Musician, singer, songwriter and record producer Steven Wilson delves into how his upcoming album, The Future Bites was mixed in Dolby Atmos, and how the immersive format heightens the listening experience. Such is his love of Atmos, Steven invested in a full spec Genelec 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos mixing room in his own home. https://headlinermagazine.net/
Oct 17, 2020•20 min•Ep. 8
In this Headliner Radio podcast we chat to live sound engineer Saul Skoutarides about his musical journey, adapting to life during lockdown while off the road, and his use of DiGiCo consoles when working monitors. Thankfully, Saul's been pretty busy of late and is back behind the console - currently in rehearsals for some promo work with one of his artists, Sam Smith - and an album launch project is also being lined up at Abbey Road Studios. Long may that continue. https://headlinermagazine.net/...
Oct 15, 2020•36 min•Ep. 7
Australian singer-songwriter Jemima reflects on her songwriting journey leading up to her debut EP, Things I Never Said, and explains why the five tracks share a distinct eagerness to tell a story. Jemima explains her unwavering desire to connect with people through music, why it’s therapeutic for her, and how a night out in a German bar inspired her new single, As You Are . https://headlinermagazine.net/
Oct 14, 2020•34 min•Ep. 6
We caught up with Welsh techno-queen Kelly Lee Owens who is riding quite the wave right now. Since the recent release of her sophomore album Inner Song , she's NME's latest cover star and even has compatriot and Hollywood star Michael Sheen starring in the video for latest single Corner Of My Sky . Not to mention her remix credits for Bjork, St Vincent and Jon Hopkins. https://headlinermagazine.net/
Oct 13, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 53
At the start of lockdown when the US in particular was at tipping point, we caught up with JP of Cash Cash - one third of American electronic music group from Roseland, New Jersey. He, along with his brother Alex Makhlouf and lifelong friend Samuel Frisch produce, record, mix and master all their music together as a trio. We spoke to JP about his positive outlook during pandemic, and how he and his band members were staying as productive as possible as they prepped for their new album. https://h...
Oct 11, 2020•40 min•Ep. 26
Rising country star Filmore reflects on his breakout moment with his hit song, Slower in 2018 - which has garnered more than 26 million streams. It delves into his debut album release, State I’m In , which chronicles a chapter of his life filled with changes, including his recent engagement, and seeing his worldwide fan base continue to grow amidst a global pandemic. https://headlinermagazine.net/
Oct 09, 2020•30 min•Ep. 25
Singer songwriter Bruno Major recently did a UK arena tour opening for Sam Smith, and has earned vocal support from Billie Eilish, Shawn Mendes and Lianne La Havas. Bruno gets to the truth behind streaming revenue for artists, and the inspiration behind his recently released second record, To Let A Good Thing Die . https://headlinermagazine.net/
Oct 09, 2020•42 min•Ep. 52
Sadler Vaden is known for being the lead guitarist for Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. A professional musician since the age of 18, Sadler recalls how he has spent the better part of two decades on stage, on the road, and in the recording studio, lending his unique rock & roll approach to highly-revered bands and up-and-coming acts. The singer-songwriter is now ready to focus on his latest solo effort: his new album, Anybody out There? https://headlinermagazine.net/...
Oct 08, 2020•52 min•Ep. 24
As part of the band INXS, Andrew Farriss has sold over 50 million records thanks to timeless hits such as Never Tear Us Apart, Need You Tonight and New Sensation . Andrew reflects on his time with INXS and shares how they penned some of their greatest hits, and reveals how country music inspired his brand new solo EP, Love Makes The World . https://headlinermagazine.net/
Oct 08, 2020•38 min•Ep. 4
In this Neve Sessions podcast we chat to revered writer, producer, mix and mastering engineer Tony Draper who's been based out of Parr Street Studios for the past 10 years, and has just started tracking there again post-lockdown. We chat about his road into the music business, his many musical hats, and his love of Neve equipment. https://headlinermagazine.net/
Oct 05, 2020•45 min•Ep. 5
In this Aspiring Headliner podcast with QSC, star of The Voice , Cedrice, reflects on how the show has changed her life, and how she discovered her path to a singing career by accident at university. Cedrice reveals how music has helped her find a sense of identity; she speaks openly about some of the obstacles she has faced in her life, and how music has guided her. https://headlinermagazine.net/
Sep 29, 2020•38 min•Ep. 6
In this Headliner Radio podcast we catch up with Israeli trance music DJ and producer Blastoyz (aka Kobi Nigreker), who reflects on growing up in a small village in Israel – where he began recording music when he was nine years old. Discovering trance in 1999, Blastoyz went on to propel psytrance to the forefront of the electronic music circuit. Serving the compulsory three year service in the Israeli Defence Force in 2009 meant that there wasn’t much time for music-creation, but making music wa...
Sep 29, 2020•22 min•Ep. 7
In this landmark 50th Episode of Headliner Radio we chat with Danish singer-songwriter Lukas Graham whose mega-hit Seven Years has achieved three billion streams worldwide. But it's not about the numbers to Lukas - he comes from remarkably humble beginnings, and remains unaffected by his fame and fortune, preferring to use his musical talent for delivering important messages of love and kindness to the masses, like his recent single ft. G-Eazy, Share That Love . And kudos to that. https://headli...
Sep 27, 2020•39 min•Ep. 50
During the lockdown period we caught up with Nathan Duvall of UK production and DJ trio Disciples based in South London who broke through globally with their How Deep Is Your Love collaboration with Calvin Harris, and have gone from strength to strength. Duvall chats about the band's musical relationship, and reveals how a love of funk music was the catalyst for crafting his signature melodic bass lines. #HeadlinerRevisited https://headlinermagazine.net/...
