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Composer duo Drum & Lace and Ian Hultquist landed the project of a lifetime when they received confirmation they would get to write the original music for Netflix’s new vampire film, Night Teeth. We talk about their slightly Orwellian experience at the prestigious Berklee College of Music, how they have both carved out a niche as synth-composers, and their approach to scoring the ultra-cool and ultra-stylistic Night Teeth.

Having marked herself as one of 2022's most exciting new talents with the release of her debut EP View From The Bridge, Brixton's Etta Marcus opens up on her path into music, the creative process and her biggest music influences.

A true journeyman of the music industry, Bryan Wilson, aka Boom Dice, has done it all. Winning a Brit Award for his work on Stormzy's Gang Signs and Prayer is only skimming the surface: he releases dance music and always features the most exciting young talent, and runs Boom Dice Presents, a label which puts on events and is an opportunity for him to mentor young musicians. He talks about his latest single Extroverts, his incredible career so far, and why he's so keen to give a helping hand to younger artists.

Suzi Green, tour manager for the likes of PJ Harvey, Placebo and Katie Melua, discusses the challenges of life on the road, and her new workshop series looking at mental health, diversity and sustainability in the live music industry.

An award-winning electronic artist and composer, Robert Koch is a trailblazer from Berlin who now makes music from Los Angeles. His music has been synced to countless TV and film trailers, which now sees him working on scores for Netflix and video games. His recent initiation into the world of transcendental meditation (where he unexpectedly met fellow electronic artist Jon Hopkins) saw him inspired to release Full Circle, an album where he deliberately removed any sense of planning or expectations, with stunning results.

Esteemed BBC Radio 1 DJ, presenter and now producer Arielle Free chats to Headliner about her recently released debut single, Soul Full, featuring Joe Killington with Mortimer via Defected’s D4 DANCE label, and her excitement about returning to the stage for some big festival sets this summer.

In this Aspiring Headliner podcast sponsored by QSC, Louisa Roach of She Drew The Gun discusses her career to date and the making of the band's latest album, Behave Myself.

L.A-based rapper and Emmy winning musician George Doman (georgetragic) gets candid about life in the music industry as someone living with Cerebral Palsy, recalling the truth about the discrimination he has faced in music studios, and why this issue is not spoken about more. He explains that musicians with disabilities face no lack of talent, but only a lack of opportunity. He recently contributed to Netflix’s Rising Phoenix documentary on the Paralympics, and explains why the project was such an important showcase for musicians living with disabilities, and the changes he hopes to see in the future.

Freelance mixer and ADR recordist, Emma Butt, reveals what it was like to work on Game of Thrones’ and Sex Education’s ADR sessions, discusses her mixing and sound editing credits on Eastenders, and offers a personal insight into what the industry needs to do to encourage diversity. At the heart of her studio setup are her trusted Genelec monitors; she reveals why the brand has become a go-to for her. 

The Libertines co-founder Carl Barat talks the band’s upcoming anniversary tour, new material, and his solo tour in support of grassroots venues.

Curt Smith, one half of the legendary Tears For Fears, speaks to Headliner about the band’s new album The Tipping Point – their first set of new songs in 17 years.

Studio engineer Liam Nolan, who has worked with artists including Amy Winehouse and Paul McCartney, talks about his route into the industry, working at Metropolis Studios, and his engineering work for Adele’s album, 25, including the single Hello – which saw him win two Grammy awards. He reveals where his Grammys are kept, and why the West London studio complex he works out of is powered largely by Genelec monitors. 

OLLO Audio founder Rok Gulič chats to engineers Kevin McCombs and William Robertson about the art of mixing over 300 stems in just one song.

Creating quite a legacy in the musical melting pot of Nashville, Nick Brophy is a name that deserves respect in the world of engineering and songwriting. He’s worked with The Rolling Stones, on Avril Lavigne’s game-changing debut Let Go, and even got to write a song with a 15-year-old Taylor Swift – before anyone knew who she was. We talk about the happy place he’s found writing songs for movie placements, the career highlights that spring to mind, and how Waves plugins fit into it all.

RMB Audio founder and owner Cooper Cannady discusses the state of the live events market in the US and his long-standing relationship with UK pro audio specialist Martin Audio.

Maita lead singer and songwriter, Maria Maita-Keppeler, tells Headliner about her creative process and the production of the band's second album I Just Want To Be Wild For You.

