Straight To Video

We talk to Fonz Tramontano & Calida J - Synthwave Pop Duo. Emerging from Hard Rock backgrounds on the Midlands live music scene it was soon evident that a mutual love of all things 1980s would result in a rewarding creative relationship and surge of epic songs with no sign of slowing down. We chat all about their new EP CD-R80s and the films and songs which inspired it, along with favourite mo...

We talk to Phil Soussan - Bassist, Songwriter & Producer. It would have been hard to predict the musical journey that Phil Soussan would take from being born and raised in London to being thrust into the Hard Rock spotlight of the 1980s, relocating to the USA as part of the Ozzy Osbourne band and being responsible for the huge hit single 'Shot In The Dark'. Phil has walked steadily a...

We talk to Kevin Martin - Video Store Owner. It's unlikely that after owning his own Video & DVD Store, The Lobby DVD Shop, for the past two decades Kevin Martin would ever think he'd become the star of a movie showing at film festivals all over the world but that's just what has happened with the release of The Last Video Store! It's a film which captures the incredible no...

We talk to Laurence R. Harvey - Actor & Voice Over Artist. Whilst most of the world first laid eyes on Laurence in his role of Martin Lomax in the notorious and perhaps even more stomach churning 2011 sequel to The Human Centipede, the well versed performer had long been treading the boards of TV and Theatre before claiming his spot in Horror's hallowed iconic hall of fame. Laurence takes...

We talk to Reeve Stimpson - Singer Songwriter. Whilst many people try, few capture the vibe, energy and magic of the 80s in a genuine way. There are many bands and artists flying the flag of arguably the greatest pop culture decade of all time but few seem to do it as well as Reeve Stimpson has proved with his recent singles. We chat about the influences which have surrounded him from an early age...

We talk to Ron Thomas - OG Cobra Kai, Author, Self-Mastery Expert & Life Coach. Well known for portaying the iconic role of Cobra Kai student Bobby Brown in the 1984 movie smash The Karate Kid, Ron continues to share the strengths and values taught in the classic film 40 years later. He speaks of how his competive spirit was ignited at an early age through sports before heading to Hollywood to...

We talk to Wolf Marshall - Internationally acclaimed Guitarist, Teacher, Author & Transcriber. It would have been hard to avoid the name Wolf Marshall if you ever picked up an electric guitar during the Hard Rock heyday of the 80s and early 90s. Already having a successful touring and recording career he fast became the go to for guitar tuition and became the premier Guitar Tablature transcrib...

We talk to Matt Scannell - Singer & Guitarist of chart topping Hard Rock Band Vertical Horizon. It's been twenty five years since the song 'Everything You Want' from the album of the same name hit the very top of the US Billboard Charts and became the most played song of the year. Matt looks back on his journey, from the songs creation, it's rise to the top of the charts an...

We talk to Billy Sheehan - Bassist with Mr Big & The Winery Dogs. Without doubt one of the most incredible bass players of all time, Billy Sheehan has had a career like no other. From his early Talas days breaking out of Buffalo, New York to head out as support to Van Halen right through to taking on the world with Mr Big and a series of chart smashes. Billy reflects back on some of his career...

We talk to Richie Kotzen - Musician and Songwriter. Without doubt one of the most unique and talented guitarist, singers and multi instrumentalists to burst out of the Hard Rock scene, Richie Kotzen continues to be a formidable songwriting force. Whether it be on his solo albums, his time with hard rock superstars Poison and Mr Big or with the supergroup The Winery Dogs, his guitar playing and sou...

We talk to Mike Read - Radio & TV Broadcaster and Presenting Legend. Since the late 70s Mike Read has climbed to the top of the Radio and TV fields as a presenter, host and interviewer on the likes of the Radio 1 Breakfast Show, Saturday Superstore and the iconic Top of the Pops TV Show. Today he continues to champion new music from many of our favourite legacy artists on The Heritage Chart sh...

We talk to Zach Galligan - Actor. From growing up right in the heart of New York City to breaking Box Office Records as part of one of the movie industries biggest blockbuster summers back in 1984, Zach has seen and learned a lot during his incredible career. He shares stories of mastering Steven Spielberg's own Arcade Machines, arriving in Los Angeles during the 1980s and how his love for mu...

