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Heroek talks to singer-songwriter Katrina Ford about being a part of bands Celebration and Mt. Royal, throwing live worms at crowds in live shows, using social media for music vs personal life, if religion plays a part in her creative process, tuning pipe organs around Christmas time, and more.
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🪱KATRINA FORD🪱
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katrinaford
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🎧HEROEK MUSIC🎧
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🎵MUSIC USED🎵
Heroek - Around Midnight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFgTm1_ltnw
Heroek, Chad Lewine - Hero's Journey: https://youtu.be/6CYpNXCnUW0
Katrina Ford, Celebration - Don't Stop Dreaming: https://open.spotify.com/track/1GXhxYoL3jWNLJ9SJGivSM?si=85f205a100ce4918
📚CHAPTERS📚
0:00 Intro
1:45 Solo music vs collaborations
3:15 Working with her husband on music
4:50 Wanting to pursue music as a kid
6:20 Playing with JAKS
8:04 Katrina's advice to new artists/bands
9:10 Katrina's favorite live show memories
12:30 ⚔️Quest Clothing ad (Heroek merch!)⚔️
13:39 Second-guessing her music career
16:40 The evolution of the music industry
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23:16 Katrina's creative process
24:55 Songs that defied expectations
26:15 "Don't Stop Dreaming" getting on a Netflix playlist
27:38 The songs that define Katrina Ford
29:00 Katrina's new album "H.E.A.R.T."
33:56 📰Publish Press ad (FREE newsletter!)📰
34:44 Does religion affect Katrina's art?
38:10 Katrina's goal with music
38:32 Does Katrina have a message for her career?
39:20 Katrina's dream collaboration
40:56 Katrina doesn't have a "bucket list" of venues
41:45 Does Katrina have a favorite song she's worked on?
43:14 The meaning of "Granite" changing over time
47:20 Upcoming releases
48:30 Delays in the creation of a song
51:12 Wrapping up
52:24 End screen
*this podcast was recorded on November 25, 2024*
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!
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🃏OMAS🃏
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🎧HEROEK MUSIC🎧
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Qobuz: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/interpreter/heroek/14462802
🎙️HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST🎙️
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🎵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!
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🎧HEROEK MUSIC🎧
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🐴KRYSTAL KING🐴
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🎙️HERO'S JOURNEY PODCAST🎙️
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🎵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!
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🚌DEVARROW🚌
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devarrow/
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🎧HEROEK MUSIC🎧
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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
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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!
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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/
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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!
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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!
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Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0f
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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!
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📱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
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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*
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