
← People & Music Industry5 nov 2025 · 22 min
Dimitri Tikovoï - Producer, Songwriter
Producer, songwriter and multi‑instrumentalist Dimitri Tikovoï joins Kevin Paul to discuss his creative approach to recording and production, delving into his work with bands like Placebo and sharing how he engineers sessions to maximise inspiration, creativity and workflow.
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:32 - Pre-Production And Creative Limitations
03:28 - Working With New Artists
06:32 - Working With Flood
09:59 - Becoming A Better Mix Engineer
12:08 - Finding Your Own Methods
15:32 - Communication And Experimentation
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Dimitri Tikovoï Biog
Dimitri Tikovoï is a Paris-born, classically trained, Grammy-nominated producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist whose versatile work has shaped some of modern music’s most celebrated albums. After training at the Conservatory of Classical Music in Paris and touring as a drummer, he moved to London, producing Placebo’s platinum-selling album Meds and launching his acclaimed electronic-rock project Trash Palace. Over the years, Dimitri has worked across genres, collaborating with artists including Charli XCX, Blondie, Ghost, Becky Hill, Purple Disco Machine, and TWICE, while also composing for film and TV soundtracks.