Hero's Journey

Heroek talks to DJ and professional poker player OMAS about why he almost threw away his biggest song, “Lost In Outer Space,” his time at Icon Collective, getting praise from industry giants like Illenium and Steve Aoki, balancing professional poker with DJing, upcoming projects, and more! 📰READ THE PUBLISH PRESS 📰 https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q 💥GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE💥 https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 ⚔️QUEST CLOTHING⚔️ https://quest-clothing-3.creator-spring.com/ 📱HEROEK SOCIALS📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Threads: https://www.threads.net/@heroekmusic Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek Robotek (Second Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@R0botek Heroek Live (Twitch VODs): https://www.youtube.com/@HeroekLive Gun Vio-Let's Talk (Activism Project): https://www.youtube.com/@GunVioLetsTalk/videos 🃏OMAS🃏 Instagram: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6TwO05VN5ZM3DYVEsP9vjK?si=WHwHeZULS4WO-fQZTlIRBw 🎧HEROEK MUSIC🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 🎙️HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 🎵MUSIC USED🎵 Heroek - Around Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgTm1_ltnw Heroek, Chad Lewine - Hero's Journey: https://youtu.be/6CYpNXCnUW0 📚CHAPTERS📚 0:00 Intro 0:45 Starting to pursue music 2:20 OMAS' advice to new DJs 3:35 Did music or professional poker come first? 5:45 His time at Icon Collective 7:25 Coming up with OMAS as his artist name 8:30 Receiving recognition from industry greats 9:37 ⚔️Quest Clothing ad (Heroek merch!)⚔️ 10:47 DJing festivals vs original production 12:10 Second-guessing music 16:08 OMAS' creative process 18:30 Building a career in poker 20:05 Using psychology knowledge in music 21:30 The best song to become an OMAS fan 21:57 💥DistroKid ad (7% off ANY plan!)💥 23:28 Almost throwing away "Lost In Outer Space" 25:50 "Fool For Your Love" with Top Brahman and Nina Sung 28:45 OMAS' goal with music 31:22 OMAS' dream collaborations 32:30 OMAS' favorite set he's done 34:00 OMAS' "bucket list" venues and festivals 35:03 Logo origin story 36:37 OMAS' favorite song of his 37:43 Upcoming projects/shows 39:10 Wrapping up 40:24 End Screen *this podcast was recorded on October 31, 2024*

Heroek talks to country singer-songwriter Krystal King about working on her debut full-length project "Pretty Poison," hosting Radio Margaritaville on SiriusXM, her biggest song "Red Wine & White Lies," performing live, not being able to turn off her business brain, and more! 📰READ THE PUBLISH PRESS 📰 https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q 💥GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE💥 https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 ⚔️QUEST CLOTHING⚔️ https://quest-clothing-3.creator-spring.com/ 📱HEROEK SOCIALS📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Threads: https://www.threads.net/@heroekmusic Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek Robotek (Second Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@R0botek Heroek Live (Twitch VODs): https://www.youtube.com/@HeroekLive Gun Vio-Let's Talk (Activism Project): https://www.youtube.com/@GunVioLetsTalk/videos 🎧HEROEK MUSIC🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 🐴KRYSTAL KING🐴 Instagram: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krystalkingmusic/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/40gXCkcKf95klsaU6trvMp?si=w8rU_o98TjSDCT5cu0l81A 🎙️HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 🎵MUSIC USED🎵 Heroek - Around Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgTm1_ltnw Heroek, Chad Lewine - Hero's Journey: https://youtu.be/6CYpNXCnUW0 📚CHAPTERS📚 0:00 Intro 0:55 Discovering a love for country music 1:57 Having doubts when starting 4:00 Krystal's advice to new country artists 6:10 Krystal's first live performance 8:25 Krystal's favorite live show of hers 10:12 ⚔️Quest Clothing ad (Heroek merch!)⚔️ 11:21 Hosting Radio Margaritaville on SiriusXM 15:00 Krystal's creative process 16:55 How Krystal uses social media 19:10 The best songs to get into Krystal's music 20:43 💥DistroKid ad (7% off ANY plan!)💥 22:12 The creation and success of "Red Wine & White Lies" 26:00 Krystal's international audience 28:45 Krystal's message to the world 30:34 📰Publish Press ad (FREE newsletter!)📰 31:20 Krystal's goal with music 33:30 Knowing if a song should be solo or collaborative 37:07 Krystal's favorite song to play live 38:22 Krystal's upcoming debut EP 45:50 SEGMENT: Know Your Stuff 50:10 Wrapping up 51:00 End screen *this podcast was recorded on October 29th, 2024*

