Headliner Radio – Details, episodes & analysis

Composer, songwriter, arranger and record producer Jonathan Sadoff talks about his approach to scoring Chimp Crazy, the latest docu-series from the creators of Tiger King, which dives into the bizarre world of those who raise chimpanzees as their own children. He explains how he captured the emotional depth and surreal nature of the subject matter and how his music reflects the contrast between the fantastical dreams of chimp caregivers, to the stark realities and moral ambiguities of their actions.

Canadian singer-songwriter Devarrow delves into his upcoming studio album, Heart Shaped Rock, and explains why it’s his most intimate and adventurous album yet.

Ocean Alley guitarist Mitch Galbraith speaks to Headliner about the band's incredible career so far and their upcoming European tour.

Saint Saviour, the alt-pop solo act from singer-songwriter Becky Jones, talks songwriting and the making of new album Sunseeker.

In Episode 4 of Live Sessions we chat to BRIT Award-winning artist, Tom Walker, about his amazing musical journey. From moving to London armed with only a guitar and a set of chef whites (he can cook a mean steak), to studying songwriting, knocking on musical doors, and never ever giving up, Tom's story is an inspiring one - and one billion streams later, we reflect on his career so far, and find out how he's been staying creative during lockdown.

We chat to accomplished guitarist and musical director, Chris Wrate, whose client roster includes some monumental artists including Ariana Grande, David Foster, and Kelsea Ballerini. Chris's tone is everything: we talk amplifiers and speakers, and how switching to digital and embracing Celestion Impulse Response technology is proving a very smart play. 

We chat to talented singer-songwriter, Mollie Marriott, about growing up in a house full of music, her passion for performance, working with some incredible iconic rock stars, and the creative process for her upcoming album.

We chat to Sybil Bell, founder of Independent Venue Week, about the company's core initiative, how we can help save live music, the problems with government policy on the subject, and how she and her incredible team have expanded into the US. 

We chat to super talented singer-songwriter and blues guitarist, Cristina Vane. Hailing from Europe, she moved to the US to study, and started busking on the Venice boardwalk in California to build up a musical following before moving to Nashville to further pursue her craft. She hones in on country blues, delta blues, and American folk music, and her signature bottleneck playing and strong vocals are unmistakeable. 

In the first episode in our Music Culture series, we chat to Shingai (frontwoman of Noisettes and multi-talented creative) and Ryan Koriya, an extremely hard working and passionate musical entrepreneur. The two artists have proud Zimbabwean heritage, and have just collaborated on the first Zim film to hit Netflix - quite a moment. Ryan has done the score, and Noisettes music features in the movie - with Shingai playing a cool cameo (as herself..!). Furthermore, we are excited to be the first publication to play Shingai's upcoming new single, 'War Drums', which is out on Monday (May 18th). It's got soul, plenty of rhythm, and sounds... well, like only Shingai can. Enjoy!