After meeting at an acapella group, Jane and Brian Spencer not only got married but also formed Finkel, their alternative pop duo with a strong indie slant. Following up the concept album Islanders from 2022, they discuss their new EP, Priorities , which combines introspective and party music moments with deep questions.
St. Louis-born singer/songwriter Roe Kapara, who recently released a nostalgic anthem called Glorious Day , chats to Headliner about blowing up on TikTok and his creative process when it comes to making music.
Rising heavy rock/nu-metal songstress, Amira Elfeky (whose sound has been compared to Deftones, Evanescence, Linkin Park and My Bloody Valentine) talks about being inspired by the nu-metal sounds of the 2000s, and her new EP, Skin To Skin . She also explains why she uses an AKG mic, headphones and JBL powered studio monitors to record her music at home.
AIR Studios engineer Adam Miller opens up about his work as score engineer and mixer on one of the biggest Netflix shows of 2024 so far, One Day .
Legendary Simple Minds drummer Mel Gaynor talks going solo on new album Come With Me and why it represents a new beginning at this stage in his career.
As part of AKG’s Stories Behind the Sessions Series, radio and television presenter, producer and journalist Nic Harcourt interviews Art Alexakis to discuss Everclear, songwriting and recording the hits.
As part of AKG’s Stories Behind the Sessions Series, radio and television presenter, producer and journalist Nic Harcourt interviews INXS bassist Garry Beers on the recording and production in celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the INXS LP Kick .
Ryan and Gary Jarman of UK indie rock icons The Cribs join Headliner for an in-depth chat about the late Steve Albini, from their childhood memories of his work, to the friendship and working relationship that flourished between them, and his enduring influence on the industry.
At only 16 years of age, singer-songwriter Jake Kohn has been named one of Virginia’s most talked-about prodigies. He talks about adapting to life in the spotlight so young, going viral, new single, Dreams , the overwhelming response it has had, and how he’s using JBL monitors, an AKG mic and headphones in his home studio to develop new music.
French alt-pop / RnB artist Naël Kaced explains how recent single, When They Catch Me , (taken from upcoming EP, Last Words ) was inspired by the feeling of anxiety and his curiosity surrounding death. Kaced has been deaf since he was a child, which makes his falsetto vocals and musical arrangements all the more extraordinary. He talks about his struggles and experiences of making music as a hearing impaired person.
Mark Adler, the acclaimed Emmy Award-winning composer behind the score for the 2008 Oscar-nominated and Emmy-award winning documentary Food, Inc. , delves into his approach to scoring its highly anticipated sequel, Food, Inc. 2 , and why he relies on Genelec monitors in his home studio.
With his first all-Italian-speaking album Miss Italia set for release on May 10, Jack Savoretti reflects on how the loss of his father inspired him to reconnect with his homeland and celebrate the music that has shaped his life and career so far.
Nick Llobet, aka youbet, opens up on the making of their new album Way To Be and the artists and music that inspired its creation.
British songwriter and producer Peter Rycroft – aka Lostboy – reflects on co-writing and producing Kylie Minogue’s smash hit, Padam Padam , which won a Grammy for Best Pop Dance Recording. He reveals why UK radio stations were resistant to playing the viral hit, his favourite memes, reflects on writing what became an LGBT anthem, and shares how the song was written and produced, including his go-to Waves plugins.
Professional DJ and Pioneer DJ product demonstrator Jay Brannan reflects on his career as a DJ, with a look at the plentiful career opportunities in the market for mobile DJs.
English record producer and engineer Ken Scott reflects on working on some of the biggest Beatles songs and albums, from recording Yer Blues in a tiny room, clearing up in-fighting rumours making the White Album , recording Ringo’s, “I’ve got blisters on my fingers!” on take 18 of Helter Skelter , who swore on Hey Jude , (and why no one noticed), his candid thoughts on Now and Then , working with David Bowie, winning an MPG Special Recognition Award, and more…...
Trailblazing singer-songwriter and Americana artist from Washington State, Rae Isla, talks about writing an original song for the Robert De Niro-starring Ezra and creating a video game built around the release of her latest single, Miles and Miles .
Mikel Medley – aka Bristol-based ‘Mic Man’, Dread MC – talks about his role at The Music Works, helping disadvantaged and underrepresented young people access the music industry, tackling knife crime in the UK, and explains the high end Genelec studio gear The Music Works’ students have access to.
Keane songwriter Tim Rice-Oxley reflects on the band's landmark debut album Hopes and Fears , discussing their formative years and how the runaway success of the album shaped what was to follow.
New York-based composer and music producer, Jay Wadley, delves into his approach to composing the score for Apple TV’s latest miniseries, FRANKLIN . Starring and executive produced by Academy and Emmy Award winner Michael Douglas, the series explores the story of the greatest gamble of Benjamin Franklin’s career.
Multicultural hip-hop artist Steven Malcolm, who has just released a new music video for his single Nothing Into Something , from his highly anticipated fourth album BOATS , discusses how the track came together and how his inspiring outlook and ethos keeps him grounded in the music industry.
House music duo Soul Clap, made up of Eli AKA Bamboozle and Charlie AKA Lonely C, delve into the creative process behind their new EP, EcoSystemS , and their coinciding 2024 EcoSystemS Tour taking place across the US this spring/summer.
Richard Reed Parry, best known as a core member of the Grammy Award-winning art-rock band Arcade Fire, talks about scoring The Iron Claw , the Zac Efron and Lily James-starring film about the true story of the Von Erich wrestling family, and teases the upcoming Arcade Fire album.
Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Gareth Dunlop - originally from Belfast in Northern Ireland - speaks to Headliner about all things music, including his upcoming third studio album, Welcome To The House Of I Don’t Know , set for a June 2024 release.
Brooklyn based indie-folk artist Maria Lane discusses her creative process, recent projects, and the cathartic nature of her music.
Nashville-based alt-pop sensation Caroline Romano reflects on the evolution of her songwriting and how a tale of unrequited love inspired her recent brutal single, Used by You . She also reveals how an AKG P220 mic, K240 MKII headphones and JBL 305P MKII powered monitors make all the difference to her music-making process in her home studio.
Molok Studios is a multilingual game, film and digital localisation and post-production company based in Milan. CEO Andrea De Cunto and Samuele Daccò, chief audio engineer, reveal how the company has carved out a niche for itself and why, as the first Dolby Atmos gaming studio in Italy, they chose Genelec monitors to elevate their immersive work.
Canadian composer Jeff Toyne breaks down the main title theme to new Apple TV series, Palm Royale and explains how he took inspiration from a Slim Aarons photo, Henry Mancini, Bernard Herrmann and added a Latin twist for his unique score.
Award-winning engineer and producer ECHO opens up on his fascinating career so far, the trends shaping the Latin music market, and the technology that powers The Lab Studios.
Singer, songwriter and visual artist EMMI IIDA discusses her debut album The Eye and her unique approach to its sonic DNA and production.