X Factor star Aidan Martin has never shied away from addressing the mistakes he made after moving to London aged 17, so it makes sense that he’s made a living out of channelling deep, dark feelings into his songs. He explains how he overcame struggles with addiction and turned his life around using music, and talks about the inspiration behind new singles, Easy and Tears.

Jamie Lawson is a singer-songwriter in the classical mould. He spent decades in the romanticised life of travelling around with his guitar always strapped to his back, playing every open mic, gig and tour he could get his name on, eventually signing with Ed Sheeran’s record label, touring stadiums with the global superstar, and winning an Ivor Novello award. We chat to Jamie about his long story, recent music, and the fascinatingly unique An Acoustic Round tour he has coming up with Gemma Hayes, Richard Walters and Laura Zocca.

Legendary broadcaster 'Whispering Bob' Harris speaks to Headliner about the 2022 C2C (Country 2 Country) music festival at the O2 in London, the genre's 21st century boom and his new BBC Radio 2 series celebrating its most exciting new talent. 

Product specialist at Wisycom USA, Geoff Baynard chats to Headliner about all things wireless audio technology, revealing details about the company’s strong relationship with JH Audio.

Sound engineer Rupert Coulson is one of very few engineers to have experienced all three incarnations of AIR Studios. During his career, he has worked with the likes of George Martin, The Rolling Stones, Danny Elfman, and on films including Blood Diamond, Transformers, The Grand Budapest Hotel, and No Time To Die. He discusses his score recording and mixing work on Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and The Invisible Man, and explains how Neve consoles have always been at the core of his creative workflow.

James Morrison reflects on writing his debut single, You Give Me Something and on the success of his duet with Nelly Furtado, Broken Strings, and explains how his songwriting has developed since he released his debut album, Undiscovered in 2006. With his new Greatest Hits album out now and the UK tour underway, he explains why he re-recorded his biggest songs for the record, why hearing his songs on the radio never gets old, and looks forward to performing at A Perfect Day festival in Exeter in July.

Feeder frontman Grant Nicholas speaks to Headliner about navigating the vast changes the music industry has undergone since the band exploded onto the scene in the mid-'90s, and takes us inside the making of new album Torpedo.

Forrest Lawrence, founder of Working Title Recording Studios, and Kenny Kaiser, fron-of-house engineer for The Killers, talk about transforming the recording studio into a Dolby Atmos-enabled facility, made possible due to the recent addition of a Focusrite RedNet A16R analogue interface for Dante networks. The duo reflect on their working relationship, the rise of Dolby Atmos music, working with The Killers, and how to approach immersive mixing.

Portland based producer, Yung Bae, talks about his new album, Groove Continental Side A, his future funk influences, and his approach to music production.

After Memphis-born rapper Ty Brasel found himself walking a road of substance abuse and crime, a spiritual encounter caused him to change his ways, and to focus his energy entirely on his music. Here he speaks to Headliner about that period of his life, and how he now sees himself maturing and developing as an artist on the straight on the narrow.

Boston-based producer, audio engineer and songwriter Jason Maas gets candid about his music production process, his experiences on the live touring circuit, and his love of oeksound plugins, as well as revealing details about his new intelligent mastering platform, maastr.io.

New York City-based producer and engineer Zukye Ardelle talks about quitting her job as an emergency medical technician to pursue music full time. The gamble paid off. Now, she’s working with New York’s up-and-coming hip-hop artists at her very own s5studio, which was founded by her mentor Sonny Carson. She explains her route into the industry, how she approaches working with different artists, and gives an insight into the Genelec monitors that can be found in all three of s5studio’s rooms.

One of the most celebrated songwriters of the past century, Jimmy Webb, tells Headliner about writing hits for the likes of Glen Campbell, Richard Harris, and Art Garfunkel, and how he made it from local church pianist to bona fide musical royalty.

Some will know her from her music, others will know her as the star of Netflix’s Ragnarok. Either way, Norway’s Resa Saffa Park is a rising star who hugely deserves your attention. Headliner speaks to the actor and musician to discuss Norway’s special place in the music industry right now, landing her big Netflix role, and her stunning slice of indie-pop on latest single, Tendencies.

