Recording

Jon Bon Jovi has stayed ahead of the pack for more than four decades, with the help of long‑term collaborators such as producer and engineer John Shanks.

Mixer and engineer Tobin Jones has worked with a raft of boundary‑pushing artists from electronic powerhouse Powell to Japanese psych‑rockers Bo Ningen.

Engineer and Producer Louis Austin talks about his early days in the industry, where he developed his recording skills working with Queen, Fleetwood Mac, Sweet and Judas Priest.

Having worked as a vocal coach for a decade, producer and engineer Gili Portal trained at the Abbey Road Institute before landing her current full‑time role at London’s RAK Studios.

At just 26, Katie May has already worked with some of the biggest names in the industry. She trained at Real World Studios in Wiltshire, UK, where she is still based.

Grammy Award-winning producer Matt Lawrence gives us a fun insight into his early years in the industry as an assistant producer, and offers a valuable selection of tips and ideas for launching a successful studio career today.

Mix Engineer Caesar Edmunds talks to Kevin Paul about his route into the industry via formal education at LIPA, before gaining work experience with Alan Moulder at Battery Studios.

An engineering residency at Spotify’s Noteable Studio helped Abraham realise her passion and talent for vocal production. Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, Elton John, Little Mix rank amongst her credits.

As well as playing with some of the biggest names in the field, Andy La Rocque has turned his Sonic Train Studios into a metal Mecca.

Jason Singh is a sound artist, producer and performer. His creative output is an exploration of the natural world, voice and a wide range of music technologies, including the MIDI Sprout interface.

Catherine Marks talks to Kevin Paul about her traditional route into the industry as an assistant to Flood and Alan Moulder, plus her tips for how to approach a mix and get the best out of a track.

Kevin Paul talks to Record Producer and Mixer Danton Supple, who gives a fascinating insight into learning his trade at Sarm and Westside Studios during the 1980s and how he approaches the different roles of Recording Engineer, Producer and Mix Engineer.

Kevin Paul chats to producer engineer Gareth Jones about his impressive career at Mute Records and Hansa Studios in Berlin, working with bands such as Depeche Mode, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Erasure and Goldfrapp.

Today’s pop music has Cirkut’s hands all over it.

In celebration of Delia Derbyshire Day 2023 and the 60th Anniversary of the Doctor Who theme, Caro C discusses the Delia Derbyshire archives and the importance of her contributions to the development of electronic music.

Songwriting today is about collaboration, capturing moments of inspiration and polishing them ’til they shine. Blake Slatkin is a master of the art.

Britain’s most high‑profile rapper has made his most ambitious album yet — with a little help from his friends.

Gilla Band’s new album is one of the least normal things you’ll hear this year...

Ricky Reed has worked with a multitude of artists across a huge range of genres, most recently delivering a string of huge hits for Lizzo.

Like any true rock star, Bryan Adams is most at home in the studio!

The Chainsmokers’ new album shows off some serious production and songwriting skills.