Heroek talks to Canadian musician and producer Devarrow about starting music from teenage angst, converting an abandoned school bus into a music studio, his new album "Heart Shaped Rock," busking trips to Europe, and more! 📰READ THE PUBLISH PRESS 📰 https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q 💥GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE💥 https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 ⚔️QUEST CLOTHING (Heroek merch!)⚔️ https://quest-clothing-3.creator-spring.com/ 📱HEROEK SOCIALS📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Threads: https://www.threads.net/@heroekmusic Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek Robotek (Second Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@R0botek Heroek Live (Twitch VODs): https://www.youtube.com/@HeroekLive Gun Vio-Let's Talk (Activism Project): https://www.youtube.com/@GunVioLetsTalk/videos 🚌DEVARROW🚌 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devarrow/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6MrZj6wqVagXe1UQ8AYWgZ?si=U-y1hASbTLG-5Q2VNPxaZA 🎧HEROEK MUSIC🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 🎙️HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 🎵MUSIC USED🎵 Heroek - Around Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgTm1_ltnw Heroek, Chad Lewine - Hero's Journey: https://youtu.be/6CYpNXCnUW0 📚CHAPTERS📚 0:00 Intro 0:45 Starting music because of teenage angst 1:50 Evolving into the music he makes now 3:50 Fighting back against the "folk" genre/label 8:30 Has making music always been fun for him? 9:35 ⚔️Quest Clothing ad (Heroek merch!)⚔️ 10:44 Making "Heart Shaped Rock" in a school bus studio 18:22 The story of the "Lightning Bolt" music video 20:50 Dealing with the business side of music 21:35 💥DistroKid ad (7% off ANY plan!)💥 23:05 Reaching music industry milestones 26:00 Devarrow name origins 27:55 Certain genres have artist name conventions 29:27 📰Publish Press ad (FREE newsletter!)📰 30:12 More talking about artist names 31:08 Istanbul, Turkey being his #1 city of listeners 32:15 Certain countries and cities like certain songs 34:00 The best song to get into Devarrow 35:00 Devarrow's favorite song of his 36:25 Devarrow has 3 unreleased albums 37:17 Not liking "releasing" music 40:00 The story behind "Little Road" 42:35 Does Devarrow still have time to busk? 46:05 "Heroin and Rain" changing meaning over time 48:50 Wrapping up 50:09 End screen *this podcast was recorded on October 23rd, 2024*

Heroek talks to 808 pop artist Paytra about moving to NYC alone at 16, her new song "World's About To Get Crazy," why she admires the crackhead at 7-Eleven, being a fan-first artist, not using reference tracks, and more! 📰READ THE PUBLISH PRESS 📰 https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q 💥GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE💥 https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 ⚔️QUEST CLOTHING⚔️ https://quest-clothing-3.creator-spring.com/ 📱HEROEK SOCIALS📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Threads: https://www.threads.net/@heroekmusic Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek Robotek (Second Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@R0botek Heroek Live (Twitch VODs): https://www.youtube.com/@HeroekLive Gun Vio-Let's Talk (Activism Project): https://www.youtube.com/@GunVioLetsTalk/videos 🧨PAYTRA SOCIALS🧨 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2OG7pww56UaYyXIf6Agpeg?si=UzXQ-JP5Tiu6A-mZOD2rGA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paytra?lang=en Website: https://www.paytramusic.com/ 🎧HEROEK MUSIC🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 🎙️HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 🎵MUSIC USED🎵 Heroek - Around Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgTm1_ltnw Heroek, Chad Lewine - Hero's Journey: https://youtu.be/6CYpNXCnUW0 📚CHAPTERS📚 0:00 Intro 0:40 Learning piano as a kid 3:07 Why Paytra and Heroek don't want 9-5 jobs 5:30 Moving from Detroit to NYC alone at 16 8:00 Paytra's advice to young female artists 10:00 ⚔️Quest Clothing ad (Heroek merch!)⚔️ 11:09 Paytra and Heroek's love for the color red 12:30 How Paytra perseveres through tough times 15:20 Paytra's fanbase, performing where the fans are 17:04 Making music based off feeling 21:16 💥DistroKid ad (7% off ANY plan!)💥 22:46 The best song to get into Paytra 24:14 The story behind "World's About To Get Crazy" 26:15 The making of "Wannabe Remix" 28:25 Paytra's goal for her career 32:05 📰Publish Press ad (FREE!)📰 32:51 Paytra's dream collaborations 36:20 Paytra's "bucket list" venues 38:10 Paytra's favorite song to perform 39:10 Paytra's upcoming EP/"banger" songs 40:40 Why you should "just go for it" 44:10 SEGMENT: Know Your Stuff (with Paytra's dog!) 47:55 Wrapping up 48:51 End screen *this podcast was recorded on October 15, 2024*

