Headliner Radio

The members of L.A.,-based, alternative R&B collective Xella join Headliner for a chat about the band’s chemistry, the genres and artists that have inspired their sound, and their recent QSC TouchMix-30 Pro live sessions performance.

Nashville singer-songwriter Kenny Foster delves into the inspiration behind his second full-length album, Somewhere In Middle America.

British composer, artist and music producer, Michael Baugh talks about his recent composition, Break the Stars, how new technology like Neural DSP’s Quad Cortex is changing the future of music composition and production, and why he relies on Genelec studio monitors for all of his musical endeavours.

Newton Faulkner explains why his current UK tour, which sees him go back to basics, is “strangely terrifying”, why he prefers not to explain the meaning behind his songs, and why he likes to leave gaps in his sets for retro TV theme tunes.

Folk singer-songwriter Mat Hunsley chats to Headliner about his creative process, his big return to music this year, and how his track Friend & Foe came together.

Aspiring singer-songwriter Jade Morgan Kelly landed herself a spot on the River Stage at this year's Isle of Wight festival after winning the festival's Hot Vox competition. She discusses that amazing experience, her musical journey so far, and how she feels she’s developed her artistry since lockdown.

Composer Amelia Warner explains how she went from a professional actress to a fully fledged film composer – with no plans to do so. She reflects on landing a song placement in a John Lewis Christmas advert and composing for Mary Shelley and new period romcom, Mr Malcolm’s List.

British drummer Ash Soan reflects on being back on tour with Tori Amos and Joss Stone and teases new projects with Hans Zimmer and Sam Smith. In his studio nestled within an 18th century windmill in the Norfolk countryside, he relies on Genelec monitors to record live drums for artists including Celine Dion, Adele, and Cher.

LA-based harpist and electronic artist Lara Somogyi speaks to Headliner about the making of her hypnotic debut album, as well as her love of splicing genres, chance encounters with Brian Eno, and working with the likes of Hans Zimmer.

Bay Area native Jaimeson Durr – a rock music-inclined veteran of the California engineering and mixing scene –  talks about working with Wyclef Jean and Bowling For Soup, founding Wally’s HydeOut studio, and why he feels he wouldn’t have a career if it wasn’t for Waves plugins.