Headliner Radio

Andrew Knight-Hill, professor of music and sound arts and lead of the SOUND/IMAGE Research Centre at the University of Greenwich, explains how his team strives to make progressive contributions to the contemporary electronic art landscape, how immersive audio is finding its way into live events, and why, with the technology available today, the artist’s intent should always be respected.

Broadcasting veteran Matt Everitt chats to Headliner about the upcoming 6 Music Festival 2025 and its phenomenal lineup, and his show The First Time, which has seen him interview Noel Gallagher, Yoko Ono, David Gilmour, and more.

UK Music CEO Tom Kiehl discusses challenging the UK Government about its plans to let tech giants shun copyright rules and allow AI to plunder music without paying music creators or seeking their permission. He discusses the ramifications on the music industry should this be allowed to happen, what the next steps are, and to discuss issues surrounding dynamic pricing for concert tickets and secondary ticketing and resale price caps.

UK singer-songwriter and BRIT School student Sam Wilkinson delves into his first EP, Everything’s Alright, which he wrote between the ages of 12 and 16. 

Dutch DJ and producer Laidback Luke joins Headliner to talk about all things music production, and to explain why his new single, It Clicked, sees him relaunch his career and rediscover his roots.

Sydney-based artist, BOY SODA chats to Headliner about his epic new track, Lil Obsession, with triumphant backing vocals and horn section.

Almost two decades since The Wombats broke through with the UK chart-climbing Let’s Dance To Joy Division, the band are back with a new album, Oh! The Ocean. Singer Matthew Murphy chats to Headliner about how a sudden state of peace found on a Californian beach set the tone for the new record, and how they set out to make the most human-sounding album possible, without a trace of AI.

Composer Inon Zur, best known for his emotionally dynamic scores for Fallout and Starfield, delves into his role for Imagine Dragons: Live From The Hollywood Bowl, which features his orchestral arrangements of the band’s hits played by the LA Film Orchestra, including Children of The Sky - A Starfield Song - which will be the first song transmitted to earth from the moon. He also provides an insight into his Genelec-equipped recording studio.

Bulgarian artist VICTORIA reflects on her time on X Factor Bulgaria and the Eurovision Song Contest - and why she’s learned to trust her gut - why she always comes back to dark pop, and reveals the inspiration behind her new single, Pity Party.

American rock band OK Go, who won a GRAMMY for their treadmill-choreography music video for Here It Goes Again, talk about new single A Stone Only Rolls Downhill, its video – which was filmed on 64 individual iPhones – and their upcoming album.

Rufus Wainwright chats to Headliner about writing his new opera Dream Requiem during the pandemic, how it ended up enlisting the talents of Meryl Streep, Jane Fonda, Sharon Stone, and Carice Van Houten, and why he’s ready to re-enter the world of pop after this classical excursion.

British composer and producer Raffertie delves into his electronic score for one of the most talked about films of 2024, The Substance, including how he created ‘The Substance sound’.

Three-time Grammy-winning composer Mark Mancina speaks to Headliner about simultaneously returning to the world of Moana to score its sequel, while also working on Juror #2, rumoured to be Clint Eastwood’s final film.

L.A.-based Spotify Artist To Watch Emei reflects on being born into a first-generation immigrant family, stepping away from studying cognitive science at Yale to pursue music, and discusses the tracks on her new EP, RABBITHOLE.

Genre-defying artist SASAMI speaks to Headliner about the making of her latest pop-fuelled record, Blood On The Silver Screen.

Thundermother are a band hailing from Stockholm, Sweden. Having just celebrated 15 years of the band, lead guitarist Filippa Nässil speaks to Headliner about some of the high points including performing on the KISS Kruise, and their hard-hitting new record, Dirty & Dive.

Amsterdam based singer-songwriter Noa Lauryn talks about her new song, Layers Of Time - lifted from the upcoming EP due in 2025 - and explains how it’s a song about breaking free from inherited family patterns and becoming your own person. 

Bristol-based alt-indie quartet Adult Leisure discuss their new single, Kiss Me Like You Miss Her, and explain how the song holds a lens on the state of Britain, pre-election 2024.

Matthieu Tessier, managing director of Warner Chappell Music France, opens up about his illustrious career in the industry so far, the art of leadership in business, and how his approach to A&R has driven the company to one of its most successful periods.

AIR Studios engineer Gianluca Massimo talks about his role on Coldplay’s recent song, All My Love, their 10th studio album Moon Music, working on a live Yungblud session, and working on AIR Studio’s iconic Neve consoles, which are essential to his workflow.

British composer Sam Watts reveals how he composed the main, dramatic theme for The Traitors UK, how he writes music for the show despite not knowing what happens, who he’s rooting for to win in series 3, and how the epic orchestral sounds were all created in the box using Steinberg’s Cubase.

Markus ‘Hossi’ Hossack, sound supervisor at Berlin Stereo, talks about his immersive audio work, particularly for unique events such as Marvel: Earth’s Mightiest Exhibition, and his approach to immersive audio work in his Genelec-equipped studio.

Kati Eismann, global marketing director at Adam Hall, reflects on her journey from the music industry to professional audio, how Adam Hall stands out in such a competitive market, the relevance of trade shows in an increasingly digital landscape, the brand’s plans for NAMM and ISE in 2025, and more.

Rising singer-songwriter CHLOEJET reflects on being a contestant on The Voice, surviving as a London artist, why a trip to the cinema inspired her to pursue music, and her latest single, Timeline.

Child of the Parish's Ben Vella delves into the duo’s journey so far, their compelling combination of psychedelic disco and darker, reflective lyric themes, and their latest album, Sweet Surrender.

NAMM president and CEO, John Mlynczak talks about the upcoming show, how he is gearing up for his second NAMM at the helm, and the trends set to shape the industry in 2025.

The Amazons frontman Matt Thomson opens up on the making of the band's new album, 21st Century Fiction, and the fraught circumstances that spawned it.

Pop band Deco explain that despite going viral, radio play, and supporting Nile Rodgers and Sophie Ellis-Bextor, they can't afford to tour Europe due to obstacles put in place via Brexit. They explain why they decided to go interrailing as a way to reach their fans in Europe, and discuss their debut album, Destination: I Don’t Know.

Producer, composer, and artist Nick Sylvester discusses his life in and out of the studio, and his work with Augspurger monitors. 

London-based Zimbabwean pop artist Ananya delves into releasing ‘sad pop’, and her new mental health-tackling single Happy – a year on from the release of her debut album.

Rising alt-pop artist bodie reflects on his time on season 22 of The Voice, bringing worship music to the mainstream, delves into his debut EP, HAPPY TO BE HERE and how he’s challenging stereotypes as to the way music about faith can sound.

Grammy and Latin Grammy-nominated engineer, songwriter and musical director Carlos Rodgarman on his ‘musician first, engineer second’ approach to his work, working with Michael Bublé, composing and producing music for film and television, and why he relies on Genelec studio monitors.

British producer and DJ Danny J Lewis delves into the making of his brand new album, Night Tales 3 - The Dreams Of Eve, which follows the story of an AI discovering her own emotional capability. He talks about how AI is influencing the music industry, the boundaries between human and machine, and how Steinberg’s Cubase 14 was integral to the making of this record.

Multi-talented songwriter, producer, and musician Catherine Anne Davies, aka The Anchoress, discusses her illustrious career as a collaborator and an artist in the studio and on the stage. 

Nashville-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist corook – who calls themself a leader of a frog-hat wearing queer cult – shares an important life update and talks about going viral with if i were a fish, (a song penned in 10 minutes as a spontaneous response to internet hate), and their brand new song, crumbs, taken from corook’s eagerly anticipated debut album, committed to a bit.

With a sound evoking the era of John Hughes films, L.A.-based singer-songwriter Jessy Fury’s music transports listeners to a nostalgic realm as he combines modern and retro rock ‘n’ roll sensibilities. He delves into his musical influences, his latest anthem, Runaway and explains why he wants people to either not be able to get enough of his music, or absolutely hate it.

In this 100th episode of the Mix Room with Genelec, Grammy-winning engineer George Massenburg reflects on how he became fascinated with audio via classical music, working with legendary names like Earth Wind and Fire, Toto, and Herbie Hancock, and how Genelec fits into his story.

