In our brand new episode, John is joined by Hayley Williams and producer Daniel James to discuss how they wrote and recorded the album ‘Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party’.
Hayley Williams is an American pop-punk and rock musician. She began writing songs in her early teens, signing a deal with Atlantic Records at just 15 years old. The label wanted her to be a solo artist, but Hayley had other ideas, instead forming the band Paramore with three school friends. Paramore release...
2025-10-15 14:20:57 +0000 UTC
View Post
John is joined by Hayley Williams and producer Daniel James to discuss how they wrote and recorded the album ‘Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party’.
Hayley Williams is an American pop-punk and rock musician. She began writing songs in her early teens, signing a deal with Atlantic Records at just 15 years old. The label wanted her to be a solo artist, but Hayley had other ideas, instead forming the band Paramore with three school friends. Paramore released their first album ‘All...
2025-10-15 12:20:20 +0000 UTC
View Post
Episode out tomorrow!
2025-10-14 18:09:06 +0000 UTC
View Post
Some BTS content from the filming of our current episode with FINNEAS & Ashe.
2025-10-13 10:36:22 +0000 UTC
View Post
Check out some of the gear used by FINNEAS and Ashe in the making of their album "The Dream".
2025-10-08 13:45:26 +0000 UTC
View Post
In our current episode, John is joined by The Favors, a duo composed of producer/singer-songwriter FINNEAS and singer-songwriter Ashe, to discuss how they wrote and recorded the album ‘The Dream’.
FINNEAS is a Grammy Award-winning producer best known for his longtime collaboration with his younger sister, Billie Eilish. As her primary producer, songwriter and touring partner, FINNEAS has played a key role in shaping her sound, earning 10 Grammy Awards along the way. Beyond his...
2025-10-07 09:45:35 +0000 UTC
View Post
In our new episode, John is joined by The Favors, a duo composed of producer/singer-songwriter FINNEAS and singer-songwriter Ashe, to discuss how they wrote and recorded the album ‘The Dream’.
FINNEAS is a Grammy Award-winning producer best known for his longtime collaboration with his younger sister, Billie Eilish. As her primary producer, songwriter and touring partner, FINNEAS has played a key role in shaping her sound, earning 10 Grammy Awards along the way. Beyond his wor...
2025-10-04 11:55:02 +0000 UTC
View Post
In our brand new episode, John is joined by The Favors, a duo composed of producer/singer-songwriter FINNEAS and singer-songwriter Ashe, to discuss how they wrote and recorded the album ‘The Dream’.
FINNEAS is a Grammy Award-winning producer best known for his longtime collaboration with his younger sister, Billie Eilish. As her primary producer, songwriter and touring partner, FINNEAS has played a key role in shaping her sound, earning 10 Grammy Awards along the way. Beyond h...
2025-10-01 17:00:17 +0000 UTC
View Post
John is joined by The Favors, a duo composed of producer/singer-songwriter FINNEAS and singer-songwriter Ashe, to discuss how they wrote and recorded the album ‘The Dream’.
FINNEAS is a Grammy Award-winning producer best known for his longtime collaboration with his younger sister, Billie Eilish. As her primary producer, songwriter and touring partner, FINNEAS has played a key role in shaping her sound, earning 10 Grammy Awards along the way. Beyond his work with Eilish, Finne...
2025-10-01 12:00:22 +0000 UTC
View Post
Our brand new episode with The Favors, aka FINNEAS & Ashe, drops on Wednesday! Here's an exclusive sneak peek for our paying subscribers!
2025-09-29 11:59:24 +0000 UTC
View Post
Check out some of the gear used by Jack and Nataly, aka Pomplamoose, in the making of their latest album 'Photogénique'!
2025-09-24 06:51:13 +0000 UTC
View Post
In our latest episode, 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. Jack is also the co-founder and CEO of Patreon.
The two met while studying at Stanford University and began making music together in early 2008. They first gained widespread attention in late 2009 through their inventive covers of popular songs on YouTube and MySpace, achieving ...
2025-09-23 14:00:09 +0000 UTC
View Post
In our latest episode, 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. Jack is also the co-founder and CEO of Patreon.
The two met while studying at Stanford University and began making music together in early 2008. They first gained widespread attention in late 2009 through their inventive covers of popular songs on YouTube and MySpace, achieving ...
2025-09-20 14:00:10 +0000 UTC
View Post
Thanks to everyone who helped with our member survey - some great suggestions in there!
