A self-described ‘non-binary cowboy’, CJ Wiley is a Canadian artist effortlessly blending the sounds of lo-fi indie, country and Americana. They chat with Headliner about new album So Brand New, being a queer musician in the country genre, and heading to the UK for the first time to perform in London, the Great Escape Festival, and Focus Wales.

Andrew Knight-Hill, professor of music and sound arts and lead of the SOUND/IMAGE Research Centre at the University of Greenwich, explains how his team strives to make progressive contributions to the contemporary electronic art landscape, how immersive audio is finding its way into live events, and why, with the technology available today, the artist’s intent should always be respected.

Broadcasting veteran Matt Everitt chats to Headliner about the upcoming 6 Music Festival 2025 and its phenomenal lineup, and his show The First Time, which has seen him interview Noel Gallagher, Yoko Ono, David Gilmour, and more.

UK Music CEO Tom Kiehl discusses challenging the UK Government about its plans to let tech giants shun copyright rules and allow AI to plunder music without paying music creators or seeking their permission. He discusses the ramifications on the music industry should this be allowed to happen, what the next steps are, and to discuss issues surrounding dynamic pricing for concert tickets and secondary ticketing and resale price caps.

UK singer-songwriter and BRIT School student Sam Wilkinson delves into his first EP, Everything’s Alright, which he wrote between the ages of 12 and 16. 

Dutch DJ and producer Laidback Luke joins Headliner to talk about all things music production, and to explain why his new single, It Clicked, sees him relaunch his career and rediscover his roots.

Sydney-based artist, BOY SODA chats to Headliner about his epic new track, Lil Obsession, with triumphant backing vocals and horn section.

Almost two decades since The Wombats broke through with the UK chart-climbing Let’s Dance To Joy Division, the band are back with a new album, Oh! The Ocean. Singer Matthew Murphy chats to Headliner about how a sudden state of peace found on a Californian beach set the tone for the new record, and how they set out to make the most human-sounding album possible, without a trace of AI.

Composer Inon Zur, best known for his emotionally dynamic scores for Fallout and Starfield, delves into his role for Imagine Dragons: Live From The Hollywood Bowl, which features his orchestral arrangements of the band’s hits played by the LA Film Orchestra, including Children of The Sky - A Starfield Song - which will be the first song transmitted to earth from the moon. He also provides an insight into his Genelec-equipped recording studio.

Bulgarian artist VICTORIA reflects on her time on X Factor Bulgaria and the Eurovision Song Contest - and why she’s learned to trust her gut - why she always comes back to dark pop, and reveals the inspiration behind her new single, Pity Party.