The Psychology of Analogue
Julie McLarnon is a recording engineer and record producer, known for working solely to analogue tape. In this documentary Julie talks us through her recording ethos, from her self-built dream studio in remote Northern Ireland. Featuring performances from Junior Brother, Alfi and Kalyna Newton. Directed by Myles O'Reilly. Founder of Analogue Catalogue Studio she has recorded albums for artists including The Vaselines, Jeffrey Lewis, Lankum, King Creosote, Brigid Mae Power, Barbarossa, Yorkston/Thorne/Khan, The Shivers and Alasdair Roberts. Trained by Bill Leader, Julie has worked in professional studios since 1989 starting at Strawberry Studios, Stockport as assistant to Martin Hannett, Chris Nagle and the BBC. Her crafted analogue sound has had a chance to bloom in the studio she built in Ireland in 2015, as she continues to make records with timeless flair and excitement.