Headliner Radio

British artist Ayda Rose opens up about how a personal experience of love and loss inspired her raw and stripped-back R&B single, Damn , and why after making a huge impression in the dance scene as Effie, it was time for her to usher in a new age by releasing her new music under Ayda Rose.

American composer David Fleming delves into composing music for HBO's The Last of Us (and reveals his favourite episode), the epic sounds of Dune: Part 2 , what it was like working with Beyoncé as recording arranger for SPIRIT from The Lion King soundtrack and his approach to scoring new Netflix film Damsel , starring Millie Bobby Brown.

Producer and composer Dave Reed – one half of electronic music duo, Tritonal – reflects on what first drew him to EDM, the evolution of Tritonal’s production and his thoughts on their early work, why he thinks Until You Were Gone is Tritonal’s most listened to song, and why Waves plugins are a constant on Tritonal’s tracks.

Sixieme Son has created sonic identities, audio logos and built sound design solutions for discerning brands since 1995. Here, the company explains the concept of sonic branding and the way it creates tailor made soundscapes that enable brands including Genelec to truly stand out.

Forrest from indie/Alt rock band KONZI - originally from Austin, Texas - takes us inside his creative process, how the band was formed during the pandemic, and discusses some recent musical projects.

Believe and sixtyhertz from electronica collective VHS Celebs, an unlikely duo that crossed paths chasing tornadoes across the US, join Headliner for a chat to discuss all things music, including their debut album Multiplex .

Saint Saviour, the alt-pop solo act from singer-songwriter Becky Jones, talks songwriting and the making of new album Sunseeker .

Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch delves into crafting the score for All Of Us Strangers , starring Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal.

South Korean music producer SLOM – who first garnered attention when he appeared on Show Me the Money 10 as judge and producer – talks about his journey into music production, the rise of hip-hop in South Korea, new music, and why he relies on Genelec monitors.

Audio engineer, producer, and singer songwriter Delanie Leyden recently sat down with Headliner to talk about her career to date, including her extensive work with US rap legend Busta Rhymes on his latest album project, Blockbusta .

As part of AKG’s Stories Behind the Sessions Series, Grammy-winning producer Neal Pogue discusses some of his legendary projects and recording sessions, including TLC’s classic, Waterfalls .

Beetlebug (real name Auri Hanford) reflects on her songwriting journey and explains the inspiration behind new single, Embers , which explores the feelings that arise when someone returns to one’s life just as unexpectedly as they had drifted away.

British-based singer-songwriter Alice Merton reflects on why she chose to own her master rights, the success of her two studio albums, MINT and S.I.D.E.S. , and why new single, run away girl was inspired by being her own worst enemy.

California-born singer-songwriter Alex Warren reflects on overcoming the most unimaginable circumstances to carve out a name for himself as an exciting artist to watch, and one that has built an online community of over 26M followers. He delves into what inspired new singles Yard Sale and Before You Leave M e, and reveals how he uses a AKG P220 mic, K240 MKII headphones and JBL 305P MKII monitors...

BBC Radio 6 Music presenter, broadcaster, and artist Cerys Matthews takes us inside this year’s 6 Music Festival and why the independent live music sector needs support like never before.

Eurovision 2023 star Alessandra discusses her debut EP Best Year Of My Life and what the future holds after her show-stopping performance at last year's contest.

Santhan Reddy – one of the owners of TOMS (The Only Music Shop), a music tech reseller in South Africa – reflects on the company’s journey from selling musical instruments to studio equipment, the changes in the South African audio and music industry over the years, and why he fell in love with Genelec monitors.

Jamie Reddington – aka Sound of Fractures – a London-based electronic artist and producer, talks about new single and interactive project Bubbles , which invites listeners to share photos and memories with the song that eventually become part of the artwork. He also reveals the Waves plugins that form a key part of his production process.

The Snuts frontman Jack Cochrane talks new album Millennials and why they have left their major label to forge their own independent path.

We chat to London-based sister duo Deuxes about their entry into the world of music and what their Yamaha Music London 2024 ambassadorship means for the future.

Former I Am Kloot frontman John Bramwell joins Headliner for his first interview in six years to discuss the making of his new solo album The Light Fantastic and the events that surrounded its creation.

Middle Kids singer and songwriter Hannah Joy takes Headliner inside the making of the band's new album Faith Crisis Pt 1 .

Alvaro Marin, a recording and mixing engineer based out of Warner Music Spain Studios (The Music Station) in Madrid talks about working with Shakira, Becky G and Netflix, the meteoric rise in the latin music industry and why Genelec monitors have made a lasting impression on him.

Real Estate singer and chief songwriter Martin Courtney joins Headliner for an in-depth look at the making of the band's sixth studio album Daniel .

Bristol/London based trio Girl w/The Pearl talk about forming the band, how they met, and their new single, Kids , which is about well-off suburban kids forced to face the harsh realities of life.