Songwriter and producer Alice Ivy discusses the making of her highly-anticipated new album Do What Makes You Happy, as well as her approach to studio collaboration.

Award winning composer and music producer Kurt Oldman explains what attracts him to scoring music that scares, how he switches up his approach for reality TV, and shares an insight into the Steinberg technology that makes his workflow so refined.

Arkansas-based alt pop duo, joan reflect on how they met, what inspired their most recent singles, eyes and heartbodymindsoul, and reveal how their music – which is streamed by millions – is all made in their home studio.

DITZ singer C.A. Francis and guitarist Jack Looker discuss the making of their new album Never Exhale and the challenges the band was forced to overcome during its production process. 

Composer, piano prodigy, producer, analogue gear fanatic and musical polymath Nils Frahm chats with Headliner about Paris, his new live album of symphonic proportions, recorded in one night at the Philharmonie de Paris. 

Tobias Wilner of Blue Foundation tells Headliner about the new live release of Eyes On Fire, which proved a huge smash on the Twilight movie soundtrack, as well as songwriting and what the future holds.  

London-based experimental producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist Lara Jones talks about her new EP, Divided, which explores the duality of daily life – both personal, as a queer musician and parent, and political, in our current climate.

Kurdish singer-songwriter NOURI reflects on her journey from being born in a Syrian refugee camp to becoming a rising star in the global music scene thanks to her hit worship song, Change In Your Name.

Rising star Oliver Keane talks new EP Motion Sickness, the art of songwriting, and the challenges facing new artists today.

Multi-talented artist JANN takes us inside his unique brand of contemporary pop, discusses his new album, and opens up on his career in music so far. 

Art pop brother duo Faux Real discuss the making of their debut album Faux Ever and the eclectic experiences and influences that have shaped it. 

for KING + COUNTRY delve into the duo’s new holiday album, A Drummer Boy Christmas (LIVE), and the A Drummer Boy Christmas 2024 Tour Experience, which will see the duo perform in London for the very first time.

ScreenCraft Works’ co-founders Elizabeth McIntyre and Rebecca del Tufo provide an insight into the not-for-profit organisation, which supports the international career development of under-represented production and post-production people working in film and TV.

Genre-queer, Derry-based therapy-rock band TRAMP chat about their tongue-in-cheek song and accompanying video, The Birds (Lowered Suspension) – the first single from their debut EP, BIMBOFICATION.

L.A.-based composer, songwriter, arranger, producer and multi-instrumentalist Jherek Bischoff delves into his score for Exhibiting Forgiveness, the directorial debut of Titus Kaphar, and explains why the felt piano was an unusual instrument choice for him. 

Louisa Roach, aka She Drew The Gun, discusses the making of her new album Howl and the tumultuous circumstances that framed its production.

Oscar winning director Morgan Neville talks to Headliner about the making of the new Pharrell Williams' LEGO animation biopic Piece By Piece.

Sound engineer Darío Peñaloza, a two time Latin Grammy award winner who now teaches across most of the professional audio schools in Mexico, reflects on his career so far, the changes in the recording industry, and his Grammy award winning work.

Immersive electronic artist Halina Rice discusses the making of her new album EVOLVE and how she is bringing spatial audio to her live performances. 

Award-winning producer and songwriter Piers Aggett discusses the production process behind Rudimental's unique sound and the role of AMS Neve in shaping their sonic identity. 

Ethan Proctor of indie folk band Bottlemoth provides an insight into the band’s home studio, aka the Cobweb, and delves into the meaning behind recent single, Landslides (people change), taken from their debut album, Even Us Ghosts.

Anglo-French electronica artist Julia-Sophie reflects on the demise of her band Little Fish, who supported the likes of Hole and Juliette Lewis, making minimal electronic songs with soft-spoken vocals, and her debut album, Forgive Too Slow.

Roisin O’Hagan, a singer-songwriter from Essex, UK, reflects on writing, performing and releasing music since she was 12 years old. Following her 2022 EP, Dreamstate, which was a Nashville-recorded country/pop EP, the singer talks about entering a new chapter with recent single, Midnight Indigo.

Nigerian artist, producer and songwriter Kemuel delves into his highly anticipated sophomore EP, Clouds, which takes listeners on a journey through the ebbs and flows of love, heartbreak and healing.

Revered DJ and electronic artist Ellen Allien discusses her storied career in music so far and the culture that has shaped her artistry.

Acclaimed composer Tony Anderson discusses the art of composition, licensing deals, and the power of Augspurger Monitors. 

Interpol frontman Paul Banks opens up on the making of their seminal album Antics and what the future holds for the future of the band.

Sydnie Christmas, the winner of Britain's Got Talent in 2024, delves into her highly anticipated debut album My Way, which is titled after the track which captivated millions during her semi-final performance on the UK talent show.

Re-recording mixer Riccardo Gruppuso reflects on working with some of the most influential Italian film directors, winning the David di Donatello for Best Sound for Ennio, and his relationship with Genelec studio monitors.

Interpol guitarist and co-founder Daniel Kessler reflects on 20 years of the band's second album Antics and the early '00s NYC indie rock explosion that spawned them.

Award-winning music supervisor Stephanie Diaz-Matos, head of music supervision, Raedio, talks about her carefully curated, authentic soundtrack and music supervision for Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, starring Kevin Hart, Taraji P. Henson, Don Cheadle, Samuel L. Jackson and Terrence Howard.

Shadu (real name Kseniya Shadurska), a Ukrainian singer and DJ, talks about her musical journey, music career, and mastering the art of DJing in a month.

Audio engineer Grayson Barton opens up on touring with T-Pain, running his own studio, and the power of Earthworks Audio.

UK artist Sophie Jamieson opens up on the making of her new album I Still Want To Share and discusses her life in music.

Maya Von Doll of '00s electro indie band Sohodolls discusses her career in music, writing with the likes of Girls Aloud members Nadine Coyle and Nicola Roberts, and seeing her music go viral on TikTok.

Dean Morris, aka The Gleeman, discusses the making of his debut album Something To Say and opens up on why he believes the music industry is failing new mature artists.

Swedish teen pop sensation Ella Tiritiello opens up about her new EP, Younger – an honest, coming-of-age project that sees the 17 year old exploring the turbulence of growing up.

L.A.-based independent artist, Hollis Morrissette opens up on going from modelling, to writing books to making music.

David Wolfe, sound designer, mixer and owner of Bronx Audio Post – an audio post-production facility located in New York City which has been known as Mr. Bronx since its inception in 2011 – reveals how this boutique studio boasts big star-powered clients, his favourite project so far, and why he relies on Genelec monitors for the studio’s three rooms.

Rising UK singer-songwriter Lily William reflects on moving to California – where she’s attracted an audience of loyal listeners – going viral on TikTok, the importance of her British identity living in the US, and delves into her latest single, Losing My Accent, and new EP of the same name.

As part of AKG’s Stories Behind the Sessions series, legendary radio and television presenter, producer and journalist Nic Harcourt interviews Nick Hexum of Rock Band 311 about songwriting and recording the hits.

Hinds duo Carlotta Cosials and Ana Perrote, and producer and former Vaccines drummer Pete Robertson, join Headliner for a unique and insightful look at their creative partnership and how they brought new album VIVA HINDS to life in the studio.

Singer songwriter Rosie Lowe takes Headliner inside her new album Lover, Other, discussing her love of experimentation and why the record's production process was unlike anything she'd embarked on before.  

Alt-pop singer-songwriter and pianist Genevieve Stokes reflects on her song Habits going viral, and delves into her eagerly anticipated debut album, With A Lightning Strike, its concept, and her favourite track from the record.

Northern Irish singer-songwriter Janet Devlin, who initially found fame on The X Factor in 2011, talks to Headliner about her upcoming country-fuelled EP Emotional Rodeo, her favourite gigs, as well as her recent BBC documentary about alcoholism, bipolar and borderline personality disorder.

Luke Pickering, head engineer at London’s Church Studios, explains what entices artists including Adele, Lana Del Rey, U2 and Radiohead to record there, what he has learnt from the studio’s owner, Paul Epworth, and why the beating heart of the historic building is Studio 1 – home to one of the rarest recording and mixing desks in the world, a 72-channel vintage EMI Neve console.

