Ep 78: Hook

Brothers Richard & Fred Fairbrass tells all about their life in the music industry. They tell all about what the industry got wrong about the band Right Said Fred and why they are the most controversial band just for attending a rally in London. Hear their favourite 90's tracks like Deeply Dippy and Don't Talk Just Kiss as well some of their new material, a 7 minute club version of I'm Too Sexy. #newstarzshow #rightsaidfred #neilclark #richardfairbrass #fredfairbrass

Nitro Nitra is an explosive Rock Band from Delaware in the US. They are competition winners and they're out there waiting for your connoisseur ears to sample their rock music. This band is not extremely heavy and they're not a soft rock band. They are in the middle and very palatable and easy to get in to the flow. Nitra shares her life story with me about growing up and addiction and how she came through it. This is truly a Rock Revolution. ** Explicit permission has been granted for the interview and music to be played ** #independentartist #rockmusic #newstarzshow #neilclark #podcastshow #interview #lifestory

Today I’m talking to a female artist who has performed with Barry White, Gladys Knight, El Debarge, Philip Bailey, Jermain Dupree and many more fabulous artists. My guest has a 5-octave range and has predominantly worked as a backing singer. I’ll be playing songs from my guests album Just Believe In Love and covers of original songs Free and Harvest for The World. There are many articles online that skate over the top of my guest’s life, but today we get to know the whole of Patrice Isley. **Explicit permission has been granted for the songs and interview to be played**

I’m talking to an artist that was part of a group with her 4 other siblings Stedman, Lorraine, Doris and Delroy. Raised in Romford Essex the group had 4 top 20 albums and 15 top 40 singles in the UK and 6 top 10 hits in 1986/87 with System Addict, Cant Wait Another Minute, The Slightest Touch, Rain or Shine and Find The Time. Deniece tells her life in music and how her brothers and sisters became 5Star. She also says why they moved to the United States and were they the UK version of The Jackson Five. Hear how and why she evolved as a solo artist and what happened to the other 5Star siblings. Explicit permission has been given by Deniece Pearson to use songs from 5Star and her new single Evolution X.

Jacey’s journey started, when her granddad let her have a go of his guitar, she picked it up straight away, so her dad decided to get her a guitar lesson and in her lesson she just started to sing. After a few lessons she asked her dad if he would take her busking and any money she raise she want to donate it to the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital because she spent time in there when she was younger due to Asma, the week before Christmas 2020 they headed out to the shopping centres, day 1 of busking she raised £263.72 this made her eager to go back the next day and the next, she did 5 days up until Christmas, including Christmas eve. Her goal was to raise £1,000.00 and she beat it. She said she felt like this is what she was born to do. She carried on practicing all year because I knew she wanted to go back better than last time, so again she went busking for the 5 days before Christmas with an even bigger target than last. She was on a mission to raise more money. This has become a tradition, and she is going to keep on busking to help as many children as she can. Her total today is £15,000.00. She has been busking now for the past 4 years. Besides busking she is out most weekends performing in restaurants and venues. She has also performed at a couple of local festivals and weddings etc. Over the past 6 months she has been singing and playing at a few charity events in the northwest, to help others with their cause. Her goal in life is to be a big star so she can help more people. Jacey was the winner of Oldham’s got talent 2022 and Yorkshires greatest talent semi-finalist 2023. **Explicit permission has been given by Jacey Mae & Jason Hand**

