Our favorite brotherly duo is back at it with another epic music video. This time for Natural off their Supreme EP. The brothers are known for making really fun, quirky and sexy music videos. Natural is no exception. The camera angles, the glitter, the girl, the massive keytar. It all just makes you want to put on your dancing shoes and climb right up on that rotating stage with em'!
Henri (aka Henrietta Tiefenthaler) is making her mark on both sides of the Atlantic as a DJ, singer/producer/songwriter and fashionista. Henri is a rapidly emerging name on the Los Angeles scene, spinning at some of L.A.’s hottest parties. As a performer, Henri is demonstrating an equal versatility, performing with her psychedelic krautrock band Thrillionaire, and developing her own dance/pop productions. She has a forthcoming EP in the works and this week she released this awesome hoolah hoop addiction/battle video to accompany her first solo single, “It’s Like This, It's Like That” on her label Monstertooth Records. The nu-disco anthem will be the perfect soundtrack to your summer! Henri will be DJing and performing August 25th for Hunnypot Radio live at The Mint. Don't miss it!
This week Hunnypot would like to send a salute to Sizzy Rocket for her progressive pop rendition of the "Girls" track off of the Beastie Boys debut album Licensed to Ill. Sizzy did what few could do when she successfully reworked the Beastie Boys classic into a fresh new-age anthem for girls and boys alike. The music video is done in a fashion reminiscent of an experimental 90's neon kaleidoscope and through some satirically sexy shots, subtly conveys a statement on gender equality that would have both MCA and Rosie the Riveter singing praises to Sizzy Rocket. Check her out at:
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NYC’s very own Cold Blood Club has a new music video and we are more than proud to exclusively premier the goods. “Michelada” is as pumped up as indie rock gets without sacrificing any nonchalant swagger. Combining influences from seemingly unrelated genres CBC has manifested into a sound all their own. The next time you take a ride on your fixed speed cycle and find yourself craving something new you can’t do much better.
A staple of the Brooklyn club scene, Cold Blood Club is making their way out the west (see: “best”) coast to rock face and keep pace with their ever-growing fan base. And guess what? Surprise motha-lovah! CBC is playing the next Hunnypot Radio Show alongside Hobosexual, DoZay, Nico & Christine, and Hunnypot’s own Seven Saturdays – tune in and don’t miss out!
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One of Hunnypot’s own; Dama/Libra just released a new video for their song Been To The Water. The video consists of a collection of vintage film snippets compiled by Chris Purdie (a good friend of the band). It features scenes from post natural disasters and traveling trains and subways that derail into a body of water. Once the song hits its peak, we see people happily frolicking at the beach or in lakes. The scenes encompass the feel of the song and really give a visual to such meaningful lyrics.
Hot Tub Johnnie and the HP Radio crew put another slammin' show in the books. Nestled in The Mint's confines, Hot Tub Johnnie kicked off the show with and spread the love with tunes from The Watts 103rd St. Rhythm Band, Chet Faker, July Talk, Prince Sole, Head of the Herd and more. You can listen back to Hot Tub's complete set here.
Oscar Mazzola (aka DJ Loam) of Music Sales sat down with Hot Tub Johnnie for a special interview/dj set. Mr. Mazzola provided a smokin' playlist which included tracks from William Devaughn, Tina Marie, Cider Sky, Phantogram and much more.
Kicking off the live portion of the show was Hunnypot favorite and LA/Chile based artist, Yael Meyer. The always soothing sounds of Yael's music were on full display last Monday, as Yael performed a beautiful set with her full band and jumped into early favs like "Tea For Two" and "Shed Their Fear". However, the highlight was definitely the title track off Yael's forthcoming album, "Warrior Heart" which is due to drop this Summer. Our next guests were The Hollow Brave, an LA based indie-folk, rock quartet who made one of their first-ever live performances and did not dissapoint. Bringing a large crowd and packing the Mint to almost full capacity - a truly succesfull night indeed. Be sure to follow The Hollow Brave at https://facebook.com/thehollowbrave as they continue their quest to takeover the LA music scene. As we moved on the night got a a kick in the ass with the fired up energetic sounds of Mars and The Massacre. This LA based garage rock, trio and recently dubbed "LA's Best Live Band" by LA Weekly turned up the amps and brought complete sonic-bliss to our ears with a bad ass set loaded with heavy guitars, loops, drum samples and of course infectious hooks. Closing out the night was buzz worthy LA hip hop artist, Marlee East. Marlee, hit the stage and dropped some smooth rhyming flows for all to jam to. Be sure to stay up-to-date with all of Marlee's latest tracks as he prepares to release a full-length album soon.
