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, 2024•52 min•Ep. 369
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, 2024•22 min•Ep. 186
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, 2024•38 min•Ep. 368
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, 2024•36 min•Ep. 367
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, 2024•23 min•Ep. 185
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, 2024•26 min•Ep. 41
Acclaimed NYC songwriter discusses her new album Art of the Unseen Infinity Machine and opens up on her career so far and the craft of songwriting.
Sep 09, 2024•33 min•Ep. 184
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, 2024•16 min•Ep. 366
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, 2024•29 min•Ep. 42
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, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1
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, 2024•36 min•Ep. 94
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, 2024•21 min•Ep. 65
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, 2024•34 min•Ep. 41
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, 2024•38 min•Ep. 93
Ocean Alley guitarist Mitch Galbraith speaks to Headliner about the band's incredible career so far and their upcoming European tour.
Aug 22, 2024•22 min•Ep. 365
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, 2024•28 min•Ep. 364
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, 2024•32 min•Ep. 40
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, 2024•22 min•Ep. 363
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, 2024•27 min•Ep. 183
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, 2024•37 min•Ep. 362
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, 2024•31 min•Ep. 182
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, 2024•32 min•Ep. 361
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, 2024•30 min•Ep. 181
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, 2024•57 min•Ep. 64
UK music icon Craig David speaks to Headliner about his plans to take his TS5 DJ project fully live for the first time, new music, and lasting 25 years in the industry.
Aug 05, 2024•23 min•Ep. 360
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, 2024•29 min•Ep. 180
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, 2024•43 min•Ep. 359
Rising indie pop/rock singer songwriter from New Jersey, Evan Kreutz delves into his creative process and some of his recent projects.
Jul 30, 2024•20 min•Ep. 179
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, 2024•51 min•Ep. 178
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, 2024•27 min•Ep. 358