In early December 2023, a relatively unknown Australian artist, Sean Millis, was being touted online as ‘a look-a-like’ to one of Manchester United’s new star players Rasmus Højlund - a player who was yet to score his first goal for the club.  It just so happened that Sean Millis’s most recent song was called ‘Waiting On a Miracle’. The online Twitter army got behind Sean and the song, Højlund scored, and the rest was history.  As a result, 'Waiting On a Miracle' achieved #1 on the UK Daily Viral Spotify Charts for 11 Days straight and also charted top 10 in 9 other countries. During this period Sean had over 220 million views on his videos across Tiktok and Instagram, and now cannot leave his house without signing autographs for anyone who spends any time at all on TikTok.  All that meaningless stuff aside, Sean’s personal story is remarkable. Sean lives with a rare disease called Hunters Syndrome - for which he receives life-saving hospital treatment every week. He has a dedicated team of nurses at his hospital who have looked after him for years. They love his music and encourage him to go all the way.  Sean is following his dreams as a singer-songwriter and won’t let anything get in the way. Sean’s fast-growing fan base of over 960,000 followers across Tiktok and Instagram love his positive outlook on life whilst he faces daily and weekly challenges that most people could not comprehend.  Sean's message to the world is simple –   "I have faced dark days in hospital as a young person facing a rare disease. I know what it's like to have the feeling that there is no hope. As a result, I have learnt to live every day as though it's my last, and I am now grateful for every opportunity I have to live and love life. I hope I can share my journey of hope with one person at a time, through my songs and my voice."   ‘Waiting On a Miracle’ was written by Pam Sheyne (‘Genie in a Bottle’ – Christina Agilera), Aiden Martin and Oscar Bell and produced by rising Australian talent Jude York. Sean’s rich, warm vocal tones take the listener on an uplifting journey of hope. This song will touch even the hardest of hearts. **Explicit permission has been given for the song to be used by Sean Mills and Hart Media**

Originally formed in 2006 HOOK consists of John Hook, Rob Hook and Marc Hook who together write and record original songs. HOOK are: Rob Hook, Vocals - Marc Hook, Guitars - John Hook, Keyboards - Mick Grant, Bass & Damion Dogget on Drums. The band offer a rare mix with their music drawing on all of their musical influences from Rock/Metal, 80's music, 70's Punk to a mix of Glam & Electronica! It's safe to say they have all their bases covered and we are sure you will love them! Another Day is a standalone single from Hook on the Bad Monkey Records Label and is Released on 10th September exclusively on Bandcamp, their single, Breakout spent 6 weeks at number one in the Legacy Chart. Explicit permission has been given for the interview and the songs to be played.

A project that started over 48 years ago! – Andy Whiteman and Mark Stone met each other at 5-years old. Best mates since then, they have wandered round the world, settled in different countries, brought up their children, worked their nuts off, & lived a lot. Time again they came back to their original project – a debut album. Andy, a professional environmentalist and ‘love emigrant’ living in Bulgaria for over 20 years’ set about the task. Together with a collective of musical collaborators from UK, Australia, Bulgaria, Ireland, Cyprus, Nigeria and Brazil, they released their debut album – Best of Better Days - in 2021. With songs stretching back to the epic ‘go hard or go home’ tour of Australia in 1999, the album explores eclectic meanings, melodies and rhythms. Preparing for the next musical adventure, Andy - a vagabond and wannabe troubadour – is eyeing up a global tour Explicit permission has been given to play their songs and the interview

Michelle is no stranger to the studio. She’s been singing since 4 years old on her first national commercial for Eskimo Pie. Other national spots include Zwinky Cuties, Long Island Aquarium CD, Sam's Club, Goodyear, Hertz, Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader, Nu- Skin, and a project for hit producer, Jimmy Wisner ("the Wiz;" who took a liking to her voice and used her on backup vocals. Michelle released her first commercial pop album, Find Your Fire, with 12 songs, and two new singles in 2022, "Kick It Up" & "Last Chance for Love" which now has over 154k streams and still climbing. Her latest song, “I’m All That I Need” exemplifies empowerment and motivation, especially for young women and anyone going through difficult times. Michelle says, “A good song is a good song in any genre.” Permission has been given for the songs and interview to be aired

DΞWΛR is a Scottish musician & recording artist who has been writing and recording her own music since 2015. She has been performing in the UK and Europe with her band for the past five years promoting her EP "Influence" which was released in May 2022 which was played on radio across the world.   Her album "Rudiment" will be released on 1st September which (as well as her EP) was produced by top Producer Gareth Young (currently working with Sam Ryder and Tom Meighan and previously worked with Atomic Kitten, Ronan Keating and Dani Minogue).  DΞWΛR has supported artists like fellow Scot Sandi Thom ("Wish I was a punk rocker") and performed for huge stars such as Colin Farrell as well as has global media attention. DΞWΛR is planning a UK tour after the release of her album "Rudiment" and cannot wait to perform her new music. Permission to play the music and the interview on air.