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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...

HotWax rolled into the UK's RAK Studio last summer and left with its debut album.

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HotWax Delivers A ‘Hot Shock’

By Lily Moayeri ⋅ Published: 06/20/2025 ⋅ Updated: 07/01/2025

The electric full-length debut by HotWax, recorded at RAK Studios, captures the UK trio’s raw, live-performance energy.

Perfecting the mix of ‘Saviors’ in Chris Lord-Alge’s Mix LA control room (L-R): Producer Rob Cavallo, Billie Joe Armstrong, recording engineer Chris Dugan, Green Day guitar technician Bill Schneider, Mike Dirnt and mix engineer Chris Lord-Alge. Photo: Mix LA.

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Green Day Goes for the Grammy Gold

By Clive Young ⋅ Published: 12/20/2024 ⋅ Updated: 12/23/2024

Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong and longtime mix engineer Chris Lord-Alge talk capturing lightning in a bottle—and three Grammy nominations—with ‘Saviors.’