Composer Lucas Vidal talks about becoming the youngest Berklee College of Music student ever to compose and record the score to a feature film with a full orchestra, the film scores that inspired him to pursue his career, his music trailer work for The Hunger Games, Terminator, and Interstellar, and why he couldn’t do any of it without Steinberg’s Cubase.

Journalist, broadcaster and 6 Music presenter Stuart Maconie speaks to Headliner about the upcoming 6 Music Festival and recalls some of his personal highlights of the station's 20 years to date.

Rich Costey is a producer and audio engineer who has such a stunning CV of incredible artists that you only wish you had three hours to interview him and talk about them all: Biffy Clyro, Muse, Foo Fighters, Fiona Apple, and so many more. Headliner talks about Costey’s amazing career, how his time working at Philip Glass’ studio shaped him professionally, and how Waves plugins fit into the whole picture.

OLLO Audio CEO Rok Gulič talks to specialist guitar producers, Leo Abrahams (Adele, Katie Melua, Paolo Nutini, Brian Eno) and Enrico Sesselego (Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert) about the art of recording guitar like a pro. 

Producer, engineer and mixer Al Groves talks about his route into the studio world, and how a penchant for taking risks led him to take over the lease at Liverpool’s The Motor Museum recording studio, which has shaped the careers of artists including The 1975, Oasis, The Arctic Monkeys and Jake Bugg. He reflects on working on a Bring Me The Horizon album in Santorini, the return of big guitar sounds, and explains why switching to Genelec monitors changed his workflow for good.

Managing director of dBS Solutions, Chris Bogg, talks to Headliner about how the UK pro audio market is beginning to pick up steam, and takes us inside the company's partnership with fellow UK pro audio specialist Martin Audio.

The rise of British house music duo Joshua Grimmett and Ethan Shore from bedroom producers to Grammy nominated chart toppers has been a meteoric one to say the very least. Headliner recently caught up with the boys following the release of their latest dance anthem on Atlantic Records, Black & Blue, to reflect on what has been a whirlwind of a musical journey so far.

Accomplished monitor engineer Kevin Glendinning has worked with the likes of Justin Timberlake, Maroon 5, and many more big musical acts during his two decade-spanning career, as well as being an artist consultant for live sound specialist JH audio. Here he reflects on his time behind the mixing desk, and reveals how the company is getting back on track as live events make a return.

DJ and BBC Radio 1Xtra presenter Jamz Supernova speaks to Headliner about the role of radio in breaking new talent in today's music business, as well as her involvement in last weekend's much celebrated 6 Music Festival, returning for the first time since 2020.

Sea Power's Yan Scott Wilkinson speaks to Headliner about the band’s new album Everything Was Forever, the indie rock boom that exploded around them 20 years ago and the innate ‘weirdness’ that has made them one of the UK’s most enduring outfits.

Legendary broadcaster and BBC Radio 6 Music presenter Steve Lamacq talks to Headliner about the return of the 6 Music Festival and how the station continues to go from strength to strength 20 years after its launch.

Producer, mix engineer and Professor of Music Production at Leeds Conservatoire, Dom Morley, discusses his formative years at London’s iconic Metropolis Studios, his company The Mix Consultancy, and the ways in which he uses oeksound soothe2 in his creative process.

Catherine Anne Davies aka The Anchoress discusses her much lauded album The Art Of Losing and overcoming the enormous personal challenges that shaped its production.

Maria Elisa Ayerbe could not only boast of being a Grammy and Latin Grammy-winning engineer and producer – and arguably being the go-to producer in the world of Latin American music – but she is now the star of HBO’s A Tiny Audience, the show exploring the brilliant world of Latin musicians. Headliner chats with the Miami-based Colombian studio extraordinaire about her incredible career that has seen her work with the likes of Jennifer Lopez and Ricky Martin, and why she has loved using Waves plugins since the early 2000s.

UK singer-songwriter Joe Hicks reflects on his musical influences growing up, delves into the inspiration behind new single, Mirror Mirror – the first instalment from his upcoming debut album – and teases what fans can expect from his next single, One More Step.

Kostas Kalimeris - music producer, engineer and owner and of Black Rock Studios in Santorini - opens up about the Greek recording industry and the big difference between the way Greek and international artists write songs. He recalls his studio’s first ever client, how One Republic helped put Black Rock on the map after recording their huge hit, Counting Stars there, and explains why he invests in so many Genelec studio monitors.

