Headliner Radio

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. 

We chat to revered sound designer and FOH engineer, Colin Pink, about his extraordinary career so far: from his early days working at the National Theatre during the advent of digital consoles where he learned how to 'dial in an orchestra', to designing the sound for mega-events including the BRITs and MTV EMAs, as well as Hans Zimmer's huge touring productions and Derren Brown&apos...

We catch up with super-talented creative, Alexis Taylor, of brilliant synth-pop specialists, Hot Chip - and an accomplished solo artist in his own right. We chat about and listen to songs from the band's latest album, and find out how Alexis is staying creative during lockdown writing new material for his next project.  

We welcome Damon Gough (AKA Badly Drawn Boy) to Headliner Radio on the day he drops his first new record in seven years - and it's a belter. We discuss all things music, working with iconic producers, how to successfully evolve as an artist, and find out why growing a little older and a little wiser really is something to talk about. 

We chat to Ryan Met from eclectic New York-based trio, AJR - three brothers (who at one point all shared one bunk bed!) whose musical story is an interesting one. It's all about staying in the creative headspace for these guys and putting out quality new music which stands up against, and is different to any other AJR project - and it's working out very well. We talk about the creative p...

We chat to one of the world's finest violinists, Joshua Bell, about his life in music, picking up the violin at four years old and turning professional by 14, experimenting on the New York subway, and creating the Joshua Bell Violin with virtual instrument manufacturer, Embertone, which means any budding composer can have a go at emulating the tone of his multi-million dollar Stradivarius.  

We catch up with revered LA-based artist, Jauz - one of the most hard working creatives we've come across. He's a successful producer, songwriter, and DJ in pretty much equal measure, and his collaborations are also something to behold. We chat about his Dangerous Waters tour and EP, his intense schedule, and staying creative during quarantine. 

In Episode 4 of Live Sessions we chat to BRIT Award-winning artist, Tom Walker, about his amazing musical journey. From moving to London armed with only a guitar and a set of chef whites (he can cook a mean steak), to studying songwriting, knocking on musical doors, and never ever giving up, Tom's story is an inspiring one - and one billion streams later, we reflect on his career so far, and...

We chat to accomplished guitarist and musical director, Chris Wrate, whose client roster includes some monumental artists including Ariana Grande, David Foster, and Kelsea Ballerini. Chris's tone is everything: we talk amplifiers and speakers, and how switching to digital and embracing Celestion Impulse Response technology is proving a very smart play. 

We chat to talented singer-songwriter, Mollie Marriott, about growing up in a house full of music, her passion for performance, working with some incredible iconic rock stars, and the creative process for her upcoming album.

We chat to Sybil Bell, founder of Independent Venue Week, about the company's core initiative, how we can help save live music, the problems with government policy on the subject, and how she and her incredible team have expanded into the US.