Episodes
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.
Published 05/22/24
Published 05/22/24
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.
Published 05/21/24
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.
Published 05/20/24
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.
Published 05/17/24
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.
Published 05/16/24
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.
Published 05/15/24
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.
Published 05/14/24
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…
Published 05/13/24
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.
Published 05/10/24
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.
Published 05/08/24
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.
Published 05/07/24
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.
Published 05/03/24
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.
Published 05/02/24
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.
Published 04/30/24
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.
Published 04/29/24
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.
Published 04/26/24
Brooklyn based indie-folk artist Maria Lane discusses her creative process, recent projects, and the cathartic nature of her music.
Published 04/25/24
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.
Published 04/24/24
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.
Published 04/23/24
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.
Published 04/22/24
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.
Published 04/18/24
Singer, songwriter and visual artist EMMI IIDA discusses her debut album The Eye and her unique approach to its sonic DNA and production.
Published 04/17/24
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.
Published 04/16/24
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.
Published 04/15/24