The third and final Hunnypot Radio 10th anniversary show started off with another funky set from your DJ Hot Tub Johnnie. The nostalgia kicked into full throttle as Johnnie interviewed Pesci, L Boogie, and Marquan to talk about their favorite Hunnypot Radio show moments throughout the years. After Thomas' curated set, Humble G the Fiddla sits down in the Hot Tub to talk about himself, his single, and his new EP. Live performances from Carly & The Universe, Humble G, and V. Bozeman kept the room rockin' all night long. Hot Tub Johnnie once again closed the night out with a slick selection of dance party tracks. 11/30/2015
Thomas Golubi? is a Los Angeles-based music supervisor, DJ and Grammy-nominated record producer. His music supervision credits include the AMC series Breaking Bad, The Walking Dead, Better Call Saul, TURN: Washington’s Spies, Halt and Catch Fire, the HBO series Six Feet Under, and the Showtime series Ray Donovan, among many other film & television projects. He is a founding and board member of the Guild of Music Supervisors, and is currently the head of their education committee. The Guild twice awarded Thomas with “Best Music Supervision in a Television Drama” for his work on Breaking Bad.
He was twice nominated for Grammy awards for producing volumes 1 and 2 of the Six Feet Under soundtrack album, and with former partner Gary Calamar was responsible for the use of Sia’s “Breathe Me” in the final scene of the series. It is considered one of the most memorable uses of music in television, and launched Sia’s music career in America. Thomas is also responsible for producing four soundtrack albums for The Walking Dead, the Breaking Bad soundtrack, and has assembled various remix projects for EMI-Capitol Records and MGM, including reinterpretations of Peggy Lee, The Beach Boys, Henry Mancini’s Pink Panther theme and EMI’s Christmas Classics remix compilation ‘Merry Mixmas’.
Thomas’ formative years, musically speaking, were spent as a DJ, music programmer and on-air host for tastemaker LA radio station KCRW 89.9 FM. After ending his 10-year residency at KCRW, he turned his attention to music production and live audio/video DJ work. He formed The Arbiters, a music collective creating mash-up music and video productions, free-released two EPs, and created audio and video mash-up productions for clients including Google, YouTube, Microsoft and Levi’s.
Thomas has also become known as an innovative club DJ spinning broadly eclectic music sets, often with live synchronized visuals. His SYNCHRONIZE re-score project, featuring live DJ re-scores of classic films has been featured at the Sundance Film Festival, Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, Luminato Festival in Toronto, Dubrovnik Film Festival, U.S. Comedy Arts Festival, various residencies in Los Angeles, and has been profiled on Turner Classic Movies.
Carly And The Universe is an indie soul pop band making waves on the Los Angeles scene. Incorporating old school soul with a contemporary R&B vibe.
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Myles Alexander Keaton Smith, a Violinist/Hip-hope artist whose talents and performances are unlike any other. “I perform positive, constructive music without being preachy, corny or profane,” says Smith with his trademark unassuming charisma. His humility and humanity have earned him his stage name, Humble G Tha Fiddla. A resident of Cleveland, Ohio, top ten member of Cleveland’s Got Talent and a student from the Cleveland School of The Arts, it is Humble’s self-taught violin playing that captivates contemporary audiences as he blends to perfection the edginess of hip hop with the radical elegance of strings. His MC skills are on point and he moves effortlessly from rapping to picking up a violin and playing over hip hop tracks. Seeing is believing.
“Brothers Keeper” and “Ride for Me” are two songs that amplify how this artist has masterfully bridged two musical worlds. He has delivered over 500 high energy shows with a unique twist. Humble is launching his Stop the Hate/High School/College Tour, his mix tape, One of a Kind, and his album, Undeniable. He routinely makes time for performances at nonprofit gigs in schools, prisons and peace rallies. To an audience of 7,000, Humble opened for Barack Obama in Cleveland, Ohio.
His future is vested in the inspiration of a new generation of musical talent that does positive music.His artistic temperament is funneled through a generous and loving spirit that, according to Humble, is, “Be Wise, Be Confident but above all, Be humble.”
Humble is a co-founder and independent artist with Global Entertainment Incorporated, a Cleveland based entertainment company that specializes in music that challenges the heart and the head. “Humble understands the magnitude of his gifts and the responsibility to use them in a productive manner,” says Gary Martinis, President of Spittin Rhymes Productions LTD. Humble is also a member of “Violins Against Violence,” a program which putsviolins in the hands of Ohio 3rd graders, and is an active member of the Cleveland Entertainment Coalition.
FOX’s new hit show Empire is rolling out some serious musical talent. Enter rising starlet V Bozeman. You may recognize her as the powerhouse vocalist who stole your heart within the first two minutes of the pilot episode, singing her single “What Is Love?”
Before linking with Lee Daniels for his syndicated venture, Bozeman has been in the shadow of the music industry for several years. Currently signed to Timbaland’s record label, Mosley Music Group via Epic Records, V has worked with Timbo, songwriter Cee-Lo Green, and producer Polow Da Don on her latest musical projects. Bozeman was introduced to Timbo after working with singer Timothy Bloom, formerly signed to Timbaland. She showed him the visual to her powerful ballad “Race Jones” and Timbo was hooked ever since.
“He was like ‘Yo! You need to be on this new show Lee Daniels is doing for FOX’,” she recalls. “I was like ‘Okay’ but you know, I didn’t think really too much of it. The next day, Timbaland called and said, ‘I showed [Lee] “Race Jones” and he was like ‘Yo where is this girl? I need to see her, I want to put her in Empire!’ Then Lee connected with my manager and it’s been history since then.”
On the show, Bozeman plays Veronika, the soul siren signed to Empire Records. New to the acting world, Bozeman says it was an experience sharing the screen with Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson. “Terrence just embraced me immediately. Taraji embraced me immediately and just said ‘You better be ready for this girl because this is going to be out of here!’ Everyone on the set was just amazing,” she says.
On the music front, Bozeman finished two albums last summer and will be releasing them both this year. Before her solo debut Music is My Boyfriend drops this summer, her collaborative album with Timbaland, Opera Noire, will arrive late February/ early March and is, what she describes, “so powerful it’ll hit the [music] industry in a way it’s never been hit before.” -VIBE
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Staying true to Rock n' Roll, Hillbilly Herald is bringing back THE SHOW with in your face guitar slingin',raspy voiced singin', drum ringin' rock n roll!
With Jimmy Herald on vocals, Adam Wolf on bass, Hawaiian Brian on guitar, Mr. Louie "Seabiscuit" Riel on drums, and introducing Gary Martin on guitar!
