TN:93 The Chainsmokers

In this episode, John heads to Miloco’s The Yard Studios to catch up with The Chainsmokers, Alex and Drew, talking through how they wrote, recorded and produced their latest album ‘So Far, So Good’.

Giving us a glimpse into their Hawaii writing sessions and drunken nights in the studio, the duo share the initial sparks and early ideas (both good and not so good) that developed into the final tracks. 

As well as a beat building masterclass, creating drum patterns that no one would ever think up, the pair reflect on removing any pressure from their writing process and the impact it had on their creativity.

Listen to find out how to get away with recycling beats from different songs, why sometimes it pays to be the least organised producer in the game, and what the best question to ask yourself is in order to handle almost every situation.

Tracks discussed: If You’re Serious, iPad, I Love U

 

Listen to ‘So Far, So Good’ here.

‘So Far, So Good’ - Disruptor Records/Columbia Records

 

Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective 

 

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GEAR MENTIONS

Arturia Analogue Lab

Arturia Plugins

Antares Auto-Tune 

iZotope Trash 2

Output REV

Output EXHALE

Output SIGNAL

Soundtoys AlterBoy

U-He Diva

Xfer LFO Tool

Zynaptiq Pitchmap

Native Instrument FM8 Synth

Apogee Duet Interface

Apogee Symphony Interface

Neumann Mics

Telefunken Mics

Gibson Les Paul

Yamaha Baby Grand Piano

Mason Hamlin Piano

Nord Keyboards

Steinway Pianos

 

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Neumann Studio Headphone NDH20  

Neumann TLM 103

Neumann BCM 705

RME Babyface Pro

Focusrite Clarett 8Pre

ART Headamp 6

Merging Technologies Pyramix

FabFilter Pro-Q 3

FabFilter Pro-DS

iZotope RX

Waves RVox 

Waves L2

Waves Maxx Volume

iZotope RX

 

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