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Headliner Radio

This is a music podcast which explores the creative process. We chat to artists of all levels, from aspiring and emerging talent to international stars, to find more about how they make their music. Check us out on Insta @emergingheadliner, FB and Twitter @headlinerhub and hashtag #headlinerradio
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Episodes

E369: Catherine Grieves | The music of Baby Reindeer

Catherine Grieves, an award-winning and EMMY-nominated music supervisor best known for her work on Killing Eve and Slow Horses, delves into her song choices for the multiple EMMY-winning Netflix hit show, Baby Reindeer.

Sep 18, 202452 minEp. 369

Headliner USA E186: Wilbert Roget II | Composing Star Wars Outlaws

Wilbert Roget II, lead composer on the much anticipated open-world video game Star Wars Outlaws, explains how he went about composing a soundtrack that was fresh while still incorporating core elements of the franchise’s music. He also delves into his creative process, and teases what fans can expect from the game’s music and audio.

Sep 17, 202422 minEp. 186

E368: Sean Woodlock | Hackney Road Studios

Sean Woodlock - a UK record producer, mix engineer and co-founder of Hackney Road Studios - reflects on his journey into the world of music production and engineering, explains why his work sounds like a cross between Steve Albini and Nigel Godrich, and delves into his love of analogue consoles in a digital world, including Hackney Road Studios’ very own Neve 66 console.

Sep 16, 202438 minEp. 368

E367: Lola Moxom | Cool With It

Singer, songwriter and producer Lola Moxom is a UK artist giving female USA R&B vocalists a run for their money with her debut single, Cool With It , which has captured the attention of Radio 1Xtra. She reflects on discovering she could sing, artists that have inspired her, reveals the inspiration behind her debut single and breaks down the production choices, what she hopes for the future of her career, and reveals new music plans.

Sep 13, 202436 minEp. 367

Headliner USA E185: Jonathan Sadoff | Scoring Chimp Crazy

Composer, songwriter, arranger and record producer Jonathan Sadoff talks about his approach to scoring Chimp Crazy , the latest docu-series from the creators of Tiger King , which dives into the bizarre world of those who raise chimpanzees as their own children. He explains how he captured the emotional depth and surreal nature of the subject matter and how his music reflects the contrast between the fantastical dreams of chimp caregivers, to the stark realities and moral ambiguities of their ac...

Sep 12, 202423 minEp. 185

Aspiring Headliner USA E41: Devarrow

Canadian singer-songwriter Devarrow delves into his upcoming studio album, Heart Shaped Rock , and explains why it’s his most intimate and adventurous album yet.

Sep 10, 202426 minEp. 41

E366: Nathan Ball | Joining the Faithless family

UK-based singer songwriter Nathan Ball reflects on his latest single release Stateline , why the outdoors is a huge catalyst for much of his material, and his recent performances playing Wilderness and The Glade Stage at Glastonbury with Faithless.

Sep 05, 202416 minEp. 366

JBL Emerging Headliner E42: Croixx

Nevada-born, California-based 18-year-old singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, Croixx delves into the making of his debut EP, How I’m feeling now… , which he made while still in high school over the course of a single week. He opens up about going from a bedroom producer to going viral on TikTok, why the EP signifies a new chapter for him, and why he relies on a JBL EON ONE Compact Portable PA for his live shows.

Sep 04, 202429 minEp. 42

Tech Talk E1: Wouter Verlinden | Martin Lighting’s MAC One fixture

Martin Lighting’s Wouter Verlinden, product manager – creative LED, lighting & control – shines a spotlight on the MAC One fixture and explains how Martin Lighting is raising the bar in terms of developing fast and responsive lighting fixtures.

Sep 03, 202430 minEp. 1

The Mix Room E94: Marcela Rada | The Growth of Spatial Audio

Audio engineer Marcela Rada explains what inspired her to pursue a PhD in spatial audio, why she’s honing in on workflows and content creation guidelines for spatial audio productions, common misconceptions about the immersive audio format, and the factors that led her to select Genelec monitors for her home studio.

Aug 30, 202436 minEp. 94

Aspiring Headliner E65: Talia Rae

East London singer-songwriter Talia Rae recently spoke to Headliner about all things music, including her brand new EP Shadows – a deeply personal record with each track carrying its own story and message. She also reflects on her collaboration with some big names in the production world, as well as her recent performance supporting Stevie Nicks at BST Hyde Park.

Aug 30, 202421 minEp. 65

JBL Emerging Headliner E41: Cassandra Lewis

Americana singer-songwriter Cassandra Lewis delves into her Dave Cobb-produced major label debut album, Lost In A Dream , her hustle to get signed, what inspired some key tracks from the album, and why she uses a JBL EON ONE Compact Portable PA for shows.

