Headliner Radio

Australian record producer, songwriter and singer Leah Haywood on breaking into the charts in 2001, singing backing vocals for Celine Dion, to writing and producing chart-toppers for artists including Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber and Blackpink. She reveals why last year saw her fulfil a lifelong dream and why she uses Genelec monitors in her studio.

AVA founder Sarah McBriar tells Headliner why she believes the music and pro AV industries must be working together more closely, and why the mutual benefits for both sectors are greater than ever.

Grammy winning engineer and producer Andrew Scheps on his latest collaboration with Fellow Robot, working with the likes of Johnny Cash, Metallica, and Green Day, and the Waves plugins that are so central to his process.

L.A singer-songwriter and producer Sam MacPherson talks about going viral on TikTok, the inspiration behind cathartic and introspective new single, Stretch , and what fans can expect from his brand new EP, Powerlines . In his home studio, he explains why he relies on JBL 305P MkII powered studio monitors to craft his tracks.

UK R&B/soul artist Tayah delves into her musical influences and explains how her new single, Hotel Suite 31 , is about the struggles of growing up and the importance of standing firm in one's beliefs. She also reveals what to expect from her upcoming EP, Still Wonders .

Brighton-born and London-based singer songwriter Veiga Sanchez, aka Salt Ashes, discusses her newly released single Heart Attack , her reaction to featuring on Elton John’s Rocket Hour radio show, and her upcoming plans to play live this year.

Producer and songwriter Dominic Owen, who has worked with ‘90s hip-hop legends like The Notorious B.I.G., Rakim, and Busta Rhymes, talks to Headliner about his new project Short Wave Craft and new track I Need You Tonight , which came out at the end of January.

Ryan Hennessy, lead singer of Irish band Picture This, reflects on how the band formed and explains how they got to where they are today – amassing nearly 400 million total streams and selling out stadiums. He explains what drove him to get into music and reveals the meaning behind new songs, Get on My Love and Song To Myself .

Noé Solange talks about creating her new single, Bloom , and how she moves between seeking balance in life but then going into tunnel-vision mode when creating. She also tells Headliner about her home studio in East London, and which bits of gear she uses to perform live.

DJ, producer and songwriter Charlie Duncker, better known as ACRAZE, reflects on the viral success of his 2021 hit Do It To It , his creative process when it comes to production, and his latest single Take Me Away , which samples Natasha Bedingfield’s pop banger Pocketful of Sunshine .

Once a backing singer for Adele, Moncrieff talks to Headliner about his journey from a small town in Ireland to pursuing music in London, overcoming personal tragedy and his new single, What Am I Here For? .

London-based musician, producer, artist and DJ, Sharifa explains how being raised in a closed-minded town in the East Midlands led him to pursue a path into the music industry, the meaning behind the dark lyrics in new single, TOO MUCH , and how he’s making being an unsigned artist work for him.

L.A-based singer, songwriter and producer Chrxstal Sarah delves into her influences and the inspiration behind new single, Gaia's Children, which ponders what kind of world her future children may grow up in. She also reveals what to expect from her upcoming immersive sound bath experience as part of Earth Month, and why she uses JBL 305P MkII powered studio monitors in her home studio.

Leading recording studio designer, Jan Morel reflects on some of his personal favourite rooms, the strangest design request he’s ever had, his unique approach to studio design, and how Genelec monitors are an integral part of the process.

Acclaimed DJ, keyboardist, and producer Pete Dougherty, aka Moon Boots, takes us inside the making of his new studio album Ride Away .

Twenty years on from his debut double-platinum album, Dedicated , Lemar is back with a new album, Page In My Heart . The three-time Mobo and two-time BRIT Award winner reflects on Fame Academy, the highs and lows of his time in the music industry, and the meaning behind the tracks on his new album.

MNEK explains the nostalgia behind new track, 16 Again – a collaboration with Paul Woolford and Lewis Thompson – and reflects on his own teenage years where he was laser focused on becoming a producer and songwriter. MNEK reflects on working with Sugababes aged 17 on The Lost Tapes , with British girl group, FLO on their new single, Fly Girl , and on co-writing Beyoncé’s Hold Up .

Award-winning composer and producer Trevor Gureckis talks about scoring his first AAA game project, the highly anticipated remake of the survival horror classic Dead Space by EA and Motive Studios, and why he relies on Waves Audio plugins in the studio.

Following a tumultuous few years since the release of their last album Superstar , Caroline Rose opens up on their new record The Art Of Forgetting and how they have made something positive from the trauma that shaped it.

BAFTA winning composer, Paul Leonard-Morgan explains how he composed the score for new Hulu and Disney+ film, Boston Strangler , starring Keira Knightley.

Rising star in the UK’s left field pop music scene, Tragic Sasha, opens up about her new single, Head Over Heels and her upcoming debut EP, about trying to feel adequate in a society that often tells us we aren’t, and some of the tools she uses to create her amazing music.

Canadian pop powerhouse Xana reflects on the creation of her latest single Bad Bandit , her approach to songwriting, and the powerful emotive themes that she encompasses in her music.

One of rock's most iconic figures of the past 25 years, former HIM frontman Ville Valo opens up to Headliner about going it alone, the making of his debut solo album Neon Noir, and how Genelec monitors provide sonic consistency across all his work. 

BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music presenter Mark Radcliffe speaks to Headliner about the new look 6 Music Festival, why it is ending its roadshow model to return permanently to Manchester, and more.

Jordan Omley, songwriter for some of the biggest stars in music and co-founder of children's music platform Station Little, opens up on moving from the L.A. pop world to writing music designed to educate and entertain kids and parents alike.