Sentimental Illness

Scott WINO Weinrich is everything I ever wanted to be when I grew up.

He's a pure soul, a fantastic guitarist and vocalist and boy... does he mean business. It's not often you get to chat with a legend but this was all the things for me.

Listen to the show, buy the incredible new record and go see this electrifying unit on tour. Tell everyone. For real.

Oh and to quote Scott, "Create or die!"

This is Wino of The Obsessed and you're listening to Rockstar Superhero.

Time Codes:
1:00 What was Scott trying to say with The Obsessed?
3:45 Wanting to prove oneself to the Punks
7:00 The best musicians from 1974
11:00 Finding the right lead singer
13:45 Stealing from the band
15:40 Bringing in the Second guitarist
16:20 The Obsessed - 'Daughter of an Echo'
16:45 Giggling from ear to ear
19:30 The Lifer Brigade and the Military
22:30 Finally finding the bass
25:30 Meeting Dave Grohl to do Probot
27:00 The Obsessed - 'Stoned Back to the Bomb Age'
27:50 Doing press everywhere
30:20 How does Scott weather the storm of life?
33:00 Money is money and art is art - Create or Die
35:45 The new album hasn't leaked yet
38:00 Next tour, next record

'Daughter of an Echo' and 'Stoned Back to the Bomb Age' are tracks from the upcoming 2024 release "Gilded Sorrow," and are provided by Scott Weinrich, The Obsessed, Jeff Keller Management, and Ripple Music, All Rights Reserved 2024. Gilded Sorrow will be released February 16th, 2024.

Interview courtesy of Jeff Keller Management and Purple Sage PR.

Rockstar Superhero Podcast is a Copyright of Rob Leland, All Rights Reserved, 2024.

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Graham Russell is a true musical icon.

He and his musical partner of 46 years, Russell Hitchcock, formed Air Supply, the song writing super duo, in the early 70's and really never looked back.

Graham's childhood was anything but normal, leaving him without a mother at a very early age. However, these stark beginnings formed in him in a sort of poetry that eventually found its way into the hearts of millions of fans, as Air Supply became a genre unto itself. He is, and will always be, a passionate man, loving his friends and family and especially his fans, with the deepest sense of love and commitment.

This is my interview with a sweetheart of a guy, and the writer of songs that make men and women fall in love over and over again. Please enjoy this very special conversation with Graham Russell, on the Rockstar Superhero Podcast.

Time Codes:


Time Codes:
1:00 The early days in the UK
2:30 Becoming mute
5:10 Air Supply is a rock and roll band
8:00 How to be a professional entertainer
10:15 How Graham got to Australia
14:30 Air Supply is quite sincere
18:00 The beautiful moments with his music
21:30 Graham loves his role in the band
24:50 How Russell and Graham met
28:00 The band that makes babies happen
31:30 Celebrity is a weird thing
34:30 Being on the road forever
37:00 Lunch with Princess Diana
40:45 Another album in the future?
43:30 Never quit. Ever.

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Harry Springer may compose, produce and perform all of Moon Walker's music in his bedroom, but the electrifying and eclectic sounds feel more fitting for a stadium. It's just that good. That immediate.

When Harry formed Moon Walker at the height of the Covid-19 Pandemic, he was looking for a way to pass time and maybe make some extra money selling songs to music libraries. It turns out a lot of things were going to change. Quickly.

I am thrilled that Harry shared so much about his history and what he believes to be his future. I'm sure you'll have questions, and I am positive Harry will answer them for you. Personally, I think it's so cool that you get to witness this moment in time where Harry is on the cusp of greatness.

I hope you'll remember that you heard about him here first.

This is Harry Springer of Moon Walker and this is Rockstar Superhero.

1:00 Bowie, T-Rex, and the Talking Heads
2:40 Pink Floyd is the favorite
5:10 Getting compared to his influences
8:00 Not interested in listening to new artists
11:45 An obsession over concept albums
15:40 Being a Freddie Mercury fan
16:21 Moonwalker - 'Monkey See, Monkey Do'
19:15 The coolest looking human on the planet
22:20 The cool factor and the feeling of the person
26:00 Justin Hawkins likes Harry's music
27:29 Moonwalker - 'Devil'
29:00 How to get different sounds on your record
32:30 How to make a music video
36:20 Scorsese and Kurosawa
40:20 Logical depression vs emotional depression
44:00 Harry's confident identity
46:53 Moonwalker - 'I'm Afraid I'll Go to Heaven'
47:35 Artistic and financial fulfillment
50:55 The goal is to pay the rent by doing what he loves
54:15 Harry's music will stand the test of time
58:10 Beating Spiderman 2 again

'Monkey See, Monkey Do,' 'Devil,' and 'I'm Afraid I'll Go to Heaven' are written and performed by Harry Springer and are property of Harry Springer/Moonwalker and Limited Edition Publishing. All Rights Reserved.

