Headliner Radio
1,077 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThis is a music podcast which explores the creative process. We chat to artists of all levels, from aspiring and emerging talent to international stars, to find more about how they make their music. Check us out on Insta @emergingheadliner, FB and Twitter @headlinerhub and hashtag #headlinerradio
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E339: Gareth Dunlop | Welcome To The House Of I Don’t Know
April 26, 2024 06:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBSinger-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Gareth Dunlop - originally from Belfast in Northern Ireland - speaks to Headliner about all things music, including his upcoming third studio album, Welcome To The House Of I Don’t Know, set for a June 2024 release.
Aspiring Headliner USA E37: Maria Lane
April 25, 2024 06:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBBrooklyn based indie-folk artist Maria Lane discusses her creative process, recent projects, and the cathartic nature of her music.
JBL Emerging Headliner E36: Caroline Romano
April 24, 2024 05:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBNashville-based alt-pop sensation Caroline Romano reflects on the evolution of her songwriting and how a tale of unrequited love inspired her recent brutal single, Used by You. She also reveals how an AKG P220 mic, K240 MKII headphones and JBL 305P MKII powered monitors make all the difference to her music-making process in her home studio.
The Mix Room E86: Molok Studios
April 23, 2024 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBMolok Studios is a multilingual game, film and digital localisation and post-production company based in Milan. CEO Andrea De Cunto and Samuele Daccò, chief audio engineer, reveal how the company has carved out a niche for itself and why, as the first Dolby Atmos gaming studio in Italy, they chose Genelec monitors to elevate their immersive work.
Headliner USA E164: Jeff Toyne | Scoring Palm Royale
April 22, 2024 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBCanadian composer Jeff Toyne breaks down the main title theme to new Apple TV series, Palm Royale and explains how he took inspiration from a Slim Aarons photo, Henry Mancini, Bernard Herrmann and added a Latin twist for his unique score.
Levels E6: ECHO | Inside The Lab Studios
April 18, 2024 07:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBAward-winning engineer and producer ECHO opens up on his fascinating career so far, the trends shaping the Latin music market, and the technology that powers The Lab Studios.
E338: EMMI IIDA | The Eye
April 17, 2024 07:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBSinger, songwriter and visual artist EMMI IIDA discusses her debut album The Eye and her unique approach to its sonic DNA and production.
Headliner USA E163: Steve Albini | The Manics' Journal For Plague Lovers
April 16, 2024 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBLegendary recording engineer Steve Albini takes us inside the making of Manic Street Preachers' Journal For Plague Lovers album, as it celebrates its 15th anniversary.
E337: Vince Freeman | From The Voice to Scars, Ghosts & Glory
April 15, 2024 08:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBSinger songwriter Vince Freeman gets candid about his time on The Voice, how it changed his life, the highs and lows of the music industry, how he had to adapt during the pandemic by opening a mobile coffee stall, and how a chance encounter with an entertainment lawyer resulted in him being able to raise the funds to complete his debut album, Scars, Ghosts & Glory.
E336: Yxngxr1 | Budapest and Beyond
April 12, 2024 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBWelsh artist Yxngxr1 delves into his Americana-tinged indie-pop single, Budapest, taken from his new album, Front Porch.
The Mix Room E85: Gustavo Celis
April 10, 2024 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBTwo-time Grammy Award and seven-time Latin Grammy Award winner Gustavo Celis – a recording engineer, mixer and producer – reflects on mixing Shakira and Beyoncé’s 2007 hit, Beautiful Liar, engineering Shakira’s 2006 hit, Hips Don’t Lie (one of the best selling singles of all time), and why he chose Genelec monitors for his Dolby Atmos studio.
In The Box E20: Hannes Bieger
April 09, 2024 07:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBMixing engineer, music producer and electronic music live act, Hannes Bieger explains why he founded his own label, why he thinks A Million Souls is his most listened to track, and he breaks down the production for his brand new single, Black Hole, including the Steinberg DAW he couldn’t be without.
E335: Palace | The Making of Ultrasound
April 08, 2024 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBPalace frontman Leo Wyndham joins Headliner for an insightful and open conversation about the making of the band's fourth album Ultrasound and how he navigated the tragic circumstances that framed its creation.
JBL Emerging Headliner E35: Cannons
April 05, 2024 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBAmerican indie pop band, Cannons, explain how guitarist Ryan Clapham and bassist and keyboardist Paul Davis discovered vocalist Michelle Joy via Craigslist, how their single, Fire For You changed the trajectory of the band, how new album, Heartbeat Highway came together, and why they use use JBL 308P MkII monitors in the Cannons home studio.
Headliner USA E162: Chiz | Better Dayz
April 04, 2024 08:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBChiz, an upcoming rap artist from Dallas, Texas, discusses his latest musical project and the inspiration behind his old school hip-hop flow.
Aspiring Headliner E60: Ayda Rose
April 02, 2024 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBBritish artist Ayda Rose opens up about how a personal experience of love and loss inspired her raw and stripped-back R&B single, Damn, and why after making a huge impression in the dance scene as Effie, it was time for her to usher in a new age by releasing her new music under Ayda Rose.
