Headliner Radio

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.

South-Asian vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and composer Ganavya opens up about her upcoming studio album, Like the Sky I've Been Too Quiet , the meaning behind the album’s lead single, Forgive Me My , and explains why she uses an AKG P220 vocal condenser mic, K240 MKII headphones and JBL 305P MKII compact powered studio monitors in her home studio.

As part of AKG’s Stories Behind the Sessions Series, legendary radio and television presenter, producer, and journalist Nic Harcourt interviews musician, film composer and early Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Cliff Martinez on recording the band’s first two albums and his process of film scoring, including the films Solaris; Sex, Lies and Videotape and others for Director Steven Soderbergh. 

As part of AKG’s Stories Behind the Sessions Series, legendary radio and television presenter, producer, and journalist Nic Harcourt interviews hard rock/heavy metal bassist Rudy Sarzo about his work with Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne, and his friendship with guitarist Randy Rhodes.

As part of AKG’s Stories Behind the Sessions' Series, legendary radio and television presenter, producer, and journalist Nic Harcourt interviews producer Robert Margouleff about his work with Devo, Stevie Wonder, Malcolm Cecil, and the invention of the TONTO synth. 

As part of AKG’s Stories Behind the Sessions Series, legendary radio and television presenter, producer, and journalist Nic Harcourt interviews No Doubt drummer and producer Adrian Young on making No Doubt's platinum-certified breakthrough album, Tragic Kingdom , that has sold over 20 million copies. 

As part of AKG’s Stories Behind the Sessions Series, legendary radio and television presenter, producer and journalist Nic Harcourt interviews producer Walter Afanasieff to discuss some of his many producing and songwriting sessions, including co-writing and producing Mariah Carey's smash hit, All I Want For Christmas Is You .

UK artist L. Devine opens up on the making of her debut album Digital Heartifacts as well as her creative process and the benefits of going independent.

BAFTA-nominated composer Vince Pope discusses his approach to scoring recent projects, ITV’s Mr Bates vs The Post Office and True Detective: Night Country , the latter score which infuses a dark underbelly – providing the series with a sinister horror element.

London-based songstress Grace Gachot talks to Headliner about her latest release Built To Be Bad , how she developed her passion for songwriting, and the support she has received since signing to SoundOn, TikTok’s music distribution platform.

James Walbourne and Kris Sonne open up on their new garage rock outfit His Lordship, their long-standing role with The Pretenders, and more.

Rising Manchester-born pop artist Lusaint talks about her journey so far as an independent artist, about being vulnerable about body image and self confidence, and the meaning behind recent single, Fool For You – taken from her upcoming debut EP, Self Sabotage .