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Heroek

@heroek.bsky.social

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🌟“Heroic” but spelled funky 🎧Music producer 🎙️Host of the Hero’s Journey podcast

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Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Very special ep. #200 with musician, artist, and my personal friend Simon Fox! We talk about his upcoming album “Collidescope” coming out next month, making the music video for his single “Monster,” dropping out of college to focus on music, recording himself on multiple instruments, and more!

Simon Fox On Upcoming "Monster" Music Video And October Album | Hero's Journey Podcast

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Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Honored to have the first artist profile on ELDATUM! Watch, listen to, or read my “excavation” interview at eldatum.org/excavations/heroek!

ELDATUM's Excavation Series Debut with Heroek - ELDATUM

ELDATUM's very first Excavation session, featuring artist, producer and friend of the founder: Heroek.

Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Interview with KZ from Dreamwell is OUT NOW! We talked about his history with mental health, their new album "Hymns For The Denial Of God," the appeal of split 7" records, watching the movie "Obsession," and more!

KZ From Dreamwell Opens Up About Mental Health, New Album | Hero's Journey Podcast

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Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Interview with Rene from Coyote Man is OUT NOW! We talked about their new album "Prosthetic Memories," bringing back songs and riffs from long ago, being an instrumental band, releasing their first song with vocals, and more!

Coyote Man Talks First Song With Vocals, New Album "Prosthetic Memories" | Hero's Journey Podcast

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Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Full interview with Ben Barbic is OUT NOW! We talked about writing his book “Rise and Climb,” albums vs singles, balancing multiple endeavors, and more!

Ben Barbic Reveals "Rise and Climb" Plans, How He Balances Endeavors | Hero's Journey Podcast

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Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Some thoughts about the relationship kids have with song lyrics, written by me

Rising Compass Reflection

For years I’ve had summer jobs where I’m working with kids, and while they may still be in earlier stages of education than myself, I’ve ended up learning a lot

Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Thank you for over 1k Spotify streams on “Say It Ain’t So” with KIETH MONTANA!

Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

My interview with Ben from Endseeker is OUT NOW! Before the band comes to an end in December, check out our conversation about the band’s upcoming EP “Coffin Born,” making the decision to bring this band to an end, selling out a farewell show 6 months in advance, plans for after the band, and more!

Endseeker's Last Interview | Hero's Journey Podcast

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Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

New podcast episode with my most recurring guest Chad Lewine! We did a deep dive on his new platform, The Rising Compass, which tells you what your favorite songs are actually saying. risingcompass.net

Chad Lewine's New Platform Tells You What Your Favorite Songs Actually Say | Hero's Journey Podcast

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Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Interview with Sean from Ingested is OUT NOW! We talked about the band's summer tours, their latest album "Denigration," balancing touring and family life, how a possible Japan tour became a series of tragic events, and more

Sean From Ingested Talks Summer Tours, New Album, Cancelled Japan Tour | Hero's Journey Podcast

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Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Interview with Brendan from Nights of Malice is OUT NOW! We talked about their upcoming album "Chaos Exordium" out June 4th, making a music video in a band member's house, the success of "A Myriad Misfortunes," joining the band as a new member, and more!

Nights of Malice Unleash "Chaos Exordium" On Upcoming Tour | Hero's Journey Podcast

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Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Godthrymm interview is OUT NOW! Vocalist/guitarist Hamish and I talked about the band's upcoming album "Projections," using his brother's artwork as cover art, playing shows at 14 years old, making long songs without forcing it, and more!

Godthrymm's Upcoming Album "Projections" Finishes Off A Trilogy | Hero's Journey Podcast

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Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

My new mashup of “That’s So True” by Gracie Abrams and “Someone To Stay” by Vancouver Sleep Clinic is OUT NOW!

Gracie Abrams, Vancouver Sleep Clinic, Heroek - That's So True x Someone To Stay

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Eveale @eveale.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Check out @heroek.bsky.social's YouTube channel to hear about how we stealth promoted @eveale.bsky.social at Fortress Festival 2025

Turning Fortress Fest into an activation

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Eveale @eveale.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

We released a cover of Dreamer by Ozzy Osbourne last year Releasing it was a bit more of a bumpy rollercoaster ride than we had anticipated We talked about it with @heroek.bsky.social Check it out here 👇

Ditching an Ozzy tribute with AI

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Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Eveale interview OUT NOW! We talked about world-building the lore of the Woodland Realm, how their real identities got leaked, why they don’t use generative AI in art, and more!

