Sometimes I get obsessed with a trick or idea in some aspect of my musical life and use it constantly. Lately, it's been new uses of my old friend, sidechaining, which is a very versatile tool in the recording studio.

Haley came to me with 12 songs she had been performing as a solo artist. She wanted to flesh out the songs with more instruments and was looking for input. In the end, I think we did right by the music, bringing each song to a new place that was still true to the intent of the original composition.