Headliner Radio

Hannah Boleyn is the queen of anti-manifestation. From moving to London from a tiny village in Leicester to finding herself behind the decks at some of dance music’s biggest clubs, she has a habit of doing exactly what she swore she wouldn’t. Boleyn talks worst-ever DJ sets, fighting to get her name on hit single, DNA (Loving You) and challenging DJ-world snobbery. We also discuss how accessible gear can open the decks to everyone, and why, for her, it all comes down to the music and good vibes.

Ofer Shabi (OJ), co-founder of London’s Soho Sonic Studios, explains why community and human connection remain at the heart of music-making at the studio. From working with A-list artists to embracing the versatility needed to survive a changing industry, OJ shares how the studio has evolved over 15 years. He also explores AI’s role in the creative process and how Steinberg's Cubase and Nuendo help his team capture performances, streamline workflows and keep emotion at the centre of every production.

London-based DJ and producer Harry Oliver discusses his journey from playing his first festival at just 14 to releasing his debut EP, This Feelin EP. The DJ delves into finding his own sound, drawing on melodic house and ’90s influences, and why trusting his instincts has become central to his production. He also shares how online tutorials and livestreams are helping him build a community around underground house, and reflects on how AlphaTheta equipment is helping him develop as a DJ, build confidence with club-standard setups and prepare for bigger gigs and festivals.

UK-based multi-instrumentalist, producer and DJ, Rules returns with his latest EP, As Soon As I Get Home, a six-track release that marks a defining step forward in his artistic progression. Rules discusses the making of his new EP, his approach to making timeless music, how his studio process connects to his DJ sets, getting his hands on a James Blake piano preset, and his thoughts on bringing the saxophone back.

Nothing But Thieves guitarist and producer Dom Craik takes us inside the making of the band’s new album, Stray Dogs – their rawest and most organic record yet. As the album’s sole producer, Craik discusses capturing the band’s live energy in the studio, how he records Conor’s dynamic vocals, returning to Angelic Studios where it all began for them, working with drums, vocals and analogue gear, taking full creative control for the first time, and what fans can expect from the new album