Headliner Radio

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.

Lambert talks about his new jazz-inspired album All This Time , his pre-Lambert past as a jazz musician, feeling rejected by the jazz community, and how he finally feels ready to return to his love of jazz piano.

Swedish band Crying Day Care Choir on how their new album, Give Me Something , is inspired by artist Damien Hirst’s project The Currency, in which he created physical paintings and digital NFTs of the art, and buyers could vote on whether the physical paintings should be burned.

Film makers Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace discuss their new documentary Meet Me In The Bathroom , which documents the early '00s NYC indie rock boom with the artists that shaped it.

Rising singer-songwriter Gabriella Stella delves into the meaning behind her most vulnerable song yet, r.i.p (dead 2 me) , which weaves honest lyrics that detail the grief behind ending toxic cycles. She also reveals the way music has always been a key part of her life and explains why she uses her platform to be open and honest about mental health.

Renowned Nashville producer and songwriter Keith Thomas discusses some of his career highlights and long-standing working relationships, reflecting on how he co-wrote with BeBe Winans a track called Don’t Cry , which is being used in the new Whitney Houston biopic I Want To Dance With Somebody .

Boston-based singer, songwriter and producer Chris Walton talks about the making of his debut album, Ruminating Thoughts , how he blends classic soul, jazz and funk with a modern aesthetic, why Nashville helped the record come alive, and why he uses JBL 305P MkII powered studio monitors in his home recording space.

Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Lukas Graham catches up with Headliner to discuss his long-awaited full length record 4 (The Pink Album) , getting sober, and his refreshed perspective on songwriting.

Slovakian alt-pop artist Karin Ann – also referred to as Eastern Europe’s answer to Billie Eilish – is fast becoming a Gen-Z icon. She talks about becoming the first ever Slovak artist to feature on a giant billboard in New York’s Times Square, why she’s an outspoken advocate of the LGBTQ+ community and minority rights, and delves into the meaning behind her brand new single, for a moment.

Award-winning South Korean Squid Game and Parasite composer Jung Jaeil talks about what inspired him to create his new intimate piano-based album, Listen . He also reflects on scoring Netflix's most watched TV series ever, Squid Game , winging the main theme on the recorder, his favourite scenes and cues, and how a hangover resulted in the perfect main theme for four-time Oscar-winning film,...

L.A-based composer and BAFTA Breakthrough Artist Stephanie Economou reflects on her Grammy win for Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarök . She delves into the inspiration behind the score, why video game music deserves its own time in the limelight, and why she’s relied on Steinberg’s Cubase all along.