We talk to Toby Jepson - Singer Songwriter for Wayward Sons & Little Angels. With one of the busiest careers in today's entertainment industry, Toby manages to channel his love and passion for both Music and Movies. Many are aware of his incredible achievements with the Little Angels but for several years Toby also worked in the Movie Industry and continues to do so today with several exc...

We talk to Jake Popyura - Musician and Songwriter of the band Supermilk. Growing up in the 1990s, it was hard for Jake Popyura not to be heavily influenced by some of the most wacky and much overlooked movies he'd find on the shelves of his local Video Shop. These films would be a touch point throught his career with the bands Doe and more recently Supermilk leading to even releasing an album...

We talk to Albert Cummings - Blues Rock Guitarist, Singer & Songwriter. Whilst always being a music fan it wasn't until his late 20s that Albert Cummings would step on a stage with a live band and realise the path he was meant to take. Already a successful builder and forth generation in his family he would juggle both careers successfully whilst his guitar skills would take him on a jour...

We talk to Johnny Monaco - Guitarist & Songwriter. Since his first appearance on the STV Podcast a lot has changed in the last four years for one of hard rocks finest guitarists. Now living in Las Vegas and guitarist for Stephen Pearcy of RATT, Monaco shares experiences and thoughts on how everything has been working out in his own unique and untouchable style. We learn of experiences with onl...

We talk to Paul Shipper - Award-winning Movie Poster Artist and Illustrator. Whilst searching his local Video Shop for the latest Hollywood Blockbuster films, the young Paul Shipper would fall in love with the incredible poster artwork that filled the walls. Studying the work of masters such as Drew Struzan who filled our imaginations of what a film was like before we even saw it, Paul would add h...

We talk to Ronnie Riddle - Singer and Frontman for North Carolina Rock Band Preacher Stone. Ronnie guides us through his journey discovering Rock & Roll in various fun and unique ways which all had a lasting impact on his outlook and appreciation for what he continues to get to do everytime he and his bandmates take to the stage. We chat about meeting his heroes decades after seeing them on hi...

We talk to Murphy Karges - Bass Player, Songwriter & Author. Since touring the world and conquering the charts with Sugar Ray in the 90s and 2000s, Murphy Karges now passionately shares his bass playing and tour knowledge with the world through YouTube and his brand new book 'Basics For Bassists'. We chat all about the early days and magic created by Sugar Ray, their first trips to t...

We talk to Craig Joiner - Songwriter & Guitarist for Romeo's Daughter. With a brand new solo record 'A Kind of Calm' showcasing a whole new side Craig's musical personality, he explains the origins of his love for acoustic songwriting and the recording process behind his new songs. We also hear tales of game changing recording sessions with the likes of Mutt Lange and John...

We talk to Kurt Frohlich - Singer, Guitarist & Songwriter. With not one but two albums released this year including the sophomore release from Riley's LA Guns and his debut solo album 1977, Kurt Frohlich is as busy as he's ever been. Kurt talks about the influences that he brought to the table on his new album and the punk rock roots along with pop hooks that are interwoven into the...

We talk to James Wright - Award-winning Buildings Archaeologist. With over two decades experience working in the archaeology field, James is now set to revisit his music touring roots but in a slightly different way with an 80 plus date of the UK promoting his new book - Historic Buildings Mythbusting. We chat all about his journey which has intertwined his love of history and music from his child...

We talk to Taylor Acorn - Singer Songwriter. Taylor Acorn was well on her way to becoming the next big Country Music star out of Nashville but in her heart she knew that her love of all things Pop Punk which she grew up on was to be heavily in her future. A sharp left turn and reimagining has proven her gut instinct to be correct. We learn of the twists and turns her career has already shown with...

We talk to Will Turpin - Musician, Producer & Bassist for Collective Soul. Celebrating three decades of continually delivering some of the most solid and exciting rock anthems, Collective Soul continue to channel their creative energy on their new double album 'Here To Eternity'. Will dives into what keeps them still at the top of their game and explains how it's not just being...

We talk to Blues Saraceno - Guitarist, Songwriter & Producer. Since leaving his home town Hartford, Connecticut as a teenager to head to the West Coast showcasing his incredible guitar playing skills, Blues Saraceno has never taken the conventional route to success. Starting out at the highest level releasing guitar virtuoso albums, touring the world with Rock & Roll Veterans before joinin...