5 Facts About the Production of IDLES' Joy as an Act of Resistance

  1. The album was produced by Paul Frazer, who goes by the name Space. Space handled the production work for the record.

  2. Mixing duties were split between Adam Greenspan and Nick Launay. Both engineers contributed to the final sound of the album.

  3. Space is not a well-known mainstream producer. His work on this album gave it a distinct, raw edge that fits IDLES’ style.

  4. Nick Launay has a long history of working with punk and alternative acts. His involvement likely influenced the album’s aggressive, live-sounding mix.

  5. Adam Greenspan is a frequent collaborator with Launay. The pair have mixed several records together, bringing consistency to the project.