Heroek talks to Jordan Taylor Thomas of Bad Lives about his mind being made of Jell-O, why he wishes he majored in music in college, Bad Lives releases from their debut EP to latest single, seeing "Joker: Folie à Deux," getting followed by WALK THE MOON on Instagram, and more! 📰READ THE PUBLISH PRESS 📰 https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q 💥GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE💥 https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 ⚔️QUEST CLOTHING⚔️ https://quest-clothing-3.creator-spring.com/ 📱HEROEK SOCIALS📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Threads: https://www.threads.net/@heroekmusic Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek Robotek (Second Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@R0botek Heroek Live (Twitch VODs): https://www.youtube.com/@HeroekLive Gun Vio-Let's Talk (Activism Project): https://www.youtube.com/@GunVioLetsTalk/videos 🎸BAD LIVES🎸 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5BLU37kocEaU2l2CKLc5ty?si=E7EOfcVzTmm5niORAIUYHw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badlivesband Website: https://badlives.com/ 🎧HEROEK MUSIC🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 🎙️HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 🎵MUSIC USED🎵 Heroek - Around Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgTm1_ltnw Heroek, Chad Lewine - Hero's Journey: https://youtu.be/6CYpNXCnUW0 Bad Lives - Indigo Girl: https://youtu.be/35o6UxgAAbE?si=-aeX2-IrJJLtQBJv 📚CHAPTERS📚 0:00 Intro 1:30 Jordan's line "my mind is made of Jell-O" 2:16 Jordan's homage to Chappell Roan "Good Luck, Babe" 3:45 How long it takes Jordan to make a song/Jordan's collaborators 7:30 How well does the self-titled EP represent the Bad Lives sound? 11:14 ⚔️Quest Clothing ad (Heroek merch!)⚔️ 12:23 Jordan's first music experiences 14:48 Jordan's reaction to Joker: Folie à Deux 15:11 Jordan's experience with music composition 18:25 Jordan's advice to new artists 23:04 💥DistroKid ad (7% off ANY plan!)💥 24:34 Separating the creative and business sides of music 27:16 Getting Red Bull and Walmart sync placements 31:00 TikTok's effect on the music industry 35:18 What a label relationship should look like 38:13 Getting followed by WALK THE MOON on Instagram 39:48 📰Publish Press ad (FREE signup!)📰 40:34 The story of "Indigo Girl" 49:00 The goal of Bad Lives 51:22 Jordan's upcoming book "A Guide to Normalcy" 55:52 Wrapping up 57:13 End screen

Heroek talks to Todd from Brick City Three about releasing music that's over a decade old, why academic life is better than "the real world," Todd's jobs outside of music, joining a songwriting circle, discovering new music even as you get older, and more! 📰READ THE PUBLISH PRESS 📰 https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q 💥GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE💥 https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 ⚔️QUEST CLOTHING⚔️ https://quest-clothing-3.creator-spring.com/ 📱HEROEK SOCIALS📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Threads: https://www.threads.net/@heroekmusic Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek Robotek (Second Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@R0botek Heroek Live (Twitch VODs): https://www.youtube.com/@HeroekLive Gun Vio-Let's Talk (Activism Project): https://www.youtube.com/@GunVioLetsTalk/videos 🧱BRICK CITY THREE🧱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brickcitythree/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7oL2P7gIabJXAqJlbdPo6i?si=sqGjvAPeR6-uGlU5omE8Ng Linktree: https://linktr.ee/brickcitythree 🎧HEROEK MUSIC🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 🎙️HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 🎵MUSIC USED🎵 Heroek - Around Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgTm1_ltnw Heroek, Chad Lewine - Hero's Journey: https://youtu.be/6CYpNXCnUW0 📚CHAPTERS📚 0:00 Intro 1:15 Forming Brick City Three 3:00 Discovering a passion for music 5:05 Being a jock, making his own songs 8:55 Todd's advice to new bands and artists 10:57 ⚔️Quest Clothing ad (Heroek merch!)⚔️ 12:07 Todd's first live performance 13:50 Why Todd is releasing old Brick City Three music 18:00 Todd's songwriting process 19:15 Choosing the name Brick City Three 21:50 📰Publish Press ad📰 22:36 Todd's thoughts on analog vs digital music 27:05 Todd's dream producer collaboration 32:17 💥DistroKid ad💥 33:47 Todd's favorite Brick City Three show 36:50 Todd's "bucket list" venues/festivals 40:33 Todd's favorite Brick City Three song 42:45 The multiple meanings of "Good Side" 44:54 What's next for Brick City Three? 48:20 Todd's motivational message to Heroek 50:40 SEGMENT: Know Your Stuff 57:23 Wrapping up 59:21 End screen *this episode was recorded on September 16, 2024*

Heroek talks to music artist Chad Rising about why he rebranded, his haters thinking he's satire, bringing light back to the music industry, the problem with New York City, and more! 📰READ THE PUBLISH PRESS 📰 https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q 💥GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE💥 https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 ⚔️QUEST CLOTHING⚔️ https://quest-clothing-3.creator-spring.com/ 📱HEROEK SOCIALS📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Threads: https://www.threads.net/@heroekmusic Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek Robotek (Second Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@R0botek Heroek Live (Twitch VODs): https://www.youtube.com/@HeroekLive Gun Vio-Let's Talk (Activism Project): https://www.youtube.com/@GunVioLetsTalk/videos CHAD RISING: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chad_rising/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4fnB2uJyQegaSTC8Wtv2lS?si=tzrAl07NSqGSEgf22328GQ Website: https://www.chadrising.com 🎧HEROEK MUSIC🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 🎙️HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 🎵MUSIC USED🎵 Heroek - Around Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgTm1_ltnw Heroek, Chad Lewine - Hero's Journey: https://youtu.be/6CYpNXCnUW0 📚CHAPTERS📚 0:00 Intro 1:02 Why he rebranded 5:20 Trying to infuse light into the music industry 11:10 Haters on social media 16:40 Heroek’s strategy to spend less time on social media 18:48 ⚔️Quest Clothing ad (Heroek merch)⚔️ 19:57 Why haters don’t understand the algorithm 24:15 People think Chad is seen as satire 29:44 📰Publish Press ad📰 30:31 Why music artists should focus on the music 31:22 Chad Rising’s ego 40:00 The “right way” to get feedback 44:30 The lack of metaphors in music 52:10 Chad tells Heroek the truth about “Lucky” by Halsey 54:40 Sampling and interpolations in music 1:00:34 💥DistroKid ad💥 1:02:04 Finding the next topic 1:02:35 Heroek warns people about grifters 1:06:25 Will Chad ever live in NYC again? 1:09:50 The rise and fall of big cities 1:14:29 Wrapping up 1:15:59 End screen *this episode was recorded on September 14, 2024*

