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 E13: Jake Jackson
March 19, 2021 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBRecording and mix engineer and producer Jake Jackson has worked on a huge variety of soundtracks for film, TV, computer games, and more recently, albums. Jackson reveals the projects he’s been working on during lockdown, his route into the industry, the challenges of working on computer game scores, and the Genelec monitors that he relies upon.
E98: Jessica Wilde | A Whole New Wave
March 19, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBLondon-based singer Jessica Wilde has started 2021 in a big way, recently dropping a double A-side with two fresh new singles. We chat about some of her favourite collaborations, the inspiration behind her raw, honest lyrics, and how she’s been pushing her own boundaries creatively during lockdown.
E97: ATB & Topic | 9pm Returns
March 18, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBWe speak to renowned German DJ, musician and producer ATB and platinum-selling producer Topic about their new single Your Love (9pm), a faithful remake of the original ‘90s trance anthem featuring the vocals of Swedish songwriter A7S.
Emerging Headliner USA E8: Kalpee
March 17, 2021 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBUp-and coming Trinbagonian artist Kalpee has just released a stunning acoustic version of his latest project Feel Good Playlist Vol.1, which really does sound as the name suggests. Here he talks about partnering with this year’s virtual SXSW on The Island Stage, focusing on West Indian artists and reviving the acknowledgement of island pop globally.
E96: Brad Cox | My Mind's Projection
March 17, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBHaving spent the last two years touring with the likes of Brett Eldredge, Jon Pardi, Randy Houser and Lee Kernaghan, when Covid-19 hit, Brad Cox found solitude driving a tractor for up to 17 hours a day. Cox gets candid about the inspiration behind some of his biggest hits, why he only puts out the music he wants to, and talks about his new album, My Mind's Projection.
Female Focus E7: Nora Kroll-Rosenbaum
March 16, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBA Grammy Award-winner and trained at the most prestigious school of Julliard, Nora Kroll-Rosenbaum has been carefully establishing herself within the world of film music, especially with her unique work on the Quibi series, Don’t Look Deeper. Headliner dives into her stunning work on the series, as well as the locked-down composer life and her work on the board of The Alliance for Women Film Composers.
E95: Tom Ashbrook | Merseyside Solitude
March 16, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBCan Tom Ashbrook put Liverpool on the neoclassical map to rival Berlin? With the quality of his stirring piano music, anything is possible. Having found its way into some of the biggest piano playlists on Spotify, we speak to Ashbrook about the next steps to take his music worldwide.
A Sound Voice E10: Lawrence 'Filet' Mignogna
March 12, 2021 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBLawrence ‘Filet’ Mignogna has been a monitor and FOH engineer for many big acts over the years, including Gwen Stefani, Alicia Keys, Bruno Mars, Twenty One Pilots, and many more. Here we discuss why he took a step back from touring pre-Covid, his efforts to raise awareness and funds for the live industry, and his workflow on DiGiCo mixing consoles.
Emerging Headliner E27: Bontruce
March 12, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBSwedish producer Bontruce recently dropped his debut single Salvation. The self-confessed studio nerd explains how he is responsible for the entire process of composing, producing and writing his tracks, and how he draws inspiration from both the natural world and the dichotomy between humans and the planet.
Headliner USA E47: Fences | Tattooed Troubadour
March 11, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBHeadliner speaks with Christopher Mansfield, the man known best as Fences, an artist already drawing favourable comparisons to Bon Iver. He reflects on being discovered on Myspace by Tegan and Sara, his friendship and collaborations with Macklemore, and the profound travels and bonds that brought about his latest album, Failure Sculptures.
Aspiring Headliner E11: Lu Wright
March 11, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 24.1 MBNewcomer Lu Wright is used to putting on a brave face, however with her debut single release, British Daisy and upcoming EP, she’s letting her guard down. It might just be the soundtrack to your summer.