Eveale Talk Identities Leaking, Crafting The Woodland Realm | Hero's Journey Podcast

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Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Interview with Gary Marks is OUT NOW! We talked about his various creative endeavors including music, novels, and multi-colored poetry, why he stopped touring and signing publishing deals, releasing "Crossroads" as a Record Store Day exclusive vinyl, and more!

Gary Marks Talks Record Store Day "Crossroads" Vinyl, No Longer Touring | Hero's Journey Podcast

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Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

Interview with Jack Owen from Six Feet Under is OUT NOW! We talked about their upcoming album "Next To Die" releasing April 24th, playing a cover of "TNT" by AC/DC, going on tour at older ages, and more!

Jack Owen From Six Feet Under Talks Upcoming "Next To Die" Album | Hero's Journey Podcast

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Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Interview with Tyler from The Last Ten Seconds of Life is OUT NOW! We talked about their upcoming album "The Dead Ones" out April 17th, mindsets based in fear, being on tour leading up to the album, plans for the rest of 2026, and more!

How The Last Ten Seconds of Life Got Guitar Tones For Upcoming Album "The Dead Ones"

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Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

Mordeo interview OUT NOW! We talked about musicians playing in multiple bands, their debut album coming out March 27th, disliking AI in creative fields, playing concerts without breaks between songs, and more!

How Mordeo Plays Concerts With No Breaks Or Talking | Hero's Journey Podcast

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Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

New article! Check out my latest conversation with CanvasRebel

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Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Made a performance video for “The World” in my college dorm room. Go check it out

Heroek - The World (Dorm Performance Video)

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Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Interview with Eddie from Art Brut is OUT NOW! We talked about their 20th anniversary CD box sets, getting music in FIFA 08 and The Good Wife, painting album cover arts, writing 3 books, and more!

Art Brut Talks 20th Anniversary CD Boxes, Music Placements | Hero's Journey Podcast

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Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Interview with Tea Eater/MamajoeVramajoe is OUT NOW! We talked about their upcoming album "Cake Stealer," their 25-hour Christmas livestream, making a 24-song album with each track under 1 minute, how their Twitch audience helps pick which songs to release, and more! @teaeatertv.bsky.social

Tea Eater Converts Heroek And Gives Him His Purpology Sign | Hero's Journey Podcast

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Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

"The World" is now out in the world! Go take a listen to it and dance a little. Starting out with just a simple beat and cool vocal line, it’s evolved to also have some meaning in the midst of crazy current events if you wanna get deep with it.

Heroek - The World (Official Lyric Video)

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Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Podcast interview with Matt from Exhumed is OUT NOW! We talked about their upcoming album "Red Asphalt," the singles strategy for releasing a new album, Exhumed's crazy upcoming tour schedule, the days of vinyl music listening, and more!

Exhumed Is Hitting The "Red Asphalt" Road | Hero's Journey Podcast

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Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Podcast episode with Phendrana is OUT NOW! We talked about making metal music, his upcoming album “Cathexis,” composing long songs, why he prefers recorded works over playing live, and more!

Phendrana: The Classical Composer Making Metal Music | Hero's Journey Podcast

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Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

My remix of “Bonde do Brunão” by Bruno Mars is OUT NOW!

Bruno Mars - Bonde do Brunão (Heroek Remix)

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Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Just dropped off a FREE “I’m Sad, But It’s Different” CD at Arroyo Records in Los Angeles, CA. Get it before it’s gone!

Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

My debut EP “I’m Sad, But It’s Different” is now available in CD form. For now, only 10 first-pressing copies are for sale, available on my Bandcamp. All burned by me, and buyers have the option for me to sign it at NO EXTRA COST! 2 CDs are available at Clockwork Records in Hastings-On-Hudson, NY.

heroek.bandcamp.com

I'm Sad, But It's Different, by Heroek

Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Podcast interview with Exez is OUT NOW! Listen to us deep-dive his new album “Sincerely (THE ALBUM)” and talk about the near-death car crash that inspired his song “Matters,” future plans for his label StaminaSounds, and more!