Heroek talks to Meghan Kelleher, lead singer of indie pop band Divine Sweater, about their upcoming album "A Time For Everything," moving from Boston to New York, winning Alt/Indie Artist of the Year at the Boston Music Awards, performing at Boston Calling, and more! 📰READ THE PUBLISH PRESS 📰 https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q 💥GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE💥 https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 ⚔️QUEST CLOTHING⚔️ https://quest-clothing-3.creator-spring.com/ 📱HEROEK SOCIALS📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Threads: https://www.threads.net/@heroekmusic Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek Robotek (Second Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@R0botek Heroek Live (Twitch VODs): https://www.youtube.com/@HeroekLive Gun Vio-Let's Talk (Activism Project): https://www.youtube.com/@GunVioLetsTalk/videos DIVINE SWEATER: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/divinesweater/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6QhdyISn8fmch9ULKyqUoH?si=Suy57gdbS-qOtPGTf8H85g Website: https://divinesweater.com/ 🎧HEROEK MUSIC🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 🎙️HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 🎵MUSIC USED🎵 Heroek - Around Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgTm1_ltnw Heroek, Chad Lewine - Hero's Journey: https://youtu.be/6CYpNXCnUW0 📚CHAPTERS📚 0:00 Intro 0:40 Meghan's first experiences with music 1:20 Meeting Sean and Chris 2:25 Divine Sweater name origins 4:12 Meghan's advice to new bands 7:20 Hard times for the band 9:05 The social media era of music 11:11 Divine Sweater's creative process 12:27 Meghan's musical inspirations 13:40 Collaborating with The Crystal Casino Band 15:00 "2x2" taking off on Spotify 16:35 Upcoming album "A Time For Everything" 18:45 Moving from Boston to New York 20:50 Playlisting's effects on bands 23:20 Winning Alt/Indie Artist of the Year at Boston Music Awards 24:24 Meghan's goal with Divine Sweater 25:25 Playing festivals vs. solo shows 28:13 Meghan's dream collaboration 28:48 Meghan's favorite live performance of hers 29:27 Meghan's "bucket list" venues/festivals 30:13 Meghan's favorite Divine Sweater song 31:17 What's next for Divine Sweater 32:41 Wrapping up 33:37 End screen *this episode was recorded on September 1, 2024*

Heroek talks to brothers Brandon and Shane Graham of psychedelic rock band Dream Phases about their newest album "Phantom Idol," their creative process, having a "California sound," being brothers in a band, where they came up with the band name, and more! 📰READ THE PUBLISH PRESS 📰 https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q 💥GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE💥 https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 ⚔️QUEST CLOTHING⚔️ https://quest-clothing-3.creator-spring.com/ 📱HEROEK SOCIALS📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Threads: https://www.threads.net/@heroekmusic Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek Robotek (Second Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@R0botek Heroek Live (Twitch VODs): https://www.youtube.com/@HeroekLive Gun Vio-Let's Talk (Activism Project): https://www.youtube.com/@GunVioLetsTalk/videos 🎧HEROEK MUSIC🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 💤DREAM PHASES💤 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreamphases/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6TN3btKQrSRW2KG6D7LpID?si=c54VIwr3QWio61QdUJVtFQ 🎙️HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 🎵MUSIC USED🎵 Heroek - Around Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgTm1_ltnw Heroek, Chad Lewine - Hero's Journey: https://youtu.be/6CYpNXCnUW0 📚CHAPTERS📚 0:00 Intro 0:50 "Phantom Idol" being a collaborative process 1:55 The message and meaning of "Phantom Idol" 3:20 Writing the album during the pandemic 4:55 The production behind "Phantom Idol" 6:40 Dream Phases' California identity 8:30 Being brothers in a band 9:26 Making the cover art for "Phantom Idol" 12:32 ⚔️Quest Clothing ad (Heroek merch!)⚔️ 13:40 Making a world for each album 16:45 Reviving scrapped songs 19:10 Was music always their passion? 21:51 📰Publish Press ad📰 22:37 Dream Phases' advice to new bands 25:15 Dream Phases name origins 26:12 Overcoming doubts about your career 31:33 💥DistroKid ad💥 33:02 Thoughts on the music industry today 36:40 The overarching message of Dream Phases 38:40 The success of "Tandy" 41:20 Dream Phases' dream collaborations 42:27 Dream Phases' "bucket list" venues/festivals 43:13 Their favorite shows they've done 45:12 Their favorite Dream Phases song 46:24 Having in-person writing sessions 47:49 What's next for Dream Phases? 48:40 Wrapping up 49:22 End screen *this episode was recorded on August 21, 2024*

