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
1227 episodes
E48: Chanel Yates: Writing Big Girl Boots & Colourblind
Rising country-pop sensation Chanel Yates opens up about making it as a UK country singer, the viral success of her single, Big Girl Boots, doing it all as an independent artist, the real stories that inspire her music, writing her brand new si...
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Episode 48
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28:47
Aspiring Headliner E87: Kodachrome: Redefining the rock band
Ava and Conan, twin lead singers from rising Bristol indie band, Kodachrome, discuss the band’s musical influences, building up a fan base with no industry connections, and playing sell out shows in their hometown, to UK festivals and beyond. T...
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Episode 87
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33:44
In The Box 26: Sonic Mayhem: Inside the Metal Eden soundtrack
Berlin-born composer Sascha Dikiciyan, aka Sonic Mayhem, shares the story behind his Quake II breakthrough, the philosophy of rebellion driving the music behind new game Metal Eden, and how Cubase keeps him at the cutting edge...
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Episode 26
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44:26
E449: Ella Eyre: everything, in time
UK singer-songwriter Ella Eyre opens up about her long-awaited new album, everything, in time, and why she’s finally writing the music she's always wanted to. She reflects on getting out of the major label system, taking her songs with...
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Episode 449
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42:40
The Mix Room E114: Annie Mahtani on BEAST’s concert sound system
Annie Mahtani, electroacoustic composer, sound artist, performer and Lecturer in Music at The University of Birmingham, reveals all about BEAST, the concert sound system of the University of Birmingham’s Electroacoustic Music Studios. Also co-d...
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Episode 114
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39:17
E448: Cameron Richardson: The Other Side Of Blue
Cameron Richardson, an internationally sought-after vocal teacher who is renowned for his work with clients in lead roles on Broadway, London’s West End and in TV and film, discusses his approach to vocal coaching, how he helps West End stars r...
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Episode 448
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28:18
E449: Coyle Girelli: Out of This Town
Coyle Girelli, who, after finding success in previous bands Your Vegas and The Chevin, and co-writing for the likes of BTS and Westlife, has now stepped out as a solo artist with a classic songwriting sound. He chats about his new album, Ou...
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Episode 449
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43:36
Aspiring Headliner E86: debdepan
Chelsea and Grace, aka debdepan, are a female duo from Margate who make genre-blurring alternative music, influenced by dark pop, dance and grunge. The duo talk about their musical influences and their new EP, Lovers & Others – a c...
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Episode 86
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27:44
E447: The Brand New Heavies: Andrew Levy on 40 years of acid jazz
Few tracks capture the timeless groove of The Brand New Heavies quite like You Are the Universe. Released in 1997 as part of the band’s platinum-certified album Shelter, the song’s uplifting lyrics and irresistible funk-soul groove hav...
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Episode 447
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Aspiring Headliner USA 48: elijah woods
Fresh off his headline tour across Asia, L.A.-based pop artist and producer, elijah woods discusses the misunderstandings that come with having a very similar name to a certain The Lord of the Rings actor, talks about his new single, <...
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Episode 48
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31:27
Headliner USA 209: Earthworks Audio CEO Dan Blackmer
Before Earthworks Audio was founded in ‘95, there was dbx, the company that put David Blackmer’s name in the pro audio hall of fame. Now his son, Dan Blackmer, is carrying the torch. Dan reflects on growing up surrounded by audio ingenuity, car...
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Episode 209
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26:17
E446: Mae Stephens: On ADHD & new single, Tiny Voice
UK singer Mae Stephens talks about her new single, Tiny Voice, which is a tongue-in-cheek exploration of her intrusive thoughts. She also reflects on how ADHD has shaped her life and songwriting, and the viral success of If We Ever Broke Up.
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Episode 446
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43:34
Aspiring Headliner USA 47: Gatlin
After leaving her deeply religious home state of Florida in order to flourish as an artist, Gatlin found herself as an alternative pop and Americana artist when relocating to Nashville and then Los Angeles. She reflects on this, and delves into...
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Episode 47
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47:19
E445: Andrei Irimia: Light and Shadows
Andrei Irimia is a Romanian pianist and composer on a mission to bring his cutting-edge contemporary sounds from Bucharest to the wider world. His third album is on the way, as well as a European tour – Light and Shadows – coming in Sept...
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Episode 445
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32:41
E444: Guvna B: Inside Youth Music
Guvna B is a musician and rapper from Newham, London, growing up in the same area as the likes of Kano, Ghetts, and Dizzee Rascal. Despite limited music opportunities growing up, he’s become a leading voice in the UK’s rap and hip-hop scene, an...
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Episode 444
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E443: Ryan Tedder: Hits, Hooks & the Art of Modern Songwriting
American singer, songwriter, record producer, and co-founder and frontman of the pop rock band One Republic, Ryan Tedder talks about music that ties him to a specific time in his life, his opinions on how modern songwriting has changed, writing...
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Episode 443
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21:15
Aspiring Headliner E85: Tanis
Paris-born, London-based artist Tanis talks about how her multicultural upbringing shapes her sound, and she delves into the inspiration behind her new single, Kid, which is about the complexities of adult life and the longing to...
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Episode 85
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27:34
E442: Filipe Messeder: Behind the sound design of Weapons
Filipe Messeder delves into his role as sound designer and sound effects editor on the no.1 box office horror film, Weapons, the new movie from Barbarian director and writer Zach Cregger. He discusses how he terrorised audienc...
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Episode 442
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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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23:37
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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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1:04:12
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
