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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Aspiring Headliner USA E27: Cat Clyde
May 02, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBCanadian indie-folk artist Cat Clyde on her emotive new single, I Feel It, which reveals her experience of being an empath. She explains how the song focuses mostly on the positive elements, but also the challenges, as well as feeling relief and solace through connecting with nature.
E254: Elizza | New Music & Life As An Emerging Artist
April 28, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBLondon-based artist Elizza tells Headliner about what it means to be a new artist in 2023, new music, and her upcoming debut headline performance.
E253: Glen Matlock | Inside The Original Sex Pistol's New Album
April 27, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBOriginal Sex Pistols bassist and songwriter Glen Matlock discusses his new politically charged album Consequences Coming, touring with Blondie, and his illustrious career in music.
Headliner USA E133: Shalom | Achieving Sublimation
April 26, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBEmerging singer, songwriter and musician Shalom opens up about her unconventional musical journey so far, her approach when it comes to songwriting, and the themes running throughout her newly released debut LP, Sublimation.
E252: Soweto Kinch | The Making Of White JuJu
April 25, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBBritish jazz-saxophonist and hip-hop artist Soweto Kinch talks about his latest album White JuJu, (a live recording taken from its premier at the London Jazz Festival at the Barbican Hall) – inspired by the Black Lives Matter protests and his observations of British culture and society.
The Mix Room E62: Paul Norris
April 21, 2023 06:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBGrammy award-winning engineer Paul Norris on going from a runner to chief studio engineer at London’s Metropolis Studios, winning a Grammy for work on Rihanna’s Unapologetic album, his road into mixing, and why he relies on Genelec monitors at home and in the studio.
Aspiring Headliner E47: Jake Isaac
April 20, 2023 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBBritish soul artist Jake Isaac opens up about his musical influences, the meaning behind his self-written, produced and performed single, Start Again (taken from new album For When It Hurts), and explains why he’s proud of where he’s made it to in the music industry.
E251: Rune Rask | Face Yourself
April 18, 2023 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBLegendary Danish producer Rune Rask discusses his sophomore album Face Yourself and his recent transition from hip-hop to electronic music.
Headliner USA E132: Brian McOmber | Scoring Fair Play
April 18, 2023 17:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBFilm composer Brian McOmber talks about his work on the Phoebe Dynevor-starring Fair Play, which has been picked up for release by Netflix after premiering at the Sundance Film Festival.
Headliner USA E131: Jason Graves | Composing VR Audio
April 18, 2023 16:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBBAFTA winning composer Jason Graves talks about his latest scores The Dark Pictures: The Devil In Me and The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR, his work on a number of top-selling video games including the epic Dead Space trilogy, and the important role that audio plays in VR games.
The Mix Room E61: Leah Haywood
April 14, 2023 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBAustralian record producer, songwriter and singer Leah Haywood on breaking into the charts in 2001, singing backing vocals for Celine Dion, to writing and producing chart-toppers for artists including Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber and Blackpink. She reveals why last year saw her fulfil a lifelong dream and why she uses Genelec monitors in her studio.
E250: Sarah McBriar | The Future of Music and AV
April 13, 2023 06:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBAVA founder Sarah McBriar tells Headliner why she believes the music and pro AV industries must be working together more closely, and why the mutual benefits for both sectors are greater than ever.
Behind The Music E25: Andrew Scheps
April 12, 2023 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBGrammy winning engineer and producer Andrew Scheps on his latest collaboration with Fellow Robot, working with the likes of Johnny Cash, Metallica, and Green Day, and the Waves plugins that are so central to his process.
Emerging Headliner E25: Sam MacPherson
April 11, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBL.A singer-songwriter and producer Sam MacPherson talks about going viral on TikTok, the inspiration behind cathartic and introspective new single, Stretch, and what fans can expect from his brand new EP, Powerlines. In his home studio, he explains why he relies on JBL 305P MkII powered studio monitors to craft his tracks.
Aspiring Headliner E46: Tayah
April 07, 2023 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBUK R&B/soul artist Tayah delves into her musical influences and explains how her new single, Hotel Suite 31, is about the struggles of growing up and the importance of standing firm in one's beliefs. She also reveals what to expect from her upcoming EP, Still Wonders.
E249: Salt Ashes | Heart Attack
April 06, 2023 06:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBBrighton-born and London-based singer songwriter Veiga Sanchez, aka Salt Ashes, discusses her newly released single Heart Attack, her reaction to featuring on Elton John’s Rocket Hour radio show, and her upcoming plans to play live this year.
E248: Dominic Owen | The Golden Age Of Hip-Hop
April 05, 2023 06:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBProducer and songwriter Dominic Owen, who has worked with ‘90s hip-hop legends like The Notorious B.I.G., Rakim, and Busta Rhymes, talks to Headliner about his new project Short Wave Craft and new track I Need You Tonight, which came out at the end of January.