"Rock n Roll is gonna get the shot in the ass it needs when everyone sees and hears what Hillbilly Herald is all about- REAL ROCK n ROLL AT IT'S FINEST"
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PJ Bloom is one of the most productive and creative entrepreneurs in the Music Industry today. Among his many awards and accolades, both the Guild of Music Supervisors and the American Association of Independent Music named PJ “Music Supervisor of the Year”. He is a two-time BMI Pop Award winner, two-time BMI Urban Award winner, two-time ASCAP Pop Award, placed No. 80 on Billboard Magazine’s annual Power 100 list, received the TJ Martell Humanitarian Award, owns a Grammy-winning record label and was a Hunnypot Radio co-founder/On-Air personality. We're thrilled to have PJ back in the HOTTUB!
Fiona Grey is an nineteen year old indie pop artist currently living in Los Angeles. She has been performing and writing music for over 10 years, becoming an ASCAP member at age seven. In March,2013, she released her first EP,“Striped Heart," a six song set of original songs which reflects both the edgy modern rock side of her music as well as her introspective lyrics and playful melodies.
Like Syd Barrett-era Pink Floyd with more of a dance ethic, Westerner is a cosmic, funky rock band. Their first album, Unreal City, is a drug-addled, psychedelic romp through akashic memories and dystopian prophecies. It's a sci-fi, rock opera composed of catchy pop songs, surreal soundscapes, and strange characters who seem to be climbing out of the rabbit hole. Watch out, Alice.
Band: Vocals/Guitar-Enigma Presley; Guitar/Keyboard/Vocals-Dan Rambles; Bass/Vocals-Omar Ibn Mohamed; Drums-Axe Monkey
Corey Brown, artistically known as Sean Mason, is a native of Norfolk, Va and is the youngest of 7 children. Sean fell in love with the arts at an early age. He was raised by a single mother with who encouraged his musical performance development by supporting his participation in the children’s choir, performing numerous roles in plays, dancing, and playing the drums. At the age of 13, he began writing poetry. It was his older brother, Conrad, who recognized Sean’s natural rhythmic flow while reciting his poetry and suggested that he take on rapping as a more than a hobby. After graduating from Booker T. Washington High School, Sean Mason began his studies in music and theater at Norfolk State University. Sean has opened up for several artist, including K-Stylis, August Alsina, Juicy J, Lil' Durk, and Future. He is the Music Head and artist of Entertainment Alliance, the first fully student driven record label at Norfolk State University. Sean has had two top requested songs on the radio in his area, "James Harden" and "Mood:".
Sean Mason is not only driven by success, but aspires to be an inspirational and influential artist through his music. He believes music is his only outlet to achieve his many goals internationally. Who is Sean Mason? The world will soon know…
Nicole Sanzio is a music industry authority in media licensing, rights and clearances. As the owner of InDigi Music -- and its parent company, Multi Music & Media Group, LLC -- Nicole has independently placed various styles of music and compositions in film, network television, and other multi-media platforms. Her accomplishments as a business savvy entrepreneur and independent contractor has made her a sought after expert within the fast-changing industries of licensing / publishing, royalties and copyright. Her independent music placements read like a “what’s hot” list in Film and Television programming, among them: Universal Pictures Despicable Me 2, Fast & Furious (4, 5 and 6), Contraband, The Weinstein Co.’s Scary Movie, Paramount Pictures Paranormal, Showtime’s “Californication”, “Ray Donovan”, “Shameless”, and Fox’s “Empire”, to name a few. Her company has also secured a hefty list of music placements on CBS, NBC, Amazon Prime, Netflix, MTV, MTVU, MTV, BET, E!, TLC, PBS, USA Network, Logo, Lifetime, Nickelodeon, Tr3s and Animal Planet.
Jonathan began his career as an A&R Representative at Capitol Records and after 4 years he moved into publishing as a creative manager at MCA Music (Universal). Three years later he went independent by starting his own Music Supervision company and worked on such shows as CBS' The Education of Max Bickford, NBC's U.C. Undercover, MTV's Celebrity Undercover and Showtime Entertainment's Interscope Presents The Next Episode).
Jonathan also was the music supervisor for the Warner Bros. film The Big Tease and The Weinstein Company feature film documentary, Salinger.
In 2007 Jonathan went in-house at Bunim Murray Productions and has been the Music Supervisor for over 100 episodes of MTV's Real World Challenge, as well as handing music supervision chores for the ground breaking reality series I Am Cait, Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Love Games, Living Lohan, Motor City Masters and VH1's Old Skool.
We're thrilled to have him back for another HOT TUB DJ session!
Los Angeles based singer/songwriter YASMINE blends eclectic tropical flavors, subdue horns over a lush electro pop oriented sound. Raised in Perth Australia, she started writing music and lyrics while living in London after becoming furious and disheartened with the fashion industry and the misconceptions of what it means to be a woman in a today's world. Her Debut EP #BOSS will be released song-by-song over the course of September and October 2015. Watch out!
Andrew Heilprin a.k.a. Blue-eyed Son was born in the Midwest –– Wisconsin to be precise –– but he did his growing up in sunny Santa Barbara, California. After graduation from college and in between surfing excursions to exotic locales around the globe, he worked odd jobs and eventually formed the “sonic surf smoke punk” band 40 Watt Domain with a few friends.
The sun shines warm on the deep blue sea…and all you have to do is listen. Says Blue-eyed Son, “Surfing and music have ways of transporting our minds and bodies to incredible new worlds, places that are both scary and intimidating yet filled with the most profoundly ridiculous beauty you will ever experience. If my songs express a small part of that feeling, then I’m happy. PRESENTED BY eenie meenie RECORDS!
From St. Louis, Mo. Mz. 007 has been rapping professionally for 5 years doing shows through out the US and opening for mainstream artists that come through her town. This self-proclaimed #FatFlyChick is set to take the world by storm. Pass her a drink, kiss her on the cheek, she's comin' through and she's important.
Hailing from Los Angeles, California, Bartenderz is a music collective including members Lavell Streets and Jay Barzz. The organic fusion of sound between the two showcase the limitless bounds they have in literary skill, wordplay and overall style as they embody the sense of true lyricism and overall fun.
Lavell Streets, also known as Streets, comes from the music collective Pro-City, an organization that started with the intention of spreading good music and dope skills. Streets has been in the music industry since he was a youth, now he has a new found appreciation for the art of rapping and is taking full advantage of the given opportunity.