Headliner USA E161: David Fleming | Damsel, Dune & The Last Of Us
March 29, 2024 08:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBAmerican composer David Fleming delves into composing music for HBO's The Last of Us (and reveals his favourite episode), the epic sounds of Dune: Part 2, what it was like working with Beyoncé as recording arranger for SPIRIT from The Lion King soundtrack and his approach to scoring new Netflix film Damsel, starring Millie Bobby Brown.
Behind The Music E29: Tritonal
March 28, 2024 08:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBProducer and composer Dave Reed – one half of electronic music duo, Tritonal – reflects on what first drew him to EDM, the evolution of Tritonal’s production and his thoughts on their early work, why he thinks Until You Were Gone is Tritonal’s most listened to song, and why Waves plugins are a constant on Tritonal’s tracks.
The Mix Room E84: Sixieme Son
March 27, 2024 08:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBSixieme Son has created sonic identities, audio logos and built sound design solutions for discerning brands since 1995. Here, the company explains the concept of sonic branding and the way it creates tailor made soundscapes that enable brands including Genelec to truly stand out.
Headliner USA E160: KONZI | Never Let The Music Die
March 26, 2024 08:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBForrest from indie/Alt rock band KONZI - originally from Austin, Texas - takes us inside his creative process, how the band was formed during the pandemic, and discusses some recent musical projects.
Aspiring Headliner USA E36: VHS Celebs
March 25, 2024 14:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBBelieve and sixtyhertz from electronica collective VHS Celebs, an unlikely duo that crossed paths chasing tornadoes across the US, join Headliner for a chat to discuss all things music, including their debut album Multiplex.
E334: Saint Saviour | The Making of Sunseeker
March 20, 2024 09:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBSaint Saviour, the alt-pop solo act from singer-songwriter Becky Jones, talks songwriting and the making of new album Sunseeker.
E333: Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch | Scoring All Of Us Strangers
March 19, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBEmilie Levienaise-Farrouch delves into crafting the score for All Of Us Strangers, starring Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal.
The Mix Room E83: SLOM
March 18, 2024 14:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBSouth Korean music producer SLOM – who first garnered attention when he appeared on Show Me the Money 10 as judge and producer – talks about his journey into music production, the rise of hip-hop in South Korea, new music, and why he relies on Genelec monitors.
Levels E5: Delanie Leyden | Quick off the Block
March 15, 2024 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBAudio engineer, producer, and singer songwriter Delanie Leyden recently sat down with Headliner to talk about her career to date, including her extensive work with US rap legend Busta Rhymes on his latest album project, Blockbusta.
AKG Stories Behind the Sessions E2: Neal Pogue on recording TLC's Waterfalls
March 14, 2024 07:00 - 10 minutes - 7.4 MBAs part of AKG’s Stories Behind the Sessions Series, Grammy-winning producer Neal Pogue discusses some of his legendary projects and recording sessions, including TLC’s classic, Waterfalls.
Aspiring Headliner E59: Beetlebug
March 13, 2024 07:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBBeetlebug (real name Auri Hanford) reflects on her songwriting journey and explains the inspiration behind new single, Embers, which explores the feelings that arise when someone returns to one’s life just as unexpectedly as they had drifted away.
E332: Alice Merton | run away girl
March 12, 2024 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBBritish-based singer-songwriter Alice Merton reflects on why she chose to own her master rights, the success of her two studio albums, MINT and S.I.D.E.S., and why new single, run away girl was inspired by being her own worst enemy.
JBL Emerging Headliner E34: Alex Warren
March 11, 2024 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBCalifornia-born singer-songwriter Alex Warren reflects on overcoming the most unimaginable circumstances to carve out a name for himself as an exciting artist to watch, and one that has built an online community of over 26M followers. He delves into what inspired new singles Yard Sale and Before You Leave Me, and reveals how he uses a AKG P220 mic, K240 MKII headphones and JBL 305P MKII monitors in his home studio.
E331: Cerys Matthews | 6 Music Festival 2024
March 05, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBBBC Radio 6 Music presenter, broadcaster, and artist Cerys Matthews takes us inside this year’s 6 Music Festival and why the independent live music sector needs support like never before.
E330: Alessandra | Life After Eurovision
March 04, 2024 08:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBEurovision 2023 star Alessandra discusses her debut EP Best Year Of My Life and what the future holds after her show-stopping performance at last year's contest.
The Mix Room E82: TOMS (The Only Music Shop)
March 01, 2024 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBSanthan Reddy – one of the owners of TOMS (The Only Music Shop), a music tech reseller in South Africa – reflects on the company’s journey from selling musical instruments to studio equipment, the changes in the South African audio and music industry over the years, and why he fell in love with Genelec monitors.
Behind The Music E28: Sound of Fractures
February 28, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBJamie Reddington – aka Sound of Fractures – a London-based electronic artist and producer, talks about new single and interactive project Bubbles, which invites listeners to share photos and memories with the song that eventually become part of the artwork. He also reveals the Waves plugins that form a key part of his production process.
