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Plastic Heroes

The future is plastic!

About Me


Plastic Heroes was formed in London by Marc Olivier (Vocals/Guitar) and Simon Nelson (Bass/Bv’s). They unleashed their blend of stylish New Wave rock with a hint of French pop on the capitals coolest venues. The band quickly earned a reputation for compulsive live shows that swaggered with wit, energy and a set full of unforgettable songs.

Their unique sound reflects London / New York / Berlin, disaffection and love affairs, combining hooky guitar riffs, biting bass lines and watertight drums. Their songs are infused with the spirit of the Plastic’s own heroes - a list inclusive of the greats from every era.

• Two well received self released singles (Dust Records) accompanied by promotional videos

• Attention from legendary Producer Toni Visconti (Bowie / Iggy / T-Rex) • Playlisted by Tastemakers Rodney Bingenheimer (KROQ) and Indie 103.1fm (Los Angeles). 'Single of the Week' on XFM (London) • Toured extensively across the UK • Ep release and National Tour in France • Invited on many occasions to New York & Los Angeles to develop & record new material with numerous shows in both cities • Performed with Bloc Party, The Subways, Art Brut, The Nightwatchman (Tom Morello), Madjuana (Sami Yaffa), Silversun Pickups amongst others.

Debut album ‘Escape The Lower End’ - due for release March 2008 on Bongo Beat Records.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 10/22/2005
Band Website: www.plasticheroes.net"

plasticheroes.net
Band Members: Marc Olivier - Vocals / Guitar
Simon Nelson - bass / Bv's
Gautier Quehen - Drums / Bv's


Influences:

David Bowie, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Serge Gainsbourg, Blondie, Iggy Pop, The Stooges, The Kinks, Television, Lou Reed, The Ramones, The Clash, Motown, Stax, New York Dolls, Beck, Beach Boys, Pulp, John Barry, Madjuana, Sly & the Family Stone, Dusty Springfield, Jacques Dutronc, Francoise Hardy, Supergrass, BRMC, The Hives, The Strokes, Flaming Groovies, The Who, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, The Band, The Stranglers, X-Ray-Spex, The Byrds, Velvet Underground, Django Reinhart & The Hot Club de France, The Small Face, The Jam, Joan Jett, Johnny Cash, Chuck Berry, Elvis, Neil Young, Patti Smith, Patsy Cline, The Diodes, Marc Bolan, The Buzzcocks, Evis Costello, etc...


Sounds Like:

'An explosion of Bowie-esque guitars and punk posturing... poppy backing vocals puncturing raw thrashing melodies that are part Iggy Pop and part Blondie...'
Sunday Express - Boy George

Videos

'Mary B!' Live @ the Buffalo London by Marcello Borges

'Hang Out With Plastic Heroes' by Claudia Pinto

Record Label: Bongo Beat Records
Type of Label: Indie