Jay Barzz, also known as Barzz started out freestyling and being called on to set the standards for local ciphers. Barzz has since evolved into a wordsmith, delivering rhymes at all levels of intelligence and wit. Barzz' knowledge of cadence and style has given him a step ahead of the competition and thus an edge in the music industry.
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Pink isn’t Victoria’s Secret or bubblegum. It’s the color of Barbie-Love’s “glam-rock-with-PoP” singer-song-writer soul. A little bit of sexy, a little bit of sweet. The bright-eyed look of the girl next door – with the vibrant smile of a vixen.
Barbie Love exudes confidence and contagious energy, and she ups the ante on the meaning of a full-package PoP performance. Unlike many of the other in-your-face performers these days, Barbie Love doesn’t need to pounce to get your attention. Somehow this dynamic Ukrainian PoP-diva makes pleather and plastic look as natural as your fave pair of worn-in True Religions. With a sexy come hither and an intoxicating allure, Barbie Love sweetly seduces her audience.
Award winning Singer-Songwriter/Composer/Lyricist Raj Ramayya has been a consistently strong force on the international music scene. Collaborating with several distinguished artists ranging from Yoko Kanno (Gundam, Cowboy Bebop, Ghost in the Shell, Wolfs rain) Tatsuya Oe (Hotei, Captain Funk, ) Chris Mosdell (Eric Clapton, YMO, Sarah Brightman) and songwriting guru Ron Sexsmith. Ramayya is best known for his contribution to Anime classic movie "Cowboy Bebop OST" and "Wolfs Rain OST" , Capcoms "Resident Evil 2 -Biohazard", Konami`s hit series Beatmania and Rythmania, MTV Japans mega hit animation series "The World Of Golden Eggs" Victor entertainments "Gungrave" "Shenmue" Sega's "Racer" and many more.
Led by Damon Mahoney, San Francisco-based Three Of Swords draws inspiration from a variety of cultures and decades, fusing to create a unique, eclectic sound that will leave you feeling haunted and entranced.
This band is quickly gaining a following in LA.They just released their debut EP, featuring standout singles "Wildman" and "Soaked". From the punishing, fuzzled out synths of "Wildman" to the 808 and guitar driven "Flash flood Warning," the EP firmly establishes Sun Drug's mesmerizing brand of indie rock.
DARKNESS COVERED THE LAND. ITS FOG SEDUCED, CRAWLED AND SUFFOCATED. DREAMS WERE DESOLATE – PLEADS TO THE STARS. THE QUEST BECAME CLEAR; THE EMPRESSES HAD TO COMBINE THEIR POWERS TO OVERCOME THE VOID. AS ONE, THEIR JOURNEY BEGAN – FOR THE ILLUMINATION OF THE UNIVERSE. THE COMBINATION OF THEIR POWERS, ARTISTRY, INNOVATION AND ELECTRONIC EXECUTION IS LEX.
All four members of Niantic are Southern California natives – a fact wildly apparent in every track of their 6-song EP Vertical. Starting with the kaleidoscopic, prime-time thrill rides of “Phillip Rivers” and “You Got Nothing You Don’t Want” through the murder-on-the-beach stormy surf of “Blades”, concluding with the relentless, desert-driving “Janus”... California is both the beautiful blood and gritty guts of the band’s Not Dead Yet Records debut. This genre-blending sound covers decades of influences in seconds before each song blooms into instant, repeatable grooves.
RALPHY is a talented Singer/Songwriter who has spent most of her life entertaining audiences with her rich and dynamic vocals.
RALPHY is also known as quite the ‘Fashionista’ after establishing her own boutique label ‘Swanlea' in 2006. As an Entertainer, RALPHY combines her love for music and fashion into an art form making her live performances unforgettable!
Hunnypot #326 kicked off with Hot Tub Johnnie’s DJ set which included a couple of up and coming artists such as Superhumanoids (“Anxious In Venice”) and Young Creatures (“Fear All the Things”). Johnnie transitioned into a classic by Eddie Heywood and Hugo Winterhalter (“Canadian Sunset”) leading into the Hot Tub interview with The Greys.
The three siblings who make up The Greys—Sydney, Jayden, & Silas—sat down with Hot Tub Johnnie to discuss what they have done thus far and what’s in store for the future. We then get into Hot Tub’s second DJ set. He started off with Sydney’s favorite Jhene Aiko and rounded things off with Arnaud Rebotini’s Pagan Dance Move.
Sanaz Lavaedian joins Jeff "Pesci" Gray and Hot Tub for her FIFTH DJ SET. She is crowed with an honorary Fez as a newly minted member of Hunnypots 5-Timers club, joining luminaries Thomas Golubic and PJ Bloom. We get into Sanaz’s set with some new and established artists. “Born To Shine” by Big Grams ft Run The Jewels is one of the crowd favorites.
The Greys then take the stage and incorporate a variety of genres into their music. Their friend Jus Charlie is up next and he serendates the crowd with his vocals. We transition to rock music next with Ships Have Sailed, another up and coming band in LA. Mike Burns then takes over the DJ booth with some remixed Hunnypot classics. Longtime Hunnypot regular Giraffe preforms next and is followed by Spanish duo The Blue Dolphins. We close out with the Hunnypot Dance Party. See you next time! 10/05/2015
Music supervisor/tastemaker Sanaz Lavaedian returns for another Hunnypot Guest DJ Set! Based in LA, Sanaz started out as a music coordinator for Robin Kaye’s SynchroniCity in 2009, then joined Reel Music in 2010. Now at mOcean, she has several credits under her belt including ABC’s Brothers & Sisters, FOX’s The Good Buys, USA’s Burn Notice, and the critically acclaimed 2011 film Beginners. In 2010, Sanaz joined forces with Patrick Belton to create Off The Record, their own music supervision company.
As a newly minted member of Hunnypot's 5-Timers club, Sanaz joins Thomas Golubic and PJ Bloom as the only current members of our super squad.
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JUS CHARLIE
Charles Duckworth aka JusCharlie is a truly unique artist, born and raised in southern California. He writes and produces all of his music. An accomplished actor having been in around 30 TV shows and movies (Phat Girlz, Thirteen, E.R., CSI) he shows a very unique gift for entertaining as a whole. His original R&B vocal stylings drift from smooth as silk to powerful soul-bearing notes that are infused with hip hop and rap. This sexy/savvy combination keeps listeners intrigued and always entertained. Jus Charlie is definitely setting himself up to be at the forefront of the R&B , Hip Hop and Pop world. In his own league, expect a booming and lengthy career from this young, multi-talented artist.