Heroek talks to punk rock band JVK about their set at Boston Calling, how festival sets compare to solo concerts, some of their craziest stories from tour, preparing for their upcoming Spoiler Tour, and more! 📰READ THE PUBLISH PRESS 📰 https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q 💥GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE💥 https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 ⚔️QUEST CLOTHING⚔️ https://quest-clothing-3.creator-spring.com/ 📱HEROEK SOCIALS📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Threads: https://www.threads.net/@heroekmusic Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek Robotek (Second Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@R0botek Heroek Live (Twitch VODs): https://www.youtube.com/@HeroekLive Gun Vio-Let's Talk (Activism Project): https://www.youtube.com/@GunVioLetsTalk/videos JVK: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jvktheband/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Uu7fe2GmD8esB6O7ihQPi?si=K_PRXnuOSFGYRehXvFrjtw 🎧HEROEK MUSIC🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 🎙️HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 🎵MUSIC USED🎵 Heroek - Around Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgTm1_ltnw Heroek, Chad Lewine - Hero's Journey: https://youtu.be/6CYpNXCnUW0 📚CHAPTERS📚 0:00 Intro 0:55 JVK's motto 2:05 Going from a solo project to a band 5:45 Playing festivals vs solo concerts 8:20 Kay's CRAZY behind-the-head guitar playing 9:15 "My Own Man" gaining traction 11:20 Does Jo shelve songs she's written? 13:11 ⚔️Quest Clothing ad (Heroek merch!)⚔️ 14:20 Balancing music and social media 17:22 Upcoming tour (The Spoiler Tour) 18:45 Meeting people on the road 21:55 Wrapping up 23:10 Funny story from their last tour 24:26 End screen *this episode was recorded on August 22, 2024*

Heroek talks with Tyler-Simone Molton, the lead singer of indie punk band Lesibu Grand. The two talk about Lesibu Grand's new album "Triggered," the band's creative process while making music, embracing livestream performances during the pandemic, and more! 📰READ THE PUBLISH PRESS 📰https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q 💥GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE💥https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 ⚔️QUEST CLOTHING⚔️ https://quest-clothing-3.creator-spring.com/ 📱HEROEK SOCIALS📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Threads: https://www.threads.net/@heroekmusic Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek Robotek (Second YouTube Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@R0botek Heroek Live (Twitch VODs): https://www.youtube.com/@HeroekLive Gun Vio-Let's Talk (Activism Project): https://www.youtube.com/@GunVioLetsTalk/videos 🎧HEROEK MUSIC🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 🎙️HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 MUSIC USED: Heroek - Around Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgTm1_ltnw Heroek, Chad Lewine - Hero's Journey: https://youtu.be/6CYpNXCnUW0 CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 1:40 Discovering a passion for music 3:15 "Hush Hush" being their first release 6:11 What fans can expect from "Triggered" 7:27 Coming up with the idea for "Triggered" 9:02 Making creative decisions in a band 10:30 Quest Clothing ad 11:39 Lesibu Grand's creative process 13:07 Tyler-Simone's advice to new artists 14:36 Lesibu Grand name origins 18:00 "Triggered" album release show 19:15 Lesibu Grand's first show together 20:30 Publish Press ad 21:16 Tyler-Simone's favorite live show 22:33 Embracing technology during the pandemic 25:05 Tyler-Simone's thoughts on social media and livestream shows 26:00 The story behind "Jennifer, My Girl" 27:23 Did Tyler-Simone think "Hot Glue Gun" would be a hit? 28:50 "Emotional Disguise" and "Anarchy" being the singles from "Triggered" 31:41 DistroKid ad 33:11 Lesibu Grand's new punky sound 34:25 Best songs to get into Lesibu Grand 35:38 Tyler-Simone's goal with Lesibu Grand 36:26 Tyler-Simone's dream collaboration 37:57 Tyler-Simone's "bucket list" venues/festivals 38:57 Tyler-Simone's favorite song of hers 40:28 Tyler-Simone's favorite artists to listen to 44:20 SEGMENT: Know Your Stuff 48:40 Wrapping up 49:35 End screen *this episode was recorded on August 3, 2024*

Heroek talks to DJ and music producer Angrybaby about going door to door in San Francisco, the careers he had before music, the power of free plugins and samples, being on the road for the Afterwork Tour, and more!READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 QUEST CLOTHING (Heroek Merch): https://quest-clothing-3.creator-spring.com/ HEROEK SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Threads: https://www.threads.net/@heroekmusic Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek Robotek (Second Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@R0botek Heroek Live (Twitch VODs): https://www.youtube.com/@HeroekLive Gun Vio-Let's Talk (Activism Project): https://www.youtube.com/@GunVioLetsTalk/videosANGRYBABY:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angrybaby_music/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5TAU3fcCF32FqKMrdbXfRr?si=z7iUblvgSkm3DLkUMeqGTwGet tickets for the Afterwork Tour: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/15523066-angrybaby?came_from=257&utm_medium=web&utm_source=home&utm_campaign=search_bar HEROEK MUSIC: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 MUSIC USED: Heroek - Around Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgTm1_ltnw Heroek, Chad Lewine - Hero's Journey: https://youtu.be/6CYpNXCnUW0 CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 1:00 Mixing club music and day-to-day music 2:50 Angrybaby's creative process 6:05 Angrybaby's dream writing session 9:00 Angrybaby name origins 10:54 Quest Clothing Ad (Swimsuit available now!) 11:17 DJing in San Francisco out of college 14:52 Careers outside of music 17:10 "I made it" moments 19:20 "WASTED ON ME" getting over 9 million streams 21:27 Publish Press ad 22:13 Latest single "BACK TO LIFE" 24:15 Angrybaby's advice to new artists 27:00 How he uses social media 29:48 DistroKid ad 31:17 Sending a message with his career 36:00 Angrybaby's favorite DJ sets he's played 38:36 Angrybaby's "bucket list" venues/festivals 39:55 Angrybaby's favorite song of his 42:15 Upcoming projects 43:30 SEGMENT: Feature Facts 45:52 SEGMENT: Know Your Stuff 50:30 Wrapping up 51:55 End screen *this episode was recorded on July 24, 2024*

