Grammy-nominated, Songwriter’s Hall of Fame inductee, Beth Nielsen Chapman, speaks to Headliner about the making of her latest record Crazytown , as well as the evolution of her creative process through the years and how music has saved her during some of the most challenging periods of her life.
Dorian and Adam from pop rock band aliensdontringdoorbells discuss new music and their recent UK tour supporting Scouting for Girls.
Steven Wilson discusses his ability to reinvent himself with each new record, the new Porcupine Tree album, Closure/Continuation (and why it could be their last), and the beautiful deep-listening event for the album that took place at L-Acoustics HQ in North London.
Henry Jackman delves into working on Netflix’s epic blockbuster The Gray Man , starring Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans and Ana De Armas, and why he decided to spend six months composing a 17-minute suite for the movie before he had officially been asked to start.
Up-and coming pop singer-songwriter Juls sits down for a chat with Headliner to discuss songwriting, her personal career highlights to date, and the release of her latest single Heartbreaker.
Bruce Fielder, otherwise known as British DJ and producer Sigala, talks to Headliner about his recent collab with David Guetta and British Eurovision 2022 runner-up Sam Ryder – Living Without You – his creative process, and his highly anticipated upcoming second studio album.
Artist and producer Rookes speaks to Headliner about her long-awaited new album POPNOTPOP , subverting genres, and the challenges she had to overcome to complete her most ambitious project yet…
One of Genelec's most influential executives and a true legend of the pro audio industry, Lars-Olof Janflod discusses his 30-plus years with the company, the brand's unique heritage, and nurturing the next generation of Genelec.
Jerry Harrison, legendary guitarist for Talking Heads and The Modern Lovers, speaks to Headliner about his life in music, taking Remain In Light back on the road, and his work as a producer.
The Driver Era talk to Headliner from their Girlfriend world tour, revealing what fans can expect. Ross and Rocky Lynch reveal the inspiration behind Summer Mixtape , explain why they won’t chase what’s trending on TikTok, and Ross reflects on playing Harvey Kinkle in Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, and the show’s abrupt cancellation.
Re-recording mixer and supervising sound editor Alexandra Fehrman reveals her approach to working on critically acclaimed films, CODA and Everything Everywhere All At Once . She delves into her favourite scenes to work on, approaching sound mixing when silence is a main character, and taking in the bizarre and phenomenally inventive experience that is the latter film. She explains why Focusrite kit is with her every step of the way.
6 Music presenter Matt Everitt joins Headliner for a chat about this year's T Shirt Day, celebrating the iconography of the band t-shirt and the vital role of merchandise in the survival of indie artists, as well as the BBC's centenary year and the evolution of its music content.
Julian Comeau, singer, songwriter, producer and one half of alternative rock band, Loveless, talks about the band going viral with their emo covers of pop classics, why they’re keen to focus on their own music now with new album, End of an Era , and exclusively reveals news of a London gig. He also explains why Cubase is the only DAW for him.
Songwriter, producer, artist and multi-instrumentalist David Lucius King talks to Headliner about working out of London’s iconic Metropolis Studios, his extensive production and songwriting collaboration with Danny O'Donoghue and The Script, and reveals how oeksound plugins help to enhance his creative process in the studio.
Fantastic Beasts star, Alison Sudol, talks about balancing her acting work with her singer-songwriter side, and gets candid about the painful events that led her to write her intimate and raw new record, Still Come The Night .
Grammy-winning producer and engineer Chris Carmouche reflects on meeting Outkast as a young intern and going on to work on Speakerboxxx/The Love Below , and then with Beyoncé, CeeLo Green, Diplo and Tinie Tempah. He explains how Waves plugins have been part of his career ever since he was a young assistant.
The members of L.A.,-based, alternative R&B collective Xella join Headliner for a chat about the band’s chemistry, the genres and artists that have inspired their sound, and their recent QSC TouchMix-30 Pro live sessions performance.
Nashville singer-songwriter Kenny Foster delves into the inspiration behind his second full-length album, Somewhere In Middle America .
Newton Faulkner explains why his current UK tour, which sees him go back to basics, is “strangely terrifying”, why he prefers not to explain the meaning behind his songs, and why he likes to leave gaps in his sets for retro TV theme tunes.
British composer, artist and music producer, Michael Baugh talks about his recent composition, Break the Stars , how new technology like Neural DSP’s Quad Cortex is changing the future of music composition and production, and why he relies on Genelec studio monitors for all of his musical endeavours.
Folk singer-songwriter Mat Hunsley chats to Headliner about his creative process, his big return to music this year, and how his track Friend & Foe came together.
Aspiring singer-songwriter Jade Morgan Kelly landed herself a spot on the River Stage at this year's Isle of Wight festival after winning the festival's Hot Vox competition. She discusses that amazing experience, her musical journey so far, and how she feels she’s developed her artistry since lockdown.
Composer Amelia Warner explains how she went from a professional actress to a fully fledged film composer – with no plans to do so. She reflects on landing a song placement in a John Lewis Christmas advert and composing for Mary Shelley and new period romcom, Mr Malcolm’s List.
British drummer Ash Soan reflects on being back on tour with Tori Amos and Joss Stone and teases new projects with Hans Zimmer and Sam Smith. In his studio nestled within an 18th century windmill in the Norfolk countryside, he relies on Genelec monitors to record live drums for artists including Celine Dion, Adele, and Cher.
LA-based harpist and electronic artist Lara Somogyi speaks to Headliner about the making of her hypnotic debut album, as well as her love of splicing genres, chance encounters with Brian Eno, and working with the likes of Hans Zimmer.
Bay Area native Jaimeson Durr – a rock music-inclined veteran of the California engineering and mixing scene – talks about working with Wyclef Jean and Bowling For Soup, founding Wally’s HydeOut studio, and why he feels he wouldn’t have a career if it wasn’t for Waves plugins.
Working on a royal commission for the Tower of London to provide ambient music to accompany the growing of 20 million flowers, having recently completed a new album, only to plant the only copy in the earth and delete all the digital files — it’s safe to say Erland Cooper doesn’t choose to release music in the most traditional way. He explains all…
Emerging electronic producer and DJ Tita Lau talks to Headliner about her ‘70s rock influences, why she decided to make the transition from vocalist to producer, and reveals how some of her recent big remix projects came together.
Creator and founder of award-winning music industry design company The Creative Corporation, Dave Stansbie, discusses the company’s new product Band Theme – a tailor-made WordPress theme for bands, musicians, podcasters and record labels.
US pop artist and musician Katie Belle Akin, whose breathy voice and playful stage presence caught the attention of mega stars like Katy Perry and Luke Bryan on American Idol Season 17, talks to Headliner about the experience and the important role it has played in her understanding of the music industry and her own artistry.