Don't let the name fool you. Converse with any of the three teenage siblings that comprise The Greys, and you'll find that they are quite vibrant and colorful in their approach. With a musical palate that transcends the genera of jazz, pop, dance and more. Sydney (19) and brothers Jayden (18) and Silas (17) know no boundaries.
Band Members: Sydney - singer/guitarist/pianist/dancer; Jayden - singer/producer/pianist/drummer/rapper; Silas - singer
Ships Have Sailed, an alternative pop-rock duo hailing from Los Angeles, debuted their first EP, Someday in 2014, which gained heavy airplay on College, NPR, and commercial radio in the US and Canada. Its success inspired the band to tour the East Coast, during which time they began piecing together their first full-length album, Moodswings. After the sucess of Moodswings, Ships have Sailed have partnered up with several DJ's to remix the hit singles off the LP.
Band Members: Will Carpenter - guitar/vocals; Dan Hange - Bass
Giraffe is Gayle Davidson and her band. The name is kind of a funny story. Gayle has the heart and legs of a European Giraffe. She lives in a fancy farm house in the Hollywood Hills, with a strange producer and her slightly deranged little girl, Petal.
The Blue Dolphins are a Los Angeles-based songwriting duo composed of singer/songwriter Victoria C. Scott and two-time Grammy Award-winning producer/engineer Alfonso G. Rodenas. Characterized by beautiful melodies, tight harmonies and an uplifting positive mood, their musical style embraces Folk, Pop and Rootsy Rock with a unique timeless quality.
Band Members: Victoria Scott - singer/songwriter; Alfonso Rodenas - producer/engineer
Music supervisor, Mike Burns, will be showcasing his DJ-ing skills during the Hunnypot Dance Party.
Andddddd….Hunnypot Live Episode 325 kicked off with a BRAND NEW opening from our very own Ryan Taalbi! Hot Tub Johnnie was leaning more rock with this DJ set and we rocked out to it the entire time. Definitely a party set. The guys kicked it off by drooling over Linda Ronstadt. Shit we would too! Hot Tub Johnnie and the boys got into the night’s lineup. Of course, there were some jokes (lame and otherwise) about Dinosaur Dick. Is Dinosaur Dick’s tag line “Non-cock fun?” There were a lot of other jokes.
We then moved into the second half of Hot Tub Johnnie’s DJ set which began with the amazing Fiona Grey and her song “What you want.” (She will be at the show November 16th!) We closed this set with the new classic Dr. Pepper and Chunky. Side note: “I dun rocked more ice than Michele Quan” is an amazing line from Dr. Pepper.
Jude Gold and his funky self then joined Hot Tube Johnnie and Pesci in the Hot Tub with a guitar. We weren’t sure what was going to happen, but it was epic. Jude Gold played a series of funky tracks during his DJ set and illustrated different aspects of each song.
The young up-and-comers Wes Mantra then took the Hunnypot stage. Lena Fayre followed with a mesmerizing performance. We can see why she’s gaining so much buzz. Well Hung Heart was up next. They had some seriously heartfelt songs in their repertoire. Dinosaur Dick took over The Mint with their act. It was nethanderthal fury personified, complete with random Dinosaur noises. All the way from Chi-town, Grindin’ Pun closed out the night with an energetic performance. Hot Tub Johnnie closed by expressing his love to the listeners. See you next time! 9/21/2015
Guitarist, guitar journalist, and guitar coach, Jude Gold has performed/recorded with everyone from Jefferson Starship, 2 Live Crew, Cathy Richardson to Gretchen Menn, Stuart Hamm, Billy Sheehan, and Kristin Chenoweth.
A longtime editor for Guitar Player Magazine, Jude has written cover stories on Slash, John 5, Neal Schon, Brad Paisley, John Mayer, and many other artists. He also toured the U.S. and Asia as guitarist for the three-headed bass extravaganza known as BX3—featuring bass icons Stuart Hamm, Billy Sheehan, and Jeff Berlin.
Up-and-coming Los Angeles band, Wes Mantra, is working their way around the LA music scene. They recently performed at ARTribe and opened for Sick Transit.
Band Members: Michael Edwards - lead vocals, guitar, keyboard; Jonah Feingold -guitar; Naomi Nicholas - bass, vocals; Joey Kaufman - drums
Lena Fayre is only 18-years old but her talent goes far beyond her years. She sings and writes with a genuine spirit and a fresh, fearless voice.
Lena has amassed over 5 million video views on YouTube and was named a 'New Artist You Need To Know' by Rolling Stone. She released a single titled "This World" in March of 2015, which was featured in a climactic scene of the popular CW show "The Vampire Diaries," aired on April 23rd, 2015. Lena Fayre's latest release, a five-track EP titled "Is There Only One?", was released in late July, 2015. No small feat for an artist doing things on their own.
Well Hung Heart is a part American, park English AltRock Trio band residing in Southern California and founded by Greta Valenti (vocals, keys, percussion) and Robin Davey (guitar & bass). Well Hung Heart has racked up numerous awards, including the Best Live Band & Best Music Video OC Music Awards 2014.
Their high-energy performance and new rock sound, deriving from a classic rock/blues foundation, has earned them a diverse collection of shows ranging from Indie/Alternative to Hard Rock, playing alongside names as Linkin Park, Fitz & The Tantrums, ZZ Top, and Motley Crue. Well Hung Heart’s rise has been completely self-propelled and boosted by their inventive audio-visual output via their YouTube Channel.
Band Members: Greta Valenti - vocals, keys, percussion; Robin Davey - guitar, bass; Kevin Conroy - drums
Mesozoic Dino Punk Metal primordially developed to inspire the listener to react first before thinking. Dino DNA was cultivated in 2011 and spawned Dinosaur Dick in 2013. These four members are here to bring you back to the beginning and tear you down. Roar.
Band Members: Rob Pierce - vocals; JP Von Hitchburg - guitar; eLoy - bass; Germy - drums
Allen Lane, aka Grindin' Pun started his career writing poems in the 4th grade. His love of writing poems quickly inspired him to write rap lyrics. In 2001, Pun and his three cousins started a rap group called "S.W.A.T.” The group was later renamed "Chi-Town Shysters," also known as C.T.S. in 2006.
Pun has appeared on public access television numerous times, and blazed stages throughout the mid-west, south, and east coast. In addition, Pun has been featured on 25 mix-Tapes since May 2008 along with releasing 4 solo mix-tapes. Grindin' Pun successfully achieved radio play on Chicago's biggest hip-hop radio station, 107.5 WGCI, with his song entitled "Gangsta On" in 2008. December 2013 marked the release of part 2 of his "Established 2 Grind" mix-tape series with songs that are climbing the iTunes and Spotify charts. With so much success, at the age of 25, Grindin' Pun has a right to call himself one of the best independent rap artists in the world.
