Hero's Journey

Heroek talks to rap icon Sean "G'sta" Self about being a producer-first artist, surviving hurricane Katrina, working with rap legends like Tupac and Layzie Bone, why signing with a label isn't always a good thing, making conscious and meaningful rap music, and more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE:...

In this episode of Hero's Journey, Heroek talks to George Collins, a musician and writer who had taken a decades-long hiatus before returning to the stage. In the episode, the two talk about his Movipod "Pink Snapper Blues," the importance of sync licensing, how artists should release their music, finding a good work-life balance, his upcoming album, and more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS:...

Heroek talks to singer-songwriter Ariel Arbisser about her new album "Ingenue Corrupt," her band's viral cover of Beyoncé's "Grown Woman," the message she wants to send to the world, why she took a hiatus in the middle of making her debut album, and more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE:...

Heroek talks to singer-songwriter Jennifer Harper about gene keys and soul blueprints, her CRAZY A&R story, combining music and activism, why she continues to perform Zoom concerts, her upcoming album "Change Is Coming," and more! READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281...

Heroek talks to indie duo Jacklen Ro about the band's hilarious slogan, the best concert they've ever played, their next 25 songs and album, how members Jackie and Caelen met, their latest song "Falling For You," and more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 HER...

Heroek talks to singer, songwriter, and producer sectiontoo about the origin of his name, second-guessing his career, his latest release "Wishes Love Could Stand On," the message he tries to send, and more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 HEROEK SOCIALS: Heroek Hub:...

Heroek talks to rapper Coach Tev about the story behind his name, wanting to play basketball professionally, "Black Ice" possibly being the best album of 2021, trying to get his music into an NBA2K game, and more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 HEROEK SOCIALS: Hero...

Heroek talks to San Francisco's cherished crooner Russ Lorenson about the importance of music in schools, getting diagnosed with HPV-positive tonsil cancer, musical theater vs. solo performing, Russ' history with Christmas, and more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 HE...

Heroek talks to Brooklyn-based musician Jason Vitelli about starting out by scoring films, defining success, being a true New Yorker, immersive music, what constitutes the existence of a sound, and more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 HEROEK SOCIALS: Heroek Hub: https://padl...

What if Netflix's hit show "Squid Game" became real? That's what happens in the new reality/challenge show "Squid Game: The Challenge," which pits real people against each other for a chance at $4.56 million. In the longest episode of Hero's Journey to date, Heroek talks to 7 players from the show to discuss topics from controversies and unaired drama to the joy of...

Heroek talks to up and coming popstar Anna Storm about her journey in the music industry, getting her music on "The Real Housewives of Dubai" and Lizzo's "Watch Out For The Big Grrrls," her new music publishing deal, her latest dark pop single "Clown Tears" and more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY D...

The main video project for the Gun Vio-Let's Talk project. WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/yWjUv-9DY-o WEBSITE: gun-vio-lets-talk.webnode.page CREDITS: Ryan "Heroek" Hogan Senator Mark Warner Senator Chuck Grassley Senator Ben Cardin Governor Tim Walz Governor Greg Gianforte Representative Don Beyer Representative Jared Huffman Representative Mike Levin Representative Seth Moulton...

Heroek talks to music producer Arjun Kalbag about his EP series "Folktales," looking up to and meeting Quadeca, combining engineering, music, and fashion, his unique sound, and more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 HEROEK SOCIALS: Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/hero...

Heroek talks to musician, mental health advocate, and writer Logan Lynn about overcoming his 16-year addiction to substances, finding the right record label, working with Portugal. The Man's foundation, his upcoming 2024 album, and more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 HE...

Heroek talks to Acid Tongue frontman Guy Keltner about founding his own record label, creating Freakout Festival, staying on Tuesday Violence's couch, spotlighting smaller genres, Acid Tongue's upcoming album, and more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 HEROEK SOCIALS:...

Heroek talks to entrepreneur and founder of HydroFlask Travis Rosbach about entrepreneurial ventures, becoming an airline pilot, wanting to be part of the mafia, being a yoga instructor, learning from billionaires, being a boat captain, and much more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/...

Heroek talks to garage punk band Tuesday Violence about their upcoming album, releasing a new 7" vinyl, experimenting with new sounds, their upcoming show at Freakout Fest, and more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 HEROEK SOCIALS: Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/he...

Heroek talks to punk band Sextile about going from being an underground to mainstream band, staying authentic in the social media age, their upcoming album "Push" coming out September 15th, and more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 HEROEK SOCIALS: Heroek Hub: https:...

Heroek talks to indie artist Cayden Wemple AKA Portra about changing his artist name, his next 20 songs, regrettable tattoos, balancing fame and privacy, and more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 HEROEK SOCIALS: Heroek Hub: https://padlet.com/heroek/heroek-hub-sk7mmzyhbb3jge0...

Heroek talks to Logan Ludwig and Andrew Pridmore of the Chicago band The Trenchies about recording 8 songs in 1 day, the origin of their band name, shooting a one-take music video, having their biggest song be a surprise, their upcoming releases, and more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/s...

Heroek talks to genre-bending artist BRUJITA XO about starting off with her hardcore punk band Lowest Priority, performing with Rico Nasty, her new song "dark feminine energy", performing at Capitol Block Party this summer, and more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281...

Heroek talks to banjo player and The 502s frontman Ed Isola about forming indie-folk band The 502s, performing at Lollapalooza, the group's signature sound, balancing 6 band members, their latest EP "Stories To Tell: Side A", upcoming releases, and more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrok...

Heroek talks to bassist and backup vocalist Kerry Whitehouse of the band APE. Listen to them discuss their favorite video games right now, trying to play pre-written songs, performing over Zoom, having a big age gap between members, and more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281 H...

Heroek talks to composer Craig Dobbin about how to innovate in music, making music for a variety of genres, working for Shark Week and NCIS: LA for over a decade, getting to #1 on the contemporary jazz charts with his group 3RD FORCE, and more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/subscribe?ref=fuCIs7Hw3Q GET 7% OFF ANY DISTROKID PACKAGE: https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/4022281...

Heroek talks to country artists Thomas Kavanagh and Kirstie Kraus about their latest single "Who Am I Gonna Love", performing at the Country 2 Country music festival, making a song completely remotely, Thomas' back and forth trips between the US and UK, how Kirstie's fanbase got the name "Thirsties", and more. READ THE PUBLISH PRESS: https://news.thepublishpress.com/sub...