Recording

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.

When the hills are alive with the sound of music, it’s up to us to record it.

These audio examples accompany the May 2026 Sound On Sound feature about recording outdoors.

Tony Platt talks with Paul White about his career highlights, developing his recording techniques and memorable sessions with Bob Marley, AC/DC, Gary Moore and Uriah Heep.

The United States Of America released a single album of uniquely experimental music in 1968. Decades later the rest of the world began to catch up to what was almost a lost classic of the psychedelic era.

With a career that now spans 40 years, Supple has worked with artists across a wide range of genres, including Coldplay, Pet Shop Boys, Morrissey, Suede, U2, Spandau Ballet, Elbow and Kylie Minogue, to name but a few.

Adam Thein mixed Djo’s second album entirely on headphones — including a hit that went viral twice and topped charts five years after its release.

These audio files accompany the April 2026 Mix Rescue feature in Sound On Sound magazine.

Award‑winning American producer, engineer and mixer Jacquire King has an impressive CV that includes the likes of Kings Of Leon, Buddy Guy, Shania Twain, Tom Waits and You Me At Six, among many others.

Legendary engineer Phill Brown has worked with the biggest names in music, from Led Zeppelin and David Bowie to Cat Stevens and the Rolling Stones. Asked to choose a favourite sound from his vast catalogue, he nominates the drum sound on ‘After The Flood’, from Talk Talk’s 1991 album Laughing Stock.

Yungblud capped a triumphant 2025 with a hit collaboration with Aerosmith. Long‑term producer Matt Schwartz was behind the desk.

Asked to nominate a favourite sound from his vast back catalogue, Jeff zeroes in on the drum recording for Shania Twain’s 1997 hit ‘Man! I Feel Like A Woman’.

Guitarist Steve Rothery is the longest‑serving member of prog‑rockers Marillion, and here he details how he got his favourite guitar sound on Marillion’s ‘The Great Escape’.