The Teskey Brothers’ Sam Teskey and producer Eric J Dubowsky talk about the making of the band’s new album, The Winding Way . They break down their favourite tracks, explain why this is their most adventurous album yet, and Eric reveals why he uses Genelec studio monitors for his Dolby Atmos work.
Acclaimed artist Rufus Wainwright opens up on his dysfunctional upbringing growing up in a musical dynasty, approaching 50, and his star-studded new album Folkocracy .
London-based pop artist Allegra, who has just released a new single called Round & Round , sits down for a chat with Headliner and her producer Tim Gosden to discuss the new record, her songwriting process, and teases upcoming music.
Loreen talks about winning this year’s Eurovision Song Contest – making her the first female artist to win the competition twice – why winning songs, Euphoria and Tattoo , are like night and day, and the Moroccan song she played backstage to help her win.
Cologne-based producer, engineer, guitarist and composer Sky Van Hoff talks about how he went from touring in grubby vans as a guitarist to choosing the studio life, how he learned the whole studio process himself, and how he would struggle to do it all without Waves plugins.
L.A-based singer, songwriter and producer YOUR ANGEL delves into the meaning behind her new album, A Star in the Headlights , and how her music reflects the beauty and horror of trying to make it in L.A. She also explains why her JBL EON ONE Compact Portable PA is a must for any gigging independent artist.
Rick Kamlet, senior manager of product management at Harman International, delves into JBL commercial loudspeakers, the intricacies of loudspeaker installation, highlights the newest commercial JBL speakers introduced at Infocomm and discusses the innovative strides the company has made over the years.
Canadian star Begonia – a Juno and Polaris Award nominee – talks about her musical influences, her new album, Powder Blue , and the inspiration behind new single, Married By Elvis .
American musician, multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and record producer Josh Cumbee explains why his debut album, Trustfall is about heartbreak, struggle and quasi-redemption, reflects on working with Grammy winning songwriter Toby Gad and offers his thoughts on AI vocals and songwriters accusing others of plagiarisation. He also explains why he uses Genelec 8351 monitors for his songwriting and production work.
British artist, writer and producer CHINCHILLA on her powerful female rage anthem, Little Girl Gone , why she’s done people pleasing and the way the song has resonated with abuse victims.
Waves Rush In, aka Sam Branson, opens up on his debut album Under The Static , taking advice from Ed Sheeran, and growing up as the son of one of the UK’s most successful entrepreneurs and music industry figures.
Amit and Mike from Boston-based rock and roll band Benmozes discuss their musical origins and influences, along with their recently released debut album, IMMIGRANT .
Australian band Cub Sport discuss the liberating inspiration behind their brand new album, Jesus At The Gay Bar , and explain how their four albums to date plot a progression away from shame and towards joy, celebration and pure euphoria.
Clemens Rehbein of German music duo Milky Chance chats about their upcoming fourth studio album, the huge tour they’ve got planned for later this year, and why the chemistry between the pair is as strong as ever.
Daniel Reed, production application support specialist, production audio at Harman Professional Solutions, talks about his past life as a FOH engineer for The Kid Laroi, his role at Coachella 2023, how JBL line arrays excelled at the music festival, how to cope with worst case live sound scenarios, and shares his personal favourite Coachella set of all time.
Essex-based producer Model Man on growing up in a strict Christian household learning classical piano, to discovering the acid house and rave scene that has shaped his sound today, including on new house anthem, Staring In The Dark . He also explains why he relies on Genelec monitors in the studio.
Composer, producer and musician Tyler Bates on how he created the score for John Wick: Chapter 4 , embracing the graphic novel-style aspect of the franchise, and how his daughter, Lola Collette, came to feature on the film’s soundtrack.
Award-winning mix engineer and producer Marta Salogni tells Headliner about her work on new Depeche Mode album Memento Mori , working with producer James Ford, and her illustrious career so far.
Canadian 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.
London-based artist Elizza tells Headliner about what it means to be a new artist in 2023, new music, and her upcoming debut headline performance.
Original Sex Pistols bassist and songwriter Glen Matlock discusses his new politically charged album Consequences Coming , touring with Blondie, and his illustrious career in music.
Emerging 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 .
British 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.
Grammy 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.
British 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.
Legendary Danish producer Rune Rask discusses his sophomore album Face Yourself and his recent transition from hip-hop to electronic music.
Film 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.
BAFTA 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.
Australian 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.
AVA 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.
