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
1167 episodes
E420: Later. | Golden Bay
Parisian indie-pop quartet Later. reflect on the band’s journey so far, and the meaning behind their recent single Hold On / Lean On Me, taken from their new album, Golden Bay.
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Episode 420
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25:47
In The Box E25: Loney Dear
Artist, writer and multi-instrumentalist Loney Dear explains why he’s taking production back to basics, why he no longer craves acceptance from the music industry, and how he’s gone from making music in a basement using basic tools, to a profes...
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Episode 25
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26:09
E420: Ezra Collective’s Ife Ogunjobi: Speak Low & reimagining the music of Chet Baker
Ezra Collective’s Ife Ogunjobi on reimagining the work of Chet Baker, his new single, Speak Low, and why he’s keeping a level head amidst Ezra Collective’s unstoppable success.
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Episode 420
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Headliner USA 203: Ella Rosa: STAY 4 LOVE
Rising UK-born, L.A.-based dance-pop artist Ella Rosa delves into her musical backstory, from being raised in the English countryside and trained in classical music and opera at The New School in NYC, and talks about her recent single, STAY...
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Episode 203
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22:45
Aspiring Headliner 76: Emily Jade
UK singer-songwriter Emily Jade talks about the hustle to get to where she is now and the creative process behind her upcoming EP, Liquid Love.
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Episode 76
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50:50
E419: Cassia: Friends
Cassia, a three-piece indie-pop band from Macclesfield, UK, reflect on their musical journey so far, playing huge festivals, and their recent single, Friends.
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Episode 419
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30:00
E418: Young Franco: It’s Franky Baby
Australian producer and DJ Young Franco discusses his path through the music industry, and his new album, It’s Franky Baby.
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15:13
E417: James BKS: On My Way
French-Cameroonian artist and producer James BKS (who has collaborated with will.i.am, and who produced the hit track New Breed featuring Little Simz, Q Tip and Idris Elba) speaks to Headliner a...
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Episode 417
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36:28
Aspiring Headliner 75: Driftwood Choir
Driftwood Choir (made up of Portair and Ed Prosek) discuss the duo’s self-titled album, how they joined forces after bonding over a spirit of wanderlust, and why they created an uplifting album about change, connecting with nature and people.
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Episode 75
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37:35
Headliner USA 202: David Allred: The Beautiful World
David Allred, a prolific composer and producer based in Portland, Oregon, talks about his new album, The Beautiful World, which captures an enriched, realised understanding of why he composes in the first place.
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Episode 202
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46:43
The Mix Room E106: Andy Sneap: Judas Priest’s Invincible Shield
Guitarist, record producer and composer Andy Sneap delves into the production process for Judas Priest’s 19th studio album, Invincible Shield, reveals new music he’s working on with the band, and explains why he’ll never mix a Judas Pr...
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Episode 106
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35:05
Headliner USA 201: Michael Perez-Cisneros: Studio Secrets
GRAMMY Award-winning Michael Perez-Cisneros, one of New York’s most prominent and respected sound engineers, talks about his love of music, his creative process, how Merging’s Horus has shaped his workflow and how, after 30 years, he’s still ho...
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Episode 201
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47:32
E416: Jon Shave: Making Charli XCX’s ‘Brat’ & Sugababes’ ‘Jungle’
Grammy-winning songwriter and music producer Jon Shave breaks down the writing and producing process for the brand new Sugababes song, Jungle, and shares an insight into how he co-wrote and produced tracks including Sympathy Is a K...
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Episode 416
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1:19:13
E415: Ellie Dixon: The Making of ‘Guts’
UK singer-songwriter and bedroom producer Ellie Dixon delves into the inspiration behind and making of new singles, Guts and Knight Shift, and discusses how she went from an anxious teenager to becoming an artist, her musical ...
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Episode 415
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1:13:01
Headliner USA 200: Chase Matthew: CHASE
Genre-blending country artist Chase Matthew chats to Headliner about leaving North America for the first time as he heads to the UK for his tour, finding out Keith Urban is a huge fan, and his new album, CHASE.
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Episode 200
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25:53
E414: Benjamin Clementine: Live at the Troxy & his last album
Critically acclaimed British composer, musician and mercury prize-winning Benjamin Clementine joins Headliner from the European leg of his tour, which culminates in London at the iconic venue, the Troxy, on April 10th. He reveals what ...
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Episode 414
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48:16
E413: Dardust: Urban Impressionism
Dario Faini - a composer, songwriter, and producer whose music and songs have been heard at the Superbowl, NBA matches, and the Winter Olympics - talks about his latest solo piano album, Urban Impressionism, putting him in league with ...
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Episode 413
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32:53
Headliner USA E199:Annabel Gutherz: Dance Around It
Montreal-based singer-songwriter Annabel Gutherz opens up about her musical journey so far and the meaning behind new single, Dance Around It, which fuses classic rock with modern pop melodies.
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Episode 199
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30:58
E412: KDYN: Proud
South London-based, British Guyanese DJ-producer and multi-instrumentalist KDYN reflects on his musical journey, merging old school and new dance music, and discusses new single, Proud, from his forthcoming EP.
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Episode 412
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26:38
Aspiring Headliner USA 45: CJ Wiley
A self-described ‘non-binary cowboy’, CJ Wiley is a Canadian artist effortlessly blending the sounds of lo-fi indie, country and Americana. They chat with Headliner about new album So Brand New, being a queer musician in the c...
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Episode 45
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39:12
The Mix Room E105: Andrew Knight-Hill
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 ...
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Episode 105
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42:13
E411: Matt Everitt: 6 Music Festival 2025 & The First Time
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.
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Episode 411
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37:18
E410: UK Music CEO Tom Kiehl: saving the music industry from AI
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 th...
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Episode 410
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26:49
