Time For Heroes

Wow!

Where to start with Ian Wills, a truly phenomenal man, seemingly destined for a life of crime and addiction, Ian turned his life around, from a last chance job in a butchers to becoming Thatcher's nemesis, then onto writing poetry that would eventually become Wills & The Willing.

4 studio albums in with another due out on 05.07.24 'Another Long Week' feature's a co-write with The Boss, one of many name drops you'll hear in this episode, recorded over two days (you might be able to spot the change halfway through)

Ian plays Isle Of Wight Festival on Saturday (22.06.24) with his gig at London St Pancras Old Church (mentioned in the podcast) has been rescheduled for 02.10.24

Check out all Ian's link below and stay tuned for the new album out next month!

Wills & The Willing - Home (willsandthewilling.com)

IAN WILLS (@IWILLS) / X

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Ian Wills (@wills.ian) • Instagram photos and videos

Stream (Ian) Wills & The Willing music | Listen to songs, albums, playlists for free on SoundCloud

Ian Wills - YouTube

Wills & The Willing | Spotify

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Fresh of the back of The Blonde Parade episode, I'm back with another!

Jack Valero releases his latest single 'Karaoke Dreams' this Friday (07.06.24) as part of an EP which follows in September, so i wanted to get this episode out now, on the EP Jack has been working with Jamie Webster and the rest of the scouse wrecking crew and what they have produced is some of Jack's catchiest tunes too date, be sure to check it out as soon as you've finished listening to this chat!

If you ain't aware, Jack is the son of another famous troupadour, Billy Bragg and we discussed how Jack had to find his own identity whilst also struggling with OCD. Jack spoke with fascinating insight into both subjects plus loads more as well as choosing his heroes too!

Here's Jack's links:

HOME | Jack Valero

Jack Valero | Spotify

Jack Valero Music - YouTube

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So, after a few busy weeks, the podcast is back with another episode and this time out I'm speaking to Scully, frontman of £ piece band. The Blonde Parade, predominantly from Ayrshire but with a sprinkling of Fife thrown in for good measure!

In their short career to date the band have ticked off some huge milestones already, from releasing debut album 'Wanderlust', working with acclaimed producer JP Reid (Sucioperro and Marmaduke Duke) and playing the legendary Dublin Castle in London.

We spoke about all this and much more and of course Scully picked his heroes!

Be sure to check out 'Wanderlust' a cracking album with some bangin' tunes, my personal fav being 'The Strand' Wanderlust - Album by The Blonde Parade | Spotify

And check them out live, they play King Tuts 15.06.24 Tickets for King Tuts Presents: The Blonde Parade, Pretty Underground, Santeria, The Streams | TicketWeb - King Tut's Wah Wah Hut in Glasgow , GB

Check out their links here:

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The Blonde Parade - YouTube

The Blonde Parade | Spotify

THE BLONDE PARADE

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Music by The Young Hips, check them out here:

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We're going international this week and with the Euro's on the horizon i thought, what better than a German artist!

Simon Graupner AKA Shelter Boy may very well be German but he has a very British sound, citing The Beatles, Oasis, Arctic Monkeys and Jamie T among his influences, with the latter even being namechecked on his new album!

I spoke to Simon about his life growing up in the old East Germany and how that shaped his music, his love for British music and when we can expect to see him on a UK tour. as well as lots more, check out the links below and have a listen to his music, I guarantee you'll be impressed!

HOME - Shelter Boy

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Shelterboy (@shelterboyofficial) | TikTok

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Shelter Boy | Spotify

Products | Shelter Boy

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Music by The Young Hips, check them out here:

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This week I'm speaking to Bad Knees, a 3 piece band, based in Edinburgh who've only been together since January but are already making waves in the live scene and release debut single Something In The Water this Friday (17.05.24) make sure to check it out!

I spoke to the band about their careers prior to the band as well as their forming, live shows and release of their debut single which is a proper earworm with a chorus described brilliantly ''it makes you want to throw your nan down the stairs''

As well as all this the boys also picked their heroes!

Check their links below and check out Something In The Water this Friday!

