Headliner Radio
1,121 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 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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The Mix Room E25: Tim Palmer
October 06, 2021 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBProducer, audio engineer, guitarist and songwriter, Tim Palmer, reflects on getting his start by mixing (I Just) Died in Your Arms for Cutting Crew, producing David Bowie's debut LP with Tin Machine in 1989, why patience paid off when working with Ozzy Osbourne, and reveals why he recently upgraded to Genelec 8341A monitors.
Aspiring Headliner E21: Tom Bright
October 04, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBMusician Tom Bright reveals the inspiration behind his track, Down The Line, a single taken from his upcoming album, Legacy. He talks about being compared to Rod Stewart, how he utilised Spotify to obtain a monthly listenership of up to 100,000, and reveals what fans can expect from his new album release.
OLLO Chat Podcast E1: Mixing In Atmos
October 01, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this OLLO Chat Podcast, OLLO Audio CEO Rok Gulič speaks to Berklee College of Music’s John Escobar and acclaimed engineer and producer Matteo Marciano about best practice production techniques, immersive mixing in Dolby Atmos and how to ensure your studio skills are future-ready. Check out the video podcast here: https://bit.ly/3ioDOyv #olloaudio #headlinerradio #podcast #dolbyatmos
Neve Sessions E14: Geoff Foster | Recording No Time To Die
September 30, 2021 13:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBThree-time Grammy Award-winning recording and mix engineer, Geoff Foster, delves into how he recorded the orchestra for Billie Eilish’s Bond theme, No Time To Die with Hans Zimmer at London's Air Studios for the much anticipated new Bond film, for which he is also the score engineer. Foster reveals what it takes to capture the quintessential Bond sound, and how he achieved this using a Neve 88R console.
The Process E8: Julian Kindred
September 29, 2021 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBAs a producer, engineer and songwriter, Julian Kindred has made numerous records with a wide and varied range of artists for over two decades. Here he reflects on his time spent recording in many of Music City’s legendary rooms, the hybrid setup in his UK-based studio, and the interesting ways he uses oeksound plugins throughout his workflow.
Headliner USA E72: Miles Hankins | Scoring Nine Perfect Strangers
September 29, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBMiles Hankins describes how himself and Marco Beltrami composed the music for the new must-watch Hulu series, Nine Perfect Strangers, starring Nicole Kidman and Melissa McCarthy.
E140: lau.ra | The Road To Remixing
September 23, 2021 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBJust before the MPG announced the winner of Remixer Of The Year for 2021, Headliner caught up with singer, songwriter, producer and DJ, Laura Bettinson (aka lau.ra), who explains her route into the industry, why she’s turning her attention back to her own solo electronic music and delving deeper into her role as producer and DJ, and shares her tips for aspiring remixers.
The Mix Room E24: Dan Samsa
September 21, 2021 05:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBComposer Dan Samsa talks about how he has brought his debut album, Contours, full circle in a pioneering 360° surround sound live musical experience, and how he used Genelec monitors for this ambitious immersive live event.
E139: Gareth Coker | How To Score Video Games
September 21, 2021 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBComposer Gareth Coker, whose music appears in a number of Triple-A video game titles including Ark, Immortals Fenyx Rising, and the upcoming Halo Infinite, talks us through his creative process when it comes to crafting soundtracks of truly epic proportions.
E138: Steve Lamacq | 30 Years of Nirvana's Nevermind
September 20, 2021 18:00 - 48 minutes - 33.7 MBMusic journalist and broadcast icon, Steve Lamacq, reflects on the 30th anniversary of Nirvana's legendary Nevermind and the impact it had on music in the UK, as well as the changing role of radio in breaking new artists.
Headliner USA E71: Michael League | The Introspective Collaborator
September 17, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBFour-time Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Michael League is best known as the band leader of the greatly loved Snarky Puppy, and writing with such names as David Crosby. But with this long period of forced isolation, he finally found some time for that solo record he'd always fancied making. He talks about the stunning, introspective contrast it offers to everything he's done previously.
Aspiring Headliner USA E15: Kenny Galbraith
September 17, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBUp-and-coming percussionist Kenny Galbraith discusses how he first got into playing drums, finding his niche in producing live loop sets, and the ways in which he’s been experimenting with his own sound recently.
