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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ANTWON VINNIE:
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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*