Maxïmo Park songwriter and frontman Paul Smith talks the band's new album Stream Of Life and reflects on the band's 20 year career so far.

Singer, songwriter and producer GEISTE talks about writing ambient piano ballads for the first time, and why she almost decided to never release her new EP, to dusk.

DJ and producer OFFAIAH breaks down the production process for his latest track, Loco, and shares an insight into how his Genelec studio monitors help translate his mixes to other sound systems.

Crows frontman James Cox joins Headliner for an in-depth chat about the making of the band's third album Reason Enough.

Up-and-coming Toronto singer songwriter AJA opens up on her songwriting process, influences, and her plans for the future.

Alternative soul sensation Zubi (a mainstay in Eastern Europe and West Africa) talks about his musical journey so far, the music video for Frog, which provides an unfiltered look into the dynamics of toxic relationships, and his most recent EP, Journey to Idan.

UK singer-songwriter Jake Bugg talks to Headliner about his new album ‘A Modern Day Distraction’ and reflects on the highs and lows of his career so far.

Catherine Grieves, an award-winning and EMMY-nominated music supervisor best known for her work on Killing Eve and Slow Horses, delves into her song choices for the multiple EMMY-winning Netflix hit show, Baby Reindeer.

Wilbert Roget II, lead composer on the much anticipated open-world video game Star Wars Outlaws, explains how he went about composing a soundtrack that was fresh while still incorporating core elements of the franchise’s music. He also delves into his creative process, and teases what fans can expect from the game’s music and audio.

Sean Woodlock - a UK record producer, mix engineer and co-founder of Hackney Road Studios - reflects on his journey into the world of music production and engineering, explains why his work sounds like a cross between Steve Albini and Nigel Godrich, and delves into his love of analogue consoles in a digital world, including Hackney Road Studios’ very own Neve 66 console.

Singer, songwriter and producer Lola Moxom is a UK artist giving female USA R&B vocalists a run for their money with her debut single, Cool With It, which has captured the attention of Radio 1Xtra. She reflects on discovering she could sing, artists that have inspired her, reveals the inspiration behind her debut single and breaks down the production choices, what she hopes for the future of her career, and reveals new music plans.

Composer, songwriter, arranger and record producer Jonathan Sadoff talks about his approach to scoring Chimp Crazy, the latest docu-series from the creators of Tiger King, which dives into the bizarre world of those who raise chimpanzees as their own children. He explains how he captured the emotional depth and surreal nature of the subject matter and how his music reflects the contrast between the fantastical dreams of chimp caregivers, to the stark realities and moral ambiguities of their actions.

Canadian singer-songwriter Devarrow delves into his upcoming studio album, Heart Shaped Rock, and explains why it’s his most intimate and adventurous album yet.

Acclaimed NYC songwriter discusses her new album Art of the Unseen Infinity Machine and opens up on her career so far and the craft of songwriting.

UK-based singer songwriter Nathan Ball reflects on his latest single release Stateline, why the outdoors is a huge catalyst for much of his material, and his recent performances playing Wilderness and The Glade Stage at Glastonbury with Faithless.

Nevada-born, California-based 18-year-old singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer, Croixx delves into the making of his debut EP, How I’m feeling now…, which he made while still in high school over the course of a single week. He opens up about going from a bedroom producer to going viral on TikTok, why the EP signifies a new chapter for him, and why he relies on a JBL EON ONE Compact Portable PA for his live shows.

Martin Lighting’s Wouter Verlinden, product manager – creative LED, lighting & control – shines a spotlight on the MAC One fixture and explains how Martin Lighting is raising the bar in terms of developing fast and responsive lighting fixtures.

East London singer-songwriter Talia Rae recently spoke to Headliner about all things music, including her brand new EP Shadows – a deeply personal record with each track carrying its own story and message. She also reflects on her collaboration with some big names in the production world, as well as her recent performance supporting Stevie Nicks at BST Hyde Park.

Audio engineer Marcela Rada explains what inspired her to pursue a PhD in spatial audio, why she’s honing in on workflows and content creation guidelines for spatial audio productions, common misconceptions about the immersive audio format, and the factors that led her to select Genelec monitors for her home studio.

Americana singer-songwriter Cassandra Lewis delves into her Dave Cobb-produced major label debut album, Lost In A Dream, her hustle to get signed, what inspired some key tracks from the album, and why she uses a JBL EON ONE Compact Portable PA for shows.

Eugenio Battaglia talks about his choices as sound designer, supervising sound editor and re-recording mixer on hit horror thriller, Longlegs. He explains how he incorporated a ‘70s rock and roll vibe to the sound design, his use of subliminal messages, reveals sound cues that hint at the film's big reveal, talks through some key scenes, and explains how Genelec speakers played a key part in the film’s audio mix.

Ocean Alley guitarist Mitch Galbraith speaks to Headliner about the band's incredible career so far and their upcoming European tour.

Cameroonian artist Crownz explains why his latest single, Where Dem Dey – a unique blend of conscious afro rap and dancehall – is a compelling call to action against societal injustices and a rallying cry for unity in his home country.

Miami-born singer-songwriter Marquise Fair reflects on growing up in a violent ghetto, to participating in American Idol. He explains why the reality TV route is not for him, how he risked it all to make music in Switzerland, and explains how the current climate of division and conflict influenced his brand new release, Better World. He also reveals how his JBL EON ONE Compact Portable PA with Professional-Grade Mixer is a game-changer for a gigging artist.

London-based Zimbabwean pop artist Ananya talks about the transition to living in the UK and delves into her new project, i woke up one night, a captivating trip into the intricate labyrinths of her mind which draws from the raw material of dreams, nightmares and self-discovery.

Singer-songwriter and actor Charles Esten talks about life after Nashville and Outer Banks, and the ins and outs of creating his first independent album, Love Ain’t Pretty, which explores life, love and the passing of time.

Up-and-coming singer songwriter Eddie Boxxer reflects on his debut album It's My Choice, a project that incorporates life experiences, vulnerability, and a holistic worldview into anthems of inspiration and empowerment.

Engineer Rupert Coulson reveals how he recorded the score for Alien: Romulus (the highly anticipated seventh instalment in the Alien franchise) at Abbey Road’s Studio One, and why the look of the film and music intentionally hark back to 1979’s Alien and 1986’s Aliens.

London-based artist Maya Lane delves into her songwriting process and explains the meaning behind her recent single, Bump Into Me, taken from her debut album, Diary Of An Overthinker.

Hailing from the Hampton Roads area of Virginia, country artist Tracielynn is not afraid to make a statement with her music. Here she talks to Headliner about performing live from a young age and some of her recent releases, including country pop/rock hit Broadway Cowboy.

Blending bedroom pop, elements of jazz and classical, and her uniquely tongue in cheek swipes at finding her way in life and relationships, Sansha is a South-London based artist and producer. Having performed at Latitude Festival and two runs of her one-woman show at the Edinburgh Fringe, Sansha chats to Headliner about her recent single releases as she looks to build on the success of her third EP.

UK music icon Craig David speaks to Headliner about his plans to take his TS5 DJ project fully live for the first time, new music, and lasting 25 years in the industry.

Eclectic pop country artist Aria Fenix speaks candidly about her artistry, recent and upcoming projects, and why she originally followed a very different career path outside of music.

Singer songwriter Hamish Hawk joins Headliner for an insightful chat about the making of his intensely personal new album A Firmer Hand, released on August 16.

Rising indie pop/rock singer songwriter from New Jersey, Evan Kreutz delves into his creative process and some of his recent projects.

Singer-songwriter Jaime Wyatt reflects on her musical journey, from getting her first record deal to now. She taps into the darker side of her life - having spent time in jail - and opens up about being queer in the industry and how that influenced her song, Love Is A Place. She also reveals the meaning behind her ambitious and hopeful new album, Feel Good, which blurs the lines between classic roots, southern soul and vintage R&B.

UK-based producer and mixing engineer, Tony Draper sits down with Headliner for a conversation about his accomplished career to date, his relationship with recording studios, and the Neve gear that has proved to be a gamechanger in his workflow over the years.