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Music by The Young Hips, check them out here:

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The next guest is Stacey Jackson, a busy woman!

As well as over ten Top 10 dance singles (one of which features Snoop Dog, yes, you did read that correctly!) Stacey is also a TV Host of 'Stacey Jackson In The 80's' an entrepeneur who has created a workout range called Staefit.

As well as that, Stacey has just released her debut novel, ''How A Gangsta Rapper Made Me A Better Mom'' a fictional, comedic story based on her own life experiences!

As if that wasn't enough Stacey is due to release a new album in the autumn and goes out on tour next week with 80's band China Crisis.

Once we'd spoke about all this Stacey also picked her heroes!

Hope you enjoy and check out all Stacey's links below:

Stacey Jackson (@staerox) • Instagram photos and videos

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staerox (@staerox) | TikTok

Flipside - Stacey Jackson (youtube.com)

Stacey Jackson | Spotify

‎Stacey Jackson - Apple Music

HOW A GANGSTA RAPPER MADE ME A BETTER MOM: Amazon.co.uk: Jackson, Stacey, Elkins, Ruth: 9781916613997: Books

Stacey Jackson

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Music by The Young Hips, check them out here:

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An absolute dream to speak to this boy!

Callum '29' Wilson plays Bass in The Snuts, a band that I've frequently referenced on the podcast and one of theee best bands going right now!

Since debut album WL was released in 2021 The Snuts have released another two, Burn The Empire and latest offering Millenials, as well as that they've left their record label and set up their own, the band are fresh of the back of 2 Barrowlands shows and a tour of North America, and about to go out to Australia and Japan before a UK tour in the autumn.

We spoke about all this and Callum gave me an insight into how things REALLY work on Sunday Brunch, and at the end he picked his heroes too!

If you've not checked out The Snuts before (why the fuck not!)

Check their links below:

The Snuts Official Store

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The Snuts (@thesnuts) Official | TikTok

The Snuts - Circles (Official Video) (youtube.com)

The Snuts | Spotify

‎The Snuts - Apple Music

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Music by The Young Hips, check them out here:

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This episode has been in the pipeline for nearly 3 years!

Finally nailed them down!

Its Charlie and Louis of Dead Freights, hailing from Southampton (where they still do Karaoke!) the band are signed to Libertine drummer, Gary Powell's record label, '25 Hour Convenience Store' the band have toured with The Libertines quite a bit, we chatted about the bands career, highs, lows, tips and tricks of the music industry and then they picked their heroes!

It might just get me cancelled!

The band have recently released an EP and are touring from this Friday (3rd May)in support of it, click the links below:

Dead Freights + BadLands (headfirstbristol.co.uk)

The Dead Freights @ @ The Stage Door Southampton

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Music by The Young Hips, check them out here:

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Welcome back to the podcast, this time with the fantastic Australian singer-songwriter Georgia Reed.

I spoke to Georgia about her career, touching on the music scene in Australia, support and airplay from Triple J and her debut single featuring one of the finest guitar solo's I've ever heard! Waiting For You To Run - Single by Georgia Reed | Spotify

As well as that we spoke about her move to the UK and how that along with a global pandemic has affected her career, with her new EP being released last month Haunted - EP by Georgia Reed | Spotify

Georgia was a fantastic guest, be sure to check Georgia's links below.

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Georgia Reed | Spotify

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HOME | georgiareedmusic

Georgia Reed - YouTube

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Music by The Young Hips, check them out here:

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This time out I'm talking to Garry from Local Authority, a 3 piece band based in Glasgow, who in their relatively short career so far, have already got an album out and supported The Libertines, keep your eyes out for them across the live scene as they tick of venues across Scotland and further afield, with the band due to play Carl Barat's club, Justine's in Margate, they are also due to release an EP on the 31st May!

Check out all their links below:

Local Authority All Music | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook | Linktree

Local Authority | Spotify

Local Authority (@localauthoritym) / X (twitter.com)

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Local Authority Garry (@localauthoritymusic1) • Instagram photos and videos

Local Authority Official - YouTube

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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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