Breakout singer SHAB reflects on her unique journey to releasing music: travelling to America from Iran as a young teenager on her own; working three jobs and studying Law; going viral on YouTube during lockdown; and now working with Grammy-winning producer Damon Sharpe (Jennifer Lopez, Ariana Grande). SHAB gets candid about making it as an emerging artist in a crowded industry, comparing life to a series of computer game levels, and teases what fans can expect from her debut album, Euphoria, that drops later this year.

Five-time Grammy-winning mix engineer, Chris Lord-Alge, talks about upgrading Studio A at his MIX L.A. complex for Dolby Atmos work, facilitated by an interface and converter infrastructure based on Focusrite RedNet components. He gets candid about his thoughts on Atmos and explains his unique approach to immersive mixing.

Singer and songwriter Dana Gavanski opens up on the making of her new album When It Comes, from the sonic influences that have inspired her artistic process, to the personal challenges that impacted its production.

Jonny Breakwell, recording and mixing engineer at Miloco Studios, reflects on his recent MPG nomination in the category of Rising Star, delves into how he worked with BBC’s Sound of 2022, PinkPantheress on her huge hit, Just for me, and why he enjoys working on Genelec monitors in a string of Miloco studios.

Spanish and Turkish rapper, singer, and producer Alexx Cloud from Santa Fe, New Mexico has been making some big moves in the music scene recently. Here he talks about the challenges of being an independent artist, how he’s developed his sound, and the plans in store for his first headline show this summer.

Award-winning author Sarah Hall tells Headliner about her new BBC Radio 4 show We're All Living In OK Computer Now, which looks at the cultural impact of Radiohead's 1997 classic 25 years after its release.

Martin Audio marketing director James King speaks to Headliner about Focusrite's acquisition of the company just weeks before the pandemic, and why he is seeing signs for great optimism in the pro audio market.

Top-line songwriter, producer and Dangerkids frontman, Tyler Smyth, talks all things metal core and delves into his production work for I Prevail, as well as his role as songwriter and producer on SEGA's Sonic the Hedgehog gaming series; and why he couldn’t do any of it without Steinberg’s Cubase.

Many will know Electric Six as the American rock band who achieved international recognition in 2003 with their iconic singles Danger! High Voltage and Gay Bar, whose in-your-face musical celebrations of hedonism – described as a combination of garage, disco, punk rock, new wave and metal – have brought them prolonged success. 14 studio albums, two rarities albums, and one live album later, the band’s lead singer Tyler Spencer talks to Headliner about their upcoming record, and plans to get back out on the road this year.

Guitarist and film score composer, Hal Lindes, reflects on his time with Dire Straits at the height of their success, playing on Private Dancer for Tina Turner, and his move into film and TV scoring. He talks Headliner through the highlights of his extensive guitar collection, and explains why Celestion speakers have been shaping his tone from the start.

Studio-owner, multi-disciplinary artist and film composer Karl Frid talks about releasing his original music for Pleasure, the new film in which a young Swedish girl moves to Los Angeles and comes up against the grim realities of the pornography industry; and explains how his trusted Genelec monitoring setup has helped this multi-genre experience.

US singer-songwriter, Haley Gold, who spent her late teenage years and early twenties writing and recording original music after the split of all-star girl group DAME, talks to Headliner about her time in the group, her biggest musical influences, her recently released single Laughing In My Sleep, and her upcoming tour in NYC.

UK artist Gia Lily reflects on her musical heroes, explains the inspiration behind her second single, Good Enough, and debut track, Signs; and teases what fans can expect from her new music…

Lisa Fitz, producer, songwriter and founder of Pro7ect, discusses the organisation's work and how its songwriting retreats can help artists develop their skills.

American country singer and songwriter Eric Paslay catches up with Headliner about his new record Even If It Breaks Your Barefoot Friday Night – for which he re-recorded some of his most popular tracks –  his current UK tour, as well as offering his thoughts on songwriting collaboration in the music industry.

X Factor Italy finalist Violetta Zironi reflects on her time on the reality music show and the heavy restrictions of being signed to Sony Music Italy. Now, Zironi is one of the leading voices selling her music as NFTs using blockchain technology, generating tens of thousands of dollars for her music that she couldn’t have dreamed of from streaming and record labels.

Grammy-nominated mixer, engineer and producer, Marc Daniel Nelson, discusses his roots in the industry to becoming one of its most versatile and sought after talents.

