‘I used to be associated with music that wasn’t in demand’: Dan Carey on Speedy Wunderground, Fontaines DC and his new band, Miss Tiny

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Which has been fairly true!” Since then, Carey has become one of the UK’s most in-demand producers. Getting dropped and then realising what I’d done was the best thing.” This experience has shaped everything Carey has done since, and defined his approach to the independent label Speedy Wunderground – which released the first singles of buzzy south London bands such as Black Country, New Road, Black Midi and Squid. The first time it clicks into place is so beautiful and it’s just really cool setting up the process so that moment is happening while it’s being recorded.” Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up open image in gallery Carey has a unique formula for everything he works on Over the years, Carey has become an inextricable part of Fontaines DC, having produced the Mercury Prize-nominated band’s three albums. “If I feel moved but I can’t work out why, then I’m a lot more inclined to want to do it.” Carey used to be “turned off” by radio-friendly music.