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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Music Talks E9: Sean Sullivan
January 22, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBSean ‘Sully’ Sullivan is one of the most revered FOH engineers in the business, having toured with the likes of Beck, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna and most recently Shania Twain and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Here, Sully reveals some of his pro tips for setting up and tuning PA systems, what he’s missing most about being out on the road, and why he's a big fan of d&b audiotechnik rigs.
Headliner USA E37: Stephan Moccio | Tales of Solace
January 21, 2021 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBGrammy and Academy Award-nominated composer, producer, pianist, arranger, conductor and recording artist, Stephan Moccio has amassed heavyweight credits that include Celine Dion, Avril Lavigne, Dua Lipa, Ellie Goulding and many more. He reveals why a yearning for solitude and simplicity manifested in his new album, Tales of Solace.
E87: Pamungkas | Riding The Wave
January 20, 2021 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBCould Pamungkas be the first Indonesian artist to achieve international breakout success? As we discuss with the singer-songwriter in this podcast, much stranger things have happened in this internet age. We talk about his brilliant indie-pop tunes, his love of bands from the United Kingdom, and the global success he is gunning for.
Emerging Headliner E22: Tibasko
January 19, 2021 10:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBHailing from Welwyn Garden City, Tibasko is a very exciting and up-and-coming duo bringing hard-hitting beats out of Hertfordshire. Having only formed in 2017, the pairing of Andy Bowden and Ken Petalcorin chat to us about their fast and formidable rise, releasing club-bangers in lockdown, and their vital work with #WeMakeEvents.
Emerging Headliner 22: Tibasko
January 19, 2021 10:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBHailing from Welwyn Garden City, Tibasko is a very exciting and up-and-coming duo bringing hard-hitting beats out of Hertfordshire. Having only formed in 2017, the pairing of Andy Bowden and Ken Petalcorin chat to us about their fast and formidable rise, releasing club-bangers in lockdown, and their vital work with #WeMakeEvents.
Aspiring Headliner E9: merci, mercy
January 18, 2021 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBSydney indie-pop act merci, mercy is one to watch, and takes a closer look at her EP, no thank you, no thanks, which features six candid and intimate tracks, covering themes of toxic relationships, social anxiety and self-confidence.
Plugged In E1: Jonathan Bailey
January 15, 2021 12:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBIn episode one of Plugged In, we sit down with technologist, musician and CTO of Izotope, Jonathan Bailey, who provides us with a unique insight into the world of audio software and plugins at the Boston-based company, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
E86: Kurtis Mantronik | King Of The Beat
January 14, 2021 06:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBA true music pioneer in several genres, Kurtis Mantronik was told “people won't go for this hip-hop stuff,” but his beats production (in his bathtub at home with a drum machine!) would make him a key figure in making the genre go totally global. After huge success in Mantronix, he reinvented himself to become one of the world's first remixers, reworking songs by the likes of Shirley Bassey, Duran Duran, Dido and many more. He opens up about his incredible career, and he puts out his wish to ...
A Sound Voice E9: Kevin Madigan
January 13, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBWith many years experience as a live sound engineer under his belt, Kevin Madigan has worked with a diverse range of artists including The Smashing Pumpkins, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Lucinda Williams, Santana, Eels, and Pavarotti. We chat about the studio projects that have kept him busy this year, his approach to mixing at front of house, and why he loves his DiGiCo SD5 console.
E85: Passenger | Open & Honest
January 12, 2021 18:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBWe recently caught up with multi award-winning, platinum selling British singer-songwriter Mike Rosenberg aka Passenger — who has just released his album Songs for the Drunk and Broken Hearted — to find out more about his creative process, the narrative running through his new record, and how his approach to writing has evolved over the years.
Female Focus E5: Antonia Gauci
January 11, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBIn the past decade, Antonia Gauci has established herself as one of Australia’s most trusted, best-regarded producers, engineers and versatile mixers, working with numerous local and international acts, with credits including Will.I.Am, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Kesha’s Grammy nominated single Praying, as well as some of Australia’s finest artists. Antonia reflects on her start at Sydney’s BigJesusBurger Studios and Studios 301, how she gained a reputation for her unique perspective, and shar...
