About this episode
John is joined by Jamie xx, to talk about how he wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘In Waves’.
Jamie xx is an English musician, record producer, and DJ. He began his career as part of The xx, whose 2009 debut album ‘xx’ was instrumental in shaping the indie music scene of the 2010s. Jamie’s critically acclaimed solo debut, ‘In Colour’, arrived in 2015, earning both Mercury and Grammy nominations. In 2024, he released ‘In Waves’, a record that captures the emotional highs and hazy afterglow of a night out, blending bliss, heartbreak, and introspection through immersive dance music.
In this episode, Jamie reflects on the years-long journey of creating ‘In Waves’. As well as discussing where his initial moments of inspiration came from, he talks through his approach to sampling, how he balances analog synths with a Logic-based workflow, and the plugins that have become essential to crafting his distinctive sound.
Tracks discussed: Breather, Dafodil, Life
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‘Young’
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‘RCA Records, Sony’
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‘Because’
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Intro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective.
GEAR MENTIONS
Soundtoys Crystallizer
Zynaptiq Morph
Output Thermal
Roland TR-808
XLN Audio XO