Heroek talks to indie rock band The Stews about visiting America's largest waterslide, releasing and touring their new album "Chicken Fight," dropping out of college to become a touring band, "Make It Out" being their biggest song, and more! READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 QUEST CLOTHING (Heroek Merch): https://quest-clothing-3.creator-spring.com/ HEROEK SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Threads: https://www.threads.net/@heroekmusic Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek Robotek (Second Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@R0botek Heroek Live (Twitch VODs): https://www.youtube.com/@HeroekLive Gun Vio-Let's Talk (Activism Project): https://www.youtube.com/@GunVioLetsTalk/videos THE STEWS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestews Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4yUYrN1PFyzwUDSzEpYYEi?si=87kRhA8RS4KtCWjLmSuXmA HEROEK MUSIC: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 MUSIC USED: Heroek - Around Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgTm1_ltnw Heroek, Chad Lewine - Hero's Journey: https://youtu.be/6CYpNXCnUW0 CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 1:06 band introductions 1:30 The Stews band name origins 2:25 The Stews' advice on dropping out of college 3:34 Visiting America's largest waterslide 4:00 Finding fun activities on the road 5:30 Making their new album "Chicken Fight" 9:05 Coming up with vinyl and physical media packaging 10:41 Quest Clothing ad (swimsuit available now!) 11:04 Getting on Spotify's "Today's Indie Rock" playlist 14:50 Putting live show recordings on YouTube 17:25 The Stews' first show 19:45 Jumping from backyard shows to true venues 22:14 Publish Press ad (FREE newsletter!) 23:00 The Stews' creative process 24:30 The story of "Make It Out" 27:00 Best song to get into The Stews 30:37 DistroKid ad (7% off ANY plan!) 32:06 The Stews' career goals 33:00 Meeting people on the road 35:50 The Stews' favorite show of theirs 37:35 The Stews' favorite songs to play live 38:35 The Stews' dream collaborations 41:10 The Stews' "bucket list" venues/festivals 44:20 Upcoming west coast tour (new music?!) 45:50 Wrapping up 46:53 End screen *this episode was recorded on July 22, 2024*

Heroek talks to singer-songwriter quynh about rebranding from Julie Phan, her love for New York City, the freedoms of being a small artist, working on music while traveling, her upcoming single, and more! READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 QUEST CLOTHING (Heroek Merch): https://quest-clothing-3.creator-spring.com/ HEROEK SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Threads: https://www.threads.net/@heroekmusic Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek Robotek (Second Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@R0botek Heroek Live (Twitch VODs): https://www.youtube.com/@HeroekLive Gun Vio-Let's Talk (Activism Project): https://www.youtube.com/@GunVioLetsTalk/videos QUYNH: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fromquynh/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0CHw0j97Iba9IKIEYGkBGJ?si=pw5mHZ0DTcK74_dPLgGZzQ HEROEK MUSIC: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 MUSIC USED: Heroek - Around Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgTm1_ltnw Heroek, Chad Lewine - Hero's Journey: https://youtu.be/6CYpNXCnUW0 CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 0:40 Rebranding to quynh 5:57 Finding her passion for music 11:30 How she wrote "checkmate" 14:41 Quest Clothing ad (Heroek merch!) 15:50 quynh's upcoming releases (EP, Singles) 18:53 quynh's advice to new artists 23:17 Publish Press ad 24:03 Second-guessing her music career 33:00 Songwriting is a conversation 38:10 DistroKid ad 39:38 quynh's creative process 47:55 The pressure social media puts on artists 51:27 quynh's ultimate goal with music 53:24 quynh's dream collaborations 56:10 quynh's "bucket list" festivals 59:03 quynh's favorite song of hers 1:05:42 Wrapping up 1:06:37 End screen *this episode was recorded on June 21, 2024*

