The Ballad of Carla and Samuel: A Visual Masterclass by Charlie Rose

I think we can all agree that the best music videos are the narrative ones. Take On Me by A-ha, those iconic Aerosmith ones featuring Alicia Silverstone, and of course, the Michael Jackson classics. Imagine our complete delight when Charlie Rose presented us with exactly that kind of video for our track, The Ballad of Carla and Samuel.

We honestly could not be happier with what Charlie has delivered here. Their decision to take the story in a very different direction from the 'Natural Born Killers for the modern age' vibe of the lyrics was a complete surprise, and one we like more with each viewing.

The band had absolutely no involvement in this project whatsoever, but we honestly could not be happier with what Charlie has delivered here.

Charlie is an emerging talent in the content creation space, possessing a rare ability to combine technical excellence with a unique sensibility. That exact artistic grit resonates strongly with us, and we are deeply honoured that they took the time, energy, and effort to create this visual piece for our song.

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Three Decades of Din: PlasticSole Unloads a Chaotic 'Helter Skelter' Cover for our 30th Anniversary!

Thirty years, eh? A blink in the cosmic eye, yet a lifetime in the glorious, cacophonous indie rock scene. From Milton Keynes' quiet corners to the bustling air of Hilversum, we've been stitching together disparate sounds, a quilt of pop sensibility and absolute, unforgiving noise. This anniversary demands a statement, something utterly unhinged, a proper celebration of the absurdity and the art.

You thought you knew The Beatles? Think again. This isn't your grandad's sing-along. Our 'Helter Skelter' is a bombastic, frantic sprint, an absolute audio wrecking ball that slams the original's psychedelic edges right into our signature hard rock foundation. It's four blokes across two countries, finally letting loose, pure sonic adrenaline. Give it a proper listen, turn it up 'til the neighbours complain, then tell everyone you know. Stream the chaos; let the buzz build. Find this wild B-side alongside our latest single:

Listen to the B-Side on the 'Yard Rat Boys' Single

This is PlasticSole, thirty years in, and we're just getting started.

PlasticSole Unveils 'Philosophical David': New Single & Recording Video!

Dear Listener! We've got incredibly exciting news to share. On Friday, June 13, 2025, we officially released 'Philosophical David', the powerful first track from our recent independent recording session with Ameritz Music Ltd. This song holds a special place in our hearts, stemming from a teenage dream of becoming rockstars that, after 30 odd years, finally came to fruition!

This track is a culmination of years of passion and dedication, marking a significant milestone for PlasticSole. What makes this release even more special is the accompanying video, meticulously produced by the record company, which offers a captivating glimpse into the recording process. You'll even spot the incredible Ben Byrne, drummer from the renowned band Starsailor, lending his presence to the session!

(The really eagle-eyed amongst you might notice the Starsailor drummer, Ben Byrne in it!)

Stream 'Philosophical David' Across All Platforms!

'Philosophical David' is now available for you to stream and enjoy on your preferred music services. Dive into our latest creation:

Listen on Amazon Music Listen on Apple Music Listen on Deezer Listen on Spotify Listen on Tidal Watch on YouTube

Own 'Philosophical David' on Vinyl!

For the true collectors and audiophiles, a physical 12" Vinyl of 'Philosophical David' is available via ElasticStage. Add this special release to your collection!

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We hope you enjoy 'Philosophical David' as much as we enjoyed creating it. Share your thoughts and spread the word!

"Billionaires & Presidents" by The Sextion (a sub-division of PlasticSole) - A Rapid-Fire Commentary on Power

"Billionaires & Presidents" is a cynical and critical commentary by The Sextion (a sub-division of PlasticSole) on the close, often corrupt, relationship between powerful political figures (Presidents) and wealthy individuals (Billionaires and Oligarchs). The track implies a system where these elites mutually benefit at the expense of ordinary people.

What makes this track even more remarkable is its spontaneous creation. It was written, recorded, mixed, and mastered in an astonishing four hours! The spark ignited at 11:00 AM during a rehearsal setup for an upcoming evening gig at the Amersham Arms in London on September 6th.