E137: Graham Davies | Meet The Ivors Academy CEO
September 14, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBIvors Academy CEO, Graham Davies tells Headliner about the return of the in-person Ivors Awards, as well as the huge efforts the organisation is making to address the gender and ethnicity pay gap and increase royalties for songwriters.
E136: Mark Davyd | Music Venue Trust CEO
September 13, 2021 17:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBFrom Covid to Brexit, the challenges still facing the live music sector remain significant as ever. Music Venues Trust CEO Mark Davyd outlines his vision for a successful return to live events.
Behind The Music E6: Teffler
September 13, 2021 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBTeffler is one of those DJs who simply doesn’t care that summer is over, he will keep serving up those sunny beats, rain or shine. This American songwriter and producer got his big breakthrough in 2017 with Never Let Me Go, leading to collaborations with Afrojack’s record label, tours of Europe, and even a performance at Liverpool’s legendary Cavern Club. He gives Headliner the scoop on the persistence that went into this success, using 2020 as an opportunity to learn more about the music bu...
Aspiring Headliner USA E14: Wolf
September 09, 2021 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBIndependent artist Julia Wolf – aka Wolf – explains how she overcame shyness and hustled to become one of the first artists to be featured in Spotify’s Fresh Finds program, culminating in landing a billboard in New York’s Times square. Wolf gets candid about being labelled ‘nitpicky’, why she felt compelled to pen two songs about resting bitch face, and reveals what fans can expect from her upcoming EP, Girls in Purgatory.
The Mix Room E23: John Murphy
September 09, 2021 12:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBJohn Murphy reflects on 'winging' the score for Danny Boyle’s horror film, 28 Days Later, and most recently taking on the same role for the much anticipatedThe Suicide Squad. He explains how he approached the music, and why Genelec monitors are always at the core of his workflow.
E135: Jack In Water | No Place Like Home
September 03, 2021 12:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBAlmost 10 years in the making, Jack In Water takes us inside the making of his highly anticipated debut album, You Don't Feel Like Home.
E134: Peter Heath | The Return of PLASA
September 01, 2021 09:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBPLASA MD Peter Heath give us the inside track on what exhibitors and visitors can expect from this year’s returning show.
E133: Maxie Gedge | Keychange
September 01, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBMaxie Gedge, UK project manager for Keychange, discusses the organisation's new UN sustainability drive, as well as adding the 500th signatory to the Keychange diversity pledge.
Plugged In E6: Melissa Misicka
August 31, 2021 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBBrand marketing director at iZotope, Melissa Misicka, discusses the ways in which the company has changed its business model during the pandemic, how it has tried to adopt a more agile mentality throughout the company, and how it continues to streamline the music making process for creatives.
E132: Ólafur Arnalds | When We Are Born
August 26, 2021 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBÓlafur Arnalds is now both a veteran as well as a pioneer in the neoclassical music scene, adding a new film as a feather in his cap with the brilliant performance short, When We Are Born – ready to view now on Amazon Prime. Headliner talks to the BAFTA-winner (for his music for ITV’s Broadchurch) about why Iceland was a fairly great place to be this last year, his part in his stunning new film, and his thoughts on piano playlists with fake Icelandic composers.
E131: Ngaiire | The Making of 3
August 25, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBSydney-based, Papua New Guinea-born artist Ngaiire delves into the personal journey that inspired her third studio album, 3 (out August 27). The singer-songwriter explains why going back to her Papua New Guinean roots turned into “a very expensive therapy session”, reveals the deeply personal events that inspired her powerful new single, Him, and shares why she’s come to terms with people not ‘getting her’ as an artist.
Aspiring Headliner E20: Harrison Walker
August 24, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBLondon-based artist Harrison Walker talks about his musical influences, what inspires his RnB/trap sound and songwriting, and why he’s focusing on new music releases.
In The Box E8: Ferry Corsten
August 23, 2021 12:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBDutch DJ, record producer and remixer Ferry Corsten reveals how his passion for music went from a hobby to a full-blown profession, why his many aliases come in handy, and explains why Steinberg’s Cubase is essential for his EDM production workflow.
