In this episode, John catches up with Rostam to talk about how he wrote, recorded and produced his new album ‘Changephobia’.Giving us a full tour, Rostam talks us through his incredibly varied songwriting processes, from demoing beats on a Japanese bullet train and jamming with the TV, to improvising parts in the studio and simply writing without his brain. Going in deep, we’re treated to beat constructions, reverb breakdowns and sax playing that is just all feel, all alongside the subtle sounds that completely transform the emotion in a track.Listen to find out which plugin changed the way he thinks about recording vocals, why clarity can sometimes completely destroy a vibe, and how to treat an addiction to groove.Tracks discussed: From The Back of a Cab, 4Runner, Starlight LINKS TO EVERYTHING TAPE NOTES https://linktr.ee/tapenotes  Listen to ‘Changephobia’ here. 'Changephobia’ - Matsor ProjectsIntro Music - Sunshine Buddy, Laurel Collective  GEAR MENTIONSMoog VoyagerKorg TridentSolaris SynthRoland Juno 60Line 6 PedalsELA M 251 MicAKG C414Eventide H3000Eventide Swell ReverbUAD Eventide H910 HarmoniserNeve BCM 10 Vari-Mu CompressorTube-Tech CL 1B CompressorNeve Preamp 500 Series 1073LBWaves CLA Vocal PluginUniversal Audio 1176 Compressor Valhalla ShimmerMcDSP M404 AbletonSibeliusProTools OUR GEARhttps://linktr.ee/tapenotes_ourgear  HELP SUPPORT THE SHOWIf you'd like to help support the show you can donate as little or as much as you'd like here, (we really appreciate your contributions :) Donate KEEP UP TO DATEFor behind the scenes photos and the latest updates, make sure to follow us on: Instagram: @tapenotes Twitter: @tapenotes Facebook: @tapenotespodcast  To let us know the artists you’d like to hear, Tweet us, slide into our DMs, send us an email or even a letter. We’d love to hear!  Visit our website to join our mailing list: www.tapenotes.co.uk