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
1218 episodes
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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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
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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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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