Neve Sessions E13: Sam Teskey | The Teskey Brothers
August 19, 2021 11:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBInspired by the cycles of life, Sam Teskey, guitarist of critically-acclaimed, blues-soul band The Teskey Brothers discusses his upcoming debut solo album, Cycles, a collection of music influenced by the great English psychedelic bands of the late ‘60s and ‘70s. He talks about the personal experiences that inspired the album, digs deep into the production process, and explains why his Neve 1073 was such a crucial part of the process in shaping the sound.
E130: Matt Wilkinson | Breaking New Talent
August 18, 2021 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBHaving plied his trade as a new music journalist with the likes of the NME, and currently hosting shows with some of the biggest names in the business for Apple Music, Matt Wilkinson has developed a keen ear for music that is about to break. Here, he tells Headliner about his fascinating career to date and the art of spotting a hit...
E129: Amy Lamé | London's Night Czar
August 18, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBFive years ago, Amy Lamé was appointed as London's first ever Night Czar, working for the London Mayor to protect and nurture London nightlife. Here, she opens up on the challenges posed by covid, and the work being done to get the city's night time economy back on its feet.
The Mix Room E22: Dani Bennett Spragg
August 17, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBRecording engineer and mixer Dani Bennett Spragg reacts to her recent MPG win for Recording Engineer of the Year, reflects on how assisting on a week-long session at Assault & Battery turned into her staying on for 18 months, and reveals why she relies on Genelec monitors to get the job done in the studio and at home.
The Process E7: Bobby Balow
August 17, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBMix and mastering engineer Bobby Balow from Raytown Productions talks to Headliner about his mission to impart valuable tips and tricks to like-minded creatives through video tutorials, why he always wants to help others create better sounding music, and why oeksound soothe2 has become one of his ‘Desert Island’ plugins.
Aspiring Headliner USA E13: Carly Jo Jackson
August 14, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBAn indie-acoustic artist originally from South Florida, Carly Jo Jackson’s captivating, raspy vocals and bluesy-pop sound have earned her an army of dedicated followers who call themselves Wildflowers, a name taken from her coming of age song that featured in the award-winning indie short On the Edge in late 2012. Here, Jackson tells Headliner why she’s desperate to get back to performing live shows.
Emerging Headliner E44: Lexi Berg
August 13, 2021 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBSwedish-American singer-songwriter Lexi Berg talks about her haunting ballad What If being used in the critically acclaimed Netflix film, Pieces of A Woman, and the Swedish traditions that influenced her recent single, Into the Sea.
Behind The Music E5: Herb Middleton
August 12, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBProducers are often branded as being legendary, but Herb Middleton, born and raised in the South Bronx of New York, truly is that. We talk in-depth about his breakthrough when P. Diddy called his phone, leading to further collaborations with The Notorious B.I.G and Mary J Blige, and discuss how Waves plugins have revolutionised his music-making and production workflow.
The Big Listen E6: Brandon Blackwell
August 11, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBFOH engineer and production manager Brandon Blackwell – who has toured with the likes of Lizzo, A$AP Rocky, Camila Cabello and more – reveals how he got his first big break in live sound, his approach when it comes to mixing vocals, and why he can’t wait to start working with a slew of new artists.
E128: 2% Rising | Katie Tavini and Rookes
August 09, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB2% Rising co-founders, mastering engineer Katie Tavini and artist and producer Rookes, tell Headliner what led them to launch the organisation and discuss the ongoing fight for gender diversity across the music industry.
Headliner USA E70: Goo Goo Dolls | 30 Years In The Music Business
August 05, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBGoo Goo Dolls bassist and vocalist Robby Takac reflects on more than three decades making music, the ever-changing nature of the industry, and the band's new Rarities record.
E128: Goo Goo Dolls | 30 Years In The Music Business
August 05, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBGoo Goo Dolls bassist and vocalist Robby Takac reflects on more than three decades making music, the ever-changing nature of the industry, and the band's new Rarities record.
E127: Femme House | Women In Audio
August 05, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBCo-founders of Femme House, Leah Chisholm and Lauren A. Spalding, explain how they are creating more opportunities for women, trans, non-binary, and other marginalised gender expressions in the technical areas of music.
Headliner USA E69: Osei Essed | Amend: The Fight For America
August 04, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBOsei Essed is a multi-instrumentalist with a big affinity for blues and americana, and after several years playing in bands around New York City, he suddenly found himself in the world of scoring to picture. His biggest project so far has been working on Amend: The Fight For America, hosted and executive produced by Will Smith and also stars Mahershala Ali, Diane Lane, Pedro Pascal and Samuel L. Jackson.