In The Box E4: Michael Yezerski
March 10, 2021 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBComposer Michael Yezerski’s most recent project is composing the score for The Vigil - a horror film which follows a young man who is tasked with keeping vigil over a deceased member of his former Orthodox Jewish community, only to be targeted by a malevolent spirit. We delve into scoring a horror film, avoiding cliches, pacing out the tension, and his use of Steinberg’s Cubase.
Headliner USA E46: Kris Bowers | Scoring Bridgerton
March 09, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBAmerican composer and pianist Kris Bowers has composed scores for films, video games, television, documentaries, and has also released his own music. He shares how he worked on Jay Z and Kanye West’s album, Watch the Throne, how he composed the scores for Green Book, Kobe Bryant's Muse, Netflix’s When They See Us, and most recently, Bridgerton – the most-watched series ever on Netflix.
Headliner USA E45: Emily Lazar | Making History
March 08, 2021 12:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBEmily Lazar made Grammy history this year, becoming the first mastering engineer to land three album of the year nominations in the same year for Coldplay’s Everyday Life, Haim’s Women in Music Pt. III and Jacob Collier’s Djesse Vol. 3. We catch up with Emily before the 2021 Grammy awards to reflect on her upcoming nominations, her past win for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical for Beck's album Colors, (becoming the first female mastering engineer to win in this category); and she explain...
E1: Women In Audio | Aubrey Whitfield
March 08, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBOn International Women’s Day, we catch up with record producer, songwriter and musician, Aubrey Whitfield, who explains why she does all she can to promote the important role of women in music. Aubrey shares what she’s been working on during the last year, takes a look at the low stats for women working in production and engineering roles, and reveals why Nugen Audio’s MasterCheck plugin has changed the way she works, forever. Headliner readers and listeners can claim an exclusive $100 vouc...
Headliner USA E44: Brynn Elliott| Can I Be Real?
March 04, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBBrynn Elliott delves into the meaning behind her new single Tell Me I’m Pretty, explaining that it’s an anthem proclaiming that her value as a woman is not based on how well she measures up to cultural standards of beauty. Brynn opens up about her songwriting process, being a special guest to Alanis Morissette, the accidental Bridgerton vibes in her new music video, and teases her next EP, Can I Be Real?
Headliner USA E43: Brent Maher | Nashville Calling
March 03, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBTony Moore chats to one of Nashville's most revered songwriter/producers, Brent Maher, whose credits are like a who's who of global artists. Tony delves into the artist's creative process, as Brent shares some great stories from his glittering career. With over 20 number one singles to his name as well as genre-spanning multi-platinum albums, it's safe to say that Brent is, and always has been, at the top of his creative game.
Headliner USE E43: Brent Maher | Nashville Calling
March 03, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBTony Moore chats to one of Nashville's most revered songwriter/producers, Brent Maher, whose credits are like a who's who of global artists. Tony delves into the artist's creative process, as Brent shares some great stories from his glittering career. With over 20 number one singles to his name as well as genre-spanning multi-platinum albums, it's safe to say that Brent is, and always has been, at the top of his creative game.
E94: Ilan Eshkeri | A Perfect Planet
March 02, 2021 08:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBComposer Ilan Eshkeri’s latest score is for BBC Earth’s A Perfect Planet – his fourth collaboration with Sir David Attenborough. He explains how his working relationship with Sir David has evolved, how he approached this programme’s score, how each episode packs in musical cues from horror, action, heist or comedy genres, and why this is a dream job for a composer.
Live Sessions E6: Ex en Provence
March 01, 2021 16:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBEx en Provence is a brand new collaboration between Londoner Samuel Deschamps and Berlin-based Jan Blumentrath. They detail their music connection, musical influences, and perform an exclusive live session of their debut single, Counting Down The Suns.
Emerging Headliner USA E7: Chappell Roan
March 01, 2021 08:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBIn 2018, Chappell Roan packed everything she owned into the back of her car and drove three days straight from her tiny Missouri hometown, to L.A. Roan explains how an outrageously fun night out at an iconic gay bar altered her entire trajectory as an artist.
