Recording

When the point of a recording is to capture the live energy of a performance, conventional studio spaces and techniques aren’t always the best option.

When illness threatened to end James Ford’s stellar production career, he responded with a unique solo album recorded from his hospital bed.

Driven by curiosity, Mark Fell’s unique approach to technology has shaped a long and adventurous career in electronic music.

Comprising Nick Sanborn and Amelia Meath, quirky pop band Sylvan Esso have a new album Ow ∞ set for release.

We track the analogue renaissance back to its source: Europe’s last remaining factory manufacturing magnetic tape.

Michael J. Morgan joins Sam Inglis to discuss the practical challenges of working freelance in the audio industry, from setting rates and finding clients to building relationships and developing a sustainable business.

American record producer, mixer and engineer Sylvia Massy is well known for her experimental approach to sound recording, and her work on Tool’s ‘Disgustipated’, from the Undertow album, is a prime example.

More and more, I see super-high-frequency information in recordings from clients. Do you know what kind of information this is?

Guitarist David Torn has collaborated with greats such as Ryuichi Sakamoto, David Sylvian, Tori Amos and David Bowie, and has contributed to many iconic film soundtracks.

Conventional wisdom tells us to use closed‑back headphones for tracking. But might there be advantages to going open?

The colossal success of Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ and parent album Dandelion shows that traditional Nashville record‑making still works in the 21st Century.

Lincoln Grounds joins Julian Rodgers to discuss guerrilla recording techniques, exploring how authentic performances in unconventional spaces can matter more than technology and complex setups.

British producer, composer and musician Neil Davidge has worked with David Bowie, Snoop Dogg, UNKLE and Damon Albarn. Asked to recall a sonic highlight from his career, he nominates Massive Attack’s 1998 classic ‘Teardrop’.

Rediscovering the human has helped producer Gabe Simon to enjoy colossal hit albums with Noah Kahan and Dermot Kennedy.

Peter Tägtgren’s Abyss Studio has recorded some of the most influential metal music of the last 30 years — including his own projects Pain and Hypocrisy.

When it comes to remote Atmos collaboration Source‑Connect 4.1 is currently the only game in town.

At the forefront of electronic music for more than three decades, Carsten Nicolai has proved that less can indeed be more — and that also extends to the tools he uses.

Asked to select a favourite sound from his back catalogue, he opts for the guitar tone from the Fray’s ‘Never Say Never’.

Producer and songwriter D’Mile helped develop Bruno Mars’ nostalgic soul sound — and Anthony Masino’s work at retro studio Penrose Recorders played a key role in capturing it.

American producer and recording/ mix engineer Mark Needham has worked with many famous pop and rock artists, and when asked to dissect a notable sound from his remarkable catalogue, Mark details his work on The Killers’ ‘Mr Brightside’.

Louis Tomlinson’s hit album How Did I Get Here? is a showcase for the many talents of Nicolas Rebscher.