E247: Picture This | The Band's Rise & New Music
April 04, 2023 06:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBRyan Hennessy, lead singer of Irish band Picture This, reflects on how the band formed and explains how they got to where they are today – amassing nearly 400 million total streams and selling out stadiums. He explains what drove him to get into music and reveals the meaning behind new songs, Get on My Love and Song To Myself.
E246: Noé Solange | The Making of Bloom
April 03, 2023 12:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBNoé Solange talks about creating her new single, Bloom, and how she moves between seeking balance in life but then going into tunnel-vision mode when creating. She also tells Headliner about her home studio in East London, and which bits of gear she uses to perform live.
Headliner USA E130: Acraze | Breaking The Internet
March 31, 2023 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBDJ, producer and songwriter Charlie Duncker, better known as ACRAZE, reflects on the viral success of his 2021 hit Do It To It, his creative process when it comes to production, and his latest single Take Me Away, which samples Natasha Bedingfield’s pop banger Pocketful of Sunshine.
E245: Moncrieff | What I Am Here For
March 30, 2023 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBOnce a backing singer for Adele, Moncrieff talks to Headliner about his journey from a small town in Ireland to pursuing music in London, overcoming personal tragedy and his new single, What I Am Here For.
E245: Moncrieff | What Am I Here For?
March 30, 2023 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBOnce a backing singer for Adele, Moncrieff talks to Headliner about his journey from a small town in Ireland to pursuing music in London, overcoming personal tragedy and his new single, What Am I Here For?.
Aspiring Headliner E45: Sharifa
March 29, 2023 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBLondon-based musician, producer, artist and DJ, Sharifa explains how being raised in a closed-minded town in the East Midlands led him to pursue a path into the music industry, the meaning behind the dark lyrics in new single, TOO MUCH, and how he’s making being an unsigned artist work for him.
Emerging Headliner E24: Chrxstal Sarah
March 28, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBL.A-based singer, songwriter and producer Chrxstal Sarah delves into her influences and the inspiration behind new single, Gaia's Children, which ponders what kind of world her future children may grow up in. She also reveals what to expect from her upcoming immersive sound bath experience as part of Earth Month, and why she uses JBL 305P MkII powered studio monitors in her home studio.
The Mix Room E60: Jan Morel
March 27, 2023 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBLeading recording studio designer, Jan Morel reflects on some of his personal favourite rooms, the strangest design request he’s ever had, his unique approach to studio design, and how Genelec monitors are an integral part of the process.
E243: Lemar | The Stories Behind Page In My Heart
March 23, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBTwenty years on from his debut double-platinum album, Dedicated, Lemar is back with a new album, Page In My Heart. The three-time Mobo and two-time BRIT Award winner reflects on Fame Academy, the highs and lows of his time in the music industry, and the meaning behind the tracks on his new album.
E244: MNEK | 16 Again
March 23, 2023 13:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBMNEK explains the nostalgia behind new track, 16 Again – a collaboration with Paul Woolford and Lewis Thompson – and reflects on his own teenage years where he was laser focused on becoming a producer and songwriter. MNEK reflects on working with Sugababes aged 17 on The Lost Tapes, with British girl group, FLO on their new single, Fly Girl, and on co-writing Beyoncé’s Hold Up.
Headliner USA E129: Moon Boots | Inside Ride Away
March 23, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBAcclaimed DJ, keyboardist, and producer Pete Dougherty, aka Moon Boots, takes us inside the making of his new studio album Ride Away.
Behind The Music E24: Trevor Gureckis
March 21, 2023 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBAward-winning composer and producer Trevor Gureckis talks about scoring his first AAA game project, the highly anticipated remake of the survival horror classic Dead Space by EA and Motive Studios, and why he relies on Waves Audio plugins in the studio.
Headliner USA E128: Caroline Rose | The Art Of Forgetting
March 21, 2023 15:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBFollowing a tumultuous few years since the release of their last album Superstar, Caroline Rose opens up on their new record The Art Of Forgetting and how they have made something positive from the trauma that shaped it.
E242: Paul Leonard-Morgan | Scoring Boston Strangler
March 17, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBBAFTA winning composer, Paul Leonard-Morgan explains how he composed the score for new Hulu and Disney+ film, Boston Strangler, starring Keira Knightley.
Aspiring Headliner E44: Tragic Sasha
March 16, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBRising star in the UK’s left field pop music scene, Tragic Sasha, opens up about her new single, Head Over Heels and her upcoming debut EP, about trying to feel adequate in a society that often tells us we aren’t, and some of the tools she uses to create her amazing music.
Emerging Headliner E23: Xana
March 15, 2023 07:00 - 13 minutes - 9.05 MBCanadian pop powerhouse Xana reflects on the creation of her latest single Bad Bandit, her approach to songwriting, and the powerful emotive themes that she encompasses in her music.
The Mix Room E59: Ville Valo
March 14, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBOne of rock's most iconic figures of the past 25 years, former HIM frontman Ville Valo opens up to Headliner about going it alone, the making of his debut solo album Neon Noir, and how Genelec monitors provide sonic consistency across all his work.