Hunnypot 324 LABOR DAY edition kicked off with a steamy session in the hot tub. We're referring to DJ Rap, not Pesci's lack of clothing. DJ Rap chopped it up with Hot Tub Johnnie and Jeff "Pesci" Gray and reminisced about her challenges and success in the music industry. As she puts it "I've definitely been financially raped with no lube." We then moved into DJ Rap's DJ set, which includes a myriad of 80's classics. So, of course Phil Collins and Madonna were a must.
Hot Sauce Holiday arrived with a green box. They lit The Mint up with their singularly unique cabaret-style set and molested the green box....there are pictures. DJ Rap got down on the dance floor and showed off another one of her many talents.
Breakfast, a band whose videos have been heavily featured on Hunnypot's daily video pick, took the stage next and fascinated us with their amazingly produced songs. We look forward to seeing much more great things from them.
Avant guard, disco-style duo Pr0files took the stage next and delivered an awesome performance. We closed the night off with the up and comer Jake Davis. Comparisons to Adam Levine of Maroon 5 were definitely made. 9/07/2015
Charissa Saverio, a.k.a. DJ RAP, has been the undisputed queen of the turntables and voted the number one female DJ in the world! DJ Rap has infiltrated the music industry with her arsenal of talent. She has established herself as the CEO of her labels: Propa and Impropa Talent, developed her creative direction as a full-fledged producer, and remains to be the recording artist and DJ that everyone has come to love and love to dance to! She is also a classically trained pianist and song writer, amongst many other talents! Rap has dominated such genres as house and drum & bass. However, her love for music has taken her through many reflections of genres and musical experiences.
Multi-talented, accomplished, ambitious, and driven by her passion to create and her love for music, DJ Rap is not a name from music's past, it is the name of music now and an inspiration to music's future. We'll be interviewing Charissa while experiencing her Hunnypot curated listening session.
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Hot Sauce Holiday is for everyone that wants to kick over their office desks and start dancing. We are for the eccentric outsiders, the burners, and the lovers. Join us in taking on the banality of convention.
Hot Sauce Holiday return to the Hot Tub with a special acoustic performance layered thick with EXTRA SAUCE. So leave the outside world behind you and come experience the originality, joy, and chaos brought by this fine band.
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After meeting in Los Angeles, Andrea Adolph, Max Bussell, Sean Dwyer and Luciano Russo began making music together in 2010, eventually forming BREAKFAST in 2012. After self-releasing their first album, Sun/Moon, later that year, the band played a few unofficial showcases at SXSW in 2013 before joining up with Red Bull Sound Select and continuing to play shows throughout LA and the US.
Each member plays a variety of instruments and their live sets see them switch roles frequently during shows, a dynamic that is present in both their music and their relationship as a band. They all share the spotlight, and equally contribute to the creation of their music and their distinctive sound. A pairing of pop and analog synths, their style is at once innovative and delightfully retro, both fresh and familiar.
Pr0files is comprised of longtime friends, Lauren Pardini and Danny Sternbaum. Their first collaboration was in 2008 under Danny's prior project, The Boy Traveler, which also featured Sonny Moore aka Skrillex. They went on to work separately, Lauren writing and playing keyboards in hip-hop producer, DJ Khalil's camp working with such artists as Corin from Purity Ring and A$AP Rocky. Meanwhile, Danny toured with his band, Baby Monster (supporting Klaxons, Miike Snow and Metric to name a few) as well as remixing tracks for artists including Ellie Goulding, Gorillaz and Miami Horror.
For the next few years, they collaborated intermittently until the summer of 2013 when a devastating break-up fueled the writing of the song, "Call Yourself A Lover." They self-released the track 6 weeks later where it was met with immediate viral success topping Hype Machine with blogs such as Hilly Dilly praising: "It’s not every day that a debut track can make you sit up and REALLY take notice."
Since then, they have started their own record label, Straight A Records which includes such releases as "Forgive" and most recently "Get it Up." Both songs have topped Hype Machine as well as being featured on Spotify's New Music Tuesday Playlist. They have played sold out shows throughout Los Angeles opening for such acts as The Dø and Tei Shi while playing in warehouses throughout the city. All the while, scoring a tv show for Marvel as well as landing placements with Go Pro and Grey's Anatomy.
They are currently working on their full album, JURASSIC TECHNOLOGIE set for release in fall 2015 with plans to tour.
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He's from Sherman Oaks, but that phrase means nothing to you. His music and general apathy reign from the valley. That's right, THE valley. As in the one that hugs the top of Los Angeles, desperately longing to be invited to its party, but not willing to get its hands dirty. Jake waves the flag of AstroTurf-suburbia with shamelessness and appreciation for the finer things in life: Mel's Diner, house parties, and the phrase, "I'll be there in twenty."
So now you know where he's from, but what does he do? On May 12th, his debut album K dropped on CandyRat Records. The live band consists of Mr. Davis, Jamestown III, and Jadigilish Mongoon: cooking up something good. If you want to know more about Jake and the band, simply consume everything he's ever done.
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The good vibes began with head honcho Hot Tub Johnnie's show opening set which contained a deftly daft mix of next level rockabilly (Bop Kings), modern rock (Whisky Stain) and trendy picks (Kiiara, The Preatures) and left-of-center staples such as “Take The Skinheads Bowling” by Camper Van Beethoven, after which Abby North of North Music Group dropped in to give us the unchained story on the career of super composer Alex North. Not only did she treat us to an expertly curated listening session that included excerpts from classic North-composed scores from films such as "Spartacus", "A Street Car Named Desire", "Cleopatra", and "Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?", but also an inside looks at the original recording of the now legendary "Unchained Melody".
After a look at North Music past, we delved into their present and future with an interview and live performance from Ainjel Emme, featuring an emotionally moving performance of her newest single, "Machine". Once the stage was set for the night, British bombshell Tamar Leek and her band Reveries took the energy to the next level, passing the baton to Little Fortune, and while there were no sons of sitting U.S. Senators in the audience, we were all most definitely fortunate for sticking around the party because Madus closed down the night with a scorching set that included soaring vocals and searing guitars. If you missed out, there's always another time to play! We'll be back on September 7th with live sets from Breakfast, Pr0files, and Hot Sauce Holiday. 08/24/2015
North Music Group LLC is a multi-faceted music media company that functions as a music publisher, music supervision firm, & record label.