Huge thanks to everyone that came out to support, perform, and both the The Mint and Hunnypot crews. We couldn’t make it all happen without each and every one of you! If you missed the show or just want more, you can listen back to all the performances and DJ sets at the Hunnypot website. 06/02/2014
Oscar has 15 years’ experience as a creative in the music industry with a background in publishing, A&R, management and DJing. He began his career at EMI Music Publishing where he focused on synchronization and established himself as a go-to liaison between EMI’s songwriters and the top music supervisors. He has worked as a music consultant on the films Empire and Despicable Me in addition to running his own A&R/management company. Most recently, Oscar oversaw creative synchronization at Imagem Music but recently has joined forces with Music Sales where he will continue to pitch to Film, TV and Advertising clients.
Yael Meyer is a singer and musician. She began playing piano at age 5, songwriting at 8 and playing guitar at 13. At 19, she left Chile to attend music school in Boston. It was there that she wrote, produced and recorded her debut album ”Common Ground”, a blend of indie folk and lounge electronica, hailed as “one of the top 50 albums of the year” by Rolling Stone Chile.
The Hollow Brave is an Indie Folk band from Los Angeles, California. The band was founded in 2013 after a chance meeting of vocalists Nathan Sela and Natan Winkler, both Singer songwriters in their own right. After collaborating together on a song written by Sela, and guitarist Tal Engelstein, Elliot Samson was brought in to track drums. After discovering they had great musical chemistry, Sela and Winkler, along with Engelstein and Samson, decided to pursue a more solidified project, forming The Hollow Brave.
Mars and the Massacre is comprised of John Newell, Peter Doherty, and Ethan Walden, and these guys are a trio of energetic, fired up badassery. I recently caught their live show and there is no lacking in loudness, energy or fun. They are infectious. I don’t know that any one person was entirely standing still in the crowd.
“Marlee East” was born May 9, 1994 in Harbor City, California. He grew up in the city of Hawthorne, California at the young age of 8 years old Marlee realized that he had a musical talent. Marlee East has been around industry artist learning and gaining knowledge about the industry. Marlee East Then dropped another Mixtape Called “ Marlee is the reason” witch did pretty good and also was being played in the United kindom, mexico, Norway, finland, and a couple other countries Marlee is currently a part of a independent label Antidiamond witch is his Brother SinMarlee’s independent label but is also open towards other labels under certain circumstances.He is currently working on another mixtape to follow up after MarleeIStheReason The E.n.d called The Cold Hearted Mixtape And also working on a album named Im still Me.
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LIVE PERFORMANCES
9:00pm – Louis Prima Jr. and The Witnesses (Warrior Records)
9:45pm – The Great Escape
10:30pm – Head Of The Herd (Universal Records Canada/Hyvetown Music)
11:15pm – Jessta James (Hyvetown Music)
DJ DANCE PARTY
8pm – Hot Tub Johnnie
9pm – Boom Shack
10pm – DJ Godfather (EPM Music)
11:30pm – iPunx (till close)
Partners
Hyvetown Music
EPM Music
Odds On Agency
Dirty Knock Records
Louis Prima Jr. & The Witnesses return with Blow, a new-swing stomping set, for sophomore music release.
The new title follows the band’s debut, Return of the Wildest!, released in 2012. The collection features 11 tracks, opening with title track “Blow,” the album’s namesake, which quickly sets a boisterous mood. The stirring and anthemic “Go Let’s Go,” also the release’s lead single, follows the introduction to continue the vibe. The third track, “New Orleans,” goes even a step further to showcase the group’s bona fide flair for popular blues rock. The overall up-tempo release takes some breather moments with such tracks as “Someday,” which features the guest vocals of singer Leslie Spencer, and closing number “Those Million Things.” Two truly unexpected gems are found three quarters of the way into the release. The first is “That’s My Home,” featuring vocals of Prima Jr.’s own famed and legendary singing father Louis Prima, and the cover of the ’80s Adam Ant pop hit “Goody Two Shoes.”
