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Tape Notes

John Kennedy

Booking Overview

An interview show focused on music production, recording, and the creative process, typically pairing John Kennedy with established artists, producers, or other collaborators to examine specific studio projects in depth. Credible pitches would include recording artists, producers, composers, and arrangers with notable releases, distinctive production methods, or recognized industry careers; booking is very difficult because recent guests are prominent, critically acclaimed music figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 208

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

YouTube: 164.0k subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@tapenotes.co.uk

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Host

John Kennedy - British music broadcaster, radio presenter, and music journalist with extensive experience covering contemporary music and its creators.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Established recording artists, producers, DJs, composers, or arrangers with recognized releases and substantial studio, production, or performance careers.
Required Achievements:  
Critically acclaimed albums or major catalogue work, International recognition as an artist or producer, Significant collaborations with established artists, Major music awards or Grammy recognition

Recent Guest Discussions

Giles Martin - Recording And Remixing The Beatles’ Rubber Soul, Four-track Source Recordings, Production Techniques, And The Studio Methods Of George Martin.

Simon Green - Writing, Recording, And Producing Distance In Static; Vocal Processing, Strings, Drum Programming, Collaborations, And Production Equipment.

Kevin Parker - Producing Deadbeat, Vocal Recording, Drum Creation, Plugin Choices, Studio Influences, And Home-recording Techniques.

Tom Russell - Writing And Producing Pure Devotion, Vocal Processing, Synth Layering, Drum Sequencing, Mixing, And Studio Workflow.

Ed Russell - Writing And Producing Pure Devotion, Vocal Processing, Synth Layering, Drum Sequencing, Mixing, And Studio Workflow.

Recent Topics

Music, Music Production, Recording Studios, Audio Engineering, Electronic Music

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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TN:191 Lizzy McAlpine, Mason Stoops, Taylor Mackall & Omar Akrouche

October 06, 2026

John is joined by Lizzy McAlpine, along with producers Mason Stoops and Taylor Mackall and engineer Omar Akrouche to talk about how they wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘Angel’. Lizzy McAlpine is a singer-songwriter and producer from Pennsylvania.  Having written and recorded music through her teens, in 2020 she released her debut album ‘Give Me a Minute’. She has since released two more critically acclaimed albums: ‘five seconds flat’, featuring the viral hit ‘ceilings’, and ‘Ol...

TN:190 The Beatles (Giles Martin)

September 22, 2026

John is joined by Giles Martin to talk about how he recorded and produced the album ‘Rubber Soul: New Special Edition’. Giles Martin is a British composer, producer and arranger. Assisting his father, Beatles producer Sir George Martin, in the studio from an early age, Giles has been closely involved with the Beatles’ catalogue, producing the 50th anniversary remix and deluxe editions of ‘Revolver’, ‘Sgt. Pepper’ and ‘Let It Be’, among many others. ‘Rubber Soul: New Special Edition’, featuri...

TN:189 Bonobo

September 15, 2026

BONOBO SPECIAL! - 50% of Tape It Pro at tape.it/bonobo (available until 30th September 2026) John is joined by Simon Green, aka Bonobo, to talk about how he wrote, recorded and produced the album ‘Distance in Static’. Simon Green, aka Bonobo, is a British musician, producer, and DJ, considered one of electronic music’s defining voices. Across eight albums, including the seminal ‘Black Sands’, ‘Migration’ and ‘Fragments’, he has built a celebrated career blending electronic, jazz and organ...

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Frequently asked questions

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Tape Notes
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How do I get in touch with Tape Notes?

Tape Notes is hosted by John Kennedy. Its publicly listed email is info@tapenotes.co.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Tape Notes?

The publicly listed email for Tape Notes: info@tapenotes.co.uk.

How many listeners does Tape Notes have?

Podseeker estimates Tape Notes reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Tape Notes?

Tape Notes typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established recording artists, producers, DJs, composers, or arrangers with recognized releases and substantial studio, production, or performance careers. Common among recent guests: Critically acclaimed albums or major catalogue work; International recognition as an artist or producer; Significant collaborations with established artists. Recent guests include Giles Martin, Simon Green, and Kevin Parker.

How hard is it to get booked on Tape Notes?

Very high. It mostly books well-known names.

What topics does Tape Notes cover?

Recent episodes cover Music, Music Production, Recording Studios, Audio Engineering, and Electronic Music. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

info@tapenotes.co.uk

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