Songwriter / Multi-Intstrumentalist / Studio Rat / Lefty-Who-Plays-Righty Ainjel Emme grew up on a steady diet of analog rock, late night living room jams, 4 track cassette recordings, and interstate highways. Thus far in her delicately blooming solo career, Ainjel has written and produced two independent albums (HEARTACHE IS BORING and EVERYONE IS BEAUTIFUL).
Tamar Leek of Birmingham, England, is in Los Angeles mixing her seven-song EP, "Change In The Retrograde," with her band Reveries. Tamar served a stint in a British all-girl band, hosted music interviews for Vulture TV, and studied as a tattoo artist, before being persuaded to come to LA by a couple of producers who overheard her singing to herself in a London pizza parlor. As it turned out, Tamar not only had a beautiful voice, she also had roots in hard rock and quite a lot to say. The songs on the album, co-written with the band and producer Sejo Navajas, are elegant and painful, lyrically striking a continued metaphor about the betrayal of technology to our human selves, the struggle of analog love in a digital world. Jose Alcantar (Interscope, American Idol) is mixing "Change In The Retrograde," which was recorded at 4th Street Recording. It features newly released 'Satellite control', and their pre-release single "Lullaby" which earned a #4 spot on ReverbNation's Rock Chart, and was #8 on Scuzz TV's Chart of "The Hottest Videos in the World," not to mention the only unsigned band on the list.
Little Fortune is a new project started by L.A. based musicians Doran Danoff, Yonatan, and Jorge Balbi. With a modern synth based sound at their core, the trio explores dark and lush electro pop with an emphasis on innovative song writing and arrangements. Beautiful falsetto voices mix with soulful lyrics and vintage undertones in an emotional and sexy sound.
MADUS, formerly known as Tangent Transmission, is ready to hit the music scene with a new sound and more ambition than ever! For listeners of Muse, Jeff Buckley, and Incubus, while still keeping it dark, fun, and funky fresh. Debut EP coming out soon!
"Growth and evolving as an artist" are the two things that the L.A. native Haze says keep driving him to deliver new music for his core following. The 26 year old says he's putting the final touches on his forthcoming project, he says a lots happened in his life in the time between he released his last full length project titled "Young Man's World" and after a listen to some of the featured records that fact is evident. Check out some of the new heat.
What do you do get when you bring together 9 bands, 12 acts, two great stages and 3 dj’s? Well only the legendary Hunnypot Radio #322 edition could be the answer to that question. Sounds crazy, well it was.
The water temperature was just right in the tub that Hot Tub Johnnie couldn’t help but to start early on the interviews and delivering the listeners a golden set list with Lily Hayden’s single Sea of Gold opening it up. Mid-set Interviews with Sarriah and RJ Comry, the artists opening both stages, gave insight on both of their journeys in the industry and what they would shortly present to the Mint and Mid Stage lounge. Following both lead performers, Peppina jumped in the hot tub next. She was basking in excitement about performing while reminiscing on her 2 year anniversary of her first large performance at the Orpheum Theatre .
Succeeding Johnnie's set was an informative two on one with Music Supervisor Johnathan Baker. Highlighting some prime moments in his career, Baker shared his moment of truth where he realized that music supervising was exactly what he saw himself doing. Immediately after the brain picking Johnathan introduced his Dj Set and took us back to the 90’s hip hop era starting with Montell Jordan’s hit “This is How We do it”.
The packed night continued as the stages started coming to life. In the main room Sarriah’s electric- pop style had the viewers on their feet as she sung her single “All about sex”. All Hunnypotters welcomed her to the stage with great vibes especially Miami Heat’s very own Chris Bosh and family that came to support.
Simultaneously, on the second more acoustic feeling stage at Mid- City lounge, RJ Comer started his amazing set with a smothering love song. Both artists giving a fantastic show set the mood for this chaotic Hunnypot.
Shortly after Sarriah, Madeline took control of the Main stage with her eccentric style and fantastic band. The audience fell in love with her lyrics and vocals immediately. The second act on the mid-city stage was the impeccable Peppina with her soulful sound. Utilizing both guitar and Ukulele she mesmerized the packed audience with her set and had everyone singing along to her single “We can go Back”.
While things was getting pretty hot in the shoulder to shoulder madness in the mid-city lounge The Gabrielz put a spell on the viewers in The Mint with their opening piece . The endemic ballad with the blindfolded lead singer created a mysterious welcoming to the musical world that the Gabrielz live in. After their set Luna Aura kept everyone on the dance floor with her electric pop stylings.
Meanwhile at the second stage the last act of the night was representing for the millennial generation. This Boy That Girl had the perfect blend of soul and hip hop featuring “That Band “ which included a guitarist and percussionist keeping them in line with the acoustic theme in the mid-city lounge. Their patient fans were ready for them to hit the stage and were singing along to the very first song.
Closing out the Mid-City Lounge was easy due to all the anticipation The Chimpz had brewing up around there set in the Mint. From the awesome tour RV to the high-energy Electronic Rock that poured out there performance was every reason to be excited about The Chimpz experience.
Ending the Live bands of the night was never the least Mind Plow. A band full of Veteran touring band members created magic at the mint as they performed musically ingenious compositions that ended the live music segment of Hunnypot #322 perfectly like a dessert drink after a wild night in the Hot Tub.
However the True cherry on top was our final guest DJ 6ix Seven who kept the party going as he mixed together various genres including house, electric pop EDM and many more. Every element of chaos was splashing in the hot tub creating the most exciting and talent packed show that won’t be forgotten any time soon. 08/10/2015
THE MINT MAIN STAGE
7:00PM - JOHN ANDERSON (HOT TUB JOHNNIE DJ SET)
7:30PM - JONATHAN BAKER (GURNEY PRODUCTIONS DJ SET)
8:15PM - SARIAH
8:45PM - MADELINE
9:30PM - THE GABRIELZ
10:15PM - LUNA AURA
11:00PM - THE CHIMPZ
11:45PM - MIND PLOW
12:15AM - 6IX SEVEN (DJ SET) HUNNYPOT DANCE PARTY
MID-CITY MUSIC LOUNGE STAGE
8:30PM - RJ COMER
9:15PM - PEPPINA
10:00PM - THIS BOY THAT GIRL
Jonathan Baker was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he studied television, film, radio and music. He moved to Los Angeles about five years ago and has quickly made a name for himself in the world of music supervision. With such shows as Duck Dynasty, Shark Week, Sons of Winter and Auction Hunters, he has supervised the music for more than 20 television series and specials. His work can be seen on such networks as A&E, VH1, DISCOVERY, Nat Geo and more.
