Julian Emery is a UK-based songwriter, producer, and guitarist whose credits include work with artists such as Nothing But Thieves, McFly, and Lissie. This episode is a little different as Julian doesn’t play keyboards himself, but he joins the show to share his unique perspective from the producer’s chair and offers some interesting thoughts on the role keyboard players play in songs.

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Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):

Julian’s website

Jules’ musical upbringing

Moving into production and recognising the importance of synths / keyboards in the process

Hear’Say

Working with Matt Willis and co-writing his first three singles, including Up All Night

Co-writing with McFly, including Star Girl

Building rapport and co-writing with people you are meeting for the first time

Jules’ long-term collaborative relationship with Jim Irvin

Collaboration mistakes made the hard way

The longstanding ‘gift’ of working with Nothing But Thieves.

One of Jules’ co-writes with Nothing But Thieves (and #1 hit) Trip Switch

Nothing But Thieves – Welcome to the DCC

The WASP synth

Working with Lissie across multiple albums and co-writing songs, including the breakout hit When I’m Alone

A discussion on Jules’ passion for talking on creativity and resilience.

Desert Island Discs: Back in Black – AC/DC, 2112 – Rush, Hemispheres – Rush, Denim and Leather – Saxon, Chicago X – Chicago.

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