Meet Hero Talbot | Musician & Singer/Songwriter

We had the good fortune of connecting with Hero Talbot and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Hero, where are your from? We’d love to hear about how your background has played a role in who you are today?
I was born in Hell’s Kitchen, New York City, but my family soon after moved to Denver. Growing up, my parents emphasized the importance of creativity over all other aspects. We were always encouraged to write stories, sing, play instruments, act, the list goes on, and it is because of this foundation, and their continued support, that I am able to invest so much time and energy into my music. Outside of my parents impact, I have also come to find that the influential artists I viewed growing up touched on the way I create now. Artists such as David Byrne, Taylor Swift, Jim Henson, and George Lucas have all helped mold my work ethic and perspective on creation and art. They have showed me the importance of learning from others experiences and the power behind imagination when put to good use.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I like to describe my music as snapshots bringing about the romance and magic in day to day life that often times goes over looked. My favorite part about what I do is challenging myself to write in different genres and styles with multiple instruments. I’m constantly experimenting and discovering more about myself and my music in the process. The hardest part has been balancing the time I need to do what I love on top of school. As a current high school student, it is often difficult to prioritize my art above other obligations, such as homework and my job, which can be demoralizing at times. Writing music is what makes me feel alive and keep in touch with my thoughts and emotions, so when I get too bogged down by homework I lose a sense of myself. I have begun to sneak music and art into my school work whenever possible, though, such as for projects or presentations. When it comes to something I am excited for, I am currently working with my new band to put together some songs to start playing gigs around Denver before the summer ends, so keep an eye out for Vacant Stairways at a venue near you!

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
The first places that come to mind are definitely Capitol Hill and Broadway. The stretch of Broadway between 1st Ave and Alameda has some of my favorite shops and restaurants in the entire city. I could spend every cent I own at Boss Vintage, Metropolis Coffee, Mutiny Cafe, and Karma Asian Fusion. You go further down Broadway and you have Goddess, my favorite metaphysical store, Fashion Nation, and my favorite music venue: Gothic Theatre.
Moving onto Capitol Hill you have so many hidden strips of family businesses, as well as the many places off Colfax! Zorbas off 12th and Elizabeth has the best breakfasts, and Tattered Cover never fails to be the perfect place for studying. Capitol Hill also has my favorite park in all of Denver: Cheeseman Park. It is a place that takes you out of reality where you can relax, write, and hang out care free.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I could list many people here, but someone who I rarely give enough credit to is my closest friend, Marie Uiterwijk. She is the one who pushed me to release my music in the first place after holding and hiding the recording of my first single, Satanic Saints, for a year. She has a never ending enthusiasm for my work, and continues to listen to my songs in ever stage of their creation process. There are very few people with as much patience and loving support as her.

Website: https://www.herotalbot.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/herotalbot_/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@herotalbotmusic

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Image Credits
Emily Kaminsky, Anna Waldron