Also known as the "Queen of Hearts" captured people everywhere with her hit "Deep N Luv" and ever since then, she has been climbing her way to the top. "All About Sex" was her second hit with the endorsement of Perez Hilton, she has traveled Europe and the U.S and has had over 300,000 views for the Youtube music video.
She has also worked with Jeff Franzel to create a live band experience with a cabaret theme which ended up being performed at The Cutting Room, Hard Rock Cafe, The Bitter End, and 54 Below. Sam Tsui recorded a rendition of Pharrell's "Happy" with her and within 48 hours it had more then 200,000 hits.
She is an artist, songwriter, and producer. Some would say that Madeline is an old soul with her heart-swelling vocals and powerful lyrics. Looking up to Edith Piaf and Ella Fitzgerald really help her sculpt her music into her own. She evokes defiance and grace with her lyric choices that create dominating images for the listener. For her, its about what believing in how you can change the world.
‘The Gabrielz’ is a progressive folk electronic group that combines percussive dance beats with a back porch flavor. This hybrid creates a fun, carefree and happy attitude which embraces and shines light on the theme of the first EP, “a man who never grew up”. Having never owned a suit and never wanted to, the writer and vocalist of the project (Beau Hirshfield) embraces his Northern California roots - digitally organic. This juxtaposition in style contributes to the vast diversity of ‘the gabrielz’ sound with musical influence that span the likes of Paul Simon to Imagine Dragons. The first EP, “CARE FREE” carries an eclectic awkwardness, yet seamless assortment of sounds and lyrics. Centered in a declaration of finding your own way, self-discovery and personal freedom, this freshman EP is a call to action. If you confront yourself, state the facts and accept your flaws, success is unavoidable. Simply stated, “You be you, I’ll be me, and together we can journey as the Gabrielz.”
Luna Aura is a singer, songwriter, and producer of cosmic dream-pop electronica. She found her love of music at a very young age and started writing when she was 10. Her teens were filled with live performances and it soon became her life. She mixes a variety of genres together to create songs that have pop melodies, with a trap beat and trippy synths. She is the perfect mixture of the Top 40 hooks with an indie sound. Lyrically she mainly writes about youth, pop culture, feminism, self-identification and bold proclamations.
Her music has been on MTV, VH1, and other Viacom networks. BMI distinguished her as one of BMI’s Indie Spotlights of 2015. She has performed with Aloe Blacc, K. Flay, Steve Aoki, Avid Dancer, and The Ting Tings. Aura aims to motivate and inspire people all over the world by spreading love, courage, and truth through art and music.
The Chimpz consist of 5 guys who grew up on the streets of Los Angeles, and have been able to turn the hustle and flow of LA and create a memorable and catchy hook. We have Artimus Prime on lead vocals/rhythm guitar, Chuck P as MC/vocals, Scary Cary on lead Guitar, Shawn “Sonic” Lyon on Bass, and Sean Topham on drums. Together they released their latst single “California” and their self-titled EP came out last September.
THE CHIMPZ’s music has been heard on several episodes of FX’s "Sons of Anarchy"(new song “Right To Left” was used in episode 2 on 9/16 of in Season 7 of “SOA”), every episode of MTV's "Bam Margera's Unholy Union", The Challenge”, MTV’s “Real World”, Fox Sports, Animal Planet’s “My Cat From Hell”, Action Sports TV show “Adrenalina” and a host of other placements. The Chimpz have honed their always entertaining live act by performing consistently for years, building a loyal and growing following by playing shows including Rocklahoma three times (2013, 2014, 2015), Rockstar Uproar Festival, Seattle Hemp Fest, Orange County Fair, Whiskey a Go Go, House of Blues, The Viper Room, and Venice Summerfest and just recently completed a 25 date U.S. Tour. The band has an enviable roster of sponsors & touring partners including Jagermeister, Sabian Cymbals, Schecter Guitars, Sullen Clothing, Equation Audio, Bogner Amps, Curt Mangan Strings and Bone Custom Drums.
With an uncanny resemblance to Tom Cruise and musical comparisons to Radiohead, Waylon Jennings, and Led Zeppelin, Nicc Angeles is a tour de force onstage. Along with his band Mind Plow -- formed of veteran touring musicians -- Nicc performs his complex, well-crafted yet organic songs, melding county, rock, and R&B influences.
Nicc is the composer of the Mind Plow catalog. His music is a language of its own, comprised of the elements that bring true and unapologetic feeling into communication. The band came together when bassist Justin Smolian introduced guitarist Yogi Lonich (Chris Cornell, Buckcherry, Fuel, the Wallflowers) to Nicc. Drummer Andreas Brobjer (Lady Gaga) and keyboardist Matthew Jordan (Sabrina Carpenter) joined the group effort, and together they are Mind Plow.
Alternating between contagious melodies and patentable rhythms, Mind Plow has not failed to deliver in their lives shows in LA, Las Vegas and at SXSW. According to one newly converted fan, “They Blew the Roof Off of Austin. No One Ever Saw this RAW ENERGY! Ranked right beside RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE and/or RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS. You can't put them in a Box.”
Also known as Kevin Potts, 6IX SEVEN will lift you up in to the cloud just so they can immediately land you with a drop you won’t forget. His multi-genre sound consists of Deep House, Minimal, Techno, Bass House, and Tech House. He loves to draw out the story line in his songs then give you the drop that will slam you back into reality; it’s one of his favorite things to do. He will keep you dancing all night give you some to hum on the way home.
RJ Comer is a Los Angeles city boy with swamp water in his veins who started out singing in church and around the campfire, but ended up in a lot bad places at wrong times. His brand of Americana & Blues reflects the kind of man he is and was – a tough guy with a tender heart, a lover, a fighter, and a joker, a man who confesses “I should be dead or in jail instead of living a life so good.” From downtempo gritty songs that cut deep with self-deprecating humor and jagged memories to upbeat songs that swagger even when they swing, RJ’s music is both meaningful and entertaining.
RJ’s powerful voice, his captivating live performances, and his infectious songs have been attracting attention. Talents as diverse as A.J. Croce, C.C. Adcock, and Matt Hyde have produced tracks with RJ. He’s toured with Steve Forbert and toured the American Southwest playing dates with Sara Hickman and Guy Forsyth. After a show in Albuquerque, representatives from the New Mexico Americana Music Society described RJ as “refreshingly manly.” John Schneider (Dukes of Hazzard) asked RJ to write the title track for John’s horror comedy “Smothered,” which is set in a Louisiana trailer park. Deering Banjo Company includes RJ on its list of featured artists alongside Bela Fleck, Dom Flemmons (Carolina Chocolate Drops), Detroit Brooks, Scott Avett, and Scotty Morris (Big Bad Voodoo Daddy).