Emerging Headliner E21: Samuum
January 08, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBArmenian-Ukranian rappers Samuum discuss their new single, Maria, a tongue in cheek look at the middle-eastern phenomenon of bride kidnapping. This legitimately unique musical duo is the collaboration between The Voice of Ukraine star Lusine Kocharian and music producer/film director Andranik Berberian, a Ukrainian pair with very strong Armenian heritage. And while taking pride in that, they certainly don’t shy away from taking a huge, satirical swipe at women’s rights in the Middle East.
E84: Marc Henshall | The Shure Mindset
January 07, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBWe go behind the brand with Shure's Marc Henshall who talks us through the leading microphone manufacturer's ethos and mindset during the pandemic. He also reveals the thinking behind two new Shure products which are targeted at home recording and podcasting.
E83: Eli Moon | Angels, Devils & Empty Vessels
January 06, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBBritish R&B artist Eli Moon has been making some big moves in the music scene over the last couple of years. Here he explains why songwriting has always been his therapy, the creative process behind some of his recent tracks, and how he’s been delving deeper into production techniques during lockdown.
E82: I Am Greta | Rebekka Karijord & Jon Ekstrand
January 05, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBWhen Rebekka Karijord and Jon Ekstrand were asked to compose the original score for the new Greta Thunberg documentary, I Am Greta, they knew they had to somehow create a musical language for a true force of nature. We discuss working on the film sustainably, their thoughts on the climate crisis, Rebekka's other life as a singer-songwriter, and Jon's upcoming Marvel movie, Morbius (starring Jared Leto and Matt Smith).
Emerging Headliner E20: Phoria
January 04, 2021 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBOne of the most genre-fluid bands out there, Brighton's Phoria are somewhere between an art-rock outfit and a neoclassical chamber group. We chat with Trewin from the band about seeking inspiration from the human experience within an infinite universe, retreating from the internet to record their new album, and recording Caught A Black Rabbit at Abbey Road Studios.
Headliner USA E36: Tom Lord-Alge | Mixing It Up
January 03, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 41.2 MBWe catch up with multiple Grammy Award winning producer and mix engineer Tom Lord-Alge, who reflects on his career so far, which includes mixing records for U2, The Rolling Stones, P!nk, Peter Gabriel, Dave Matthews Band, Blink-182, Avril Lavigne, Sum 41, Manic Street Preachers, and Marilyn Manson.
Headliner USE E36: Tom Lord-Alge | Mixing It Up
January 03, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 41.2 MBWe catch up with multiple Grammy Award winning producer and mix engineer Tom Lord-Alge, who reflects on his career so far, which includes mixing records for U2, The Rolling Stones, P!nk, Peter Gabriel, Dave Matthews Band, Blink-182, Avril Lavigne, Sum 41, Manic Street Preachers, and Marilyn Manson.
Headliner Radio E81: Anna Phoebe | Unclassifiable
December 29, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBAs well as being one of the most in-demand violinists in the UK, Anna Phoebe has been increasing her stock as a composer, particularly with her 2020 singles seeing strong backing from the likes of Mary Anne Hobbs. We chat about her experiences playing with the likes of P Diddy, Roxy Music and Robin Gibb, her collaborations with the European Space Agency, and why she really is one of the most unclassifiable musicians in the game.
E81: Anna Phoebe | Unclassifiable
December 29, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBAs well as being one of the most in-demand violinists in the UK, Anna Phoebe has been increasing her stock as a composer, particularly with her 2020 singles seeing strong backing from the likes of Mary Anne Hobbs. We chat about her experiences playing with the likes of P Diddy, Roxy Music and Robin Gibb, her collaborations with the European Space Agency, and why she really is one of the most unclassifiable musicians in the game.