E241: Mark Radcliffe | BBC 6 Music Festival
March 13, 2023 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBBBC Radio 2 and 6 Music presenter Mark Radcliffe speaks to Headliner about the new look 6 Music Festival, why it is ending its roadshow model to return permanently to Manchester, and more.
E214: Mark Radcliffe | BBC 6 Music Festival
March 13, 2023 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBBBC Radio 2 and 6 Music presenter Mark Radcliffe speaks to Headliner about the new look 6 Music Festival, why it is ending its roadshow model to return permanently to Manchester, and more.
E240: Jordan Omley | Station Little
March 09, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBJordan Omley, songwriter for some of the biggest stars in music and co-founder of children's music platform Station Little, opens up on moving from the L.A. pop world to writing music designed to educate and entertain kids and parents alike.
E239: Lambert | The Making Of All This Time
March 08, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBLambert talks about his new jazz-inspired album All This Time, his pre-Lambert past as a jazz musician, feeling rejected by the jazz community, and how he finally feels ready to return to his love of jazz piano.
E238: Crying Day Choir | Give Me Something
March 07, 2023 13:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBSwedish band Crying Day Care Choir on how their new album, Give Me Something, is inspired by artist Damien Hirst’s project The Currency, in which he created physical paintings and digital NFTs of the art, and buyers could vote on whether the physical paintings should be burned.
E237: Meet Me In The Bathroom | Inside the 'OOs NYC Indie Explosion
March 06, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBFilm makers Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace discuss their new documentary Meet Me In The Bathroom, which documents the early '00s NYC indie rock boom with the artists that shaped it.
Headliner USA E127: Gabriella Stella | Making R.I.P (Dead 2 Me)
March 03, 2023 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBRising singer-songwriter Gabriella Stella delves into the meaning behind her most vulnerable song yet, r.i.p (dead 2 me), which weaves honest lyrics that detail the grief behind ending toxic cycles. She also reveals the way music has always been a key part of her life and explains why she uses her platform to be open and honest about mental health.
Headliner USA E126: Keith Thomas | Tales From Nashville
March 02, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBRenowned Nashville producer and songwriter Keith Thomas discusses some of his career highlights and long-standing working relationships, reflecting on how he co-wrote with BeBe Winans a track called Don’t Cry, which is being used in the new Whitney Houston biopic I Want To Dance With Somebody.
Emerging Headliner E22: Chris Walton
February 28, 2023 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBBoston-based singer, songwriter and producer Chris Walton talks about the making of his debut album, Ruminating Thoughts, how he blends classic soul, jazz and funk with a modern aesthetic, why Nashville helped the record come alive, and why he uses JBL 305P MkII powered studio monitors in his home recording space.
E236: Lukas Graham | 7 Years Later
February 27, 2023 14:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBGrammy-nominated singer-songwriter Lukas Graham catches up with Headliner to discuss his long-awaited full length record 4 (The Pink Album), getting sober, and his refreshed perspective on songwriting.
Aspiring Headliner E43: Karin Ann
February 24, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBSlovakian alt-pop artist Karin Ann – also referred to as Eastern Europe’s answer to Billie Eilish – is fast becoming a Gen-Z icon. She talks about becoming the first ever Slovak artist to feature on a giant billboard in New York’s Times Square, why she’s an outspoken advocate of the LGBTQ+ community and minority rights, and delves into the meaning behind her brand new single, for a moment.
E235: Jung Jaeil | The Music Of Squid Game, Parasite and Listen
February 24, 2023 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBAward-winning South Korean Squid Game and Parasite composer Jung Jaeil talks about what inspired him to create his new intimate piano-based album, Listen. He also reflects on scoring Netflix's most watched TV series ever, Squid Game, winging the main theme on the recorder, his favourite scenes and cues, and how a hangover resulted in the perfect main theme for four-time Oscar-winning film, Parasite.
In The Box E15: Stephanie Economou
February 24, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBL.A-based composer and BAFTA Breakthrough Artist Stephanie Economou reflects on her Grammy win for Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarök. She delves into the inspiration behind the score, why video game music deserves its own time in the limelight, and why she’s relied on Steinberg’s Cubase all along.
The Mix Room E58: Gatwick Production Studios
February 21, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBHeadliner meets the Gatwick Production Studios team to talk all things immersive mixing inside the facility’s Treehouse studio – a certified Gold Class Genelec mix and mastering facility that Dolby called the highest spec room built in the UK to date.
Headliner USA E125: Dici | Champagne Showers
February 20, 2023 14:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBSelf-taught up-and-coming hip-hop artist and producer Dici chats exclusively to Headliner about moving in a different musical direction, and how his recently released pop-rap single, Champagne Showers came together.
E234: Imperial Leisure | Full Moon Recording
February 17, 2023 15:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBImperial Leisure make their much-anticipated comeback with an important single about men’s mental health and male suicide. Denis, Imperial Leisure frontman, chats about creating the song and its new album, why he and bandmate Scott would only get together to write and record around the time of the full moon each month, and more about their return in 2023.