Heroek talks to singer-songwriter Nat Lefkoff about doing human-centered work during the pandemic, performing at fans' houses, his upcoming album, how being a small music artist is like running a small business, and more! READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 QUEST CLOTHING (Heroek Merch): https://quest-clothing-3.creator-spring.com/ HEROEK SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Threads: https://www.threads.net/@heroekmusic Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek Robotek (Second Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@R0botek Heroek Live (Twitch VODs): https://www.youtube.com/@HeroekLive Gun Vio-Let's Talk (Activism Project): https://www.youtube.com/@GunVioLetsTalk/videos NAT LEFKOFF: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natlefkoff Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ql6sIvagWRM8rjgOBcV4Z?si=1j6967i1RRWYjbKC0B2CXA Have Nat perform for you: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5Ai9JA1SBkZguQAVpb9jTvKqCpvMwUGG0mH89Lok8UAg2rw/viewform HEROEK MUSIC: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 MUSIC USED: Heroek - Around Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgTm1_ltnw CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro/Welcome Nat Lefkoff! 0:40 Making his Spotify bio so personal 2:25 Finding a passion for music 4:40 Human-centered job experiences 9:22 Nat's advice/Tour of Nat's "t-shirt room" 15:13 Quest Clothing ad (Heroek merch!) 16:22 Performing music at church 18:00 Taking breaks from music 22:55 Nat's feelings toward social media 27:40 Performing at fans' houses 29:41 Publish Press ad 30:27 When to bring in collaborators on a song 33:00 Nat's creative process 34:00 The story behind "Great White Plains" 38:00 Nat's upcoming album 44:12 DistroKid ad 45:42 Releasing albums instead of singles 49:53 Working with Jack Symes on "Roll Me Away" 51:34 Nat's dream collaborations 56:00 Why Nat doesn't have a venue "bucket list" 57:30 Nat's coolest home/backyard shows 1:01:55 SEGMENT: Know Your Stuff 1:08:25 Wrapping up 1:09:33 End screen

Heroek talks to filmmaker and musician Antwon Vinnie about being a part of bands Pet Elephant and Cleverly Detached, being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, bonding with Heroek about moving across the US, and more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 QUEST CLOTHING (Heroek Merch): https://quest-clothing-3.creator-spring.com/ HEROEK SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Threads: https://www.threads.net/@heroekmusic Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek Robotek (Second Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@R0botek Heroek Live (Twitch VODs): https://www.youtube.com/@HeroekLive Gun Vio-Let's Talk (Activism Project): https://www.youtube.com/@GunVioLetsTalk/videos ANTWON VINNIE: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antwonvinnie Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3HijTAgztto2nSUwwD5JlQ?si=X_ixYGbNTm-1QqSOBZrSDw Pet Elephant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petelephantband/ Pet Elephant Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/32R7WPwPL8gQhFN1RRp8J5?si=YY5lEonaRum5RyabL6I1BQ Cleverly Detached Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleverly.detached.band/ Cleverly Detached Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7ioqTTUZsQT1M0GaP0ZGnq?si=JvUHojqjQRe_PFKNCOTVAw HEROEK MUSIC: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 MUSIC USED: Heroek - Around Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgTm1_ltnw Pet Elephant - Ripped Apart: https://youtu.be/-EokWozRRpo?si=CduGC_57TqiXqwkm CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 0:53 Finding a passion for music 2:37 Antwon and Heroek bond over moving across the US 6:45 Antwon's advice to new artists 10:11 Publish Press ad 10:55 Joining bands as a guitarist 14:40 Getting diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis 21:45 DistroKid ad 23:15 Social media promotion 29:00 Antwon's creative process 33:46 Pet Elephant's essential tracks / Pet Elephant's sound 38:57 The future of Pet Elephant 42:35 Antwon's favorite live performance memory 44:44 Antwon's dream collaboration for Pet Elephant 46:18 Antwon's "bucket list" venues/festivals 49:22 Antwon's upcoming music, YouTube channel 52:02 SEGMENT: Know Your Stuff 57:49 Wrapping up 1:00:21 End screen *this episode was recorded on June 9, 2024*

Heroek talks to rapper CAIN about the origin of his title "The Rot King," working with his best friend Jupiterkami, making music with Tourette Syndrome, having a love for Sleep Token, how he maintains rapid-fire releases, and more! READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 QUEST CLOTHING (Heroek Merch): https://quest-clothing-3.creator-spring.com/ HEROEK SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Threads: https://www.threads.net/@heroekmusic Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek Robotek (Second Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@R0botek Heroek Live (Twitch VODs): https://www.youtube.com/@HeroekLive Gun Vio-Let's Talk (Activism Project): https://www.youtube.com/@GunVioLetsTalk/videos CAIN: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caintherotking/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OLSm5h82vJkEEoCfIKjpK?si=b2Gy_c_wRqOAXNIMVZ5a8g HEROEK MUSIC: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 MUSIC USED: Heroek - Around Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgTm1_ltnw CAIN - Show It Off: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdhqJL55inA&list=OLAK5uy_nOJJbRc55oni8ibchegFK42NC8YOqbdvM Sleep Token - The Summoning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJNbtYdr-Hg CHAPTERS:

Heroek talks to DJ Stace Lace, the DJ for the Sacramento Kings of the NBA, about how she got that job, her numerous other careers, DJing with her daughter, the tools needed to become a DJ, and more! READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 QUEST CLOTHING (Heroek Merch): https://quest-clothing-3.creator-spring.com/ HEROEK SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Threads: https://www.threads.net/@heroekmusic Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek Robotek (Second Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@R0botek Gun Vio-Let's Talk (Activism Project): https://www.youtube.com/@GunVioLetsTalk/videos DJ STACE LACE: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djstacelace/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Stacelace HEROEK MUSIC: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 MUSIC USED: Heroek - Around Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgTm1_ltnw CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 0:50 Growing up in a musical family 2:38 How DJ Stace Lace started DJing 4:22 Alternate career paths 7:12 DJ Stace Lace's advice to new DJs 12:40 DistroKid ad 14:10 Coming up with her DJ name 16:00 Getting the Sacramento Kings DJ job 20:12 Quest Clothing ad (Heroek merch!) 21:21 What it's like DJing for the Sacramento Kings 23:55 DJing at Concerts In The Park 25:25 Social media in the music industry 28:37 DJing weddings as Luxe Love 30:54 Publish Press ad 31:41 DJ Stace Lace's dream collaboration 33:42 DJ Stace Lace's mentality towards each DJ set 36:46 DJ Stace Lace's "bucket list" venues/festivals 38:36 Crafting a great beach DJ set 39:31 Teaching other DJs 40:53 Wrapping up 41:51 End screen