E80: Wankelmut | Bringing Melody To Berlin
December 26, 2020 12:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBAfter the enormous success of One Day / Reckoning Song back in 2012, German DJ and producer Wankelmut decided to keep his newly successful career in pop-house music in his native Berli, the world capital of techno: “When I started going out and discovering all these genres, I was into techno for a brief amount of time,” Wankelmut, the alias of Jacob Dilßner, says. “It doesn’t have enough diversity for my taste. I like vocals, I like melodies, some grooves. So I stuck with house music. But Be...
Headliner Radio E80: Wankelmut | Bringing Melody To Berlin
December 26, 2020 12:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBAfter the enormous success of One Day / Reckoning Song back in 2012, German DJ and producer Wankelmut decided to keep his newly successful career in pop-house music in his native Berli, the world capital of techno: “When I started going out and discovering all these genres, I was into techno for a brief amount of time,” Wankelmut, the alias of Jacob Dilßner, says. “It doesn’t have enough diversity for my taste. I like vocals, I like melodies, some grooves. So I stuck with house music. But Be...
Headliner USA E35: Dave Aude | In The Remix
December 24, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBWe chat to Grammy-winning remixer and producer Dave Aude about his latest project working with long time friend and collaborator LeAnn Rimes. Aude has remixed LeAnn's Coyote Ugly soundtrack into a beat-laden mashup with a twist as the movie turns 20 - and unlike many remixers, has chosen not to chop up the vocal: "let the artist and the song do the talking, and I'll add a little gasoline where required..!"
The Mix Room E10: Mat Playford
December 23, 2020 14:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBMat Playford reflects on his seven-year residency at Space in Ibiza, and the future of the club and DJ scene. Having been introduced to Genelec in the ‘90s, Mat has never looked back, and reveals what makes them his choice of studio monitor every time, and why he intends to build another Genelec studio in his greenhouse.
Emerging Headliner USA E6: Galxara
December 22, 2020 15:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBGalxara explains why it’s so important for her to create music that surges with confidence, and that tells listeners to be themselves no matter what. The complex and continuously evolving artist explains why recent single, Loving Nobody is one of the most emotional songs she’s ever written.
Aspiring Headliner USA E9: Jesse Palter
December 22, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBDuring the start of 2020, Jesse Palter parted ways with her record label to start anew and focus on the next evolution of her music and sound. Out of that dynamic came Better Days, an ode to quarantine and lockdown which was written over Zoom. Jesse explains why it’s always been music for her, what it's like to be an independent artist in a global pandemic, and why she’s passionate about raising awareness about mental health.
Headliner Radio E79: The HeavyTrackerz | Whipping Up A Storm
December 21, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBThe HeavyTrackerz exploded onto the UK music scene as the production duo behind Meridian Dan's German Whip, one of the most commercially successful grime songs ever. The pair quickly went on to work with the likes of Stormzy (Not That Deep), Wiley, Skepta, Dizzee Rascal and more. The masked duo talk about making the transition from behind the scenes producers to artists in the forefront, the history of grime, and the insane features on their new album, TRKRZ FM.
E79: The HeavyTrackerz | Whipping Up A Storm
December 21, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBThe HeavyTrackerz exploded onto the UK music scene as the production duo behind Meridian Dan's German Whip, one of the most commercially successful grime songs ever. The pair quickly went on to work with the likes of Stormzy (Not That Deep), Wiley, Skepta, Dizzee Rascal and more. The masked duo talk about making the transition from behind the scenes producers to artists in the forefront, the history of grime, and the insane features on their new album, TRKRZ FM.
Headliner Radio E78: LA Percussion Rentals | Keeping The Tempo
December 17, 2020 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBWe go behind the brand at LA Percussion Rentals with co-owners Abby and Dan Savell, who reveal the origins of their high-end professional percussion business. They explain why their vast range of unique instruments sets them apart from other rental companies (including their treasured Emil Richards collection), how they cater to composers, filmmakers, orchestras and bands, and how they have adapted in 2020.
