Headliner Radio

Nicholas Foster, who has been in and around the music industry since the ‘80s, was amongst the world’s first bedroom producers in the early 2000s, setting up Prank Monkey Records to release vinyl. Fast forward to today, as one half of Seven Golden Vampires has seen their debut single Autumn Fall achieve seven million streams on TikTok.

British-Jamaican superstar Vincent Darby is one of the UK’s most exciting music prospects right now, deeply proud of both his Birmingham and Windrush heritage. He talks about new single, We Could Be , a soulful banger that stands up to any of 2023’s biggest choruses so far.

EAW president TJ Smith tells Headliner about his mission to rebuild the North American loudspeaker giant’s status, how being acquired by RCF Group has impacted the business, and what the future holds for the company.

BAFTA-nominated composer and producer Tom Salta reveals all about his newly launched application for music producers, Auto-Bounce, which runs alongside Logic Pro allowing users to automate the monotonous and time-consuming task of running stems and mixes.

With a flurry of new products entering the market and a fulsome programme of festivals on the horizon as the global live events sector returns, Martin Audio MD Dom Harter and brand marketing director James King serve up their 2023 midway report and open up on what the rest of the year may hold.

Australian-born artist Lydia May reflects on her musical journey, which has recently seen her perform at Abbey Road and Glastonbury on The Mandala Stage. She explains her mantra, “people might be mean, but music isn’t” and reveals the meaning behind her new single, Social Cues .

Director of global product management for installed audio at Harman International, Phillip Scobee, speaks to Headliner about his professional background as a live sound engineer, key topics and trends in product development, and reflects on some best practices and challenges currently facing the install market.

Montreal-born Alexandra Strelisk talks about the importance of not rushing a record, how a deep dive into her European and Jewish roots influenced new album, Néo-Romance , and why the album title places it in a genre of its own.

Composer Jongnic Bontemps talks about his big pivot from the world of Silicon Valley tech startups to going after his music dream, being the first black composer to score a film of this scale and budget, and bringing his love of hip-hop into this Transformers movie set in the nineties.

California-based indie-pop band almost monday talk about their first single of 2023, only wanna dance , which marks an evolution in the indie pop trio’s style while still maintaining their signature upbeat lyricism.

BBC Radio 1 presenter Jack Saunders has spoken to Headliner about his top tips for Glastonbury 2023, what sets the festival apart from all others, who this year’s mystery Pyramid Stage act ‘The ChurnUps’ really are (Foo Fighters?), and lots more.

BBC Radio 1 Future Dance presenter Sarah Story has spoken to Headliner about the heritage of dance music at Glastonbury, her ones to watch this year, and how she will be bringing the festival to fans around the world.

Multi-platinum legendary British singer and songwriter Arnold George Dorsey MBE, better known as Engelbert Humperdinck, speaks to Headliner about his new album All About Love – which he released to mark his 87th birthday – and shares his most memorable musical moments from his five decades in the business.

BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Radio Wales presenter Huw Stephens talks to Headliner about the past, present, and future of Glastonbury, his own personal highlights from the festival and what life at Worthy Farm looks like as a BBC presenter.

Hertfordshire-raised, London-based singer-songwriter RHODES (who has opened for Sam Smith, London Grammar, and Hozier) talks about the inspiration behind new album, Friends Like These , and explains why music is all-consuming for him.

DJ, producer and electronic musician, Gregor Tresher on the changes he’s seen in the electronic music scene since the ‘90s, his relentless focus on melody and timbre, his approach to producing acts including Depeche Mode and DJ Sven Väth, and the trusty Cubase DAW that has been by his side for decades.

Atlanta-based alternative R&B artist, Aryeè The Gem explains why being a self-confessed overthinker led to the biggest release of her career so far with new track, To It, which has seen her streaming and follower numbers soar. The singer-songwriter teases what fans can expect from her upcoming solo EP and reveals why her JBL EON ONE Compact Portable PA is a game-changer for gigging artists.

BBC Radio 6 Music presenters Deb Grant and Tom Ravenscroft tell Headliner about their new show New Music Fix Daily, the role of radio in breaking new talent, Glastonbury, and more.

Ethereal electronic pop star Tiggi Hawke discusses the upcoming release of her debut album, Ascension , and how her latest single, Cry Baby , came together from a creative standpoint.

Annelotte de Graaf, better known as Amber Arcades, tells Headliner about the new creative direction she has taken with latest album Barefoot On Diamond Road , as well as the unusual childhood that has turned her into the artist she is today.

Martin Fry, frontman of iconic '80s outfit ABC, speaks to Headliner about 40 years of the band's legendary debut album The Lexicon Of Love .

London-based producer and songwriter Naughty Alice talks about her music production journey and explains why confronting the repercussions of her father’s decision to cut all contact after choosing to pursue her dream of making music resulted in new track, bloodline .

The Teskey Brothers’ Sam Teskey and producer Eric J Dubowsky talk about the making of the band’s new album, The Winding Way . They break down their favourite tracks, explain why this is their most adventurous album yet, and Eric reveals why he uses Genelec studio monitors for his Dolby Atmos work.

Acclaimed artist Rufus Wainwright opens up on his dysfunctional upbringing growing up in a musical dynasty, approaching 50, and his star-studded new album Folkocracy .

London-based pop artist Allegra, who has just released a new single called Round & Round , sits down for a chat with Headliner and her producer Tim Gosden to discuss the new record, her songwriting process, and teases upcoming music.