E329: The Snuts | Ditching the majors for independence
February 27, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBThe Snuts frontman Jack Cochrane talks new album Millennials and why they have left their major label to forge their own independent path.
E328: Deuxes | Yamaha Music London 2024 Ambassadors
February 26, 2024 13:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBWe chat to London-based sister duo Deuxes about their entry into the world of music and what their Yamaha Music London 2024 ambassadorship means for the future.
E327: John Bramwell | The Light Fantastic
February 22, 2024 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBFormer I Am Kloot frontman John Bramwell joins Headliner for his first interview in six years to discuss the making of his new solo album The Light Fantastic and the events that surrounded its creation.
E326: Middle Kids | Faith Crisis Pt 1
February 21, 2024 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBMiddle Kids singer and songwriter Hannah Joy takes Headliner inside the making of the band's new album Faith Crisis Pt 1.
The Mix Room E81: Alvaro Marin
February 20, 2024 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBAlvaro Marin, a recording and mixing engineer based out of Warner Music Spain Studios (The Music Station) in Madrid talks about working with Shakira, Becky G and Netflix, the meteoric rise in the latin music industry and why Genelec monitors have made a lasting impression on him.
Tech Talk E1: Blake Jackson
February 19, 2024 18:00 - 14 minutes - 9.7 MBIn this Harman Tech Talk interview, Blake Jackson, senior director of video and control for North America at Harman Professional, examines how AMX’s video and control products are transforming the work space.
Headliner USA E159: Real Estate | Martin Courtney on making Daniel
February 19, 2024 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBReal Estate singer and chief songwriter Martin Courtney joins Headliner for an in-depth look at the making of the band's sixth studio album Daniel.
Aspiring Headliner E58: Girl w/The Pearl
February 15, 2024 14:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBBristol/London based trio Girl w/The Pearl talk about forming the band, how they met, and their new single, Kids, which is about well-off suburban kids forced to face the harsh realities of life.
AKG Stories Behind the Sessions E4: Adrian Young
February 14, 2024 15:00 - 10 minutes - 7.38 MBAs part of AKG’s Stories Behind the Sessions Series, legendary radio and television presenter, producer, and journalist Nic Harcourt interviews No Doubt drummer and producer Adrian Young on making No Doubt's platinum-certified breakthrough album, Tragic Kingdom, that has sold over 20 million copies.
AKG Stories Behind the Sessions E7: Robert Margouleff
February 14, 2024 15:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBAs part of AKG’s Stories Behind the Sessions' Series, legendary radio and television presenter, producer, and journalist Nic Harcourt interviews producer Robert Margouleff about his work with Devo, Stevie Wonder, Malcolm Cecil, and the invention of the TONTO synth.
AKG Stories Behind the Sessions E6: Rudy Sarzo
February 14, 2024 15:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBAs part of AKG’s Stories Behind the Sessions Series, legendary radio and television presenter, producer, and journalist Nic Harcourt interviews hard rock/heavy metal bassist Rudy Sarzo about his work with Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne, and his friendship with guitarist Randy Rhodes.
AKG Stories Behind the Sessions E5: Cliff Martinez
February 14, 2024 15:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBAs part of AKG’s Stories Behind the Sessions Series, legendary radio and television presenter, producer, and journalist Nic Harcourt interviews musician, film composer and early Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Cliff Martinez on recording the band’s first two albums and his process of film scoring, including the films Solaris; Sex, Lies and Videotape and others for Director Steven Soderbergh.
JBL Emerging Headliner E33: Ganavya
February 14, 2024 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBSouth-Asian vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and composer Ganavya opens up about her upcoming studio album, Like the Sky I've Been Too Quiet, the meaning behind the album’s lead single, Forgive Me My, and explains why she uses an AKG P220 vocal condenser mic, K240 MKII headphones and JBL 305P MKII compact powered studio monitors in her home studio.
AKG Stories Behind the Sessions E1: Walter Afanasieff
February 13, 2024 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.63 MBAs part of AKG’s Stories Behind the Sessions Series, legendary radio and television presenter, producer and journalist Nic Harcourt interviews producer Walter Afanasieff to discuss some of his many producing and songwriting sessions, including co-writing and producing Mariah Carey's smash hit, All I Want For Christmas Is You.
Aspiring Headliner E57: L. Devine
February 09, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBUK artist L. Devine opens up on the making of her debut album Digital Heartifacts as well as her creative process and the benefits of going independent.
E325: Vince Pope | Scoring True Detective: Night Country
February 08, 2024 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBBAFTA-nominated composer Vince Pope discusses his approach to scoring recent projects, ITV’s Mr Bates vs The Post Office and True Detective: Night Country, the latter score which infuses a dark underbelly – providing the series with a sinister horror element.
E324: Grace Gachot | Built To Be Bad
February 07, 2024 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBLondon-based songstress Grace Gachot talks to Headliner about her latest release Built To Be Bad, how she developed her passion for songwriting, and the support she has received since signing to SoundOn, TikTok’s music distribution platform.