The next episode is with Angela Martin and Paula Snow of Bugeye, an all female group from Croydon, disco, punk, garage, so many influences and sounds, they are such a vibrant band and full of innovation.

During lockdown they hosted their own podcast and they also run their own festival (Cro Cro Land) in Croydon!

We discussed all this as well as the music industry in a wider scale and as usual they picked their heroes!

Cro Cro Land is in April, buy tickets here WeGotTickets | Simple, honest ticketing | Cro Cro Land

The band also have a tour coming up in May, all ticket links available here BUGEYE | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree

Bugeye | Spotify

Bugeye Music - YouTube

Music | Bugeye (bandcamp.com)

Facebook

Bugeye (@Bugeyeband) / X (twitter.com)

Bugeye (@bugeye_music) • Instagram photos and videos

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Time For Heroes is written, produced and presented by Martin Morel

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Music by The Young Hips, check them out here:

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Next up on the pod is Morgan and Nelson Bankes of The Bankes Brothers, the four piece band from Victoria BC release new EP 'In Waves' In Waves EP (fanlink.to) tomorrow (01.03.24) before heading out on tour as support for Red Rum Club, beginning a week today (07.03.24) in Glasgow and travelling down the UK. Tickets available here : The Bankes Brothers - Tour

The Bankes Brothers sound fuses influences as diverse as Otis Redding, Talking Heads, Paul Simon, and The Strokes to create a perfect blend and a unique sound I've never heard before.

I spoke to the boys about how they came to be and what's coming up as well as finding out who their heroes are!

Check out Their links below:

The Bankes Brothers

Facebook

𝕋𝕙𝕖 𝔹𝕒𝕟𝕜𝕖𝕤 𝔹𝕣𝕠𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕤 (@bankesbrothers) • Instagram photos and videos

Music | The Bankes Brothers (bandcamp.com)

The Bankes Brothers | Spotify

The Bankes Brothers - YouTube

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Rowan McDonagh (@rowan_mcdonagh_design) • Instagram photos and videos

Music by The Young Hips, check them out here:

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Next up on the podcast we have Jay and Tyler of Southampton based band The Manatees

Their latest EP 'Different State Of Mind' drops this Friday (23.02.24) pre-save here The Manatees - Different State Of Mind EP (orcd.co)

The band then travel to America to play at SXSW before embarking on a UK tour in April, tickets available here The Manatees - AEG Presents

We spoke about all this plus signing to Fierce Panda and the promise of drinks with Tim Wheeler (Ash)

And after all this they picked their heroes!

The Manatees fusion of many different styles of music along with their energy and passion are sure to have a massive 2024 and beyond!

Be sure to check them out on all the links below:

𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗦 (@themanateesofficial) • Instagram photos and videos

Facebook

The Manatees (@Themanateesband) / X (twitter.com)

themanateesofficial | TikTok | Linktree

The Manatees | Spotify

The Manatees Official - YouTube

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Time For Heroes is written, produced and presented by Martin Morel

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Rowan McDonagh (@rowan_mcdonagh_design) • Instagram photos and videos

Music by The Young Hips, check them out here:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wnBIA2KIwgNjCQPB6RY6h?si=Rd3wMJl5TImhlNDr9Wt3Yw

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Wow!!!

Today's guest is Baz Warne, guitarist and vocalist of legendary band The Stranglers, The Stranglers have a career spanning 50 years with Baz joining the band in 2000, originally on guitar before taking on vocal duties on some of the bands most iconic songs.

The band go out on their 50th anniversary tour this March, starting out at The Clyde Auditorium in Glasgow on the 8th.

We spoke about all this plus a whole lot more and Baz picked his heroes too!

