The band was formed in London by Marc Olivier (Vocals/Guitar) and Simon Nelson (Bass/Backing Vocals) under the name ‘Plastic Heroes’ - a reaction against the surge of generic sounding (and looking) indie groups and today’s celebrity-obsessed culture.

“A rock star, a pop star…???. I never saw them as real heroes compared to what some people do in their lives. I see them more as the plastic version of a hero, the kind that can break quite easily” – Marc Olivier.

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.

After self-released British & European singles, supported by extensive touring, Plastic Heroes release their first long player ‘Escape The Lower End’ - a twelve track album produced by Marc Olivier, mixed by Sami Yaffa (New York Dolls/Hanoi Rocks) and mastered by Sean Magee at Abbey Road Studios.

Plastic Heroes' 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.

• Three well received self released singles (Dust Records)
• Album ‘Escape The Lower End’ release on BongoBeat Records
• Selected on the 1st round nominee to the Grammy Awards‘09 category 'Best Rock Album' with 'Escape The Lower End'
• Toured extensively across the UK
• Invited on many occasions to New York & Los Angeles to develop & record material with numerous shows in the USA
• Playlisted by Tastemakers Rodney Bingenheimer (KROQ)(Los Angeles).'Single of the Week' on XFM (London)
• Ep release for Fnac stores and National Tour in France
• Share the stage with Bloc Party, The Subways, Art Brut amongst others.