Aug 28, 202434 minEp. 41

The Mix Room E93: Eugenio Battaglia | Longlegs’ sound design

Eugenio Battaglia talks about his choices as sound designer, supervising sound editor and re-recording mixer on hit horror thriller, Longlegs . He explains how he incorporated a ‘70s rock and roll vibe to the sound design, his use of subliminal messages, reveals sound cues that hint at the film's big reveal, talks through some key scenes, and explains how Genelec speakers played a key part in the film’s audio mix.

Aug 27, 202438 minEp. 93

E364: Crownz | Where Dem Dey

Cameroonian artist Crownz explains why his latest single, Where Dem Dey – a unique blend of conscious afro rap and dancehall – is a compelling call to action against societal injustices and a rallying cry for unity in his home country.

Aug 20, 202428 minEp. 364

JBL Emerging Headliner E40: Marquise Fair

Miami-born singer-songwriter Marquise Fair reflects on growing up in a violent ghetto, to participating in American Idol . He explains why the reality TV route is not for him, how he risked it all to make music in Switzerland, and explains how the current climate of division and conflict influenced his brand new release, Better World . He also reveals how his JBL EON ONE Compact Portable PA with Professional-Grade Mixer is a game-changer for a gigging artist.

Aug 19, 202432 minEp. 40

E363: Ananya | i woke up one night

London-based Zimbabwean pop artist Ananya talks about the transition to living in the UK and delves into her new project, i woke up one night , a captivating trip into the intricate labyrinths of her mind which draws from the raw material of dreams, nightmares and self-discovery.

Aug 14, 202422 minEp. 363

Headliner USA E183: Charles Esten | Love Ain’t Pretty

Singer-songwriter and actor Charles Esten talks about life after Nashville and Outer Banks , and the ins and outs of creating his first independent album, Love Ain’t Pretty , which explores life, love and the passing of time.

Aug 14, 202427 minEp. 183

E362: Rupert Coulson | Recording Alien: Romulus’ score

Engineer Rupert Coulson reveals how he recorded the score for Alien: Romulus (the highly anticipated seventh instalment in the Alien franchise) at Abbey Road’s Studio One, and why the look of the film and music intentionally hark back to 1979’s Alien and 1986’s Aliens .

Aug 13, 202437 minEp. 362

Headliner USA E182: Eddie Boxxer | It’s My Choice

Up-and-coming singer songwriter Eddie Boxxer reflects on his debut album It's My Choice , a project that incorporates life experiences, vulnerability, and a holistic worldview into anthems of inspiration and empowerment.

Aug 13, 202431 minEp. 182

E361: Maya Lane | Bump Into Me

London-based artist Maya Lane delves into her songwriting process and explains the meaning behind her recent single, Bump Into Me , taken from her debut album, Diary Of An Overthinker .

Aug 09, 202432 minEp. 361

Headliner USA E181: TracieLynn | Broadway Cowboy

Hailing from the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, country artist Tracielynn is not afraid to make a statement with her music. Here she talks to Headliner about performing live from a young age and some of her recent releases, including country pop/rock hit Broadway Cowboy .

Aug 07, 202430 minEp. 181

Aspiring Headliner E64: Sansha

Blending bedroom pop, elements of jazz and classical, and her uniquely tongue in cheek swipes at finding her way in life and relationships, Sansha is a South-London based artist and producer. Having performed at Latitude Festival and two runs of her one-woman show at the Edinburgh Fringe, Sansha chats to Headliner about her recent single releases as she looks to build on the success of her third EP.

Aug 06, 202457 minEp. 64

Headliner USA E180: Aria Fenix | Racing Cars

Eclectic pop country artist Aria Fenix speaks candidly about her artistry, recent and upcoming projects, and why she originally followed a very different career path outside of music.

Aug 02, 202429 minEp. 180

E359: Hamish Hawk | Making ‘A Firmer Hand’

Singer songwriter Hamish Hawk joins Headliner for an insightful chat about the making of his intensely personal new album A Firmer Hand , released on August 16.

Jul 31, 202443 minEp. 359

Headliner USA E178: Jaime Wyatt | Feel Good

Singer-songwriter Jaime Wyatt reflects on her musical journey, from getting her first record deal to now. She taps into the darker side of her life - having spent time in jail - and opens up about being queer in the industry and how that influenced her song, Love Is A Place . She also reveals the meaning behind her ambitious and hopeful new album, Feel Good , which blurs the lines between classic roots, southern soul and vintage R&B.

Jul 29, 202451 minEp. 178

E358: Tony Draper | As Good As It Gets

UK-based producer and mixing engineer, Tony Draper sits down with Headliner for a conversation about his accomplished career to date, his relationship with recording studios, and the Neve gear that has proved to be a gamechanger in his workflow over the years.

Jul 26, 202427 minEp. 358
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