Headliner Radio

Three decades in and with over 10 million albums sold, trip-hop duo Morcheeba are back with their eleventh album, Escape The Chaos . Singer Skye Edwards chats to Headliner about singing with Pavarotti, writing one of the band’s most cinematic albums yet, and the group’s ups and downs over the years.

Composer Mark Orton reflects on scoring The Holdovers , and more recently, On Swift Horses , starring Jacob Elordi and Daisy Edgar-Jones, and describes why he relies on Genelec monitors to mix his scores at his Camp Watertown studio.

Critically acclaimed vocalist, songwriter, and producer, Emily Saunders opens up about her path to music, and her new album, Moon Shifts Oceans – a soul-infused record that blends smoky vocals with jazz-fusion and folk-pop.

Berlin-based Irish-Norwegian artist Tara Nome Doyle discusses the making of her new album, Ekko , which she produced most of herself – intentionally keeping the musical palette simple. 

Singer-songwriter Empara Mi, whose music has been heard in Transformers, The Traitors, Fortnite , and Our Planet , delves into her new singles, I Can’t, and Masochist .

UK alt-rock band KillerStar discuss their musical journey and the release of their album, Live At The 100 Club , a recording taken from their debut show at a sold-out 100 Club. 

Chilean-born, Brooklyn-based THEKOIWAY delves into themes of diversity and the complexities of everyday life in new album, El Juego de la Vida ( The Game of Life ), which blends genres such as soul, R&B, hip-hop, funk, Andean folk, and traditional Latin influences.

Vaudeville Sound Canada’s Mirko Vogel (managing partner) and Miguel Arauj (supervising sound editor) delve into Vaudeville’s services in creative sound design and mixing, its focus on immersive audio, standout projects, and how Genelec studio monitors are instrumental across the studio’s branches across the UK, US and Canada.

GRAMMY-nominated Australian producer and songwriter Mild Minds talks about his journey so far, explains why the industry should embrace AI, and talks about the making of his album, GEMINI . 

Australian pop, rock and indie singer-songwriter Majelen reflects on her musical journey, and delves into the inspiration behind her debut album,  Stuck With You , which was recorded at Abbey Road studios.

Following the stratospheric success of their debut single, That’s Not My Name in 2008, indie duo The Ting Tings have been committed to using that platform to reinvent themselves and put songwriting first with each album. They delve into their new album, Home , which sees a big shift into music inspired by Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, and Toto.

Amsterdam-based sound supervisor and audio engineer Huub Lelieveld reflects on his career to date – having spent the past 25 years travelling the world, delivering live mixes and broadcast sound for some of the biggest events in the calendar – the realities of working on large international productions, and why Lawo consoles have become a key part of his setup.

French-Korean L.A.-based artist, spill tab – who has collaborated with Metronomy and supported Sabrina Carpenter on tour – opens up about her debut album, ANGIE , singing in English and French, her huge support slot for Charli XCX in Paris this Summer, and how Guinness tastes different around the world.

DJ, producer and curator Kikelomo Oludemi delves into the making of new documentary, We Become One , which examines the transformative power of music. Oludemi reflects on what she discovered about the profound power of music while making the film, and explains why club spaces need to be protected.

Blair Gilmour, a multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter from Irvine, Scotland, reflects on immersing himself in music at a young age, and what inspired recent single, Burning Up – a feel-good, energetic anthem that explores being so emotionally attached to someone or something, that you are willing to sacrifice your mental well-being. 

Alt-pop singer-songwriter REIGNS reflects on her musical journey, how her sound has developed, the highs and lows of the industry, and the backstory of her recent single, Collateral Damage – a collaboration with London producer Waives.

Welsh pop-punk band Punk Rock Factory, who became a surprise sensation with their hi-octane takes on throwbacks hits like Let It Go, the Power Rangers theme and Mamma Mia, talk about their riotous take on the B*Witched smash, C’est La Vie - taken from their new album, All Hands On Deck.

Parisian indie-pop quartet Later. reflect on the band’s journey so far, and the meaning behind their recent single Hold On / Lean On Me , taken from their new album, Golden Bay .

Artist, writer and multi-instrumentalist Loney Dear explains why he’s taking production back to basics, why he no longer craves acceptance from the music industry, and how he’s gone from making music in a basement using basic tools, to a professional studio using cutting-edge music production technology, Steinberg’s Cubase 14.

Ezra Collective’s Ife Ogunjobi on reimagining the work of Chet Baker, his new single, Speak Low , and why he’s keeping a level head amidst Ezra Collective’s unstoppable success.

Rising UK-born, L.A.-based dance-pop artist Ella Rosa delves into her musical backstory, from being raised in the English countryside and trained in classical music and opera at The New School in NYC, and talks about her recent single, STAY 4 LOVE .

UK singer-songwriter Emily Jade talks about the hustle to get to where she is now and the creative process behind her upcoming EP, Liquid Love .

Cassia, a three-piece indie-pop band from Macclesfield, UK, reflect on their musical journey so far, playing huge festivals, and their recent single, Friends .

Australian producer and DJ Young Franco discusses his path through the music industry, and his new album, It’s Franky Baby .

French-Cameroonian artist and producer James BKS (who has collaborated with will.i.am , and who produced the hit track New Breed featuring Little Simz, Q Tip and Idris Elba) speaks to Headliner about coming into his own as a vocalist and solo artist on new singles On My Way and Waka Go .