Sam Walker of American dance music duo Walker & Royce – who released the second part of their latest album, No Big Deal, earlier this year – shares his experiences on collaboration and experimentation, reveals his workflow and preferences for using soft synths, and discusses the growth of tech house across the US.

Maria Maita-Keppeler discusses the making of her band Maita's 'devastating' new album Want, as well as the challenges that come with being an independent artist in 2024.

Content is Queen founder and CEO Imriel Morgan talks about the upcoming International Women’s Podcast Festival, diversity across the sector, and how content creators can develop their audio skills.

Award-winning producer, songwriter, and musician Fraser T Smith opens up on his second solo Future Utopia album Django's High, a deeply personal affair that sees the man himself take centre stage for the very first time.

St Louis rapper REACEYUNG discusses his creative process and inspiration behind some of the most personal tracks on his sixth studio album, Heart Of Lou 2.

Country star Elvie Shane talks about his most daring work yet - his sophomore album Damascus. He shares how the album tells the stories of those often untold, giving each testimony a chance to shine through.

Chicago-born, L.A-based producer Whethan speaks to Headliner about his newly released album Life of a Wallflower, Vol. 2, his favourite collaborations, and how he’s pushing his production skills further than ever before.

Hailing from Kaduna, Nigeria, Godwin is a singer, songwriter and filmmaker signed to Sony Music after amassing 80 million views on TikTok singing covers of African songs. Following the release of his debut EP and a brilliant performance for Colors, Godwin releases his latest single Abeke. Here, he talks about the lead single from his upcoming debut album, which draws on afrobeats, soul and R&B.

Artist, producer and author Kallie Marie tells Headliner about her fascinating career to date, her book Conversations With Women In Music Production, and the future of the music and pro audio industries.

Nashville based Dolby Atmos mix and mastering engineer, Jeff Huskins, opens up about his approach to mixing and mastering in Atmos, his immersive work on Laniey Wilson’s Grammy award-winning album, Bell Bottom Country, and why he relies on Genelec monitors in BMG Studio A in Nashville.

Kiasmos - the side project/supergroup of producer and songwriter Janus Rasmussen and BAFTA-winning composer Ólafur Arnalds - dropped their debut album back in 2014, and its unexpected success left them unsure how to approach its follow up. Ten years later, Kiasmos II is finally here. The duo chats to Headliner about getting out of Iceland to record the album in Bali, and how they found their flow again.

Ludvig Forssell – the composer behind some of gaming's most immersive scores, including Death Stranding and Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain – delves into writing the score for Boy Kills World, an action comedy-thriller that stars Bill Skarsgård as a deaf and mute protagonist navigating a dystopian world.

Jake Jackson reveals how he recorded and mixed Mark Korven’s score for The Omen prequel, The First Omen at London’s AIR Studios using a 96-channel Neve 88R console.

Singer/songwriter, producer and studio owner (amongst many other things) – Chas Sandford – speaks about his creative process, some of his most memorable projects from down the years, and the Augspurger monitoring setup at his Franklin, TN-based studio – Secret Sound.

Brian Rothschild, co-founder and executive director of the Lennon Bus, a Genelec-equipped mobile audio and HD video recording and production facility that provides free production workshops to schools across the US and Canada, talks about this incredible initiative, which was started by himself and Yoko Ono to carry John Lennon's legacy forward.

Ukrainian-born, London-based sisters Anna and Sonia Kuprienko, aka Bloom Twins, talk about their musical journey, their debut EP, Transformer, and the influence of their Ukrainian identity in their music.

Rising LGBTQ+ rock sensation and The Voice contestant, Gina Zo, reveals why she is ready for a new beginning with her band, Velvet Rouge, who have announced the release of their debut EP. Zo shares her musical journey from The Voice and beyond, and how she’s using JBL monitors and an AKG mic and headphones in her home studio.

London rock band, Fuzz Skyler reveal what fans can expect from their upcoming EP, discuss what inspired recent singles, Bend & Break and I Am The Night, and explain how they will release their EP through SoundOn, TikTok’s all-in-one distribution and promotion services platform.

Jonas Blue – one of the biggest crossover artists in the world with 17 billion streams and seven singles certified platinum and multi-platinum in the UK – talks about his latest track Mountains, his hectic 2024 touring schedule, and teases his upcoming album project.

Bernard Lohr, one of the founders of Sweden’s Pole Position Production, talks about his role as in-house engineer at ABBA’s Benny Andersson’s Mono Music studio, mixing ABBA classics in Dolby Atmos, his role on ABBA Voyage and why he and Andersson rely on Genelec monitors in their respective studios.

Hot Chip's Joe Goddard discusses the making of his new solo album Harmonics, the art of collaboration, and the Shoreditch studio he runs with fellow bandmate Al Doyle.

Songwriter and producer Sophie Ackroyd tells Headliner about her role at the upcoming Pro7ect Rockfield Studios songwriting retreat, taking place from July 16-20.

London based singer/songwriter Paddy James reflects on his musical journey, from singing in The Alps for half a year to headlining at respected music venue, The Bedford. He also explains the meaning behind his most recent single, Closer.

Two-time Juno Award winning pianist and composer Andy Milne reflects on his route into the jazz world, his approach to scoring Star Trek documentaries for William Shatner, arranging for the hit Showtime series Fellow Travelers, the real events that inspired his brand new album, Time Will Tell, and the secret software weapon that he’s been using in his home studio since the ‘90s.

Venezuelan-born, Miami-based tech-house DJ, producer and singer Amal Nemer, who is currently making big waves in the Miami dance music scene and beyond, discusses how her latest release Leyenda has been received and her goals for 2024.

Jorge Gregorio García Moncada, an electroacoustic composer and full time faculty member of the Music Department at the Universidad de Los Andes Colombia, explains why the university runs the only undergraduate university program offering Electroacoustic music as a major in composition, why he founded BLAST – a multichannel immersive audio sound system for electroacoustic and mixed media work – and why Genelec monitors were the only option for BLAST.

Musician and songwriter Robert Grace – one of the most watched Irish artists on TikTok – reveals how his recent singles Euphoria and Reasons came together from a creative perspective, his relationship with social media, and teases his upcoming debut album, Happy Sad Songs.

Toronto-based composer Mark Korven, best known for his work on The Witch, The Lighthouse and The Black Phone, talks about crafting the score for his most recent horror project, The First Omen – a prequel to the 1976 film, The Omen. He explains how he created an original score while paying homage to Ave Satani from the ‘76 film, and how he used a unique instrument of his own design named The Apprehension Engine.

In a world exclusive, L-Acoustics co-CEOs Laurent Vaissié and Hervé Guillaume reflect on the company’s 40th anniversary, the art of leading the business as a duo, and the trends shaping the future of pro audio.

Revered engineer Rich Keller joins Headliner for a chat about his storied career, shaping the sound of hip-hop and why he always relies on Augspurger® Monitors.

After meeting at an acapella group, Jane and Brian Spencer not only got married but also formed Finkel, their alternative pop duo with a strong indie slant. Following up the concept album Islanders from 2022, they discuss their new EP, Priorities, which combines introspective and party music moments with deep questions.

St. Louis-born singer/songwriter Roe Kapara, who recently released a nostalgic anthem called Glorious Day, chats to Headliner about blowing up on TikTok and his creative process when it comes to making music.

Rising heavy rock/nu-metal songstress, Amira Elfeky (whose sound has been compared to Deftones, Evanescence, Linkin Park and My Bloody Valentine) talks about being inspired by the nu-metal sounds of the 2000s, and her new EP, Skin To Skin. She also explains why she uses an AKG mic, headphones and JBL powered studio monitors to record her music at home.

AIR Studios engineer Adam Miller opens up about his work as score engineer and mixer on one of the biggest Netflix shows of 2024 so far, One Day.

Legendary Simple Minds drummer Mel Gaynor talks going solo on new album Come With Me and why it represents a new beginning at this stage in his career.

As part of AKG’s Stories Behind the Sessions Series, radio and television presenter, producer and journalist Nic Harcourt interviews INXS bassist Garry Beers on the recording and production in celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the INXS LP Kick.

As part of AKG’s Stories Behind the Sessions Series, radio and television presenter, producer and journalist Nic Harcourt interviews Art Alexakis to discuss Everclear, songwriting and recording the hits.