E78: LA Percussion Rentals | Keeping The Tempo
December 17, 2020 09:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBWe go behind the brand at LA Percussion Rentals with co-owners Abby and Dan Savell, who reveal the origins of their high-end professional percussion business. They explain why their vast range of unique instruments sets them apart from other rental companies (including their treasured Emil Richards collection), how they cater to composers, filmmakers, orchestras and bands, and how they have adapted in 2020.
Neve Sessions E6: Ben Baptie | Strong Moves
December 16, 2020 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBBen Baptie has co-produced, mixed and engineered records for artists such as Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson and Moses Sumney to name a few, and is now based out of London’s Strongroom following a fruitful stint at Electric Lady Studios. Here we take a closer look at Ben's career, and learn more about his new personal studio setup based around a Neve Genesys console.
The Mix Room E9: Romesh Dodangoda
December 15, 2020 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBRecord producer and mixer, Romesh Dodangoda – whose credits include Motorhead, Bring Me The Horizon, Funeral for a Friend, and Bullet for My Valentine – discusses his route into music production, his love of guitar music, and why his Long Wave recording studio in Cardiff wouldn’t be complete without his Genelec monitors.
Emerging Headliner E19: Julia Church
December 15, 2020 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBSouth African born, London based singer, songwriter and producer Julia Church has already amassed 50 million streams in her short career. We talk about her new music, songwriting masterclasses with Paul McCartney and Ozzy Osbourne, her keen eye for music production, and lots more!
Music Talks E8: Lucas Pinzon
December 14, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBIn this podcast we chat to Lucas Pinzon - front of house engineer for hugely successful Colombian singer-songwriter Maluma - about adapting to life at home during lockdown, his artistic approach to mixing, and his passion for immersive audio. Lucas also offers some tips and tricks when it comes to treating and tuning PA systems, and reveals his plans to create some big arena shows with d&b’s Soundscape as the centrepiece.
Sennheiser Presents E2: Frank Turner
December 10, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBIn this podcast we dive into the creative process with super talented singer-songwriter Frank Turner. Frank discusses songwriting, his newfound love for music production (particularly cool bits of hardware), how he is making his new album remotely, his support of the pivotal #wemakeevents campaign, and his love of Sennheiser and Neumann kit on stage and in the studio.
Behind The Music E2: French Original
December 09, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBOriginally from Cannes in France, artist, producer and remix maker French Original has been behind the scenes for some time, respected on both sides of the Atlantic and the Channel. We recently caught up about how he first got into producing electronic dance music, his much-anticipated 2020 debut single “History”, and how he likes to experiment with a variety of Waves plugins.
Aspiring Headliner USA E8: David Davis
December 08, 2020 08:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBQuincy Jones protégé David Davis talks about his time on NBC’s Songland, where his song Everything It Took To Get To You was chosen as the winner of the Ben Platt episode. Davis talks about shining a light on songwriters, working with Ryan Tedder on the show, and why now is the time for the world to get to know him as an artist.
E77: Amy Shark | C'Mon
December 04, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBAustralian singer-songwriter Amy Shark talks about new single C’Mon, featuring Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker – the first single from her sophomore album, which is available for pre-order today (December 4) . Amy talks lockdown, how her success is sinking in, and teases info about her upcoming record.
E76: Luke Howard | The Composer of Oz
December 02, 2020 09:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBNominated for the Australian Music Prize and his music described as “absolutely heavenly” by Radio 6’s Mary Anne Hobbs, Melbourne’s Luke Howard is one of the solitary figures in Australia’s slowly-burgeoning contemporary classical music scene. He reflects on his eight-album discography and we discuss why Howard could be a key figure in transferring the immense popularity of this genre in Europe to his own country.
Headliner USA E34: For King & Country | Rescuing Christmas
December 01, 2020 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBWe sit down for a chat with Luke Smallbone, one half of four-time Grammy Award-winning christian rock/pop duo For KING & COUNTRY, to discuss the musical chemistry he has with his brother Joel, collaborating with Dolly Parton on the band’s hit “God Only Knows”, and why their new Christmas album has been eight years in the making.
