Headliner Radio

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. 

We chat to super talented singer-songwriter and blues guitarist, Cristina Vane. Hailing from Europe, she moved to the US to study, and started busking on the Venice boardwalk in California to build up a musical following before moving to Nashville to further pursue her craft. She hones in on country blues, delta blues, and American folk music, and her signature bottleneck playing and strong vocals...

In the first episode in our Music Culture series, we chat to Shingai (frontwoman of Noisettes and multi-talented creative) and Ryan Koriya, an extremely hard working and passionate musical entrepreneur. The two artists have proud Zimbabwean heritage, and have just collaborated on the first Zim film to hit Netflix - quite a moment. Ryan has done the score, and Noisettes music features in the movie...

We chat to London-based duo, Berne, whose silky tones and reverb-laden guitars are all self-produced and starting to fire on all cylinders. Their first single, Oceans, came out in September 2019, and is the expression of the struggle to understand why people are threatened by diversity - and the next release, 'Stay' is coming very soon. We chat through their musical journey so far, play...

We chat to rising star, Ebenezer, about his multi-faceted creative process: beatmaker, songwriter, producer, mixer, collaborator. A twist of fate kept Ebenezer from kicking music into touch just a few years ago when he was struggling financially, but it shows just how far self-belief, hard work, and faith in your art can take you if you focus at the highest level. We delve into the Ebenezer brand...

Revered British singer-songwriter, Jake Bugg, joins us for episode three of Live Sessions to chat about his musical journey so far, and tell us how he's been getting creative during lockdown. We chat Glastonbury (and Glastonbudget..!), BBC Introducing, organic recording and composition, before Jake treats us to a live acoustic performance. 

We chat to multi-instrumentalist and producer, Alex Thomas, whose work behind the drum kit for artists such as Anna Calvi and UNKLE is absolutely top notch, as are the drum sounds he gets from his own studio. We talk music production, driving the preamps, how you can never have enough compression, and using synths to create sonic textures.  

We chat to composer, Dave Porter, about the challenges and rewards that go hand in hand when scoring for TV & Film. Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, and El Camino are all connected, but are standout pieces in their own right; Dave chats about his working relationship with writer, Vince Gilligan, on all three, and his approach to delivering dynamic, energetic, and emotional storytelling through...

We go behind the brand with JH Audio founder, Jerry Harvey, about how the company is adapting to lockdown, still manufacturing product, and making game-changing improvements to its workflow allowing for an even better customer experience. 

We chat to multi-talented creative Kevin Garrett - an accomplished independent artist and skilled producer whose original composition 'Pray You Catch Me' was picked up by Beyoncé as the opening track of her 'Lemonade' album. We talk composition, new music, and creativity during quarantine.

We chat to US country star, Eric Paslay, about his musical journey so far: making huge hit records (including record of the decade), recording a live album in Glasgow, making a podcast to help young people living with type 1 diabetes, and his brand new single 'Heartbeat Higher' which is out today (May 8th).  

We chat to multi-talented creative Alexander Wolfe about writing his latest record during lockdown, and staying in a positive headspace. Alex has also worked extensively in theatre, and has scored for TV. By a twist of fate, we go through some of his 'curveball' tracks with him, and chat all things music. 

We chat to multi-talented artist, Rookes, whose work in composition, songwriting, toplining and more has earned her a great reputation in the industry. And she has the songs to prove it, too. 

In episode two of Topliner we chat to Nashville-based songwriter, Maia Sharp, whose work writing with Bonnie Rait, Carloe King, and Art Garfunkel has seen her gain wide critical claim. We talk about her musical inspiration, heartfelt composition, and are treated to two live performances from Maia, one of which is a sneak peek from her upcoming record.  

We chat to super talented country music duo, Haley & Michaels, about their musical journey, making new music, and dealing with life during lockdown. 

We chat to revered front of house engineer, Jim Ebdon, about his journey from studio to stage, and his hints and tips for mixing live sound. Jim has worked with so many headline artists in a 30-year career from The Police to Maroon 5, and most recently Sam Smith, who Ebdon believes has one of the best voices he's ever worked with.