Artist representation/Management by TAB Music Management (Tom Burger). Grateful for the continuing relationship, Tom!

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When I think of all the people I've interviewed over the years, very few fall into that short list of people I not only admire as a creative, but one in which I genuinely feel connected to on a cellular level.

New York state's own Charles Cure, singer for the legendary hardcore band, Hush, has a new project that is way more than just another new idea. 'Spiritkiller,' which may be the best name for a band ever, is that which Charles is a part of, and who's music you are listening to at this very minute.

Spiritkiller embodies all that which rocks and crushes and the music speaks to an era sadly long discarded, but also one of which has never been forgotten. It's musical bliss and takes your humble host all the way back to that first moment when hardcore meant something.

On top of all this, Charles and I connect in a rare way, on a wavelength few are willing to straddle. I can't wait for you to hear what we chat about in this show.

So, dig it. This is my conversation on the latest and the greatest from Charles Cure of the monstrously talented Spiritkiller, and this is THE Rockstar Superhero podcast.

Time codes:

2:30 Finding common ground and respect with my brother, Charles Cure
6:30 We go on stage to put it out there
10:30 Compartmentalizing creative moments
14:40 Working out a licensing deal
19:00 Approaching bands in a new way
23:15 Social media isolates and destroys
28:10 Trying to be a part of a tribe
32:40 The city life vs the rural farm life
37:35 Opinion pieces vs news
42:15 Failing to connect with those you don't agree with
46:45 Falling off the cliff of value
51:00 Defining the singular vs the totality
55:00 Most people don't care and that sucks
59:00 Being good to each other for once
1:03:20 Receiving the best version of oneself

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Vojta Pačesný is such a kind and interesting guy. I don't get to talk to many musicians from the former Eastern Bloc in Europe, so learning more about who they are, and what makes their culture and music different, is a really fun process.

As it worked out, I was able to get a good 40 minutes with Vojta, talking about his awesome band, Seeing Things, and chatting about life as a musician and local influencer. The best part of these kinds of interviews are the discovery of a new band, a new sound, and a new human who deserves recognition.

Make sure you check out the new Seeing Things single, "Soulkiller," because of cours, it is. It's been out for a few weeks now, so what are you waiting for? I should also say that I'm forever grateful for James Illsley at Saviour Management for making these opportunities happen. What a blessed journey this has been.

So, thanks for making the time to listen today and make sure you follow Seeing Things wherever you are listening to great metal, rock and roll, or electronica.

They are worth your time, for sure. This is my interview with Vojta Pačesný of Seeing Things, and this is the new Rockstar Superhero. Thanks for listening!

Time codes:

2:50 Anyone can record an album at home now
6:30 Loving certain styles or genres
10:00 Finding bands from around the world
13:30 Judging the bands they watch
17:30 We all love the big drop
21:00 Electronic metalcore and weed
24:40 The new album, Obsidian, by Northlane
28:45 Originality is basically dead
33:00 Building on the foundations of metalcore
36:50 Attention spans are so short these days
40:20 Dream collaborations
43:50 Hippotraktor, L'itch, and Psychonaut
47:00 The blessings and curses of production
50:00 Everyone has their demons

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The Rockstar Superhero Podcast examines the personal lives and creative careers of your favorite classic rock artists. We are obsessed with understanding the inner workings of the music business and all that it takes to remain in the public eye for as long as possible.

Join us as we pursue conversations with legends and legends in the making. The Rockstar Superhero Radicals podcast was created to connect you directly to people, professional and private, who have lived lives worth discussing and offer solutions to our listeners, one heart at a time. If you are seeking truth and purpose beyond yourself, the Radicals podcast is for you.

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Chris Hathcock is known as creative mind and songwriter for the progressive metal band, The Reticent. Chris is also known as a Grammy nominated music educator, and is one of the most interesting, and challenging, humans I've met over my years as a performing artist.

