Headliner Radio
This is a music podcast which explores the creative process. We chat to artists of all levels, from aspiring and emerging talent to international stars, to find more about how they make their music. Check us out on Insta @emergingheadliner, FB and Twitter @headlinerhub and hashtag #headlinerradio
Episodes
1209 episodes
Aspiring Headliner E84: Wizard Chan
Born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, Wizard Chan is a hip hop and afrobeats artist masterfully combining the traditional musical sounds of Africa with contemporary African pop. It’s getting him noticed internationally, with songs like Earth Song...
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Episode 84
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33:20
E441: Gary Spittle | The Future of Immersive Audio
Headliner’s Dolby Atmos-certified Darkwood Studios seems as fitting a spot as any for a conversation with Gary Spittle. The British-born, California-based entrepreneur is the founder of Sonical - a disruptive, forward thinking audio brand which...
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Episode 441
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Aspiring Headliner E83: Yndling
Norwegian indie and dream-pop artist Yndling is an Oslo-based artist crafting songs that are a melting pot of shoegaze, trip-hop, and Scandinavian sounds. She delves into her second album – released in two parts – Time Time Time (I’m In The...
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Episode 83
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44:01
The Mix Room E113: John Murphy & David Fleming: Scoring Superman
Composers John Murphy and David Fleming talk about their discussions with director James Gunn about new creative avenues for the iconic John Williams Superman theme, bringing a fresh musical perspective to Superman in 2025, an...
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Episode 113
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E440: Newton Faulkner: The making of Octopus
Singer-songwriter Newton Faulkner discusses his new record, Octopus – an album that defies genres and any concept of the folk-indie sound he broke through with almost 20 years ago.
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Episode 440
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41:32
Aspiring Headliner E82: Odhrán Murphy
Irish singer-songwriter, Odhrán Murphy, who blends folk, country, and acoustic music, delves into his new EP, Stuck In The Middle, ahead of his upcoming headline tours of Ireland and the UK.
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Episode 82
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33:38
E439: Warner’s Gustavo Menéndez: The rise of Latin music
Gustavo Menéndez, President of Latin America and U.S. Latin for Warner Chappell Music, provides an insight into the future of Latin music, Latinos’ pivotal role in the music industry, and how success lies in cultivating intimate connections wit...
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Episode 438
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37:46
The Mix Room E112: Gary Lionelli
Three-time Emmy-winning composer, Gary Lionelli discusses his Primetime Emmy-nominated score for the Oscar-winning film, O.J.: Made in America, which depicts the rise and fall of O.J. Simpson, teases some new projects he’s been working...
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Episode 112
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39:06
E438: Iwan Rheon: I Just Wish I’d Never Gone To Space
Welsh actor and musician of Game of Thrones fame, Iwan Rheon, makes his return to music with his second album, I Just Wish I’d Never Gone To Space. He discusses recording his debut album, Dinard during his intensive <...
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Episode 438
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45:19
The Mix Room E111: Johnnie Burn: 28 Years Later
British sound designer Johnnie Burn delves into his work as the re-recording mixer, sound designer and supervising sound editor on post apocalyptic horror film, 28 Years Later. He discusses sonic callbacks to 2002’s 28 Days Lat...
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Episode 111
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1:04:28
E437: Steven Lewis: Heroes Have Heroes
Steven Lewis, CEO of Heroes Have Heroes (a series of interviews with high profile figures in the fields of sports, music, TV, film and business) discusses why he created the initiative and reveals who people can expect to see on series two.
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Episode 437
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23:10
Headliner USA 208: Lukas Nelson: Making American Romance
Singer, songwriter and musician Lukas Nelson opens up about his new album, American Romance – his first as a solo artist, and how he found inspiration in the country that raised him. He discusses standout tracks on the record, the maki...
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Episode 208
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39:11
Aspiring Headliner USA 46: Madison Watkins
Nashville-based artist Madison Watkins reflects on appearing on American Idol, going viral on TikTok with her original song, Curls, and her new EP, Letting Go, the difficult period in her life that inspired it, and writing her...
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Episode 46
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37:04
The Mix Room E110: Sean Genockey
British producer, songwriter, guitarist, and engineer, Sean Genockey reflects on touring the world as guitarist with Moke in the late ‘90s, before making his name as a producer and engineer, and provides an insight into his recent work at Metro...
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Episode 110
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37:02
Aspiring Headliner E81: St Catherine’s Child
Liverpool-based singer-songwriter St Catherine’s Child speaks to Headliner about the release of her debut album, This Might Affect You – a powerful catharsis about the drawn-out loss of her father to illness.
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Episode 81
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Headliner USA 207: Taylor Rae: Into The Void
Austin-based artist Taylor Rae delves into her new album, The Void, produced by Grammy-winning artist/producer Eric Krasno. The anticipated follow-up to her acclaimed debut Mad Twenties, The Void is filled with the mo...
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Episode 207
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32:08
Headliner USA 206: Avery Lynch: Lasting Effects
After dropping out of the Berklee College of Music and deciding a career in music wasn’t going to happen, Avery Lynch began uploading covers and songs for fun to TikTok, and quickly realised music wasn’t done with her yet. Having signed with So...
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Episode 206
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48:10
E436: Wargasm: Vigilantes
Milkie Way and Sam Matlock are Wargasm, a duo with a sound that comprises nu-metal, hardcore and electronic. They met and bonded over a shared love of Limp Bizkit, and a few years later had frontman Fred Durst guest on their track Bang Ya H...
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Episode 436
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36:23
E435: Jack Garratt: The making of Pillars
UK singer-songwriter Jack Garratt reflects on the ups and downs of his career so far, wanting to quit music altogether, and delves into the inspiration and making of his new album, Pillars, which will be available in August 2025.
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Episode 435
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51:39
The Mix Room 109: Nina Hartstone
Supervising sound editor, Nina Hartstone reflects on her journey from the cutting rooms at Pinewood Studios as a trainee, to where she is today, and delves into her sound design and ADR work on 1994’s Interview with a Vampire, 2013’s <...
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Episode 109
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37:58
Headliner USA 205: Max Aruj and Alfie Godfrey | Scoring Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning
Having worked together as assistants to film composer veteran Lorne Balfe for several years, Max Aruj and Alfie Godfrey have had their biggest career breakthrough yet on the Final Reckoning, the latest, and possibly last, movie in the ...
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Episode 205
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57:14
E434: Deb Grant and Nathan Shepherd: Presenting Glastonbury 2025 for BBC 6 Music
Having spent two years presenting BBC 6 Music’s New Music Fix show with Tom Ravenscroft, Deb Grant is now joined by new co-host Nathan Shepherd. This also means the pair have the golden ticket to Glastonbury 2025, and will be key parts of the B...
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Episode 434
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E433: JJ: Winning Eurovision & Wasted Love
Eurovision 2025 winner, JJ reflects on winning Eurovision 2025 with his powerful debut single Wasted Love, the inspiration behind it, and delves into his musical influences and reveals what’s next from him.
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Episode 433
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31:14
Aspiring Headliner E80: Dylan Cartlidge
Singer-songwriter Dylan Cartlidge opens up about his latest single, The Greatness, how his past and feeling like an outsider has led him on a unique path to self discovery, why he writes positive songs rather than sad ones, and reveals...
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Episode 80
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35:57
E432: Ramera Abraham | Vocal producing JADE & assisting Little Mix
London-based vocal producer, recording engineer, and songwriter Ramera Abraham relocated from Canada to learn her trade at the Abbey Road Institute, before her work at Metropolis Studios saw her part in sessions with Adele, Nick Cave, and Elton...
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Episode 432
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