Ryan and Gary Jarman of UK indie rock icons The Cribs join Headliner for an in-depth chat about the late Steve Albini, from their childhood memories of his work, to the friendship and working relationship that flourished between them, and his enduring influence on the industry.

At only 16 years of age, singer-songwriter Jake Kohn has been named one of Virginia’s most talked-about prodigies. He talks about adapting to life in the spotlight so young, going viral, new single, Dreams, the overwhelming response it has had, and how he’s using JBL monitors, an AKG mic and headphones in his home studio to develop new music.

French alt-pop / RnB artist Naël Kaced explains how recent single, When They Catch Me, (taken from upcoming EP, Last Words) was inspired by the feeling of anxiety and his curiosity surrounding death. Kaced has been deaf since he was a child, which makes his falsetto vocals and musical arrangements all the more extraordinary. He talks about his struggles and experiences of making music as a hearing impaired person.

Mark Adler, the acclaimed Emmy Award-winning composer behind the score for the 2008 Oscar-nominated and Emmy-award winning documentary Food, Inc., delves into his approach to scoring its highly anticipated sequel, Food, Inc. 2, and why he relies on Genelec monitors in his home studio.

With his first all-Italian-speaking album Miss Italia set for release on May 10, Jack Savoretti reflects on how the loss of his father inspired him to reconnect with his homeland and celebrate the music that has shaped his life and career so far.

Nick Llobet, aka youbet, opens up on the making of their new album Way To Be and the artists and music that inspired its creation.

British songwriter and producer Peter Rycroft – aka Lostboy – reflects on co-writing and producing Kylie Minogue’s smash hit, Padam Padam, which won a Grammy for Best Pop Dance Recording. He reveals why UK radio stations were resistant to playing the viral hit, his favourite memes, reflects on writing what became an LGBT anthem, and shares how the song was written and produced, including his go-to Waves plugins.

Professional DJ and Pioneer DJ product demonstrator Jay Brannan reflects on his career as a DJ, with a look at the plentiful career opportunities in the market for mobile DJs.

English record producer and engineer Ken Scott reflects on working on some of the biggest Beatles songs and albums, from recording Yer Blues in a tiny room, clearing up in-fighting rumours making the White Album, recording Ringo’s, “I’ve got blisters on my fingers!� on take 18 of Helter Skelter, who swore on Hey Jude, (and why no one noticed), his candid thoughts on Now and Then, working with David Bowie, winning an MPG Special Recognition Award, and more…

Trailblazing singer-songwriter and Americana artist from Washington State, Rae Isla, talks about writing an original song for the Robert De Niro-starring Ezra and creating a video game built around the release of her latest single, Miles and Miles.

Mikel Medley – aka Bristol-based ‘Mic Man’, Dread MC – talks about his role at The Music Works, helping disadvantaged and underrepresented young people access the music industry, tackling knife crime in the UK, and explains the high end Genelec studio gear The Music Works’ students have access to.

Keane songwriter Tim Rice-Oxley reflects on the band's landmark debut album Hopes and Fears, discussing their formative years and how the runaway success of the album shaped what was to follow.

New York-based composer and music producer, Jay Wadley, delves into his approach to composing the score for Apple TV’s latest miniseries, FRANKLIN. Starring and executive produced by Academy and Emmy Award winner Michael Douglas, the series explores the story of the greatest gamble of Benjamin Franklin’s career.

Multicultural hip-hop artist Steven Malcolm, who has just released a new music video for his single Nothing Into Something, from his highly anticipated fourth album BOATS, discusses how the track came together and how his inspiring outlook and ethos keeps him grounded in the music industry.

House music duo Soul Clap, made up of Eli AKA Bamboozle and Charlie AKA Lonely C, delve into the creative process behind their new EP, EcoSystemS, and their coinciding 2024 EcoSystemS Tour taking place across the US this spring/summer.

Richard Reed Parry, best known as a core member of the Grammy Award-winning art-rock band Arcade Fire, talks about scoring The Iron Claw, the Zac Efron and Lily James-starring film about the true story of the Von Erich wrestling family, and teases the upcoming Arcade Fire album.

Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Gareth Dunlop - originally from Belfast in Northern Ireland - speaks to Headliner about all things music, including his upcoming third studio album, Welcome To The House Of I Don’t Know, set for a June 2024 release.

Brooklyn based indie-folk artist Maria Lane discusses her creative process, recent projects, and the cathartic nature of her music.

Nashville-based alt-pop sensation Caroline Romano reflects on the evolution of her songwriting and how a tale of unrequited love inspired her recent brutal single, Used by You. She also reveals how an AKG P220 mic, K240 MKII headphones and JBL 305P MKII powered monitors make all the difference to her music-making process in her home studio.

Molok Studios is a multilingual game, film and digital localisation and post-production company based in Milan. CEO Andrea De Cunto and Samuele Daccò, chief audio engineer, reveal how the company has carved out a niche for itself and why, as the first Dolby Atmos gaming studio in Italy, they chose Genelec monitors to elevate their immersive work.

Canadian composer Jeff Toyne breaks down the main title theme to new Apple TV series, Palm Royale and explains how he took inspiration from a Slim Aarons photo, Henry Mancini, Bernard Herrmann and added a Latin twist for his unique score.

Award-winning engineer and producer ECHO opens up on his fascinating career so far, the trends shaping the Latin music market, and the technology that powers The Lab Studios.

Singer, songwriter and visual artist EMMI IIDA discusses her debut album The Eye and her unique approach to its sonic DNA and production.

Legendary recording engineer Steve Albini takes us inside the making of Manic Street Preachers' Journal For Plague Lovers album, as it celebrates its 15th anniversary.

Singer songwriter Vince Freeman gets candid about his time on The Voice, how it changed his life, the highs and lows of the music industry, how he had to adapt during the pandemic by opening a mobile coffee stall, and how a chance encounter with an entertainment lawyer resulted in him being able to raise the funds to complete his debut album, Scars, Ghosts & Glory.

Welsh artist Yxngxr1 delves into his Americana-tinged indie-pop single, Budapest, taken from his new album, Front Porch.

Two-time Grammy Award and seven-time Latin Grammy Award winner Gustavo Celis – a recording engineer, mixer and producer – reflects on mixing Shakira and Beyoncé’s 2007 hit, Beautiful Liar, engineering Shakira’s 2006 hit, Hips Don’t Lie (one of the best selling singles of all time), and why he chose Genelec monitors for his Dolby Atmos studio.

Mixing engineer, music producer and electronic music live act, Hannes Bieger explains why he founded his own label, why he thinks A Million Souls is his most listened to track, and he breaks down the production for his brand new single, Black Hole, including the Steinberg DAW he couldn’t be without.

Palace frontman Leo Wyndham joins Headliner for an insightful and open conversation about the making of the band's fourth album Ultrasound and how he navigated the tragic circumstances that framed its creation.

American indie pop band, Cannons, explain how guitarist Ryan Clapham and bassist and keyboardist Paul Davis discovered vocalist Michelle Joy via Craigslist, how their single, Fire For You changed the trajectory of the band, how new album, Heartbeat Highway came together, and why they use use JBL 308P MkII monitors in the Cannons home studio.

Chiz, an upcoming rap artist from Dallas, Texas, discusses his latest musical project and the inspiration behind his old school hip-hop flow.

British artist Ayda Rose opens up about how a personal experience of love and loss inspired her raw and stripped-back R&B single, Damn, and why after making a huge impression in the dance scene as Effie, it was time for her to usher in a new age by releasing her new music under Ayda Rose.

American composer David Fleming delves into composing music for HBO's The Last of Us (and reveals his favourite episode), the epic sounds of Dune: Part 2, what it was like working with Beyoncé as recording arranger for SPIRIT from The Lion King soundtrack and his approach to scoring new Netflix film Damsel, starring Millie Bobby Brown.

Producer and composer Dave Reed – one half of electronic music duo, Tritonal – reflects on what first drew him to EDM, the evolution of Tritonal’s production and his thoughts on their early work, why he thinks Until You Were Gone is Tritonal’s most listened to song, and why Waves plugins are a constant on Tritonal’s tracks.