I've known Chris for awhile now, and in that time, I've fallen in love with his musical projects. I've also witnessed him suffer traumatic loss at an almost legendary scale. Like all of us, Chris has lost family members and friends over the years, including his father, whom Chris was incredibly close. His father's passing has resulted in Chris creating a new album project where he lays his life and feelings bare in the rarest of ways. You want to reach through his songs to help him heal, but wildly enough, the very reason you want to do that IS because his words and theme touch your aching heart as well. It's quite something to experience.

So, this said, I can only warn you that today is not your typical light conversation about an upcoming band or a cautionary tale of celebrity. This is Chris Hathcock, uncompromisingly authentic and desperately seeking anything or anyone that will bring him out of the deep dark hole he's been trapped in as far back as he can remember. This is a conversation about mental illness, surviving it, and admitting that thriving within it doesn't just seem hopeless, but impossible.

This is a conversation about the most ugly truths. This is a real life deep dive with my friend, Chris Hathcock, on a very important Rockstar Superhero.

Time codes:

2:00 The impossibility of now
3:35 Panel discussions
6:30 Faltering when things are close to the edge
11:00 Distracting oneself
15:20 Making himself stronger
20:20 Carried offstage
25:20 Hearing a smile on the phone
31:30 Flattering messages
37:30 Finding out about The Reticent
43:00 The Old Guard
47:45 Giving to charities
52:40 Despondency and sadness
57:50 Missing the opportunities of love
1:03:00 Behavioral Therapy
1:08:00 Misunderstanding praise
1:13:00 Extraordinary writing abilities
1:17:00 A window into another mind
1:22:00 Real excited about the upcoming tour
1:27:00 Getting away from it when it's too much
1:31:00 Super cool mixing techniques
1:35:00 Affecting the lives of those that listen to the show today

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The Rockstar Superhero Podcast examines the personal lives and creative careers of your favorite classic rock artists. We are obsessed with understanding the inner workings of the music business and all that it takes to remain in the public eye for as long as possible. Join us as we pursue conversations with legends and legends in the making.

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There aren't many surviving old school punk musicians. Many of them have gone on to that great gig in the sky, but those that have survived the last 45 years are the true legacy artists of a long gone generation. Mention Johnny Rotten, Siouxsie Sioux, Nina Hagen, or Henry Rollins and you know they changed the musical landscape forever, and their influence is far reaching.

Of all the surviving punks, John Robb is a truly influential human, known not only as a founding member of the legendary Membranes, but as a writer, a commentator, a pundit, and an industry insider for over 30 years. Our conversation today was everything I had hoped it'd be. As you can imagine, this is a man with too many stories, but we got to a few, and most importantly took the opportunity to talk about his AMAZING new book, "The Art of Darkness, the History of Goth."

So, to quote Marty DiBergi from Spinal Tap, "enough of my yakkin'.... let's boogie." This is my hour long chat with the legend that is John Robb and this, as always, is your Rockstar Superhero.

Time codes:

2:00 Olympia, K Records, and Tobe Vail
6:25 Ellensburg and Mark Lanegan
10:40 What we admire about John Robb
15:10 Books, television and media in general
19:50 Goth is a retrospective term
24:30 In the end, you are bigger than your record collection
29:20 Going the long way around
4:10 The willingness to moderate our thinking
39:00 The different bits of a city
44:00 The book is a take on Goth vs a definition
48:50 Crowley and the occult
53:15 The fast operator
58:20 Sitting and listening forever
1:03:00 Working the songs out in your head
1:08:40 Greta Thunberg and cleverness

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The Rockstar Superhero Podcast examines the personal lives and creative careers of your favorite classic rock artists. We are obsessed with understanding the inner workings of the music business and all that it takes to remain in the public eye for as long as possible. Join us as we pursue conversations with legends and legends in the making.

The Rockstar Superhero Radicals podcast was created to connect you directly to people, professional and private, who have lived lives worth discussing and offer solutions to our listeners, one heart at a time. If you are seeking truth and purpose beyond yourself, the Radicals podcast is for you.

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This week on the show, we break some new ground. It's not often we are afforded a chat with musical royalty, but today... indeed we are.

Bassist Steve McDonald started his professional music career at 11 years old. Within a few years, he and his brother Jeff started the seminal power pop band, Redd Kross and, less than 10 years later, played the Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

30 years later, Steve is still killing it, standing in the ceremonial center, providing ground support for the legendary sludge metal band, The Melvins.

