In this episode, I sit down with Angelo, the vocalist of Tanya Markova, to talk about the band’s journey, their iconic makeup and costumes, and how their lineup has evolved over the years. We also dive into the departure of a former member and the controversy surrounding their Christian-themed songs.

Angelo opens up about fatherhood, cancel culture, and the incredible support from their fans. In the second half, we play a band bracket game, debating our favorite groups and dream collaborations. Angelo even shares his ultimate dream band lineup, including Rico Blanco and Ira Cruz.

We wrap things up by talking about Tanya Markova’s upcoming album and gigs. This was a fun and insightful conversation, so don’t miss it!

Chapters

• 00:00—Introduction to Tanya Markova and Angelo
• 02:14—The Unique Makeup and Costumes of Tanya Markova
• 03:46—Introducing the Current Lineup of Tanya Markova
• 06:13—The Departure of a Former Member
• 09:43—Controversy Surrounding the Christian Songs of Tanya Markova
• 17:40—The History of Tanya Markova
• 21:35—Angelo's Personal Life as a Father
• 23:37—Navigating Cancel Culture and the Support of Fans
• 34:44—Introduction to the Game
• 35:03—Playing the Bracket Game
• 38:11—Choosing Favorite Bands: Bandang Shirley vs. Orange and Lemons
• 38:19—Choosing Favorite Bands: Sugarfree vs. Chikosai
• 39:00—Choosing Favorite Bands: Ben and Ben vs. Wolfgang
• 45:05—Choosing Favorite Bands: Sugarfree vs. Bandang Shirley
• 47:18—Choosing Favorite Bands: Ben and Ben vs. Wolfgang
• 48:24—The Finals: Sugarfree vs. Wolfgang
• 49:48—Collaborations and Dream Bands
• 53:37—Position in the Dream Band
• 56:28—Sharing Tanya Markova and Iwa Motors
• 58:23—Upcoming Album and Gigs
• 01:00:04—Conclusion and Farewell
  
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