The podcast about the art & craft of making an album
Tape Notes goes behind the curtain with the world's best artists breaking down your favourite albums — the gear, the decisions, the studio stories. Drop your email and we'll take you straight to the show on Patreon.
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Featured episodes
On leading with simplicity — and the screaming behind Everyone For Ten Minutes.
The gear, the advice and the stories behind USB, recorded once again at Fred's house.
Dave Grohl & Nate Mendel break down Your Favourite Toy, demos to final masters.
Kieran Hebden on samples, arrangement, and keeping a loop alive.
Vocal production, essential plug-ins and the making of The Dream.
Nicolas Godin on the talk box, the Leslie cabinet and the sound of Moon Safari.
Inside the Paris sessions for her eighth album, vocal processing and all.
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