Headliner Radio

Amsterdam-based sound supervisor and audio engineer Huub Lelieveld reflects on his career to date – having spent the past 25 years travelling the world, delivering live mixes and broadcast sound for some of the biggest events in the calendar – the realities of working on large international productions, and why Lawo consoles have become a key part of his setup.

French-Korean L.A.-based artist, spill tab – who has collaborated with Metronomy and supported Sabrina Carpenter on tour – opens up about her debut album, ANGIE , singing in English and French, her huge support slot for Charli XCX in Paris this Summer, and how Guinness tastes different around the world.

DJ, producer and curator Kikelomo Oludemi delves into the making of new documentary, We Become One , which examines the transformative power of music. Oludemi reflects on what she discovered about the profound power of music while making the film, and explains why club spaces need to be protected.

Blair Gilmour, a multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter from Irvine, Scotland, reflects on immersing himself in music at a young age, and what inspired recent single, Burning Up – a feel-good, energetic anthem that explores being so emotionally attached to someone or something, that you are willing to sacrifice your mental well-being. 

Alt-pop singer-songwriter REIGNS reflects on her musical journey, how her sound has developed, the highs and lows of the industry, and the backstory of her recent single, Collateral Damage – a collaboration with London producer Waives.

Welsh pop-punk band Punk Rock Factory, who became a surprise sensation with their hi-octane takes on throwbacks hits like Let It Go, the Power Rangers theme and Mamma Mia, talk about their riotous take on the B*Witched smash, C’est La Vie - taken from their new album, All Hands On Deck.

Parisian indie-pop quartet Later. reflect on the band’s journey so far, and the meaning behind their recent single Hold On / Lean On Me , taken from their new album, Golden Bay .

Artist, writer and multi-instrumentalist Loney Dear explains why he’s taking production back to basics, why he no longer craves acceptance from the music industry, and how he’s gone from making music in a basement using basic tools, to a professional studio using cutting-edge music production technology, Steinberg’s Cubase 14.

Ezra Collective’s Ife Ogunjobi on reimagining the work of Chet Baker, his new single, Speak Low , and why he’s keeping a level head amidst Ezra Collective’s unstoppable success.

Rising UK-born, L.A.-based dance-pop artist Ella Rosa delves into her musical backstory, from being raised in the English countryside and trained in classical music and opera at The New School in NYC, and talks about her recent single, STAY 4 LOVE .

UK singer-songwriter Emily Jade talks about the hustle to get to where she is now and the creative process behind her upcoming EP, Liquid Love .

Cassia, a three-piece indie-pop band from Macclesfield, UK, reflect on their musical journey so far, playing huge festivals, and their recent single, Friends .

Australian producer and DJ Young Franco discusses his path through the music industry, and his new album, It’s Franky Baby .

French-Cameroonian artist and producer James BKS (who has collaborated with will.i.am , and who produced the hit track New Breed featuring Little Simz, Q Tip and Idris Elba) speaks to Headliner about coming into his own as a vocalist and solo artist on new singles On My Way and Waka Go .

Driftwood Choir (made up of Portair and Ed Prosek) discuss the duo’s self-titled album, how they joined forces after bonding over a spirit of wanderlust, and why they created an uplifting album about change, connecting with nature and people.

David Allred, a prolific composer and producer based in Portland, Oregon, talks about his new album, The Beautiful World , which captures an enriched, realised understanding of why he composes in the first place.

Guitarist, record producer and composer Andy Sneap delves into the production process for Judas Priest’s 19th studio album, Invincible Shield , reveals new music he’s working on with the band, and explains why he’ll never mix a Judas Priest record in Dolby Atmos. He also shares why he’s been using Genelec 1031 studio monitors for years.

GRAMMY Award-winning Michael Perez-Cisneros, one of New York’s most prominent and respected sound engineers, talks about his love of music, his creative process, how Merging’s Horus has shaped his workflow and how, after 30 years, he’s still honing his craft.

Grammy-winning songwriter and music producer Jon Shave breaks down the writing and producing process for the brand new Sugababes song, Jungle , and shares an insight into how he co-wrote and produced tracks including Sympathy Is a Knife, I think about it all the time and So I for Charli XCX’s multi GRAMMY and BRIT Award-winning album, Brat .

UK singer-songwriter and bedroom producer Ellie Dixon delves into the inspiration behind and making of new singles, Guts and Knight Shift , and discusses how she went from an anxious teenager to becoming an artist, her musical inspirations, the highs and lows that come from being signed and dropped, social media pressures, making money from streaming platforms, The Lord of the Rings , and what to...

Genre-blending country artist Chase Matthew chats to Headliner about leaving North America for the first time as he heads to the UK for his tour, finding out Keith Urban is a huge fan, and his new album, CHASE .

Critically acclaimed British composer, musician and mercury prize-winning Benjamin Clementine joins Headliner from the European leg of his tour, which culminates in London at the iconic venue, the Troxy, on April 10th. He reveals what fans can expect to hear at his only London tour show date, why his new album, Sir Introvert and the Featherweights , will be his last, and why the Troxy might well b...

Dario Faini - a composer, songwriter, and producer whose music and songs have been heard at the Superbowl, NBA matches, and the Winter Olympics - talks about his latest solo piano album, Urban Impressionism , putting him in league with the likes of Nils Frahm and Ólafur Arnalds.

Montreal-based singer-songwriter Annabel Gutherz opens up about her musical journey so far and the meaning behind new single, Dance Around It , which fuses classic rock with modern pop melodies.

South London-based, British Guyanese DJ-producer and multi-instrumentalist KDYN reflects on his musical journey, merging old school and new dance music, and discusses new single, Proud , from his forthcoming EP.