Neve Sessions E7: Cameron Craig
February 26, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBIt’s safe to say that a lot has changed since Headliner last caught up with Cameron Craig, although one thing that can be relied upon as a constant is that wherever he goes to record – his rack of Neve 33135s usually go with him. The two-time Grammy award-winning producer, mixer and engineer reflects on a last minute project for Adele’s 25 album, working with a young Amy Winehouse, and on discovering his 33135s by chance in a secondhand shop.
The Mix Room E12: Manon Grandjean
February 25, 2021 17:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBAward winning recording engineer Manon Grandjean (who is also a mix and mastering engineer) reflects on her start in the industry and getting global recognition for her work with Stormzy. She delves into recent projects with NAO and Fredo, and shares how she’s kept up her workflow at home during the pandemic thanks to her brand new Genelec monitors.
Aspiring Headliner USA E11: Lupin
February 25, 2021 06:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBLupin hasn't sprung up from nowhere; keen eyes will recognise him as Jake Luppen, the vocalist from beloved Minnesota indie outfit Hippo Campus. His debut self-titled record is a departure from the sound he was previously known for, and feels like his 'arrival' of sorts, honing into a more candid approach to songwriting, which he often eschewed in favour of broader, shared experiences of his bandmates. He reveals how striking out as a solo artist has allowed him the space to write about his ...
E93: Aston Merrygold | Life After JLS
February 24, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBAston Merrygold’s time with JLS proved to be one of UK pop’s biggest success stories this century, and now he’s back with brand new singles Overboard and Share A Coke. He talks about what he’s been up to during lockdown, keeping The Masked Singer secret, reflects on JLS’ success, and reveals the inspiration behind Overboard. We also get an update on the status of the postponed JLS reunion tour, and Merrygold shares that new JLS material is “never off the table”...
The Process E2: Disclosure
February 23, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBGuy Lawrence, one half of hugely successful British electronic music duo, Disclosure, reveals how he’s been interacting with the burgeoning music production community on Twitch, how his creative approach has evolved in recent years, and why oeksound plugins have been a complete game changer.
Plugged In E2: Alexey Lukin
February 22, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBWe catch up with Alexey Lukin — principal DSP engineer at iZotope and one of the brains behind the company’s acclaimed RX audio repair and restoration software — to find out how he was able to turn a set of complex algorithms into one of the most widely used, versatile tools in the business.
Emerging Headliner E26: Alfie Templeman
February 19, 2021 18:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB18 year old rising star, Alfie Templeman’s brand new single, Everybody’s Gonna Love Somebody, was released this week, premiering as Annie Mac’s Hottest Record In The World on BBC Radio 1 – making this his fourth consecutive Hottest Record. Not bad for a song that was written, performed, and produced entirely by Templeman in his bedroom. He reflects on his whirlwind success, being included on the longlist for BBC Music Sound of 2021, and teases his upcoming mini-album, Forever Isn’t Long Enou...
The Mix Room E11: She Knows Tech
February 19, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBJasmine Kok, founder of She Knows Tech (SKT), and the organisation’s social media manager and strategist, Lisa Murray explain the important work SKT are doing to channel waves of trained women into technical roles in the music industry. They explain how official partner Genelec is proud to get behind their initiative, the barriers for women in the industry, and what to expect from their upcoming SKT Summit, starting on March 5.
Headliner USA E42: MAX | Blueberry Eyes
February 18, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBLast year was a big year for MAX, professionally and personally – he welcomed his daughter into the world and released Colour Vision. He explains why he took more risks on Colour Vision, opens up about his relationship with SUGA of BTS (who features on recent single, Blueberry Eyes), and reveals the fun that went on behind the scenes of the song’s music video.
