Claire Rousay Breaks Down 7 Perfectly Produced Songs
The ambient experimentalist dissects records by faves including Elliott Smith and Charli XCX, and details the process behind her twilit new album, ‘A Little Death.’
The Producers
An interview series where our favorite producers talk about their favorite music production
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Cate Le Bon Breaks Down 7 Perfectly Produced Records
The Welsh musician looked to Kate Bush and krautrock for production inspiration on her latest album, ‘Michelangelo Dying.’
DJ Haram Breaks Down Eight Perfectly Produced Songs From Around the World
The New Jersey producer, DJ, and sound designer burrows deep into songs by Preservation, RP Boo, Ziad Rahbani, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and more.
Ovrkast Breaks Down 12 Perfectly Produced Rap Beats
The California rapper-producer waxes about songs produced by 9th Wonder, No I.D., Alchemist, Conductor Williams, and more
Joshua Chuquimia Crampton of Los Thuthanaka Breaks Down 6 Perfectly Produced Records
From Bolivian charangueada to Japanese heavy metal, these are the productions that inspire the visionary guitarist.
Experimental Visionary Lyra Pramuk Breaks Down 7 Perfectly Produced Songs
The Berlin-based artist talks about favorites by Björk, Ennio Morricone, and Andy Stott, and explains how she collaborated with slime mold on her generative new album, ‘Hymnal.’
Panda Bear Breaks Down Six Perfectly Produced Albums and Songs
From Dean Blunt to King Tubby, these are the productions that inspire the indie-pop experimentalist most.
Kelly Lee Owens Breaks Down Four Perfectly Produced Albums
From Björk’s ‘Vespertine’ to Depeche Mode’s ‘Violator,’ these are the LP productions that inspire the techno-pop musician most.