Prima Jr. & The Witnesses’ Blow is one release with enough sonic goodies to stir any listening into dancing feet. The is due out, on Warrior Records, June 10, 2014.
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What is your greatest Escape? Where would you go if you could? Would it be far away? Or very close to your heart?
The Great Escape is an LA-Based rock band comprised of veteran songwriters Amie Miriello, Malte Hagemeister, and Kristian Nord. Originally paired by the powers that be to write for other artists, these wandering minstrel souls found a remarkable chemistry with each other. The very first song they wrote was featured on a JC Penny commercial that debuted during the broadcast of The Academy Awards. Soon after, the band began recording their debut EP.
Despite their inner-industry beginnings, The Great Escape is a champion of the independent spirit. They come from all over the world, with influences that defy any specific era. They are raw, real, and unafraid to let their roots be seen. They are vibe incarnate – just close your eyes, listen, and follow your heart.
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Head of the Herd is modern blues with a hell of an edge.
The Vancouver based band has recently completed their sophomore record and they’ve unmistakably found their stride. Harnessing the energy of their live show, this record highlights the beastly, melodic, storytelling prowess that is Head of the Herd. They created the album in two sessions. The first with one of rock’s most sought after producers Gggarth Richardson, the man behind Rage Against the Machine’s chart topping debut, Biffy Clyro’s 2013 UK #1 album “Opposites” and countless in between. The second session was produced by Rick Jackett & James Black from the multi-platinum group Finger Eleven. The album will be named after the first single, a duet with Jasmin Parkin from Mother Mother titled “By This Time Tomorrow.” The song has been used by the NHL & Hockey Night in Canada for a playoff montage, and as of late June hit #1 on the national rock charts.
In the time since the release of their debut LP “On The House,” Head of the Herd has gained significant momentum. Being named Fox Seeds winners (previous winners include Nickelback, Matthew Good Bif Naked & More) was only the beginning. They’ve toured across the Country for Canadian Music Week, released music videos for their radio singles, played Telusfest, the Grey Cup Festival, and have opened for Guns n' Roses, Alice in Chains, The Sheepdogs, Monster Truck and the Trews. Their single “Knock Me Down” has taken them on and beyond the radio, being featured in Rip Curl and well as GT Bikes/Red Bull videos online.
Their debut single “Ain’t My Day” has been played on radio throughout Western Canada and online, with a video by acclaimed director Luke Hansen-MacDonald. And recently, Billabong has used their chilling tale of “Erinyes” for their Damn AM TV show.
Head of the Herd is modern blues with a hell of an edge, and they’re proud to unveil their sophomore LP, “By This Time Tomorrow.”
Jessta James may not be from the South, but the Montana native surely knows what country is. “Out here it’s about the cowboy way, ranching and rodeos,” country’s innovative new up and comer says.
A late bloomer artistically, Jessta didn’t write his first song until he was 24 years old, but the bug quickly bit him and he was hooked. “I wrote probably 150 songs over a year and a half,” the former construction worker says. “If I had an idea while I was at work, I’d write it on a two by four or a piece of cardboard I’d ripped from a box of nails.”
Even though Jessta is country through and through, it wasn’t until he discovered artists such as Eric Church, Big & Rich and Brantley Gilbert, among others, that he realized his unique blend of country rock infused with hip hop, wild west and classic rock could find mainstream success. After all, today’s iPod generation of country fans are just as comfortable listening to Jason Aldean as Ludacris and Lynyrd Skynyrd. “They’ve paved the way for my music,” says Jessta.
Front and center in Jessta’s life is his Christianity, which is evident on his album. There are many references to his spirituality—both overt and subtle. “I always want my music to make an impact and share a message,” Jessta says. “I’ve always just done what God has put in my heart as far as writing songs. What I’ve found is that it’s reaching people no matter what their faith is. It’s not coming across to people as preachy, it’s coming across as real.”
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Nominated #15 in the top 100 DJs by DJ Times Magazine and Pioneer Pro DJ for 2011- DJ Godfather plays it all from open format/mashup parties to the deepest ghetto tech parties incorporating his battle style turntablism in his sets. He has played across the globe numerous times in cities all over Europe, Asia, Australia, United States, Canada, China, Japan and South America and receives worldwide recognition. DJ Godfather had one of the hottest party albums of 2010 entitled VIP Status on Secretremix Records. This open format style album has it all from electro house to party tracks to ghetto tech! 15 of some of the hottest party tracks you’ll hear this year featuring artists like Pittsburgh Slim, Good Money, Brilliance, Dan Diamond, Silent Riot, Jenna Milan and Lil Mz 313, and with remixes from some of the hottest remixers like Discofries, DJ Serafin, DJ Deville, DJ X-Change, Discotech any many more !