Designated Driver E6: Aziz Ibrahim
February 17, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBAlthough best known for his work as guitarist with Simply Red and The Stone Roses, for guitarist and composer Aziz Ibrahim, some of his proudest work is using his solo work to detail his family’s journey from Pakistan to Manchester and supporting various music education initiatives. Ibrahim delves into what ‘the Asian blues’ means to him, being recognised by the Queen for his contributions to Great Britain’s economy, culture and the music industry, and why Celestion has always been a part of...
Headliner USA E41: Nathan Halpern | Lone Rider
February 17, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBHaving provided the original music for not one but two films on Barack Obama's end of year film list for 2018, New York- based composer Nathan Halpern has bolstered his career with more music for the Haley Bennett-starring Swallow. We spoke to this exciting composer about his huge indie-film career thus far.
Emerging Headliner E25: Chinchilla
February 16, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBUrban pop artist CHINCHILLA has been making waves in the music industry over the last couple of years. Never one to shy away from the weird and wonderful side of things, she currently finds herself in a productive phase after a rollercoaster start to her career, and explains the thinking behind her timely single, The Lockdown Getdown.
In The Box E3: Mira Calix
February 15, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBAward-winning composer, producer, DJ and artist Mira Calix has a long and varied history of work in film, theatre and much more. We recently caught up about her early electronic days, the public art installation projects that have been keeping her busy, and why she’s always turned to Steinberg software for her music production needs.
Aspiring Headliner USA E10: Abigail Ory
February 12, 2021 14:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBAbigail Ory is a Boston-based singer-songwriter who is determined to make music her own way. With her debut EP, Don't Mind Me, she set out to create her truest interpretation of what was going on inside her head, and in doing so, made something unlike anything she’d ever heard before. Describing her music as “weird pop” Abigail reveals the inspiration behind her new material, which has resulted in a unique collection of charming songs.
E92: Nathan Evans | The Wellerman
February 12, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes - 9.89 MBAfter kickstarting the sea shanty phenomenon that has swept the globe, Nathan Evans has released his debut track, Wellerman, and Wellerman 220 Kid & Billen Ted Remix. He reflects on the whirlwind of going viral on TikTok, quitting his job as a postman, adjusting to the sudden success, and reveals his upcoming music plans.
The Big Listen E1: Charles Wilson
February 11, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBSuper talented musician and artist Charles Wilson III, aka BLK BOK, has definitely done his rounds on the live circuit over the years, supporting some huge artists as a musical director and keyboardist. Here he reveals why 2020 was such an incredible year for him creatively, how he wrote his new classical piano album in just 120 days, and why his JH Audio in-ear monitors are his everything.
Female Focus E6: CC Clarke
February 10, 2021 09:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBCC Clarke is the definition of a modern-day star. Recently named as the most influential online beauty influencer by The Sunday Times, she explains how she has organically grown her Instagram following to over 2 Million, and how it’s enabled her to become a business owner and beauty entrepreneur that makes her own rules. CC opens up about becoming a mother, and reveals that music has always been her true passion – delving into the meaning behind her brand new single, Boys Do Cry.
E91: Jamie Hartman | The Songwriting Journey
February 09, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBIn this Headliner Radio podcast, Tony Moore catches up with hit songwriter, Jamie Hartman, whose credits are as eclectic as they are long. He started playing piano when he was 14, wrote his first song for a girl he liked (her friend enjoyed it, which was something), which was enough to give him the bug. After a stretch of busking stints across London, Hartman started performing his original songs weekly in the back of a juice bar on Portobello Road called The Living Room, and six weeks later...
Headliner USA E40: Austin Wintory | The Pathless
February 08, 2021 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBBAFTA Award-winning and Grammy-nominated composer Austin Wintory reveals how he composed the score for open-world action-adventure video game The Pathless. He explains how he created a score which feels like a “playable mythology” by recording over 100 musicians from around the world, resulting in music with an unplaceable sound seeming to come from some timeless, non-existent mythical people.