Our bass player and drummer started jamming the verse and chorus, and in a simultaneous moment of inspiration, both declared, "Let's ditch the rehearsal, let's record and release that today instead!" By 3:00 PM, the track was complete, a raw and immediate expression of political frustration.

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Also Available on These Platforms:

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2025-04-29 In the studio

On Monday 28th and Tuesday 29th April 2025 PlasticSole entered the Studio, at Ameritz Music, to record two tracks. 

Here is a short documentary cataloging the experience:

And here are some highlights of that experince

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Philosophical David - Live at The Craufurd Arms

Experience the electrifying energy of one of the highlights of our live performance on The Craufurd Arms stage, on February 26, 2022.

🔗 Listen to the full live album, available on all good streaming services (and some rubbish ones too):

Live At The Craufurd Arms

PlasticSole will return to The Craufurd Arms on Saturday 20th April 2024

2024-04-20 The Craufurd Arms, Wolverton, Milton Keynes

The PlasticWolf Project

On October 15th 2023 PlasticSole and Broken Wolf teamed up to embark on a wild musical journey to accept a special challenge by Something Else Podcast. 💥

We took over a room at the legendary Robannas Studios in Birmingham, armed with our instruments and determination, ready to create some magic.

Inspired by the legends Brian May and Eddie Van Halen on the awesome Star Fleet Project, we set out to cover Judas Priest's "Breaking The Law", in a nod to the city and the delight at that song's unexpected appearance in the catchy KFC adverts. 🍗

Our heartfelt thanks to Noel Read Photography for capturing the the day and editing it in to the wonderful video you can see on our YouTube channel

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• https://www.instagram.com/noelread/
• https://twitter.com/noelsread

You can stream (or buy) the single from the following platforms

• Amazon
• Apple
• Deezer
• Spotify
• Tidal
• YouTube
• YouTube Music
• YouTube Music Video

And you can watch the music video on YouTube, here:

2023-09-28 - Mk Sports Bar & Lounge - The Aftermath

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@redwolfrecords We had a great time last night at MK Sports Bar and Lounge, supporting PlasticSole. Check them out on Spotify - https://spotify.link/ZFkNf4QQvDb 🔴🐺🎧 #redwolfrecords #music #livemusic #mksportsbarandlounge #plasticsole ♬ original sound - Red Wolf Records

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Sympathy for the Devil - Live at the Craufurd Arms

Relive our performance of The Rolling Stones classic, "Sympathy For The Devil" recorded live at The Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes in February 2022! 🤘

If this gets you pumped, mark your calendars! We're gearing up for an epic night at the MK Sports Bar & Lounge on Friday, September 29th. 🥁🎤

Psst... You can find a full recording of this performance and more on our live album, "Live at the Craufurd Arms"! 🎵🔥

She's On My Mind (Live For Video)

 

A music video project we undertook with our friend, Noel Read Photography.

Video and audio recorded live, over multiple takes, at Mr. Gig Studios.

The audio can be purchased and streamed from here: Shes On My Mind (Live For Video).

PlasticSole (feat. Rise Bailey Rise) - Rockin' in the Free World

This is the first of a couple of things we have planned as a result of our gig at The Craufurd Arms (Live Music Venue) in February.

It was an absolute honour to share, not only, the stage with Richard Patmore from Rise Bailey Rise, but also the rehearsal spaces in the weeks leading up to the gig, thank you so much. We'd love to repeat the process again in the near future!

We are extremely grateful to Jason Hall for putting on the show, being our sound engineer, and also recording the gig on the Craufurd's amazing sound and video system. He gave us a backstage tour and it's an impressive set-up.

Finally a massive thank you to Scott Kelsey for the mixing and editing of the raw audio and video files. It takes a lot of time and effort to make live recordings sound this good, and we are blown away by your dedication to making us sound as good as we can, thank you so much.

We're looking forward to what the future has in store for us, please stay tuned....