Sep 27, 2020•34 min•Ep. 51
We chat to P!nk's long-time monitor engineer, Jon Lewis, about his route into the pro audio industry, how he's spent his time during the lockdown period, and why when it comes to consoles, it's always got to be a DiGiCo. https://headlinermagazine.net/
Sep 25, 2020•23 min•Ep. 6
Around the beginning of the lockdown period, we spoke with super talented Australian artist Sophie Hutchings about cancelling her European tour, and the positive side of bringing a new album out during the pandemic - because music, she rightly says, can be a universal shared experience. #HeadlinerRevisited https://headlinermagazine.net/
Sep 24, 2020•32 min•Ep. 11
We sit down with London-based producer, beatmaker and songwriter ADP whose reputation has been growing in not only the UK but across the pond also. He's worked with a plethora of talent from M.I.A to Pharrell, and is now making waves as an artist in his own right. We chat about his DIY creative process, making beats in minutes, his go-to kit, and what's currently happening on the UK scene. https://headlinermagazine.net/
Sep 23, 2020•28 min•Ep. 49
In this podcast we chat to Brighton-based Alternative rock duo, Blood Red Shoes - Laura-Mary Carter and Steven Ansell - about their creative process, life during lockdown, new music, forgetting how to drink(!), and their reliance on Sennheiser microphones both on the road and in the studio. https://headlinermagazine.net/
Sep 23, 2020•40 min•Ep. 1
In this Headliner USA podcast we chat to composer Joseph Stephens whose love of multiple genres has gained him a rep for putting together palettes of unusual sounds; including a 25 piece live drum line, singing saws, vocal manipulation, and other more typical instrumentation with analogue and digital synths. We chat about the art of filmmaking, and why many modern filmmakers are leaning towards soundtracks rather than a more conventional approach. https://headlinermagazine.net/...
Sep 21, 2020•42 min•Ep. 23
In this Headliner Radio podcast we talk to a very talented pair of creatives: Suffolk-born singer-songwriter Amy Milner, and her longtime collaborator and producer Tim Larcombe (Lana Del Ray/Halsey) about their creative process, and putting together Amy's beautiful new five-track EP, Big Bad Thoughts. https://headlinermagazine.net/
Sep 20, 2020•46 min•Ep. 48
In this Headliner USA podcast we chat to super talented Colorado-born singer-songwriter Zach Heckendorf who's been releasing quality music since he was 16. Over the last decade he has released a series of critically acclaimed material, has toured the U.S. extensively, and has supported artists including Rodrigo y Gabriela, John Butler Trio, and Rogue Wave as well as Michael Franti and Spearhead at Red Rocks Amphitheater. His latest record, Hawk Talk , drops on September 25th - we chat about the ...
Sep 20, 2020•53 min•Ep. 4
We go behind the brand with Ryan Kershaw, VP of product development and artist relations at New York City-based guitar manufacturer, D'Angelico Guitars, to discuss the company's humble beginnings in 1930s Manhattan, and rapid growth ever since.
Sep 17, 2020•40 min•Ep. 46
In this podcast we chat to British electronic music producer Joshua Steele (AKA Flux Pavilion) about life during lockdown, live performance, owning his own label, dubstep, and using Steinberg's Cubase not just as a regular DAW, but as an intuitive creative tool.
Sep 17, 2020•42 min•Ep. 1
We chat to French-Canadian electronic music producer Christopher Dubé (AKA CRi) about his creative process, life during lockdown, and play some tracks from his new project including Never Really Get There .
Sep 16, 2020•53 min•Ep. 10
In this Headliner Radio podcast we chat to Chantelle du Toit - a 25-year-old rock-influenced singer-songwriter who is putting out her latest single independently on September 25th. We talk all things music, the creative process, and what it means to be an aspiring artist in today's climate.
Sep 15, 2020•34 min•Ep. 5
In this Headliner Radio podcast we chat to Australian singer-songwriter and producer, Guy Sebastian, about his musical journey so far - and his love of music production. Guy shot to fame in 2003 when he won Australian Idol; the experience changed his life, and we reflect on his huge successes since, as well as his new single, Standing With You, inspired by reading a social media post by his cousin about mental health. He also joined the judging panel on Australia's The Voice in 2019 and continue...
Sep 14, 2020•47 min•Ep. 6
We take a deep dive into the creative process with LA-based German-born composer Patrick Kirst, who fuses contemporary and retro music to create his soundscapes, which include feature films The Kissing Booth , Inherit The Viper , and Breaking Surface .
Sep 12, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 46
We go behind the brand with Sonarworks co-founder Martins Popelis to discuss the company's beginnings, evolution, product range, and goals for the next 12 months.
Sep 10, 2020•23 min•Ep. 45
In this Headliner Icons podcast we catch up with the extremely entertaining Status Quo frontman Francis Rossi about his extraordinary career so far: we delve into the songs that catapulted the band on a global scale, and chat about how he has written his autobiography as honestly as he could. We also reflect on how the live events industry might look when it finally finds its feet again - and why live touring may never be the same again.
Sep 08, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 3
In this Headliner USA podcast we catch up with touring bassist Harmoni Kelley who would be on tour with country music star Kenny Chesney right now if it wasn't for the pandemic. We talk about her road into the industry, transitioning to playing football stadiums, how her JH Audio Roxanne IEMs provide all the low end and more on stage, and why it's tricky to pick her favourite Fender bass guitar.
Sep 06, 2020•40 min•Ep. 22