The winner of a sparkling Tape Notes pint glass and mug is...
Danny P - we'll DM right away.
Congrats!
2025-09-19 10:11:23 +0000 UTC
View Post
In our brand new episode, 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. Jack is also the co-founder and CEO of Patreon.
The two met while studying at Stanford University and began making music together in early 2008. They first gained widespread attention in late 2009 through their inventive covers of popular songs on YouTube and MySpace, achievi...
2025-09-17 20:56:54 +0000 UTC
View Post
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. Jack is also the co-founder and CEO of Patreon, so it was great to have a chat with him about how and why Patreon was created.
The two met while studying at Stanford University and began making music together in early 2008. They first gained widespread attention in late 2009 through their inventive co...
2025-09-17 12:00:17 +0000 UTC
View Post
Our brand new episode with American indie-jazz duo Jack Conte and Nataly Dawn drops this week!
2025-09-16 10:00:55 +0000 UTC
View Post
Take a look at the gear used by Laufey and Spencer Stewart in the recording of the album "A Matter of Time"!
2025-09-15 15:25:07 +0000 UTC
View Post
Check out the gear discussed by CMAT, aka Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, and Oli Deakin in our current episode!
2025-09-12 17:40:11 +0000 UTC
View Post
Some Behind the Scenes shots from our current episode with CMAT and producer Oli Deakin!
2025-09-11 10:27:03 +0000 UTC
View Post
In our current episode, 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 often incorporates humour and pop culture references. She released her debut album, ‘If My Wife New I'd Be Dead’, in 2022, produced by longtime friend Oli Deakin. Both it and second album ‘Craz...
2025-09-10 10:00:06 +0000 UTC
View Post
In our current episode, 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 often incorporates humour and pop culture references. She released her debut album, ‘If My Wife New I'd Be Dead’, in 2022, produced by longtime friend Oli Deakin. Both it and second album ‘Craz...
2025-09-06 10:00:09 +0000 UTC
View Post
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 often incorporates humour and pop culture references. She released her debut album, ‘If My Wife New I'd Be Dead’, in 2022, produced by longtime friend Oli Deakin. Both it and second album ‘Crazymad, For Me’ wer...
2025-09-03 14:26:54 +0000 UTC
View Post
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 often incorporates humour and pop culture references. She released her debut album, ‘If My Wife New I'd Be Dead’, in 2022, produced by longtime friend Oli Deakin. Both it and second album ‘Crazymad, For Me’ wer...
2025-09-03 14:13:45 +0000 UTC
View Post
In our brand new episode, Irish rising star CMAT and producer Oli Deakin join John in the studio to talk about the making of her third album "EURO-COUNTRY". Having only dropped last Friday, the record has already garnered rave reviews across the music press.
In the episode, the trio break down four tracks in depth and discuss the process of making the album, from initial concepts to final production.
Out tomorrow!
You're seeing this post as you're currently a Free member...
2025-09-02 10:31:12 +0000 UTC
View Post
In our brand new episode, Irish rising star CMAT and producer Oli Deakin join John in the studio to talk about the making of her third album "EURO-COUNTRY". Having only dropped last Friday, the record has already garnered rave reviews across the music press.
In the episode, the trio break down four tracks in depth and discuss the process of making the album, from initial concepts to final production.
Out tomorrow!
2025-09-02 10:25:26 +0000 UTC
View Post
In our latest episode, 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 Laufey released her first full-length album, ‘Everything I Know About Love’ in 2022. It was praised for seamlessly blending jazz influences with contemporary production. Her second album, ‘Bewitched’, continu...
2025-08-31 17:24:15 +0000 UTC
View Post
In our brand new episode, 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 Laufey released her first full-length album, ‘Everything I Know About Love’ in 2022. It was praised for seamlessly blending jazz influences with contemporary production. Her second album, ‘Bewitched’, cont...
2025-08-28 17:40:07 +0000 UTC
View Post
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 Laufey released her first full-length album, ‘Everything I Know About Love’ in 2022. It was praised for seamlessly blending jazz influences with contemporary production. Her second album, ‘Bewitched’, continued this trend with its ...
2025-08-28 12:00:14 +0000 UTC
View Post
Our brand new episode with Icelandic jazz-pop star and Grammy award winner Laufey, plus longtime collaborator Spencer Stewart, drops later this week. Here's a teaser from the episode!
Apologies for any confusion on this one - slight technical issue we had to resolve!
2025-08-27 07:18:38 +0000 UTC
View Post
