Julian Emery, Songwriter and Producer

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. To listen / watch: Audio-only: click on the play button in the audio player above, or: Video: watch the embedded video below or check it and previous episodes out on our YouTube Channel Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):   Julian’s website Jules’ musical upbringingMoving into production and recognising the importance of synths / keyboards in the processHear’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. Key links: Become a member of our YouTube channel and receive extra content Buy some keyboard related merchandise Drop us a line via the website, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, Threads, BlueSky, TikTok or LinkedIn Complete our audience survey to help us improve! Check out our podcast guest playlist on Spotify to get a tas te of each guest’s creations.The post Julian Emery, Songwriter and Producer appeared first on The Keyboard Chronicles.