In a rare and exclusive interview, Claude Cellier, founder and CEO of revered pro audio manufacturer Merging Technologies, sits down with Headliner for a look back at his incredible career to date, the events and experiences that have shaped the company into one of the most innovative and lauded names in the business, and what the future holds for the brand.
Sep 26, 2022•36 min•Ep. 204
Accomplished musician, DJ and electronic producer DJ Fresh discusses his recent single Higher , the first release on his own label Breakbeat Kaos following its relaunch this year, as well as sharing some advice on becoming the ultimate entrepreneur in music and technology.
Sep 23, 2022•34 min•Ep. 203
Portland, Oregon-based musician and recording engineer Chris Finster, who has become one of the most in-demand metal producers in his local area, speaks to Headliner about his work with Bridge City Sessions, his creative process, and how oeksound soothe2 makes his production work considerably easier...
Sep 22, 2022•28 min•Ep. 18
Recording and mix engineer Nick Mac talks about dropping out of university to pursue his dream, his process in the studio with Post Malone, and why he relies on Focusrite’s Clarett+ OctoPre and ISA One for every track he records.
Sep 21, 2022•44 min•Ep. 109
Producer, mixer and engineer Stefan Boman reflects on his start at ABBA’s Polar studios, working with bands like Def Leppard, Alice Cooper, and Backstreet Boys; and explains his involvement with Stockholm’s Atlantis Studios, which now boasts a Dolby Atmos mixing room outfitted with Genelec The Ones.
Sep 20, 2022•37 min•Ep. 47
Record producer and audio engineer Stuart Epps reflects on working with the likes of Elton John, Led Zeppelin, Oasis and many more, as well as discussing his creative process and favourite studio moments from down the years.
Sep 16, 2022•32 min•Ep. 202
Multi-platinum musician, singer, songwriter, rapper and record producer Example talks to Headliner about his return to festivals this year, and reveals how his eighth studio album, We May Grow Old But We Never Grow Up , came together from a creative standpoint.
Sep 15, 2022•36 min•Ep. 202
Nashville-based award-winning songwriter, Tori Tullier, reveals why – after spending a decade writing for other artists – she returned to writing her own music, and delves into her debut EP, Baby Steps, which takes the listener on a journey through heartbreak and redemption.
Sep 14, 2022•26 min•Ep. 23
New York native Molly Moore reflects on the strong female artists that inspired her songwriting, how moving to L.A. kickstarted her career as an independent artist, and what inspired her new single, Jameson .
Sep 13, 2022•19 min•Ep. 11
Keane frontman Tom Chaplin speaks to Headliner about the making of his new album Midpoint, entering middle age, self-destruction, and finding a voice outside of the band.
Sep 12, 2022•36 min•Ep. 200
Geoff Shreeves, one of the most respected voices in the world of football, talks the upcoming Legends of Football event in aid of music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins and why the organisation means so much to him.
Sep 08, 2022•22 min•Ep. 199
Sandra Schembri, CEO of music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins, talks to Headliner about the life changing work the organisation does, how it functions and how people can access its services.
Sep 07, 2022•25 min•Ep. 198
Multi-platinum producer-songwriter duo Banx & Ranx discuss the inspirations behind their signature Electronic Caribbean Music (ECM) sound, the creation of their massive summer banger, Fire, and the grassroots Canadian artists breaking through on their record label, 31 East.
Sep 06, 2022•20 min•Ep. 197
Australian indie-dance trio Crooked Colours talk to Headliner about their creative process, some of their recent high-profile musical collaborations, and their plans to play some big live shows later this year.
Sep 05, 2022•16 min•Ep. 196
Ré Olunuga reveals how he scored the newly-released Rise for Disney+, the remarkable true story of three fellow Nigerians – the Antetokounmpos brothers – who overcome a devastating journey from Africa across Europe to America, where they become NBA sensations.
Sep 02, 2022•50 min•Ep. 195
Dave Porter reveals how he composed the score for the final season of Better Call Saul , and reveals how a poignant ending was carefully struck using a callback to the first time Jimmy McGill met Kim Wexler. He reveals how he scored the most memorable scenes from S6, and why he has used Genelec monitors for the entirety of his Breaking Bad journey.