Sixieme Son has created sonic identities, audio logos and built sound design solutions for discerning brands since 1995. Here, the company explains the concept of sonic branding and the way it creates tailor made soundscapes that enable brands including Genelec to truly stand out.

Forrest from indie/Alt rock band KONZI - originally from Austin, Texas - takes us inside his creative process, how the band was formed during the pandemic, and discusses some recent musical projects.

Believe and sixtyhertz from electronica collective VHS Celebs, an unlikely duo that crossed paths chasing tornadoes across the US, join Headliner for a chat to discuss all things music, including their debut album Multiplex.

Saint Saviour, the alt-pop solo act from singer-songwriter Becky Jones, talks songwriting and the making of new album Sunseeker.

Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch delves into crafting the score for All Of Us Strangers, starring Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal.

South Korean music producer SLOM – who first garnered attention when he appeared on Show Me the Money 10 as judge and producer – talks about his journey into music production, the rise of hip-hop in South Korea, new music, and why he relies on Genelec monitors.

Audio engineer, producer, and singer songwriter Delanie Leyden recently sat down with Headliner to talk about her career to date, including her extensive work with US rap legend Busta Rhymes on his latest album project, Blockbusta.

As part of AKG’s Stories Behind the Sessions Series, Grammy-winning producer Neal Pogue discusses some of his legendary projects and recording sessions, including TLC’s classic, Waterfalls.

Beetlebug (real name Auri Hanford) reflects on her songwriting journey and explains the inspiration behind new single, Embers, which explores the feelings that arise when someone returns to one’s life just as unexpectedly as they had drifted away.

British-based singer-songwriter Alice Merton reflects on why she chose to own her master rights, the success of her two studio albums, MINT and S.I.D.E.S., and why new single, run away girl was inspired by being her own worst enemy.

California-born singer-songwriter Alex Warren reflects on overcoming the most unimaginable circumstances to carve out a name for himself as an exciting artist to watch, and one that has built an online community of over 26M followers. He delves into what inspired new singles Yard Sale and Before You Leave Me, and reveals how he uses a AKG P220 mic, K240 MKII headphones and JBL 305P MKII monitors in his home studio.

BBC Radio 6 Music presenter, broadcaster, and artist Cerys Matthews takes us inside this year’s 6 Music Festival and why the independent live music sector needs support like never before.

Eurovision 2023 star Alessandra discusses her debut EP Best Year Of My Life and what the future holds after her show-stopping performance at last year's contest.

Santhan Reddy – one of the owners of TOMS (The Only Music Shop), a music tech reseller in South Africa – reflects on the company’s journey from selling musical instruments to studio equipment, the changes in the South African audio and music industry over the years, and why he fell in love with Genelec monitors.

Jamie Reddington – aka Sound of Fractures – a London-based electronic artist and producer, talks about new single and interactive project Bubbles, which invites listeners to share photos and memories with the song that eventually become part of the artwork. He also reveals the Waves plugins that form a key part of his production process.

The Snuts frontman Jack Cochrane talks new album Millennials and why they have left their major label to forge their own independent path.

We chat to London-based sister duo Deuxes about their entry into the world of music and what their Yamaha Music London 2024 ambassadorship means for the future.

Former I Am Kloot frontman John Bramwell joins Headliner for his first interview in six years to discuss the making of his new solo album The Light Fantastic and the events that surrounded its creation.

Middle Kids singer and songwriter Hannah Joy takes Headliner inside the making of the band's new album Faith Crisis Pt 1.

Alvaro Marin, a recording and mixing engineer based out of Warner Music Spain Studios (The Music Station) in Madrid talks about working with Shakira, Becky G and Netflix, the meteoric rise in the latin music industry and why Genelec monitors have made a lasting impression on him.

Real Estate singer and chief songwriter Martin Courtney joins Headliner for an in-depth look at the making of the band's sixth studio album Daniel.

Bristol/London based trio Girl w/The Pearl talk about forming the band, how they met, and their new single, Kids, which is about well-off suburban kids forced to face the harsh realities of life.

South-Asian vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and composer Ganavya opens up about her upcoming studio album, Like the Sky I've Been Too Quiet, the meaning behind the album’s lead single, Forgive Me My, and explains why she uses an AKG P220 vocal condenser mic, K240 MKII headphones and JBL 305P MKII compact powered studio monitors in her home studio.

As part of AKG’s Stories Behind the Sessions Series, legendary radio and television presenter, producer, and journalist Nic Harcourt interviews musician, film composer and early Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Cliff Martinez on recording the band’s first two albums and his process of film scoring, including the films Solaris; Sex, Lies and Videotape and others for Director Steven Soderbergh. 

As part of AKG’s Stories Behind the Sessions Series, legendary radio and television presenter, producer, and journalist Nic Harcourt interviews hard rock/heavy metal bassist Rudy Sarzo about his work with Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne, and his friendship with guitarist Randy Rhodes.

As part of AKG’s Stories Behind the Sessions' Series, legendary radio and television presenter, producer, and journalist Nic Harcourt interviews producer Robert Margouleff about his work with Devo, Stevie Wonder, Malcolm Cecil, and the invention of the TONTO synth. 

As part of AKG’s Stories Behind the Sessions Series, legendary radio and television presenter, producer, and journalist Nic Harcourt interviews No Doubt drummer and producer Adrian Young on making No Doubt's platinum-certified breakthrough album, Tragic Kingdom, that has sold over 20 million copies. 

As part of AKG’s Stories Behind the Sessions Series, legendary radio and television presenter, producer and journalist Nic Harcourt interviews producer Walter Afanasieff to discuss some of his many producing and songwriting sessions, including co-writing and producing Mariah Carey's smash hit, All I Want For Christmas Is You.

UK artist L. Devine opens up on the making of her debut album Digital Heartifacts as well as her creative process and the benefits of going independent.

BAFTA-nominated composer Vince Pope discusses his approach to scoring recent projects, ITV’s Mr Bates vs The Post Office and True Detective: Night Country, the latter score which infuses a dark underbelly – providing the series with a sinister horror element.

London-based songstress Grace Gachot talks to Headliner about her latest release Built To Be Bad, how she developed her passion for songwriting, and the support she has received since signing to SoundOn, TikTok’s music distribution platform.

James Walbourne and Kris Sonne open up on their new garage rock outfit His Lordship, their long-standing role with The Pretenders, and more.

Rising Manchester-born pop artist Lusaint talks about her journey so far as an independent artist, about being vulnerable about body image and self confidence, and the meaning behind recent single, Fool For You – taken from her upcoming debut EP, Self Sabotage.

Christopher Manhey – an independent researcher, award-winning composer and pioneer in the realm of immersive audio – talks about winning two Latin Grammys and delves into what goes on at his facility, Omni Soundlab, a Genelec-equipped production and research studio in Chile that serves as a hub for exploring the possibilities of immersive audio.

Pop-soul band, Stone Jets (who have supported Sugababes and James Morrison and were named the 2024 ambassadors for Yamaha Music London’s flagship UK store) reflect on how they met, why they came to the UK from South Africa to pursue their musical dreams and how their infectious song, I Can’t Live Without You, came to be.

Mike Schoen, Senior Director, Audio Sales, Harman Professional, North America explains how Harman embraces change, and how the manufacturer came out of the pandemic stronger than ever before.

The F-List for Music founder Vick Bain speaks on the appointment of new president Hannah Peel and what the future holds for the organisation.

Will and Shawn from L.A-based indie rock band Loser Company discuss the band’s origins and how some of their recent musical projects came together from a creative perspective.

Guitar virtuoso Hidé Takemoto – who was recently named one of Yamaha Music London’s ambassadors for 2024 – talks to Headliner about his musical background and his plans for this year. (Artwork: ©�Nocturnaphotography)

Turkish-American Emmy-nominated composer, conductor and performer Pinar Toprak, who is known for her work on everything from writing and producing music for Christina Aguilera’s 2019 Xperience Live Show in Las Vegas, conducting Billie Eilish's performance of No Time To Die at the Oscars, to scoring Captain Marvel to Fortnite, delves into her most recent projects: the new Netflix body-swap film, Family Switch and new open world game, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. She explains her approach to these very different scores and explains why Steinberg’s Cubase is her DAW of choice for all her projects.