Check out all the links below:

The Stranglers (Official Site)

Facebook

The Stranglers (@stranglersofficial) • Instagram photos and videos

The Stranglers - This Song (Official Video) (youtube.com)

The Stranglers (Official) (@StranglersSite) / X (twitter.com)

The Stranglers | Spotify

‎The Stranglers - Apple Music

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Rowan McDonagh (@rowan_mcdonagh_design) • Instagram photos and videos

Music by The Young Hips, check them out here:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wnBIA2KIwgNjCQPB6RY6h?si=Rd3wMJl5TImhlNDr9Wt3Yw

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Back with another cracker, this time with Sam Herlihy, frontman of the fantastic Hope Of The States, who recorded two amazing albums in the noughties, 'The Lost Riots' and 'Left'

After the break-up of the band Sam had many musical projects before opening both a restaurant (Pidgin) and sandwich shop (Sons + Daughters) with business partner and friend James Marsden, this also led to them recording 'The Kitchen Is On Fire' Podcast.

We spoke about all this plus my magic mushrooms tale and then Sam picked his heroes.

Sam also spoke candidly about his friend and bandmate, Jimmi Lawrence, who tragically took his own life during recording of the bands debut album.

It was a pleasure to speak to Sam and I really hope you all enjoy this episode!

Check out all the links below:

Sam Herlihy (@samueljherlihy) • Instagram photos and videos

Pidgin (@pidginlondon) • Instagram photos and videos

sons + daughters (@sonsanddaughtersldn) • Instagram photos and videos

Hope Of The States | Spotify

The Northwestern | Spotify

Racetrack Gospel | Spotify

Dark Houses | Spotify

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Time For Heroes is written, produced and presented by Martin Morel

Artwork courtesy of Rowan McDonagh

Rowan McDonagh (@rowan_mcdonagh_design) • Instagram photos and videos

Music by The Young Hips, check them out here:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wnBIA2KIwgNjCQPB6RY6h?si=Rd3wMJl5TImhlNDr9Wt3Yw

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An absolute pleasure to welcome John Power onto the podcast, a proper hero moment!

Bass player in The La's before forming Cast who went on an incredible run of 3 top 10 albums and 10 top 20 singles, Cast are back with new album 'Love Is The Call' on February 16th and it is without a doubt up there with their finest work! pre order here: Cast Official Store (tmstor.es)

We spoke about all this as well as the upcoming headline tour and support slots with Liam Gallagher, we also touched on Jurgen Klopp's departure from Liverpool and managed to pick his heroes too!

No fuckin about, just get listening, John was an absolute dream to speak too!

Check out all the links below:

Home | Cast (castband.co.uk)

Facebook

Cast (@castofficial) / X (twitter.com)

Cast (@castbandofficial) • Instagram photos and videos

Cast | Spotify

Tour | Cast (castband.co.uk)

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Time For Heroes is written, produced and presented by Martin Morel

Artwork courtesy of Rowan McDonagh

Rowan McDonagh (@rowan_mcdonagh_design) • Instagram photos and videos

Music by The Young Hips, check them out here:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wnBIA2KIwgNjCQPB6RY6h?si=Rd3wMJl5TImhlNDr9Wt3Yw

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3 episodes in a week!!!

This one with the fabulous Lena Anderssen who's 6th studio album 'State Of The Land' is out today (26th January)

A truly beautiful voice, I heard this album at the start of the year and was blown away AND!!!! It was produced by the late Geoff Emerick who previously worked with The Beatles!!! Can't be bad eh!

Had a great chat with Lena talking about her full career and then picking her heroes, hope you all enjoy listening to this and then check out her album straight after, you won't be dissapointed!

Here's Lena's links x

Lena Anderssen | Spotify

Lena Anderssen (lenamusic.com)

‎Lena Anderssen - Apple Music

LENA ANDERSSEN (@lenaanderssen) • Instagram photos and videos

Lena Anderssen (@lenaanderssen) / X (twitter.com)

Facebook

Lena Anderssen - YouTube

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Artwork courtesy of Rowan McDonagh

Rowan McDonagh (@rowan_mcdonagh_design) • Instagram photos and videos

Music by The Young Hips, check them out here:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wnBIA2KIwgNjCQPB6RY6h?si=Rd3wMJl5TImhlNDr9Wt3Yw

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2nd episode of the week with another to come tomorrow!