The new album, Bad Mood Rising, is a mix of all the things The Melvins do so well and they don't mind letting you have it, square in your ear hole. Make sure you pick up the new record as soon as you listen to our super fun chat, okay? Don't just stream it. Buy it, then see the band on tour.

This is my chat with Steve McDonald of the Melvins, and you're listening to Rockstar Superhero.

Time codes:

2:40 Encouragement and eye crosses
5:40 The KISS B sides
8:45 High quality and status
11:45 Small chains of sports bars
15:20 The balls behind the Melvins
18:00 Buzz is one of a kind
21:20 Living the experience
24:50 Reading the band's progressive mind
28:20 The harmonic edge of Steve's voice
32:00 Complicated riffs and weird repeats
35:20 Playing for the song
38:00 The original KISS bass
42:00 Cheap Trick on tour
45:30 Foreign environments and recording studios
48:45 The Hollywood portal
52:00 Attributing sanity to sane environments

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Karin Park seems to exist on an alternate plane.

It's rare that an artist can feel so singular, even when it's apparent that there is a sort of hidden musical homage to those that have influenced them.

Karin's new album, Private Collection, speaks to the soul in a profound way. The music is glassy, mesmerizing, morose, lovely, challenging, enchanting, and dare I say pure. It's a must own and one in which I'll be listening to and sharing with my friends for decades to come. I really can't exaggerate its importance in this brave new world. Go buy it today.

This is my lovely chat with the slight provocateur, Karin Park, and you're listening to the new Rockstar Superhero.

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Time Codes:

2:00 How much does Scandinavian culture support Karin's work?
5:40 Artist's deserve to get paid
9:30 The types of musical artists
13:00 Choosing life for selfish reasons
16:40 Fighting for her artistry
20:25 Conversations about accidents
24:30 Lamborghinis and junkers
28:20 Unsure of motherhood
32:30 Life can't be bought
36:15 Wanting to touch your soul
40:00 Pre-internet times
44:00 Joining a revolution
47:40 Wasting energy to look back at life
51:45 Staying true to herself
55:00 Belonging in the creative muck

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The Rockstar Superhero Podcast examines the personal lives and creative careers of your favorite classic rock artists. We are obsessed with understanding the inner workings of the music business and all that it takes to remain in the public eye for as long as possible. Join us as we pursue conversations with legends and legends in the making.

The Rockstar Superhero Radicals podcast was created to connect you directly to people, professional and private, who have lived lives worth discussing and offer solutions to our listeners, one heart at a time. If you are seeking truth and purpose beyond yourself, the Radicals podcast is for you.

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As Dennis Sanders says 'Life has a way of saying "don't get too comfortable,"' and maybe that's exactly why I like his music so much.

Today, on the show, you're going to make another new discovery with me, as we listen to the first moments a new artistic friendship was formed.

Dennis' band, Spirit in the Room, is a dark hearted novel come to amazing life and we are all here to witness it's truth and fiction. The new album, Flamingo, is a thickly mixed, dense and brutally melancholy work of singularity. The name of the band clearly draws a line in the sand, because the music does sound like a spirit in the room. I'm just not sure if it's friendly or not.

Why tell you anything more, when you can listen to our great great great conversation? The answer is "I'm not going to." You'll have to take the next 45 minutes to learn the truth about the man, the band, and the reasons behind it.

This is Spirit in the Room and you're listening to Rockstar Superhero.

Time codes:

1:50 Dennis' artistic journey
3:45 Thirteen years later
6:00 Living in so many places
8:40 Sleeping in one's truck
11:40 When you're the problem
14:15 Fixing yourself is required
17:00 Hiding smiles from others
19:25 Going through tragedy to become kind
22:00 How does Dennis get through
25:00 Flamingo is the new EP
27:30 Spirit in the Room doesn't collaborate
31:00 Trusting others artistically
34:00 The last breath allows you to suffer
37:00 Depeche Mode can't help it
40:00 Artists want to stick in your memory forever
42:50 Do your own thing and stop worrying
45:00 A musical David Lynch

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The Rockstar Superhero Podcast examines the personal lives and creative careers of your favorite classic rock artists. We are obsessed with understanding the inner workings of the music business and all that it takes to remain in the public eye for as long as possible. Join us as we pursue conversations with legends and legends in the making.

The Rockstar Superhero Radicals podcast was created to connect you directly to people, professional and private, who have lived lives worth discussing and offer solutions to our listeners, one heart at a time. If you are seeking truth and purpose beyond yourself, the Radicals podcast is for you.

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