Headliner Radio

Up-and-coming percussionist Kenny Galbraith discusses how he first got into playing drums, finding his niche in producing live loop sets, and the ways in which he’s been experimenting with his own sound recently.

Ivors Academy CEO, Graham Davies tells Headliner about the return of the in-person Ivors Awards, as well as the huge efforts the organisation is making to address the gender and ethnicity pay gap and increase royalties for songwriters.

From Covid to Brexit, the challenges still facing the live music sector remain significant as ever. Music Venues Trust CEO Mark Davyd outlines his vision for a successful return to live events.

Teffler is one of those DJs who simply doesn’t care that summer is over, he will keep serving up those sunny beats, rain or shine. This American songwriter and producer got his big breakthrough in 2017 with Never Let Me Go, leading to collaborations with Afrojack’s record label, tours of Europe, and even a performance at Liverpool’s legendary Cavern Club. He gives Headliner the scoop on the persistence that went into this success, using 2020 as an opportunity to learn more about the music business, and how a partnership with Waves plugins has changed the game for him. 

Independent artist Julia Wolf – aka Wolf – explains how she overcame shyness and hustled to become one of the first artists to be featured in Spotify’s Fresh Finds program, culminating in landing a billboard in New York’s Times square. Wolf gets candid about being labelled ‘nitpicky’, why she felt compelled to pen two songs about resting bitch face, and reveals what fans can expect from her upcoming EP, Girls in Purgatory.

John Murphy reflects on 'winging' the score for Danny Boyle’s horror film, 28 Days Later, and most recently taking on the same role for the much anticipatedThe Suicide Squad. He explains how he approached the music, and why Genelec monitors are always at the core of his workflow.

Almost 10 years in the making, Jack In Water takes us inside the making of his highly anticipated debut album, You Don't Feel Like Home.

PLASA MD Peter Heath give us the inside track on what exhibitors and visitors can expect from this year’s returning show. 

Maxie Gedge, UK project manager for Keychange, discusses the organisation's new UN sustainability drive, as well as adding the 500th signatory to the Keychange diversity pledge.

Brand marketing director at iZotope, Melissa Misicka, discusses the ways in which the company has changed its business model during the pandemic, how it has tried to adopt a more agile mentality throughout the company, and how it continues to streamline the music making process for creatives.