Headliner Radio

During the pandemic, British singer-songwriter Josh Savage had to find a new way to survive as an artist, or find something else to do. Now, he is one of the leading lights and voices in the music NFT space, and is finally being compensated fairly for his art and helping others do so.

UK singer-songwriter Rose Betts opens up about moving to L.A. to further her music career, the inspiration behind her full-length debut album, White Orchids , and going viral with Driving Myself Home .

Singer-songwriter Tenille Townes delves into her new EP, Masquerades , and explains why she’s using it to shine a light on the emotions that most are used to hiding. She also reflects on how a charity initiative she started as a teenager has raised over $2 million.

Travis Harrington talks about his fast rise from studio intern to working with the likes of Drake, Justin Bieber, Michael Jackson and John Legend. He also talks about how his ongoing work with Florida rapper Rod Wave has been the most special part of his career, his use of Waves plugins since 2009 – and why he’s never looked back since.

BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music presenter Craig Charles tells Headliner about his experiences performing at Glastonbury as both a comedian and a DJ, as well as why he loves the "naughty side" of the festival over the mainstream attractions of the main stages.

Legendary songwriter Joan Armatrading talks to Headliner about her incredible career in music and receiving the MPG Award for Outstanding Contribution to UK Music.

BBC Radio 6 Music presenter and former Menswear and The Montrose Avenue drummer, Matt Everitt, speaks to Headliner about Glastonbury's 50th anniversary, his experiences of playing the festival and what a day in the life of a broadcaster at the event looks like.

Martin Audio managing director Dom Harter and Focusrite CEO Tim Carroll discuss the partnership between the two companies and the biggest opportunities and challenges facing the industry.

Recording engineer Chris Taylor exclusively reveals that Liverpool’s Parr Street recording studios (home to the first two Coldplay albums, Paulo Nutini’s debut, and music from The Coral, Rihanna and more) is to re-open at a new location in 2022. He also reflects on his two MPG nominations this year for Breakthrough Producer of the Year and Recording Engineer of the Year.

Canadian artist Magi Merlin speaks to Headliner about her new EP Gone Girl - which blends elements of hip-hop with Motown, house, and drum and bass - as well her approach to songwriting and music production.

Peach Tree Rascals, a music collective from San Jose, California, discuss how they achieved a quick rise to fame with their song Mariposa , which went viral on TikTok, and reflect on how their latest track Good Advice came together.

MAITA lead singer and songwriter, Maria Maita-Keppeler, and bandmate and producer Matthew Zeltzer tell Headliner about the making of the band's latest album I Just Want To Be Wild For You and their creative process.

Isabelle Banos, member of alternative pop band, Caveboy, talks about getting her music synced for Netflix shows, and how she’s using her new Focusrite ISA 110 and Clarett+ 8Pre interface in her studio workflow. She also reveals why she's opening a studio specifically for women and gender minorities.

Musician, record producer and multi-platinum award winning mix engineer Mike Cave gets candid about his musical origins at Liverpool’s legendary Parr Street Studios, the various projects that have been keeping him busy, and his use of oeksound plugins in the studio.

NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond speaks to Headliner about the US show's return as an in-person event for the first time since 2020, as well as the opportunities and challenges facing the market.

Kety Fusco is a classically trained harpist who now uses her instrument to create beats, soundscapes, and guitar-like sounds in her stunning, contemporary solo music. She’s joined by her producer, Aris Bassetti (of the band Peter Kernel), who explains how he helped Fusco transition from a traditional player to creating her one of a kind sound.

It’s business as usual for multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, and bassist Adam Blackstone, who is currently the musical director for Nicki Minaj and Justin Timberlake and has worked with a bunch of A-list artists during his accomplished career. Here he discusses his musical ethos, his recent work on the Oscars and Super Bowl Halftime Show, and his Genelec studio monitors that he can alwa...

Collaborations with Kendrick Lamar, growing up in 90s Compton, Los Angeles, to becoming one of the best known producer-artists in the City of Angels… this could only refer to Iman Omari. Omari talks about his being part of that hip-hop lineage, why his music touches on the metaphysical, and how using Waves in his studio has helped shape him so much as an artist and producer.

Mychelle, born and based in the vibrant community of Hackney, East London, is a singer-songwriter on a meteoric rise. Discovered by an employee at Idris Elba’s record label, she’s just released the dazzling Forbidden Fruit , a gorgeous and soulful song that features label-mate and emcee Enny.

Double neck guitar-wielding Bella Moulden reflects on her guitar heroes, her song Self Care going viral on TikTok and the story behind her track, Season Of The Witch . She also delves into her bedroom production journey and reveals how her new JBL 3 Series monitors are a game-changer for her music.

Darren Mulligan, songwriter and lead singer of Christian rock/pop band We Are Messengers – originally from Ireland but based in the US – discusses his musical journey, faith, and the band’s third full length studio album Wholehearted which saw a release in October 2021.

Grammy-nominated mixer, engineer and producer, Marc Daniel Nelson, discusses his roots in the industry to becoming one of its most versatile and sought after talents.

X Factor Italy finalist Violetta Zironi reflects on her time on the reality music show and the heavy restrictions of being signed to Sony Music Italy. Now, Zironi is one of the leading voices selling her music as NFTs using blockchain technology, generating tens of thousands of dollars for her music that she couldn’t have dreamed of from streaming and record labels.

American country singer and songwriter Eric Paslay catches up with Headliner about his new record Even If It Breaks Your Barefoot Friday Night – for which he re-recorded some of his most popular tracks –  his current UK tour, as well as offering his thoughts on songwriting collaboration in the music industry.

Lisa Fitz, producer, songwriter and founder of Pro7ect, discusses the organisation's work and how its songwriting retreats can help artists develop their skills.