Headliner USE E34: For King & Country | Rescuing Christmas
December 01, 2020 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBWe sit down for a chat with Luke Smallbone, one half of four-time Grammy Award-winning christian rock/pop duo For KING & COUNTRY, to discuss the musical chemistry he has with his brother Joel, collaborating with Dolly Parton on the band’s hit “God Only Knows”, and why their new Christmas album has been eight years in the making.
E75: Arlo Parks | The Little Details
November 30, 2020 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB2020 has been a mega year for London-based singer-songwriter Arlo Parks, who wrote and recorded most of her latest album, Collapsed In Sunbeams, during lockdown. Here she discusses how poetry has influenced her songwriting process, her broad range of musical influences, and why she feels making music is such a fun and liberating process.
E74: Afrojack | Enter Kapuchon
November 27, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBDutch DJ, record producer and remixer Nick van de Wall’s tremendous reputation precedes him no end. Best known as Afrojack, he came in at number seven in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJ poll this year, and has been using the lockdown period to focus on and revive his once-dormant house and techno alias Kapuchon. Here, the superstar DJ tells us why he’s getting back to his musical roots, why human relationships are so important, and reveals the production techniques through which he has made such a name ...
Emerging Headliner USA E5: Hailey Whitters
November 26, 2020 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBDespite over a decade of hard work in Music City, country musician and singer-songwriter Hailey Whitters was only recently able to take a step back to reassess why she started this journey in the first place: to create music that she loves on her own terms. Here, “Nashville’s newest unsigned star” explains how she’s been staying connected with her fans throughout lockdown, and how things have finally come full circle on her latest album release, The Dream.
E73: Hauschka | Preparation Is Key
November 25, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBAcademy Award-nominated composer Hauschka lives two lives; as the solo artist known for his pioneering of the prepared piano and wildly succesful albums, and more recently as Volker Bertelmann (his given name), the film composer behind the scores of Lion, The Old Guard and Summerland. We talk pitting his eccentric artistry against a traditional upbringing in West Germany, his arduous journey to success, and his prolific film scoring partnership with Dustin O’Halloran.
Headliner USA E33: Lee Brice | Chomping At The Bit
November 25, 2020 08:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBACM and CMA Award winner Lee Brice is in the middle of a record-breaking career run with his latest album, Hey World, and shows no signs of slowing down. Here, the country superstar tells us about some of the pivotal moments in his career and how some of his incredible collaborations have come together over the years.
E72: Irwin Sparkes | White Tail Falls
November 24, 2020 13:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBIrwin Sparkes delves into the making of White Tail Falls’ debut album, Age Of Entitlement, and the protracted: ‘How did I end up here?’ moment that inspired its creation. Sparkes reveals the toll that chasing approval in the music industry takes, and explains how this record was a raw return to the initial reason he bothered to pick up a guitar as a child.
Emerging Headliner E18: Sam Eagle
November 23, 2020 13:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBMulti-instrumentalist and songwriter Sam Eagle explains how recent single, Like This, came to him overnight, and how his lyrics have evolved over time. Sam’s new EP, Something Out Of Nothing, sees him take on a bigger and more focused sound whilst also channelling his lyrical content inwards, and he explains why a big part of the process of writing and recording the new EP involved him completely losing his way.
Aspiring Headliner E8: Hope Winter
November 20, 2020 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBAlthough she began singing and gigging at only 14, Hope Winter's maturity in her songwriting, vocal performances, arrangements and production make her 21 years of age quite a shock. She chats about her slick new jazzy number and empowerment tune, I'm Gonna Love Me, hitting 100k subscribers on YouTube, and her work with The Ivors Academy.
E71: Harry Escott | Scoring Roadkill
November 20, 2020 11:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBBritish composer Harry Escott, whose composition resume includes Shame and Hard Candy, delves into how he created the score for new BBC One political thriller, Roadkill, by going against the trend of subtle underscoring, instead creating distinctive, attention-grabbing musical themes.