Straight To Video

We talk to Linus Dotson - Singer, Songwriter & Producer. Not one to ever slow down or stop creating, Linus Dotson (or Linus of Hollywood) continues to deliver a mixture of power pop and electro wonders from his home studio out on West Coast USA. Whether it be as guitarist for Nerf Herder, one half of mould breaking electro pop duo Able Machines or just behind the mixing desk of the next big thing it's always stamped with f...

We talk to Hannaj Bang Bendz - Actress, Writer, Martial Arts Fighter & Tattoo Artist. Working and living as a creative artist in todays world takes many strings to your bow and is something Hannaj Bang Bendz is well aware of. Whilst a challenge to split your time between artwork, writing and then taking time away in the far regions of Scotland to shoot a new action movie, combining both her acting and martial arts skills, its s...

We talk to Rob Sheridan - Glitch Artist, Creative Director, Designer of Live stage Visuals, Writer & Illustrator. Since his teenage years Rob Sheridan has embraced pop culture and changes in mainstream media, cleverly weaving it into creating his own unique artwork whilst catching the eye of legendary bands such as Nine Inch Nails and more recently Pearl Jam bulding a visual landscape for their live shows. His creativity knows ...

We talk to Charlie Schlatter - Actor & Voice Artist. Charlie Schlatter has navigated the Entertainment Industry in style. From bursting onto 80s Cinema screens with roles in 18 Again alongside George Burns and The Delinquents with Kylie Minogue, he would then shift gears and head into TV taking on the iconic role of Ferris Bueller in the TV Series of the John Hughes hit before landing the long running role of Dr. Jesse Travis i...

We talk to Kelsy Karter - Singer Songwriter and Vocalist for Kelsy Karter & The Heroines. Following an incredibly turbulent 2024 consisting of tour cancellations and insane legal battles, Kelsy Karter and her bandmates have returned triumphantly with their new album 'Love Made Me Do It'. An album that encapsulates the very best elements of 70s, 80s and 90s classy Hard Rock injected with an attitude and vibe that only ...

We talk to Mike Quinn - Puppeteer, Actor, Director, Animator and Nien Nunb in the Star Wars Movies. Equipped with a relentless passion and drive, it was without doubt that the young Mike Quinn was always going to be a Puppeteer, there was nothing else he ever wanted to do. After showcasing his skills to the legendary Jim Henson it would set him on a path working on some of the most iconic movies of the 1980s and beyond. From The Mu...

We talk to Matthew John Lawrence - Writer, Director, Filmmaker. Combining the fun and excitement of Horror and Punk Rock has allowed Matthew to begin creating an amazing world of characters and films which capture all the things he loved growing up on the East Coast. Taking DIY inspiration from the likes of Kevin Smith and applying it to his passions of music and horror has led to the release of Bloody Axe Wound. A film set in an a...

We talk to Matthew James Pateman - Singer Songwriter and vocalist for Let Loose, The Fizz and previously Bad Boys Inc. It's been a rollercoaster career riding the ups and downs of the UK Music Industry for Matthew James Pateman. From the 1990s heyday of the Boyband and fronting Bad Boys Inc, through Eurovision songs to once again fronting another 90s pop act Let Loose and even continuing the legacy of iconic Eurovision winners...

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 movies of the past and thoughts on br...

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 and thoughtfully throughout his care...

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 nostalgia of visiting our favourite V...

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 us on his journey through moving f...

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 that have contributed to his caree...

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 pursue an acting career and land a...

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 transcriber from many of the genre's bi...

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 and it's ongoing legacy. We also...

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 from Bass Tuition Videos, late nig...

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 soulful voice are unmistakable. We tal...

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 showcasing the latest songs from clas...