Darren Mulligan, songwriter and lead singer of Christian rock/pop band We Are Messengers – originally from Ireland but based in the US – discusses his musical journey, faith, and the band’s third full length studio album Wholehearted which saw a release in October 2021.

Double neck guitar-wielding Bella Moulden reflects on her guitar heroes, her song Self Care going viral on TikTok and the story behind her track, Season Of The Witch. She also delves into her bedroom production journey and reveals how her new JBL 3 Series monitors are a game-changer for her music.

Mychelle, born and based in the vibrant community of Hackney, East London, is a singer-songwriter on a meteoric rise. Discovered by an employee at Idris Elba’s record label, she’s just released the dazzling Forbidden Fruit, a gorgeous and soulful song that features label-mate and emcee Enny.

Collaborations with Kendrick Lamar, growing up in 90s Compton, Los Angeles, to becoming one of the best known producer-artists in the City of Angels… this could only refer to Iman Omari. Omari talks about his being part of that hip-hop lineage, why his music touches on the metaphysical, and how using Waves in his studio has helped shape him so much as an artist and producer.

It’s business as usual for multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, and bassist Adam Blackstone, who is currently the musical director for Nicki Minaj and Justin Timberlake and has worked with a bunch of A-list artists during his accomplished career. Here he discusses his musical ethos, his recent work on the Oscars and Super Bowl Halftime Show, and his Genelec studio monitors that he can always rely on.

Kety Fusco is a classically trained harpist who now uses her instrument to create beats, soundscapes, and guitar-like sounds in her stunning, contemporary solo music. She’s joined by her producer, Aris Bassetti (of the band Peter Kernel), who explains how he helped Fusco transition from a traditional player to creating her one of a kind sound.

NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond speaks to Headliner about the US show's return as an in-person event for the first time since 2020, as well as the opportunities and challenges facing the market.

Musician, record producer and multi-platinum award winning mix engineer Mike Cave gets candid about his musical origins at Liverpool’s legendary Parr Street Studios, the various projects that have been keeping him busy, and his use of oeksound plugins in the studio.

MAITA lead singer and songwriter, Maria Maita-Keppeler, and bandmate and producer Matthew Zeltzer tell Headliner about the making of the band's latest album I Just Want To Be Wild For You and their creative process.

Isabelle Banos, member of alternative pop band, Caveboy, talks about getting her music synced for Netflix shows, and how she’s using her new Focusrite ISA 110 and Clarett+ 8Pre interface in her studio workflow. She also reveals why she's opening a studio specifically for women and gender minorities.

Peach Tree Rascals, a music collective from San Jose, California, discuss how they achieved a quick rise to fame with their song Mariposa, which went viral on TikTok, and reflect on how their latest track Good Advice came together.

Canadian artist Magi Merlin speaks to Headliner about her new EP Gone Girl - which blends elements of hip-hop with Motown, house, and drum and bass - as well her approach to songwriting and music production.

Recording engineer Chris Taylor exclusively reveals that Liverpool’s Parr Street recording studios (home to the first two Coldplay albums, Paulo Nutini’s debut, and music from The Coral, Rihanna and more) is to re-open at a new location in 2022. He also reflects on his two MPG nominations this year for Breakthrough Producer of the Year and Recording Engineer of the Year.

Martin Audio managing director Dom Harter and Focusrite CEO Tim Carroll discuss the partnership between the two companies and the biggest opportunities and challenges facing the industry.

BBC Radio 6 Music presenter and former Menswear and The Montrose Avenue drummer, Matt Everitt, speaks to Headliner about Glastonbury's 50th anniversary, his experiences of playing the festival and what a day in the life of a broadcaster at the event looks like.

BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music presenter Craig Charles tells Headliner about his experiences performing at Glastonbury as both a comedian and a DJ, as well as why he loves the "naughty side" of the festival over the mainstream attractions of the main stages.

Legendary songwriter Joan Armatrading talks to Headliner about her incredible career in music and receiving the MPG Award for Outstanding Contribution to UK Music.

Travis Harrington talks about his fast rise from studio intern to working with the likes of Drake, Justin Bieber, Michael Jackson and John Legend. He also talks about how his ongoing work with Florida rapper Rod Wave has been the most special part of his career, his use of Waves plugins since 2009 – and why he’s never looked back since.

