Lily Allen

Blue May stands in front of the 1970s API 48-Channel Split record/ monitor console inside London’s RAK Studio 1 during a string session with engineer Ben Baptie seated at the Pro Tools station. Photo: Courtesy of Blue May.

Capturing The Vibe of Lily Allen’s ‘West End Girl’ – Part 3

By Lily Moayeri ⋅ Published: 02/11/2026

Producer Blue May brings in an A-team of talent for a five-week blitz—from songwriting to recording to final mix—in creating the raw, unapologetic sound...

Lily Allen singing vocals from the couch, while producer Kito tracks her in the control room of Blue May’s home studio. Photo: Chloe Angelides

Music Production

Capturing The Vibe of Lily Allen’s ‘West End Girl’ – Part 2

By Lily Moayeri ⋅ Published: 02/10/2026 ⋅ Updated: 02/11/2026

Producer Blue May brings in an A-team of talent for a five-week blitz—from songwriting to recording to final mix—in creating the raw, unapologetic sound...

Some of the musical team that worked on West End Girl. From left: Lily Allen, Kito, Blue May, Leroy Clampitt, Leon Vynehall and Amy Langley. Photo: Courtesy of Blue May.

Music Production

Capturing The Vibe of Lily Allen’s ‘West End Girl’ – Part 1

By Lily Moayeri ⋅ Published: 02/09/2026

Producer Blue May brings in an A-team of talent for a five-week blitz—from songwriting to recording to final mix—in creating the raw, unapologetic sound...