Dave Porter, a composer known for his work across Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul and El Camino, reveals how he most recently scored Marvel's newest series, Echo - incorporating the chant from the Choctaw Nation into the score - and why he relied on Genelec monitors for this project.

Hailing from Tucson, Arizona, and crafting her sound amidst the cultural amalgamation of Bulgaria and the U.S, rising London-based old soul-pop starlet VIANNE delves into the meaning behind recent single, Take Me With You – featuring British hip hop-soul artist NeONE The Wonderer – lifted from her new EP, Blue.

Liverpool-based singer-songwriter, Brad Stank, explains why when it comes to making music, he needs to feel it in order to write it. He also delves into the meaning behind recent single, Natty Wine, taken from his romantic new album, In The Midst of You.

Mavin Records execs Edward ‘Vaedar’ Ekwunme and Jennifer Imion take us inside the world’s biggest independent Afrobeats label and discuss their plans for global expansion.

Five-times Grammy nominated, multi-platinum mixer, writer and producer Jean-Marie Horvat on working with the world's biggest stars, rule-breaking, and the game changing power of Augspurger Monitors.

The North East’s fastest rising new star, Andrew Cushin, explains how his latest single, Just Like You’d Want Me To, is a song about resilience, hope and inner belief, standing tall and knowing that better days are going to come.

London-based artist DEJA tells Headliner about her life in music and the artistic evolution that has turned her into the performer she is today.

Award-winning artist, composer, and producer Hannah Peel discusses her career so far and becoming president of The F-List.

Nashville-based singer-songwriter and country artist Dan Harrison chats to Headliner about new music and his plans for 2024.

The team behind Studio Sound Service – a design and consultancy company in Italy working globally in the fields of acoustics and with clients including Andrea Bocelli, George Lucas, Disney and Netflix  – explain the company’s services, how it became a Dolby Certified Service Partner, and reveal a few favourite projects, including designing a Millennium Falcon-themed room using Genelec monitoring.

California-based Portland country-pop artist, DINER on how her new single, Goodbye To Someday was inspired by the Chicago Cubs' World Series victory in 2016, her upcoming debut EP, and why she uses an AKG C214 condenser mic to capture vocals at home and on the road.

Clyde Sendke, managing director of Steinberg, talks about Steinberg's position in the market, the way AI is muscling into the world of music production tech and if it’s a threat, how the company stays innovative and what sets the brand’s technology apart from the competition.

Singer, composer and actor Don Castor discusses the creative process on his latest musical project FREEDOM, and how he came to star in the 2022 Marvel blockbuster Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

Rising star MINOE discusses the making of her debut EP Bleeding Hearts Disco and some unique insights into life as an independent artist in today’s music industry.

Multi-award winning British gospel group Volney Morgan & New-Ye reveal how they went from a group of friends from North London to becoming the most in-demand gospel group in the country, picking up a MOBO, and performing at some of the biggest events in the industry.

L.A.-based Glaswegian composer Paul Leonard-Morgan on his incredible career thus far, including scoring the Bradley Cooper and Robert De Niro-starring Limitless shortly after writing arrangements for the likes of No Doubt and Mogwai, and the new McCarthyism TV drama, Fellow Travelers.

Artist and producer Phazz opens up on his career to date and his work on new Beatsurfing plugin RANDOM.

Rick Maguire, singer and songwriting force behind US alt rock band, Pile, on creative evolution and the making of new EP, Hot Air Balloon.

Tom Young, the bassist from New Zealand electronic music project, Leisure, explains how recent single, Back In Love was inspired by the trials and tribulations of navigating parenthood with a partner, and how their fourth album, Leisurevision, navigates the human experience and all the hope, joy, chaos and euphoria it entails.

Scott Wilkinson of Sea Power discusses the 15th anniversary of their breakthrough album Do You Like Rock Music?

Non-binary singer-songwriter Kaien Cruz on moving to L.A from South Africa, their debut single, Love Me In The Dark rising to the top of the South African charts and leading to the singer opening Justin Beiber’s tour, new single, I Lay and brand new album, KAIEN.

Artist, producer and writer, Aaron Horn talks about co writing and producing Doja Cat’s hit single, Woman, his and Alex Preager’s series of limited NFTs, AI vocals and why Genelec monitors have made an impression on him.

California-based singer-songwriter, instrumentalist and producer, Venus on how she writes, records and produces all of her music within the walls of her home, standing out as an independent artist, the meaning behind her new single, If (This is Love), what to expect from her upcoming EP, and reveals why she uses AKG K371-BT headphones for her music production.

The Christopher Brothers, made up of brothers Cameron, Charles and Ethan and who play a mix of their own original music, classic rock, and top 40s, discuss their trajectory as a band and some of their favourite gigs up to now.

Florida-based dance pop artist Kendra Erika talks to Headliner about her seductive new single Have My Way With You, and her musical journey so far.

Brazilian pop artist Bellsavvy on moving to the UK to start her music career, why Queen Of My Mind was the perfect song to announce herself as an artist, the meaning behind new song, Out Of My Head, why she’s embracing a new musical style, and what to expect from her upcoming LD Systems Live Session. 

Alicia Keys co-signed Norwegian artist Delara on how her Iranian heritage and Scandinavian upbringing influence her music, her song, Didn’t You Know, being synched to Norwegian Netflix crime-thriller series, Gangs of Oslo, being handpicked by Alicia Keys to perform in a 70-plus orchestra made up entirely of women of colour for Bridgerton, and the meaning behind key songs on her new album, Shahrazad.

The Hip Hop Museum’s Reggie Peters (Director of Marketing and Visitor Services), Eric Orr, (Artist In Residence & Gift Shop Manager) and Elai Tubo (Sound Curator & Engineer) reflect on 50 years of hip hop from NYC's Quad Studios, explain the concept of The Hip Hop Museum – located at the birthplace of hip hop in the South Bronx – the birth and growing mainstream popularity of the genre, the evolution of studio technology, why hip hop is a reflection of the human experience and how Augspurger® Monitors have shaped hip hop as we know it.

Esteemed DJ and EDM producer Sam Vogel, better known as Jauz, talks about his new project that celebrates the five-year anniversary of his debut album, The Wise and the Wicked, and the Wise vs. Wicked tour that he embarked on this summer.

Singapore based Italian singer-songwriter Matilde G, who has amassed half a million engaged followers across various platforms, talks about leveraging her online presence to amplify her music and message, performing at the Formula1 Grand Prix Singapore 2023, and the meaning and creative process behind her new single, None of your Business.

Paul Humphreys of electro pop pioneers OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark) talks new album Bauhaus Staircase, 'criminal' record deals, and why things have never been better for the band.

Tony Perrey, director of the historic Windmill Lane Recording Studios in Dublin, reflects on the studio’s history, some of its most famous guests to record there, why international recording artists continue to choose the studio to this day, and the studio’s history with Genelec monitors.

Will Carpenter of alternative rock band Ships Have Sailed, based out of Los Angeles, talks new music and everything in between.

Jason Williamson of Sleaford Mods talks new EP More UK Grim and why 2023 has been the band's finest year yet.

Herdís Stefánsdóttir explains how she composed the score for M. Night Shyamalan’s horror film Knock At The Cabin and why her new avant-garde pop singles are released under the name Kónguló.

Formed in Nashville, country band King Calaway have followed up their debut project Rivers with their 16-track album, Tennessee’s Waiting. The band talk about making the album and how it showcases their personal and creative evolution.

Multi-Grammy nominated producer (and composer and director at Karma Studios in Thailand), Chris Craker reflects on producing the soundtrack for Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar with Hans Zimmer, working on scores including John Williams’ Return of the Jedi and The Phantom Menace, welcoming The Libertines to Karma Studios, what led him to create a luxury residential recording studio complex in South East Asia, and why he uses Genelec monitors throughout.

Wisconsin-based R&B pop artist RAYVEN chats to Headliner about her recent musical endeavours and her gospel, jazz and musical theatre background that has influenced her songwriting.

