Headliner Radio

Rising Northern Irish singer-songwriter, Brooke secured a spot in the semi-final of The Voice this year - just as the show took a hiatus due to Covid-19. Brooke reveals how she used the unexpected downtime as an opportunity to release her debut single, Attention – inspired by the inner thoughts of an obsessive ex.

Recording engineer, mixer and producer, Joe Barresi explains how he got the nickname 'evil' while working on a Judas Priest record, and how he went from studying classical guitar and music theory to working with bands including Tool, Queens of the Stone Age, and Slipknot. Barresi reflects on producing Queens of the Stone Age’s debut album (who at the time did not have a record deal), engineering and mixing Tool’s 10,000 Days, and more recently their 2019 album Fear Inoculum, and why Celestion kit plays a huge part in all of his guitar tracking.

At the start of pandemic, we spoke to Xylo Aria, the founder of Music Production for Women, who reflects on her own music production journey, and explains why removing the fear factor is a crucial step towards welcoming more women into the world of music production.https://headlinermagazine.net/

Karen Harding reflects on her time on the tenth series of The X Factor, and being approached by MNEK to collaborate on her first single, Say Something. Harding reveals how she found her songwriting groove after a period of feeling out of her depth, and discloses that she had a feeling that recent single, Undo My Heart  (put together with Digital Farm Animals) was going to be a monster hit when she first heard it.https://headlinermagazine.net/

We sit down for a chat with guitarist and one half of rock band BONES UK, Carmen Vandenberg, who has been writing and recording new music in the Italian countryside during lockdown. She tells us about early career tours with Jeff Beck, making it big in the US, and her love of Fender Strats and Telecasters. We also find out how the band use their platform to tackle and bring awareness to injustices in society, and how they celebrated their recent Grammy nomination in true rockstar fashion.

Los Angeles-based, award winning composer/music producer Haim Mazar made a name for himself in recent years for his unique approach to musical storytelling and his eclectic work resume. Recent scoring credits include the Netflix Original comedy series Sneakerheads, which saw Haim compose an original score with auto tuned vocals and electronic beats –  pure to the genre of hip hop while still traditionally serving as the emotional voice of the story.https://headlinermagazine.net/

We go behind the brand with Anthony Mattana, founder of recording platform Hooke Audio, who discusses the company’s goal to transform sound by empowering smartphones to record in higher quality. Meanwhile, the 3D immersive audio specialist reveals all about his latest product Hooke Lav, the world’s first wearable, wireless, pro grade Bluetooth microphone.

Having amassed fans all over the world with his enthusiasm for music production and unparalleled sunny disposition, Dutch singer-songwriter Blanks reveals the inspiration behind his first EP release, Cheap Sodas and Ice Cream Kisses, and why new track, Favorite Nightmare was inspired by confusing and disorientating feelings in the fallout of a break-up. Blanks talks about going viral on TikTok, his go-to production techniques, and why he enjoys the challenge of recreating a song in just one hour.https://headlinermagazine.net/

Australian artist Bel is unashamedly and unwilling to compromise in her approach to music and everything that goes with that. We chat to her about her T1 project, which serves as an introduction to the new Trilogy EP, tying together three singles: Better Than Me, Spectre, and  Good News.  According to Bel, every word from T1 comes from the depth of her soul, and whilst it’s terrifying, she is excited to share her goals, incentives, plans and vulnerabilities.https://headlinermagazine.net/

Musician, singer, songwriter and record producer Steven Wilson delves into how his upcoming album, The Future Bites was mixed in Dolby Atmos, and how the immersive format heightens the listening experience. Such is his love of Atmos, Steven invested in a full spec Genelec 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos mixing room in his own home. https://headlinermagazine.net/