Emerging Headliner E24: Lilla Vargen
February 08, 2021 07:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBHaving accumulated 30 million streams and completed a huge arena tour supporting Dermot Kennedy, Lilla Vargen is one of Ireland’s fastest rising new talents. She shares how the pain of emotional devastation was channelled into heartbreaking pop ballad for the ages, Blueprints.
E90: Robert Emery | Get Musicians Working
February 05, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBGet Musicians Working is a UK wide project to provide work for struggling musicians through the Covid-19 pandemic. Run by The Emery Foundation, Get Musicians Working seeks to provide grants to musicians who are in need, and in return they create inspirational content. Conductor, pianist and record producer Robert Emery discusses the project, why one third of professional musicians have not been able to access emergency support, and the key issue of insurance that live events organisers are ...
Headliner USA E39: Jeremiah Fraites | Luminary Compositions
February 02, 2021 15:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBHe's had a substantial career in the ultra-successful indie-folk outfit The Lumineers of Denver, Colorado. But multi-instrumentalist Jeremiah Fraites suddenly finds himself with a cancelled 18 month tour, moving to Turin, Italy and releasing an album of minimalist piano instrumental music. We chat with Jeremiah about this eyebrow-raising turn of events, and his stunning new album, Piano Piano.
Headliner USA E38: Morgan Wallen | King of Country
February 01, 2021 07:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBSinger-songwriter Morgan Wallen has staked his claim as country music’s next superstar with over 3.4 billion streams, multi-platinum certifications, and four consecutive chart-toppers to his name. He chats about appearing on The Voice, becoming one of the first artists to sign to Big Loud Records, and why he feels like his honesty is appreciated by his army of loyal fans.
E89: Julie Miles | Meet The Voice Coach
January 29, 2021 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBJulie Miles, professional vocal coach and founder of Vocal Ovation has rapidly become one of the UK’s most highly rated and sought-after vocal coaches, and has worked on The X Factor, America’s Got Talent and The Voice. She shares how to achieve the perfect audition, adapting to new methods during lockdown, why production skills are key to success as a performer in this ‘new normal’, and reveals her favourite ever audition.
The Process E1: Stint
January 28, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBCanadian record producer and songwriter Stint — mostly known for producing the likes of Gallant, MØ, Demi Lovato, NAO, Zara Larsson and more — discusses his Grammy nomination for Gallant’s debut album, why Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor has served as a massive influence, and how he uses oeksound’s soothe2 plugin on vocals.
E88: Ziggy Alberts | Searching For Freedom
January 27, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBAustralian singer-songwriter Ziggy Alberts’ genuine grassroots story and captivating live performances have built him a career as one of Australia’s leading independent artists. Fresh off the back of a bunch of new singles, Ziggy reveals how he’s gearing up for live shows and teases what to expect from his forthcoming album, Searching for Freedom.
Behind The Music E3: Chris Tabron
January 27, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBNYC-based multi-platinum record producer, mixer, and engineer Chris Tabron has worked on records by Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Mary J. Blige, Common, The Strokes, Erykah Badu, and many more. We discuss how he first started out in music production working closely with Tony Maserati, why it’s important to not be limited by genre, and his impressive knowledge of Waves plugins.
Emerging Headliner E23: President Street
January 26, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBHailing from Melbourne, Australia, Ruby and Pete are President Street, who have used the lockdown period to write and record Time Is Up, a cry out in the face of adversity and a call to stand against injustice and divisiveness. The duo talk about the inspiration behind this defiant-yet-hopeful track, and look forward to supporting Roachford on their UK tour this year.
Aspiring Headliner E10: ILON
January 25, 2021 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB21-year-old Finnish singer-songwriter ILON emerged as a hotly-tipped newcomer before she even released her first single: FINNEAS fell in love with her voice and had her record a song he wrote. We find out the status of that track, and delve into ILON’s debut single, Selfish Love.