E126: Raphaelle Thibaut | Secrets of the Whales
August 03, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBComposer Raphaelle Thibaut reflects on how her diagnosis of single-sided deafness as a child led to intense piano practice, and ultimately, her path to recovery. After four years leading marketing at Google in Europe, a trip to Abbey Road Studios changed her trajectory forever. Thibaut explains how she went on to score Secrets of the Whales, a Disney+ original documentary series executive-produced by James Cameron and narrated by Sigourney Weaver.
The Mix Room E21: Emre Ramazanoglu
August 02, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBSongwriter, producer, mixer, and programmer Emre Ramazanoglu reflects on working on Noel Gallagher’s album Who Built the Moon, the Killing Eve soundtrack, and explains why Genelec monitors are a key part of his new Dolby Atmos studio setup.
The Mix Room E21: Emre Ramazanoglu
August 02, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBSongwriter, producer, mixer, and programmer Emre Ramazanoglu reflects on working on Noel Gallagher’s album Who Built the Moon, the Killing Eve soundtrack, and explains why Genelec monitors are a key part of his new Dolby Atmos studio setup.
Emerging Headliner E43: Mimi Bay
July 30, 2021 16:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBHeadliner speaks to Gothenburg-based singer songwriter Mimi Bergman, aka Mimi Bay – who has been writing and recording music since her early teens – about why her vlogging channel quickly resonated with young audiences, how music provides her with the ultimate escape, and the creative process behind her new six-track EP Far From Home.
Headliner USA E68: Ron and Russell Mael | Meet The Sparks Brothers
July 30, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBFor the past 50 years, Sparks have blazed a trail as one of the most influential acts in the business. Here, brothers Ron and Russell Mael reflect on half a century making music together and discuss the brand new Edgar Wright directed documentary film The Sparks Brothers.
E125: Catherine Marks | Records Of My Life
July 29, 2021 06:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBCatherine Marks, award-winning producer and engineer for the likes of Wolf Alice, Foals, The Big Moon, Alanis Morissette, The Amazons and Manchester Orchestra, takes an in-depth look at six of the records that shaped her into one of the industry's most sought after talents.
Neve Sessions E12: Fiona Cruickshank
July 28, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBEngineer, producer and mixer Fiona Cruickshank talks about her work on The Grand Budapest Hotel, Sex Education 2 and Supernova, and her history with AIR Studios and Neve consoles.
In The Box E7: Al van der Beek
July 27, 2021 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBWhat do you get when you combine a marketing genius, a studio engineer, a pianist and a cellist? The answer is The Piano Guys, “a bunch of ordinary guys” playing classically influenced instrumental music in viral Youtube videos. The band’s music producer Al van der Beek talks divine intervention, ‘the Disney test’, and Cubase.
E124: OMI | Make It Now
July 27, 2021 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBJamaican artist, OMI reflects on his huge hit, Cheerleader, which he wrote in 2008 – getting a new lease of life in 2015 when it was remixed and reached number one in 20 countries, spent six non-consecutive weeks at number one, went five-times Platinum, and garnered over four million Spotify weekly streams. OMI reflects on how the song changed his (and his family’s) life, taking some time to recharge in Jamaica, and reveals what inspired new song, Make It Now.
Headliner USA E67: Dustin O'Halloran | Moving Lightly
July 26, 2021 11:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBThe Oscar and Grammy-nominated Dustin O'Halloran has seen his nomadic life take him from his native Los Angeles to Italy, Berlin, to now spending the entire pandemic in his new home of Iceland. The last time Headliner caught up with O'Halloran, he was desperate to return to his hugely popular solo compositions, having spent the last decade working on films such as Lion, and most recently Netflix's The Old Guard and the Kate Winslet/Saoirse Ronan-starring Ammonite. And with his first album re...
Aspiring Headliner USA E12: Halle Kearns
July 23, 2021 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBAfter a long wait due to the pandemic, country artist Halle Kearns recently played to a live crowd again in her hometown, and describes the “pinch me” moment when a young girl in the audience sang her words back to her. The rising star talks about what inspires her music, getting radio support, and new single, Plans, which has resonated strongly with her fans.