Heroek talks to music artist Cole Steef about calling himself "Sacramento's mistake of a songwriter," his upcoming album "Velvet," the meaning behind his debut album "COWSWEATER," why he prefers working alone instead of collaborating, starting out as "TheSteefBeef," shelving songs, and more! READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 QUEST CLOTHING (Heroek Merch): https://quest-clothing-3.creator-spring.com/ HEROEK SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Threads: https://www.threads.net/@heroekmusic Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek Robotek (Second Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@R0botek Gun Vio-Let's Talk (Activism Project): https://www.youtube.com/@GunVioLetsTalk/videos COLE STEEF: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colesteef/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Drh0ZDE4c7J9DY70HVmn0?si=huneVx6MQQGMRjvffx6zIQ Bandcamp: https://colesteef.bandcamp.com/ HEROEK MUSIC: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 MUSIC USED: Heroek - Around Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgTm1_ltnw Cole Steef - REVOLVING DOOR: https://youtu.be/KpJkTipSoho?si=sjHI7YPRNY96bzFe CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 1:01 DistroKid ad 2:30 Welcome Cole Steef! 2:52 Why Cole is "Sacramento's mistake of a songwriter" 3:25 Cole's genre of music 3:56 Essential Cole Steef songs 4:30 Cole's album "COWSWEATER" 7:00 "REVOLVING DOOR" finding success 8:07 Finding a passion for music 11:20 Cole's advice to new artists 13:26 Publish Press ad 14:11 Starting music as "TheSteefBeef" 15:52 Hitting creative roadblocks 18:30 Cole's upcoming album "Velvet" 22:12 Quest Clothing ad (Heroek merch!) 23:20 Revisiting shelved songs 25:05 Social media and the music industry 28:28 "THE SINKER" being more meaningful over time 31:08 Cole's goal with music 33:00 Preferring solo work to collaborations 35:55 Wanting to play live wherever he can 37:40 Cole's favorite song of his 39:26 Cole's album-making process 43:34 Wrapping up 44:32 End screen NOTE: Sorry for the technical difficulties towards the end of the episode *this episode was recorded on June 3, 2024*

Heroek talks to musician and entrepreneur Alex Henry Foster about overcoming a life-threatening surgery, his new album "Kimiyo" with Momoka Tobari, his upcoming album, film, and live music series, the importance of making human connections, and more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 QUEST CLOTHING (Heroek Merch): https://quest-clothing-3.creator-spring.com/ HEROEK SOCIALS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroekmusic/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heroekmusic Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/heroekyt Threads: https://www.threads.net/@heroekmusic Heroek Headlines (Newsletter): https://heroekheadlines.beehiiv.com/subscribe Heroek Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/heroek/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/Heroek Robotek (Second Channel): https://www.youtube.com/@R0botek Gun Vio-Let's Talk (Activism Project): https://www.youtube.com/@GunVioLetsTalk/videos ALEX HENRY FOSTER: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexhenryfoster Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3xxV7Humr8VBXGhNNbyWoY?si=ZRkWBRzhQ_yPzrPq36gP_Q HEROEK MUSIC: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JGIIk1vSbNwt9I9QSHnrR Apple Music: https://apple.co/3vyk7L5 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0B3TV8Z6T/heroek YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW3FV7-ZE89ixixQsXa0G8oAz3S9sXkWo Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/heroek/ARZw535v2qm7pmk?part=ug-desktop&corr=209660376889950450 Deezer: https://deezer.page.link/qckgnzH8vAdBn8UT9 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/32642487 Boomplay: https://www.boomplay.com/artists/48506531?from=search Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802 HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2nGjbdH1eruOzWjNF2SkZs Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3jJyysW Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/d63b25fa-a7d6-4c20-a9af-697230e2782c/hero's-journey Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/heros-journey/PC:1001065299 Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Hero's-Journey-id5057660? Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1621391879/heros-journey Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/kgek6g1b iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-heros-journey-112845459/ RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/heros-journey-WzJ7yK Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1065299 Anghami: https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029574008 MUSIC USED: Heroek - Around Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgTm1_ltnw Alex Henry Foster - The Hunter (Radio Edit): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhCS_WmJ24c CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 4:35 Alex's life-threatening surgery 11:09 DistroKid ad 12:40 Starting to create "Kimiyo" in recovery 21:26 Quest Clothing ad (Heroek merch) 22:36 Having Momoka Tobari do vocals on "Kimiyo" 27:00 Alex's next album, "A Measure of Space and Sounds" 33:38 Publish Press ad 34:25 Live music improvisation series 43:00 The essential Alex Henry Foster songs 45:50 Alex's dream collaborations 53:22 Alex's "bucket list" venues/The danger of "what now?" 1:01:10 Wrapping up 1:03:21 End screen *this episode was recorded on May 23, 2024*