norris
Collaborator and producer known as O Flynn
O Flynn
Episode: TN:159 Barry Can't Swim
Ella Yelich-O'Connor
Singer, songwriter, and producer from New Zealand
Episode: TN:158 Lorde & Jim-E Stack
Jim-E Stack
Songwriter, record producer and DJ
Episode: TN:158 Lorde & Jim-E Stack
David Burke
An American singer and songwriter known for blending raw emotion with DIY roots in his music.
Interscope Records
Episode: TN:155 d4vd
Porter Robinson
American producer, songwriter, and DJ known for his blend of pop punk, early 2000s rave, and hyper-pop influences.
Self
Episode: TN:153 Porter Robinson
Adam Buxton
An actor, comedian, and musician known for hosting the Adam Buxton podcast.
Adam Buxton Podcast
Episode: Bonus Episode - John Kennedy & Adam Buxton (Live)
Zara Larsson
Featured artist on Symphony
Episode: TN:145 Clean Bandit (Part 2)
David Guetta
Collaborator on Cry Baby
Episode: TN:145 Clean Bandit (Part 2)

Host

John Kennedy
Host of the podcast, known for guiding insightful conversations with artists and producers about their collaborative work in music production.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 2.3k ratings
  • Real nice

    Best pod ever if you’re a producer or just interested in the process.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    flizoo
    Canadaa month ago
  • Interesting and enlightening

    I stumbled upon this podcast when searching for podcasts with Bastille after finishing Muses, and listened to the episode with Dan Smith talking about Gimmie the Future. I enjoyed it so much I started going through the archives for other artists I recognized like Orla Gartland, Fizz, Everything Everything… now I’m wishing every artist did this podcast for every album. Learning about the process and how different sounds I love came to be is such an antidote to the destructive nature of the news a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tea drinking procrastinator
    United States2 months ago
  • AMAZING

    Just so much to listen to. Doesn’t matter what Genre of music that you might like. Keep it up guys

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    monty loves cheese
    Australia4 months ago
  • Musical Masterclass

    I am working my way through every episode and I cannot get enough of it. I’ve learned so much about the song making process and marvel out how these artists are not only willing to spill their secrets but are eager to do so. You can tell that they love nothing more than to talk about what gets them excited about the process as John masterfully guides them along. I guarantee that your favorite song was not made how you think and you’ll be hanging on every ear-opening word!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    davebrier
    United States5 months ago
  • what a gift

    thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    domdomdomdomdomdomdom
    United Kingdom5 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the deep insights into the music production process and the personal stories shared by artists.
The host is praised for his ability to facilitate engaging and informative conversations with guests.
Many reviews highlight the educational value of the discussions, making it appealing for aspiring musicians and producers.
The podcast's focus on a wide range of musical genres is noted positively, although some listeners desire more variety in the featured artists.

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TN:164 Pomplamoose
Q: How much time do you dedicate to testing new things when at home and rehearsing?
For this record, no rehearsals happened beforehand; everything was created in the studio on the spot, trusting the musicians to be good at their craft.
TN:163 CMAT & Oli Deakin
Q: How did you develop your singing style?
I remember being about eight years old and we had a game called SingStar... and every single time I sang Crazy by Patsy Cline, I'd get a perfect score.
TN:163 CMAT & Oli Deakin
Q: We should mention, so you went to Brooklyn, New York to stay with Oli because that's where Oli is based these days and he's working out of there.
Yes, once I realized how serious a project it was going to be in my head, and I didn't really want to make it with anyone else, because I didn't think that I could talk to anyone else about it as easily.
TN:161 Rudimental
Q: What are some of the most interesting positive changes in the dance scene that you've noticed from the inside?
More openness to collaborate among producers, leading to innovative sounds
TN:161 Rudimental
Q: Do you have any tips on creating atmosphere for tracks?
Reverb is essential; tools like Echo Boy with specific settings create depth in the sound.

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1. Josh Mainnie
2. Ben Norris
3. Ella Yelich-O'Connor
4. Jim-E Stack
5. David Burke
6. Porter Robinson
7. Adam Buxton
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