The vocals are what immediately draw people in and sell the song.

The vocals are what immediately draw people in and sell the song.

It's really exciting working with a new band when you feel like you hit something that's great, and you helped them bring something out.

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

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

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.

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