Headliner Radio

Volker Bertelmann, aka Hauschka, talks about scoring one of Netflix’s biggest movies of the year, 2 . He talks us through creating a score that works alongside the film’s huge battle sounds and that supports its gritty, anti-war message, working with the London Contemporary Orchestra and also at his studio in Düsseldorf.

Ben Minto (former audio director and sound designer at EA Dice) and now company director  and supervising sound designer at Sweet Justice Sound reflects on bringing the sound of Star Wars Battlefront to life, the fans’ favourite sonic moments, his pet peeves in game sound, and how immersive audio is changing the gaming landscape. He explains why he relies on Genelec monitors at home and in the stu...

Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Holubowski talks about his musical journey so far and how his writing stems from the simple question: ‘why?’ He also discloses the meaning behind his new single, End Scene …

Hania Rani reveals her upcoming third solo album, explains why she still writes out all her instrument parts in the age of MIDI, and talks about her very special, first full-band show at Les Invalides, Paris – the resting place of Napoleon.

Tor Maries, aka Billy Nomates, talks artistic misconceptions and how she embraced her fragility and vulnerability to make new album Cacti .

London based singer-songwriter, musician and composer Jackson Milas talks to Headliner about his new single The Bay Fire , and his experience writing the music for Sky Atlantic’s acclaimed series Upright with comedian Tim Minchin.

London-born, Amsterdam-based singer-songwriter Waiting for Smith talks about having an epiphany after a severe accident – that if he could walk again, he’d dedicate his life to music. He delves into new single, Skylight Dawn and explains why he wants to inspire others with his music.

Electronic music duo Crush Effect, made up of Jesse Molloy – best known for playing sax for Panic! At The Disco – and David Veith – who play keys for Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe – talk about their first foray into score composing with new animated series Transformers: EarthSpark .

Grammy nominated mix and mastering engineer and owner of Chartmakers studio in Finland, Svante Forsbäck, talks about his mastering career, the impact immersive audio has had on his job, and mixing the new Rammstein album in Dolby Atmos using Genelec monitors.

L.A-based recording and mixing engineer Claire Morison explains why she took a big risk during lockdown and opened up her own studio, Wild Horizon Sound, and reveals why it means so much to her to have just worked on the first EP she’s fully produced. In the studio, she explains why Focusrite’s Clarett+ OctoPre has transformed her recording process.

L.A.-based singer songwriter Magic Whatever opens up on his alt rock roots, the state of play in the industry for new talent, and the art of collaboration.

British singer-songwriter L.A Salami explains why he grows detached towards his older songs very quickly after releasing them, and delves into the making of his new album, Ottoline .

Anna Pancaldi, a British singer-songwriter based in London, reflects on overcoming debilitating stage fright, having her songs featured in hit US shows like Pretty Little Liars , and the new songs she has coming out soon, which she hopes will exceed the multi-million streams of her song, Brother .

Music tech entrepreneur and founder and CEO of Finland’s Neural DSP, Doug Castro explains why the Nordic music scene is such a hotbed for innovation, reflects on the company’s growth so far, and shares his views on AI’s role in the future of music technology and studio recording.

Revered LA-based DJ Morgan Page speaks to Headliner about the evolution of the electronic music market, how emerging talent can break into the industry, and his recent masterclass at JBL Fest 2022.

American hard rock and metal producer, mixer and engineer Mark Lewis talks about being a go-to death metal mixer in Nashville, his approach to mixing a “wall of sound”, and why Genelec monitors ensure he doesn’t get heavy metal ear fatigue.

Mixing and mastering engineer Kevin Paul reflects on working with David Bowie, Adele, Nick Cave and Calvin Harris, going from a graffiti artist to DJing and mixing, and why Waves plugins have always been there throughout.

Grammy-nominated, Songwriter’s Hall of Fame inductee, Beth Nielsen Chapman, speaks to Headliner about the making of her latest record Crazytown , as well as the evolution of her creative process through the years and how music has saved her during some of the most challenging periods of her life.

Steven Wilson discusses his ability to reinvent himself with each new record, the new Porcupine Tree album, Closure/Continuation (and why it could be their last), and the beautiful deep-listening event for the album that took place at L-Acoustics HQ in North London.

Dorian and Adam from pop rock band aliensdontringdoorbells discuss new music and their recent UK tour supporting Scouting for Girls.

Henry Jackman delves into working on Netflix’s epic blockbuster The Gray Man , starring Ryan Gosling, Chris Evans and Ana De Armas, and why he decided to spend six months composing a 17-minute suite for the movie before he had officially been asked to start.

Up-and coming pop singer-songwriter Juls sits down for a chat with Headliner to discuss songwriting, her personal career highlights to date, and the release of her latest single Heartbreaker.

Bruce Fielder, otherwise known as British DJ and producer Sigala, talks to Headliner about his recent collab with David Guetta and British Eurovision 2022 runner-up Sam Ryder – Living Without You – his creative process, and his highly anticipated upcoming second studio album.

Artist and producer Rookes speaks to Headliner about her long-awaited new album POPNOTPOP , subverting genres, and the challenges she had to overcome to complete her most ambitious project yet…

One of Genelec's most influential executives and a true legend of the pro audio industry, Lars-Olof Janflod discusses his 30-plus years with the company, the brand's unique heritage, and nurturing the next generation of Genelec.