DJ Godfather is considered one of the founding fathers of the genre we now know as Ghetto Tech. He started DJing at the age of 15 with the help of, now business partner, DJ Dick. Within a few months of getting his turntables, Godfather was already playing in nightclubs and after hour parties all over Detroit. He started producing at the age of 17 for his first Miami Bass style group Bass Association. With the buzz of a few singles off the Bass Association album on 3 Detroit radio stations, Godfather made his first solo record at the age of 18 on the now Twilight 76 Records entitled “Work Dat”. Taking his turntablism skills and mixing Detroit Techno music with Miami Bass music, and new sound was born, Ghetto Tech. With the formation of their new record label Twilight 76 with partners DJ Dick and Brian Gillespie, he took his talent and turned it into an entire business creating 3 other labels known as Databass Records, D.E.T. Only (An exclusive label with only 1000 copies of each release), and Juke Trax (A label dedicated to the Chicago style of Ghetto House and Juke music). With all 4 record labels combined, Godfather and his partners released over 250 vinyl releases and mix CD releases, selling over 700,000 units worldwide.
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Since 2005, iPunx has been one of Europe’s great mashup pioneers. After touring massively in and around Germany, he’s landed with a mashed-up crash here in Venice, CA.
In the initial 3 smash EP’s and seamless mashup album “Destroying Dancefloor”, IPunx showcased an eclectic mix of house, rock, hiphop, punk and electro, ending up in many DJ charts around the world, including BBC Pete Tong’s Buzz charts (#3). Initially a duo, and in spite of years of successful touring, the two members of iPunx parted ways in the late 2000′s to pursue individual careers.
After relocating to LA, a now solo iPunx resurrected the project in 2013. A music producer and composer during the day, it was time to play with the unorthodox mix/mashes he truly loves. “Anybody can DJ hits. I wanna play obscure stuff that is entertaining as well. I love the surprise element”. The excitement is infectious! In West LA, iPunx fan base is growing fast.
iPunx sound ranges from chill sunrise sets with little known acoustic covers to party sets with funky mashups and remixes that combine electro, hip-hop, dub step, rock, pop, soul, folk, funk and party breaks. His credo: “Never originals. Always fun.” What’s the crowd’s reaction? ” Usually, WTF is that?” And then their hips are shaking and they’re singing along with giant smiles plastered on their faces.
iPunx has played crazy fun parties in 2013 in Joshua Tree, Baja, CA and with Boogaloo and Dirty Beetles at Burning Man. You can groove live to his mixalicious mashups weekly at The Bank of Venice on the Windward Circle. Check out www.iPunx.com for upcoming performances and new releases.
There is always a hint of menace and reservoirs of force haunting the corners of Eliza Rickman’s voice, whatever register it occupies. Her video for Start With Goodbye, Stop With Hello mimics the sound of her voice. It is inspired by the painting Proscaenia by Dino Valls. Eliza hangs out with small taxidermied critters inside a very elaborate dollhouse. There's no denying Eliza's avant-garde creativity. Her presence on stage—whether she wears flowers in her hair, or stuffed birds; whether she plays a Schoenhut toy piano or a grand piano—is an enveloping, soft darkness, impossible to ignore. Eliza Rickman will be joining us live this Monday 05/19 on Hunnypot Radio. Don't miss it!
Our very own Hong Kong Dong just released this badass, glow-in-the dark video for their brand new single: Postcard. The band gives us a neon art show reminiscent of something out of Blue Man Group but with even more eccentricity and weirdness. We wouldn't expect any less from our avant-pop-rockers!
If you know Rainbow Jackson, you know these guys can party. These housemates/beer swillers/rock antagonists take power-pop and turn it into a bar fight. “Anthony” is the new single off their new EP titled Perpetual Summer. If you haven’t been lucky enough to party with the best of em’, this video shows just how much fun these guys have. Oh and it’s in slow motion so you won’t miss a beat.
