Headliner Radio

Following the stratospheric success of their debut single, That’s Not My Name in 2008, indie duo The Ting Tings have been committed to using that platform to reinvent themselves and put songwriting first with each album. They delve into their new album, Home, which sees a big shift into music inspired by Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, and Toto.

Amsterdam-based sound supervisor and audio engineer Huub Lelieveld reflects on his career to date – having spent the past 25 years travelling the world, delivering live mixes and broadcast sound for some of the biggest events in the calendar – the realities of working on large international productions, and why Lawo consoles have become a key part of his setup.

French-Korean L.A.-based artist, spill tab – who has collaborated with Metronomy and supported Sabrina Carpenter on tour – opens up about her debut album, ANGIE, singing in English and French, her huge support slot for Charli XCX in Paris this Summer, and how Guinness tastes different around the world.

DJ, producer and curator Kikelomo Oludemi delves into the making of new documentary, We Become One, which examines the transformative power of music. Oludemi reflects on what she discovered about the profound power of music while making the film, and explains why club spaces need to be protected.

Blair Gilmour, a multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter from Irvine, Scotland, reflects on immersing himself in music at a young age, and what inspired recent single, Burning Up – a feel-good, energetic anthem that explores being so emotionally attached to someone or something, that you are willing to sacrifice your mental well-being. 

Alt-pop singer-songwriter REIGNS reflects on her musical journey, how her sound has developed, the highs and lows of the industry, and the backstory of her recent single, Collateral Damage – a collaboration with London producer Waives.

Welsh pop-punk band Punk Rock Factory, who became a surprise sensation with their hi-octane takes on throwbacks hits like Let It Go, the Power Rangers theme and Mamma Mia, talk about their riotous take on the B*Witched smash, C’est La Vie - taken from their new album, All Hands On Deck.

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.

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 professional studio using cutting-edge music production technology, Steinberg’s Cubase 14.

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.