Headliner Radio

We chat to California-based artist Chris Hazard, who among other things is leading the charge for drunkabilly rock and roll. And it sounds great. Chris chats all things music, influences old and new, and how his unique sound is humbly created in Garageband - a platform he is a huge fan of. Furthermore, Chris plays a couple of tracks live in our virtual studio. 

We catch up with Andy Barlow - revered British producer and one half of brilliant musical duo, Lamb. Andy chats about his many studio experiences such as the Songs of Innocence project he was heavily involved in with U2 at Rick Rubin's studio in Los Angeles, and the making of Lamb's 2019 record, The Secret of Letting Go . We also chat about his newly replenished home studio setup which r...

We chat to British songwriter, producer and remixer, 220 Kid, who takes us through his journey into the music industry and chats through his creative process, which occasionally includes consuming a glass of Prosecco or three. Lockdown has been productive for this artist - so much so that he's moving his main studio to his home on a permanent basis. 

We catch up with super talented Australian soul blues and roots artist, Kara Grainger, about her love of the blues, and how music crosses language barriers. We also delve into  the production process when making her latest album, Living With Your Ghost , which was mostly tracked live with producer, Anders Osborne. 

We catch up with Essex-based singer-songwriter, Mabes - a super talented emerging artist whose gorgeous voice and folk-country songs are something to behold. And she's just dropped her latest EP, Keeping The Noise Down , which we highly recommend - in fact, we play a few of the numbers during the show as Mabes tells us the stories behind the songs.

In his own words, Glen Rowe has worn more musical hats than Jamiroquai. We agree - and they all seem to fit remarkably well. Glen looked after Muse on the road for 18 years - a monumental and rewarding task all at the same time, especially as the band grew into mega stars - but a few years after hanging up his touring hat (for now, at least), he started managing emerging artists; and at the back e...

We catch up with session guitarist and producer, Jan Ozveren, who talks about his work in the studio and on the road with a string of major international artists including Charlie Puth and Jennifer Hudson - and how getting the right guitar tone for every song is so crucial. 

In this Headliner USA podcast we chat to Arizona-born multi-talented creative, Asher Angel, who's been in the public eye for a decade and more, and is still only 17 years old. Already an accomplished actor for his roles as Jonah Beck in Disney's huge Andi Mack series, and Billy Batson in hit DC movie SHAZAM!, Asher has also been climbing the music industry ladder - and very quickly indee...

We chat to British artist and electronic music producer, Bearcubs, about his creative process, moving to Berlin to further his career, making a new record, and how leaving just the right amount of space in a track can often be the key ingredient.  

We chat to Norwegian DJ and record producer, Matoma, about his musical journey so far: after being blown away by Becky Hill's voice, he collaborated with her on False Alarm which went on to become a mega-hit; and he's produced another string of cool artists along the way including The Vamps. Ultimately, it's been about staying grounded and keeping his identity throughout that keeps...

In this Headliner USA podcast we chat to Pinar Toprak, perhaps best known for scoring Captain Marvel - the biggest grossing movie of 2019. As we talk through Pinar's musical life, growing up in Turkey and building a fantastic career for herself in Los Angeles, it's clear to see that 20 years of hard work really can pay dividends. Her latest project is DC's Stargirl , which started a...

We chat to live music photographer, Pauline Di Silverstro, about life during lockdown - and her inspiring 'The Cancelled Series' project, where she captures a wide range of talented creatives each striking a unique musical pose. 

In this Headliner USA podcast, we talk to accomplished and super talented Nashville-based singer-songwriter, Allison Moorer, about her musical journey so far, and the differences between writing songs and prose - another of her passions. Her life has been an emotional rollercoaster at times, to say the least - but her positivity and passion for creativity ensures that making music is always at the...

We chat to Stephan Schmitt about his inspired musical venture, Nonlinear Labs. The Native Instruments founder launched this forward-thinking music technology company in 2016, and its flagship high-end digital C15 synthesiser has been making serious waves with some of the top composers in the business ever since. 

We chat all things music with Stealth - a British emerging artist and producer with determination and drive in equal measure, and a fantastic vocal to boot. From sleeping on friends' couches during tough times to landing a huge sync in US TV show 'Suits', this creative is proof that if you put your mind to it, anything is possible. 

We chat to Pink Floyd drummer, Nick Mason, about his amazing musical career so far: from the early Floyd years with Syd Barrett to recording Dark Side Of The Moon; and taking his new band, Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets, back out on the road post-lockdown.

We chat to Ross Godfrey, multi-talented musician/producer and one half of iconic trip hop band Morcheeba. We talk life during lockdown, new collaborations, why hip hop was better before Phil Collins samples, and how Morcheeba's sound has stood the test of time. 

We chat to Portishead's multi-talented synth fiend, Adrian Utley, whose music production skills are almost as impressive as his collection of vintage Moogs! And don't get us started on his guitars... We talk all things music, drawing inspiration from the great outdoors, and how the right mix of madness and genius is what made Portishead so uniquely creative.

We chat to Australian session drummer and producer, Mike Avenaim, whose musical life since relocating to the US has been extremely fruitful. We talk recording techniques, drum kits (he has many!), and how Neve's revamped RMX16 is working wonders on drum verbs.

We chat to FOH engineer, Serge Gräfe, about his creative process with Kraftwerk: using immersive audio to transform the live sound experience, and keeping up with the immersive community and the band when tweaking the system during lockdown. 

In this second part of our Behind the Brand interview with Martin Seidl, CEO of microphone manufacturer, Austrian Audio, we find out how the firm is coping during lockdown, adapting to the changes within the industry, and bringing production in-house.

We chat to Audrey Mika about her amazing musical journey. From YouTube cover star to original hit-maker, delving into music production along the way, Audrey has gone from singing into a pink toy mic to delivering top quality material that is achieving tens of millions of streams.   

We chat to renowned DJ and producer, Ummet Ozcan, on the day 'Seesaw', his latest single, is released. We talk about creative mixing, production techniques, his obsession with sound design, and his brand new Jan Morel-designed recording studio. 

We chat to Chase Lawrence, affable frontman of US pop rock band, COIN. After a relentless touring schedule, he's staying just as busy during quarantine, enjoying some family time, and listening to just enough Radiohead. 

We chat to San Diego-born creative, Helena Holleran, about her musical life: from recording her recent EP fully live to launching her own music festival, and how social media is extremely helpful for getting constructive criticism on brand new material.