Exez Deep Dives New Album "Sincerely" And Reveals Plans For StaminaSounds | Hero's Journey Podcast

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Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Interview with Rex and Ollie from ISTA is OUT NOW! We talked about their next album releasing in 2026, why Ollie doesn't stream music anymore, their creative process as a 7-piece band, their latest songs "Low Fruit" and "Waves," and more!

ISTA Talks Upcoming Album, Latest Singles | Hero's Journey Podcast

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Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

My interview with Vanessa Van Ness is OUT NOW! We talked about getting over 200 rejections from music blogs, how to get your song viral on TikTok, living in the same building as Jim Morrison, and more!

Vanessa Van Ness Got 200 Rejections Before Her Big Break

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Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

My remix of “Escaping Gravity” by TheFatRat and Cecilia Gault is OUT NOW on YouTube and SoundCloud! 💜

TheFatRat, Cecilia Gault - Escaping Gravity (Heroek Remix)

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Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

I unboxed the vinyl for “Bad” by Michael Jackson!

Unboxing The Vinyl For "Bad" By Michael Jackson!

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Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

I unboxed The Beatles LIMITED EDITION Vinyl Box!

Unboxing The Beatles LIMITED EDITION Vinyl Box

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Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Full interview with Vince from Evoken is OUT NOW! We talked about their upcoming album "Mendacium," out October 17th, going through many lineup changes in the band's decades-long career, building a global fanbase, the success of their song "Valorous Consternation," and more!

Evoken Talk New Album "Mendacium"

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Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Take a listen to all the bonus commentary tracks from “Breach” listening parties!

All Bonus Commentary of "Breach" by Twenty One Pilots!

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Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Thank you VoyageLA for the Local Highlighter interview!

Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

I unboxed the Exalt picture disc of “Breach” by Twenty One Pilots!

Unboxing the Exalt Picture Disc of "Breach" By Twenty One Pilots!

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Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

I unboxed 3 CD box sets of “GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3” by ATEEZ!

ATEEZ - GOLDEN HOUR : Part.3 | CD Box Set HAUL!

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Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

My unboxing of the CD book for “Love Yourself 轉 Tear” by BTS is OUT NOW!

BTS - Love Yourself (Tear) | CD Book Unboxing

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Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

My mashup of “ExtraL” by JENNIE and Doechii with “Rockstar - Extended” by LISA is OUT NOW!

JENNIE, Doechii, LISA - ExtraL x Rockstar (Extended)

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Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

“Save Me” ft. Paul Bartolome is OUT NOW EVERYWHERE with a lyric video on YouTube!

Heroek, Paul Bartolome - Save Me (Official Lyric Video)

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Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

I ranked EVERY Virgin Records logo @virginmusic.com

Ranking EVERY Virgin Records Logo Ever

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Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Song AND LYRIC VIDEO for “Save Me” ft. Paul Bartolome comes out TOMORROW!

Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

I said August would be busy, so it’s time to announce “Save Me” featuring Paul Bartolome, coming out THIS FRIDAY, 8/22!

Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

My first rap cypher is OUT NOW! Full lineup: CXL The Mister BoJack Woodsy Jr. Mojo Flows sami nil rotto Mer5e DJ Squirrel the World BCE711 Scammeisha the Scam Artist

Heroek Cypher, Vol. 1 (with CXL The Mister, BoJack, Woodsy Jr., Mojo Flows, sami nil, rotto & MORE!)

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Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Full interview with Jeff Tuttle from Shock Narcotic is OUT NOW! We talked about the band's new album "My Flesh Is Afraid But I Am Not," combining members and ex-members of Dillinger Escape Plan, Pig Destroyer, and other iconic bands, playing shows with Pantera and Amon Amarth, and more!

Shock Narcotic Talks New Album And Supergroup Dynamics

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Heroek @heroek.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Full interview with Blind Equation is OUT NOW! We talked about making 3 title tracks for their new album "A Funeral In Purgatory," going from a solo project to a band, the success of their song "never getting better," being so unique and genreless, and more!

Blind Equation's Unique Music Is Finding An Audience

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