I see myself as the buffer between the band and the record company.

I see myself as the buffer between the band and the record company.

Normally when I work with bands I'm trying to refine and improve what's already there.

I've become increasingly confidant in following intuitions ahead of thoughts as I produce more records.

Some artists want a producer to be a kind of svengali - someone who actually creates a sound for them.

Music has become a bigger business, and with that there is more pressure to succeed; I think that it creates a negative pressure for being creative.

For a young band about to make a record, make sure you get the vocals right.