This time out I'm speaking to Scott Powell of Stoke band Camens who release new single Cynical tomorrow (26th January) ahead of their debut album which follows in May. Pre-order here: Camens and get tickets for the album tour here: CAMENS TICKET LINKS | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree

The thing that shines through most with these up and coming bands is the blood, sweat and tears that they put into their work and its evident here with Camens, passion, drive and hard work are all key elements.

We spoke about the bands career from the start and where it's headed in the future and then Scott picked his heroes!

Hope you all enjoy this episode, check out Camens in the links below x

Camens | creating music | Patreon

Camens | Spotify

Music | Camens (bandcamp.com)

CAMENS (@camensuk) • Instagram photos and videos

Facebook

CAMENS (@camensuk) / X (twitter.com)

‎Camens - Apple Music

Stream Camens music | Listen to songs, albums, playlists for free on SoundCloud

Camens - YouTube

CAMENS (@camensuk) | TikTok

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Time For Heroes is written, produced and presented by Martin Morel

Artwork courtesy of Rowan McDonagh

Rowan McDonagh (@rowan_mcdonagh_design) • Instagram photos and videos

Music by The Young Hips, check them out here:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wnBIA2KIwgNjCQPB6RY6h?si=Rd3wMJl5TImhlNDr9Wt3Yw

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What's happening Heroes!

This is the first of 3 episodes this week, yes 3!!! All unedited as I've been super busy and a little under the weather.

This one is with Ali McKinnell of Electrasy, who had a massive hit in the 90's with 'Morning Afterglow' (up there with 'Don't Look Back In Anger' for me)

The band have had breaks but released their last album as recently as 2023 (To The Other Side)

We spoke about the bands journey and Ali picked his heroes, hope you all enjoy x

Check the links below:

Music | electrasy (bandcamp.com)

electrasy (@electrasy) / X (twitter.com)

27 Years of Electrasy (youtube.com)

Electrasy: Calling All The Dreamers: The extraordinary true story of a Britpop band from the West Country who went to space and back.: Amazon.co.uk: Trainor, Pete, Electrasy, The Members of: 9781739352912: Books

electrasy (@electrasymusic) • Instagram photos and videos

Facebook

Home | electrasy official site

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Time For Heroes is written, produced and presented by Martin Morel

Artwork courtesy of Rowan McDonagh

Rowan McDonagh (@rowan_mcdonagh_design) • Instagram photos and videos

Music by The Young Hips, check them out here:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wnBIA2KIwgNjCQPB6RY6h?si=Rd3wMJl5TImhlNDr9Wt3Yw

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My next guest is Benjy Leak, frontman of LOCK-IN an upcoming London band.

They have just released their new EP (Onto The Next) today!!!!! (Jan 19th) so once you've listened to this fantastic interview with Benjy chatting about music, pyjamas and Jimmy Bullard, go check the new EP and the rest of their stuff! Lock-In | Spotify and here's a link to buy tickets for the london show also Lock-In - London Tickets | Lafayette London | Sat 27th April 2024 Lineup (skiddle.com)

Benjy is laser focused on taking this band to the very top and I've absolutley no doubt they:ll make it!

As usual Benjy picked some cracking heroes so get listening now!

And check out the links below:

@lockin_band • Instagram photos and videos

Facebook

LOCK-IN (@Lockin_Band) / X (twitter.com)

lockinband (@lockin_band) | TikTok

LOCK-IN - YouTube

Lock-In | Spotify

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Time For Heroes is written, produced and presented by Martin Morel

Artwork courtesy of Rowan McDonagh

Rowan McDonagh (@rowan_mcdonagh_design) • Instagram photos and videos

Music by The Young Hips, check them out here:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wnBIA2KIwgNjCQPB6RY6h?si=Rd3wMJl5TImhlNDr9Wt3Yw

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