Listen "TN:20 Little Dragon"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode John is joined by Erik and Yukimi from Little Dragon to talk about how they recorded and produced the album 'Ritual Union'.
Chatting from the studio in Gothenburg where the album was recorded, the pair reflect on the techniques and approaches they used in the recording of their 3rd studio release.
We hear how Little Man was transformed by The Smurfs playing drums, how the accidental recording of electricity cables from the Gothenburg tramline bolstered Crystalfilm and what the first thing to do is when you buy an old 80's synth and how they all left their mark on this electronic classic.
Tracks discussed: Ritual Union, Little Man, Crystalfilm
LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES
https://linktr.ee/tapenotes
Listen to 'Ritual Union' here.
'Ritual Union' - Peacefrog Holdings Ltd
Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective
GEAR MENTIONS
Roland D50
Roland TR-808
Roland JX-8P
Cubase - Quadrafuzz Plugin
OUR GEAR
https://linktr.ee/tapenotes_ourgear
KEEP UP TO DATE
For behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on:
Instagram: @tapenotes
Twitter: @tapenotes
Facebook: @tapenotespodcast
YouTube: Tape Notes Podcast
Discord: Tape Notes
To let us know the artists you’d like to hear, Tweet us, slide into our DMs, send us an email or even a letter. We’d love to hear!
Visit our website to join our mailing list: www.tapenotes.co.uk
HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW
If you'd like to help support the show you can donate as little or as much as you'd like here, (we really appreciate your contributions :)
Donate
Chatting from the studio in Gothenburg where the album was recorded, the pair reflect on the techniques and approaches they used in the recording of their 3rd studio release.
We hear how Little Man was transformed by The Smurfs playing drums, how the accidental recording of electricity cables from the Gothenburg tramline bolstered Crystalfilm and what the first thing to do is when you buy an old 80's synth and how they all left their mark on this electronic classic.
Tracks discussed: Ritual Union, Little Man, Crystalfilm
LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES
https://linktr.ee/tapenotes
Listen to 'Ritual Union' here.
'Ritual Union' - Peacefrog Holdings Ltd
Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective
GEAR MENTIONS
Roland D50
Roland TR-808
Roland JX-8P
Cubase - Quadrafuzz Plugin
OUR GEAR
https://linktr.ee/tapenotes_ourgear
KEEP UP TO DATE
For behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on:
Instagram: @tapenotes
Twitter: @tapenotes
Facebook: @tapenotespodcast
YouTube: Tape Notes Podcast
Discord: Tape Notes
To let us know the artists you’d like to hear, Tweet us, slide into our DMs, send us an email or even a letter. We’d love to hear!
Visit our website to join our mailing list: www.tapenotes.co.uk
HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW
If you'd like to help support the show you can donate as little or as much as you'd like here, (we really appreciate your contributions :)
Donate
More episodes of the podcast Tape Notes
TN:171 Adam Buxton & Joe Mount
24/12/2025
TN:170 Haim & Rostam Batmanglij
10/12/2025
TN:169 Parcels
28/11/2025
TN:168 Sam Gellaitry
12/11/2025
TN:167 Kae Tempest & Fraser T. Smith
29/10/2025
TN:166 Hayley Williams & Daniel James
14/10/2025
TN:165 The Favors (FINNEAS & Ashe)
30/09/2025
TN:164 Pomplamoose
16/09/2025
TN:163 CMAT & Oli Deakin
02/09/2025
ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.