Invisible Bordeaux Music podcast: Martial and the Total Heaven record store

"From punk to funk!" In this latest episode of the French-language Invisible Bordeaux Music podcast, we meet Martial who, with alongside colleague Babouche, runs the independent record shop Total Heaven.

He explains how running a record store has evolved in recent years, the secrets behind Total Heaven's longevity, and how the store fits into the landscape of Bordeaux's music scene. Martial also looks back on some memorable live showcase events and even reveals the story behind the famous and rather fabulous mural on the front of the store!

You can listen to the podcast below or else over on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Deezer, Youtube, Amazon Music, PocketCasts, Podbean and RadioPublic! Be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss forthcoming episodes!

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> Check out Total Heaven on Facebook, Instagram and Mastodon ! 
> Martial mentions this year's Record Store Day which will be held on Saturday April 12th 2025. Don't miss it!

Total Heaven's famous shopfront on Rue Candale in Bordeaux.

Martial hard at work!

'Lùlù' by Lùlù !

And... introducing the Spotify Invisible Bordeaux Music playlist, featuring tracks by the artists who have taken part in the Invisible Bordeaux Music podcast... alongside various songs mentioned in passing by the interviewees!