Danny Angotti, founder and executive producer at Atomic Productions, and Johnny Small, Atomic Productions’ sound designer, motion graphics editor, and the primary audio engineer for the facility’s new Dolby Atmos audio suite talk about the company’s evolution since the ‘90s, share their favourite-ever projects, dream clients and explain why they chose a Genelec monitoring array for their new immersive room.

Three-time Grammy and seven-time BRIT Award nominee Leona Lewis reflects on her favourite X Factor performance, shares her thoughts on AI vocals, the way her 2013 song, One More Sleep has become a new Christmas classic, and reveals what to expect from her upcoming Christmas, With Love UK tour.

OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark) singer and bassist Andy McCluskey talks new album Bauhaus Staircase and why this might be the end of the road for the electro pop pioneers.

Toronto-born hip-hop and pop punk artist Trip Rexx chats to Headliner about new music and going viral with his bouncy trap track Me & My Bimmer.

The Wild Things’ story is almost a fairytale - singer Sydney Rae White and guitarist Rob Kendrick met while on tour with The Who musical Quadrophenia, after which they would not only get married but form the band. Sydney opens up about performing at Madison Square Garden and the Royal Albert Hall, the band’s recent singles, and their upcoming album.

Mariana Lopez, professor in sound production and post production at the Department of Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media at the University of York talks about developing an alternative to standard audio description that incorporates sound effects, the spatialisation of dialogue and sounding objects and first-person narration, and shares how Genelec monitors have played a key part in some of her more unusual projects.

Aino Jawo and Caroline Hjelt have released their hugely anticipated second album, Club Romantech. The dance-pop duo talk about meeting in Stockholm, how their single, I Love It, ft. Charli XCX completely changed their lives, and the experience of recording the new record while they were both pregnant.

London-based artist SOFY talks about the artists that inspire her relatable, conversational lyrical style, why her proudest lyrics to date involve David Gray and Doritos, what to expect from her brand new mixtape, Chaos & Commotion, and why her fans have named themselves ratworld.

Seattle-born, L.A-based R&B singer-songwriter UMI on how her African American and Japanese heritage is reflected in her music, how her experiences as a queer woman have become a beacon of acceptance for others in her artistry, why recent single, happy im, was inspired by a time she was running from love, and she shares why her AKG C214 condenser mic travels with her wherever she goes.

Saben Shawhan, director, partner Bd and PAS audio sales at Harman Professional Solutions discusses the art of the demo, why people are trying to do more with less, the importance of learning from your mistakes, and why keeping up with technology and investing in training is essential.

Parisian-producer duo Superparka on making music that spans lo-fi, indie and psychedelic sounds, having their music synched to Apple advertising campaigns, the making of their debut album Quatro and how Waves plugins were vital to its sound.

Two-time Grammy-winner and jazz singing sensation Samara Joy reflects on her Grammy wins, bringing jazz to a younger generation and discusses new single Tight, and what to expect from her upcoming A Joyful Holiday EP. 

Melbourne-based artist Tori Zietsch, better known as Maple Glider, on her new album I Get Into Trouble and how she escaped a challenging childhood to pursue a life in music.

Yair Elazar Glotman, a film composer and a musician based in Berlin, delves into his score for new Netflix thriller, Reptile, starring Benicio Del Toro, Justin Timberlake, Alicia Silverstone and Michael Pitt. He also explains how he was introduced to Genelec monitors early on in his musical education for multi-channel compositions and spatialisation work.

Dublin alt-pop band Soda Blonde reflect on the band’s highs and lows, how they have taken every hurdle in their stride, and talk about the theme of malfunction explored in the music video for their latest single Bad Machine – the first from their new Dream Big album.

Dr. Sean Olive, Senior Fellow, Acoustic Research for Harman International, explains how the Harman Reference Curve came to be and why it matters, as well as looking at industry trends and sharing his advice for the industry.

Metric's Emily Haines discusses the band's new album Formentera II and reflects on 20 years making music.

LA-based artist Molly Burch talks new album Daydreamer and navigating today's ever-complex music industry as an artist.

Andy Bensley, regional business development manager at Genelec, explains the different elements that make up the UNIO Audio Monitoring Platform, which brings together all the benefits of Genelec Smart Active Monitors, GLM 5.0 calibration software and Aural ID 2.0 technology to create seamless integration between professional in-room loudspeaker and headphone monitoring services.

Jack and Henry of Wild Horse, an Indie Pop Band from East Sussex in the UK, discuss their musical journey so far, band chemistry, and some of their recent projects.

Jazzie B – DJ, music producer and founder of soul music collective, Soul II Soul – speaks to Headliner about how he makes his music and the soundsystem culture that established Soul II Soul as a household name in the late ‘80s.

L.A-based artist M. Maggie joins Headliner for a chat about her musical origins, creative process, and her recently released single Oh Nah Nah.

Legendary singer and songwriter Midge Ure reflects on his incredible career to date and talks about his upcoming Royal Albert Hall show to celebrate his 70th birthday.

Manchester-based alt pop singer-songwriter Nxdia talks to Headliner about her recently released EP In The Flesh, and how she caught the creative bug from a young age growing up in Cairo.

Paul Novotny, owner of The Audio Producers, speaks to Headliner about bringing immersive capabilities to small studio spaces and the transformative impact Merging Technologies has had on his career.

Canadian-born electronic pop artist Olivia Lunny speaks to Headliner about her new single Heartbreak On Repeat and her musical journey since releasing her debut album in 2021.

Platinum-certified singer-songwriter Sara Kays reflects on the success of her viral breakup anthem, Remember That Night?, explains why she’s unflinchingly honest about everything from body image to mental health on TikTok, the inspiration behind new single, Show Me Off, and how her JBL EON ONE Compact Portable PA is helping her prepare for her tour.

Composer Dara Taylor explains her unusual approach to composing a score about a posse of binge drinking, drug-taking, foul mouthed canines for new movie, Strays.

Andy Flint, senior vice president of global product development for Harman Professional talks about his career at Harman so far, the challenges facing the industry, the role of AI, and key topics and trends.

US artist Becca Mancari opens up on their creative process and the making of new album Left Hand.

Emerging DJ and production talent Ros T - who is originally from the Scottish western Isle of Skye - talks to Headliner about his debut album Teach Me, his musical influences, and the various live show milestones he’s been making in Ibiza, London, Glasgow, Edinburgh and more.

Singer-songwriter and social media personality, Tessa Violet discusses her brand new single Play With Fire, her initial reaction to blowing up on TikTok, and teases her upcoming live shows, including supporting Cavetown on September 24th at London’s Alexandra Palace.

Musician, producer and YouTuber Liina Turtonen (aka LNA) on how she found her musical calling in house music, why she’s a passionate advocate for helping artists to become more confident, why she started her audio/production YouTube channel, LNA Does Audio Stuff, and why she relies on Genelec studio monitors.

UK singer-songwriter Cassa Jackson talks about her musical journey so far, explains how putting in the work on social media has paid off, and delves into her new EP, Summer With U, which celebrates the rush of a new romance.

Composers, songwriters and producers Sonya Belousova and Giona Ostinelli reflect on writing Toss A Coin To Your Witcher, the song going viral and their favourite fan reactions and remixes. The duo also break down their approach to scoring Netflix’s new live-action adaptation of the best-selling manga series in history, One Piece, including giving each character a unique musical identity and why they are confident that Aurora’s My Sails Are Set will be the show’s stand out musical number.

In this episode of the OLLO Chat podcast, Rok talks to two Grammy-winning engineers – Aamir Yaqub (Rihanna) and Marc Urselli (Les Paul & Friends) – about their experience in the industry and picking their brains for insights into how to create opportunities as a music professional beginner.

Following performances at Glastonbury and supporting Queens Of The Stone Age on tour, the Isle of Wight’s Coach Party talk about their debut album Killjoy and why it's their heaviest body of work to date.

Grammy-nominated mastering engineer and owner of Infrasonic Mastering, Pete Lyman talks about the part people find hardest to understand about mastering, opening his studios, working on Chris Stapleton’s debut studio album, Traveller, and why he relies on Steinberg’s WaveLab software for all his mastering work.

Montréal-born singer-songwriter Charlotte Cardin delves into the making of her brand new album, 99 Nights, why she wrote a song about Jim Carrey, what it was like to receive a call from him, and shares what her favourite song on the new album is.