Sep 01, 2022•50 min•Ep. 46
Having released several Billboard-charting studio albums since his international breakthrough, established several record labels, and fully immersed himself in the world of NFTs, superstar DJ Steve Aoki remains at the forefront of music, technology, and everything in between. Headliner recently spoke to him during his returning residency run at Ibiza’s iconic Amnesia club to discover the next chapter of the saga: his upcoming five-part album, HiROQUEST .
Aug 26, 2022•36 min•Ep. 108
Pasadena-based singer-songwriter Jasmine Bailey opens up about overcoming shyness to become a gigging musician, and reveals how a burden has been lifted by revealing a very personal side of herself through song.
Aug 25, 2022•29 min•Ep. 22
Singer-songwriter and pop artist Matt Simons discusses his latest album, Identity Crisis – a body of work that toys with the idea of combining the medium of pop music with existential themes. Simons also explains why he’s become so open about his mental health.
Aug 24, 2022•46 min•Ep. 107
Legendary songwriter Suzanne Vega tells Headliner about her storied career in music, moving into film, and performing Glastonbury with a bulletproof vest...
Aug 23, 2022•19 min•Ep. 106
Swiss-Italian mixing and mastering veteran, Patrick Carinci explains how he’s cornered the Italian urban-genre market, reflects on working with Vegas Jones, Shiva, Eurovision star Francesca Michielin and One Republic, and why he religiously uses Waves plugins in his mixes.
Aug 22, 2022•34 min•Ep. 16
UK artist Phoebe Green speaks to Headliner about her long-awaited debut album Lucky Me , her influences, and finding her creative voice.
Aug 19, 2022•20 min•Ep. 35
Rising electronic DJ and producer Emily Nash reflects on going from bedroom producer to getting Radio 1 airplay and performing at the biggest dance festivals, how her new track, Chemical Embrace came together, and how her new JBL 3 Series Monitors, AKG C212 mic and AKG K240 headphones have transformed her music production.
Aug 17, 2022•29 min•Ep. 10
RAK Studios’ Andy Leese, Emma Townsend and Robbie Nelson delve into the studio’s history since being founded in 1976, how it's stayed successful and sought after over the years, and how the rise in Dolby Atmos mixes led them to transform Studio 4 into an immersive Genelec room.
Aug 16, 2022•41 min•Ep. 45
Dolby’s senior broadcast sales manager, Jane Gillard, delves into the rapid uptake of Dolby Atmos, explores what the future of the immersive format looks like for film and music streaming services (and how consumers can experience it), and answers the question: is Dolby Atmos coming to Spotify?
Aug 15, 2022•57 min•Ep. 194
Este Haim of indie pop trio Haim, and songwriter and producer Christopher Stracey tell Headliner about teaming up for their debut scoring project, which saw them compose the soundtrack for hit Netflix series Maid.
Aug 12, 2022•24 min•Ep. 105
Multiple Grammy Award-winning mixer Rob Burrell shares his mixing tips for mainstream and independent artists alike, how he (kind of) mixed for Bono, and why he listens to Christmas music all year round. He explains how Dolby Atmos music has changed what his job looks like, and why he relies on Focusrite kit for his immersive studio work.
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 104
Artist, producer and author Kallie Marie discusses her career to date, including her new book Conversations With Women In Music Production , which sees some of the industry's most revered producers share their experiences and discuss diversity in music.
Aug 10, 2022•31 min•Ep. 103
L.A-based artist Agnes Azria tells Headliner about her career to date, her origins in music and the challenges facing emerging talent in today's industry.
Aug 09, 2022•13 min•Ep. 9
Spanish producer and bassist Jesus Rovira talks about what inspired his band Lax’n’Busto’s sound, the current state of the studio/recording industry in Spain, and why he loves the Genelec monitors in his unique residential studio, La Casamurada.
Aug 08, 2022•30 min•Ep. 44