Singer-songwriter Tenille Townes delves into her new EP, Masquerades, and explains why she’s using it to shine a light on the emotions that most are used to hiding. She also reflects on how a charity initiative she started as a teenager has raised over $2 million.

UK singer-songwriter Rose Betts opens up about moving to L.A. to further her music career, the inspiration behind her full-length debut album, White Orchids, and going viral with Driving Myself Home.

During the pandemic, British singer-songwriter Josh Savage had to find a new way to survive as an artist, or find something else to do. Now, he is one of the leading lights and voices in the music NFT space, and is finally being compensated fairly for his art and helping others do so.

Miami-born producer and mixer, Keith Ross, reflects on working with Missy Elliott and Ricky Martin over the years, recalls memorable studio experiences with Beyonce and Jay-Z, and discusses his studio workflow with Genelec monitors at the core. 

Singer-songwriter Rachael Sage had recently arrived back in her home of New York City when she joined Headliner last month for a chat about new music. Having just completed a sellout tour with Irish folk icon Imelda May, she was buzzing to discuss her latest record Revelation Ground, her production process, and what’s in store for the rest of the year.

Joseph Trapanese (The Greatest Showman, Tron: Legacy, Oblivion) talks about composing the score for The Witcher, his mission to get a real orchestra involved despite covid restrictions, and why he relies on JBL studio monitors every step of the way.

Vocal coach, singer, songwriter, vocal producer and artist developer Robert ‘RAab’ Stevenson was simply born for a life in music. Having worked with some of the most famous voices and producers heard on the radio, RAab spoke to Headliner about his musical origins, his approach to cultivating the brightest talent in the business, and his extensive use of JH Audio IEMs on tour.

Engineer, mixer and producer Caesar Edmunds reflects on his start in the industry with Alan Moulder and Flood, working on St Vincent’s Grammy Award-winning Masseduction, reveals his favourite ever studio memories, and shares how Genelec monitors give him the confidence to mix in Dolby Atmos.

L.A. artist No/Me reflects on her musical influences, songwriting journey and on sharing her candid and vulnerable lyrics. The singer-songwriter reveals the inspiration behind new single, Remedy and about her return to releasing music.

Producer, songwriter and musician Scott Chesak, best known for his work with the All American Rejects, Panic! At The Disco, and Weezer, talks us through his creative process in the studio and the numerous musical projects he’s got planned for the rest of the year.

L.A.-based singer-songwriter Louis Knight – best recognised from his recent appearances on American Idol – tells Headliner about his experiences on the show, the ways in which he wants to develop his artistry, and his recent release Burn This All Down from his upcoming EP.

London-based singer songwriter Sharlene-Monique talks songwriting, performing at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding, and how Shure's Make This Stage Your Own campaign has helped her reach a new audience.

On July 15, Interpol released The Other Side Of Make Believe, the New York band’s seventh studio album. Frontman Paul Banks talks about being forced to try new things two decades into their career, and how they survived the East Coast’s early ‘00s indie rock boom…

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Long-time Mike Flanagan score collaborators, The Newton Brothers, aka – Andy Grush and Taylor Newton Stewart – explain how they tackled the music for the hit Netflix show, Midnight Mass, and discuss the musical choices for *that* jump scare in The Haunting of Hill House.

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Richard Upshall is the owner of RU Listening, a forward-thinking record label that’s home to a diverse roster of established and emerging talents, from the likes of Ray J, DJ Ironik, Union J and Scorcher, to buzzworthy names like K Harrison and Josh Daniel. Here, Upshall discusses why he created the label and what’s planned for the future.

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Sound engineer and record producer Mike Pelanconi (better known under his record name, Prince Fatty) reflects on working alongside Snoop Dogg and Rick Rubin in L.A. and producing and engineering for reggae legends in the UK. Recently he’s been installing an extremely rare Neve 8068 desk into Brighton’s soon-to-be-opened Seaside Studios. He explains why it’s one of the most sought after mixing consoles in the world, and a studio worth visiting.

Boston-bred and L.A.-based singer-songwriter, KONG., joins Headliner live from NAMM 2022 to discuss his musical journey so far.

Social media personality, singer, and actor Tayler Holder – best known for his funny lip-sync videos on TikTok – reveals why he now wants to be taken seriously as a fully fledged music artist and songwriter.