Words are a funny thing. There are a select few people who can do something much more than simply speak or sing with them -- they craft them to make magic.
Peppina is that kind of artist. Give this gifted singer and multi-instrumentalist a phrase, and she'll turn it unexpectedly on its head. And that's just the beginning – this wise 19-year-old is as playful with music as she is with words. When Peppina puts them both together something special happens: an emotional alchemy that’s making people stand up and pay attention.
"I think one of the greatest things for people to feel is that someone understands you," she says of her strikingly original songwriting. "I always want to make that kind of connection, if I can. But if someone hears one of my songs and gets angry, that's great too -- it’s a powerful emotion that makes things happen."
Big Dream recording artists Alec and Becca King, known as the dynamic Pop/Hip Hop duo This Boy That Girl (TBTG), not only sing and rap, they also write and produce their original music – an increasing rarity in today’s mainstream music scene.
As a vocalist/rapper duo, TBTG’s collaborative musical offerings call to mind hit-makers such as Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, or Rihanna and Eminem. And while that’s great company, TBTG’s refreshing musical approach has helped them create their own niche within the pop/hip-hop music genre. Their latest 7-song release (“Breaking Bad,” now available on iTunes) features infectious harmonies and gritty verses, merging the best of both worlds while showcasing their individual talent.
Most recently, TBTG have opened for world tours such as Kalin and Myles’ “Chase Dreams” tour, Aaron Carter’s “Wonderful World” tour, and sold out their own headlining shows in their hometown of Los Angeles. They’ve just released a new video for hit single “Turn The Night Down,” their second video to be picked up by MTV Hits, and are already generating widespread buzz in the pop culture media scene.
Hunnypot’s 321st edition of the radio show was one party after another and it all started with Hot Tub Johnnie’s eclectic set. Starting out smooth with Topher Mohr and quickly getting everyone’s toe tapping with artists like Alessia Cara, Meek Mill, Big Sean, PHASES, Jill Scott, LA Priest, Bully, Big Sugar, Sirens of Lesbos, and many others. This was just the warm-up of what the night had to offer. During the set he spoke to Survival Guide and Sleep Machine about their individual journeys pursuing what they love.
Well-known producer Warren Huart joined this episode of the Hunnypot Radio Show and discussed how music influenced his younger years and the music he was worked on. Having produced artists of many genres and social statuses, his insight was knowledgeable and intriguing. Coming from a rock n roll background, he started off his set with the first Queen song he had ever listened to, “Bohemian Rhapsody”. Playing music from The Damned, John Lennon, Neil Young, Supertramp, The Undertones and a few others set the tone for the night.
There were a few words that came to mind last night when this beautiful girl with a flower crown walked onto stage and it was ‘this will probably be very calming music’, but how wrong we were. The only word anyone could think of to describe Madlyn was fierce. Having influences like Whitney Houston, Ella and Ella Fitzgerald, you could hear how strongly passionate she was about her music. We couldn’t have asked for a better opener for our live portion.
While CloudTalk was setting up, we were able to speak to Mansions on the Moon about their musical adventure since they got together a few years ago. Afterwards CloudTalk started the dance party with their mix of influences ranging from Maroon 5 to Coldplay to Temper Trap. These four guys were energetic and got the crowd moving. We can’t wait to see where they will end up!
Mansion on the Moon afterwards continued the dance party with their pop/electronic/indie rock sound. No one was standing still at this point in the night. They performed some of their hits including “Somewhere Else Tonight”, “Don’t Tell”, and “Where You Are”. They were radiating with energy and enjoyment, and the crowd couldn’t get enough of it.
Moving further towards the edgier side of things, Sleep Machine reminded us how it felt to feel bad but in all the good ways. Alisha Zalkin was a total knockout with her powerhouse vocals and Dan Kalisher shredding on the guitar right next to her was a sight and sound not to be missed. They performed “Wild For You” which was their first song they had ever written together.
To close out the show, Survival Guide drove to Los Angeles to give her fans a performance to remember. Emily Whitehurst, Survival Guide herself, was captivating with all the multitasking she did on stage. Her voice was bold and beautiful and her instrumentation was nothing short of flawless. She was the perfect ending to a night full of dancing, excitement, and live music.
The 321st Hunnypot Radio Show was a huge success and it couldn’t be done without its phenomenal performances and the audience! Come out every other Monday and join us at The Mint and find out what you’re missing! 07/27/2015
Warren Huart is an English music producer/songwriter and multi instrumentalist based in Los Angeles. He has played a fundamental part in the creation of many platinum selling and billboard soaring albums, as well as the development of many of today’s most successful artists’ careers. He also has the Produce Like A Pro video series, which offers recording tutorials to beginners as well as Spitfire Music, a one-stop music house focusing on licensing music for film and tv.
Warren is known for his hard work ethic, positive attitude and respect for the artist’s vision. Many of his long term relationships have turned into close friendships. With over 20 years of experience in the ever expanding music industry (record production, engineering, mixing and songwriting), as well his extensive knowledge of both modern and vintage musical equipment and instruments, Warren manages to create the most diverse sound around.
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Singer, songwriter, flower crown creator, maker of madness & pianist based in Los Angeles. MadLyn's been a music lover since she was a little girl, inspired by great vocalists such as Barbara Streisand, Whitney Houston & Ella Fitzgerald, and songwriters such as The Beatles, Billy Joel, & Carole King. "When I was just thirteen years old, my mom passed away from breast cancer and my whole world was turned upside down. It took me a while, but I later made the choice to honor her by taking on her name "MadLyn" as my own."
In 2010, the song "Suddenly" was featured in the indie film "Elena Undone," a movie MadLyn also played a supporting character in. She's written songs for artists such as European pop star Suzanna Lubrano, recorded title tracks for films like the indie movie "Wheels," appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! singing background vocals for bands like Youngblood Hawke, and recording vocals for bands, most recently for latest Thirty Seconds to Mars album, "LOVE LUST FAITH + DREAMS."
http://www.madlynmusic.com https://www.facebook.com/madlynmusic https://twitter.com/madlynmusic
WHO - CloudTalk is a four member alternative pop-rock band from Northern Los Angeles, who have begun to get some notice on the local scene (105,000+ followers on Vine and counting). With guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, and vocal harmonies, TJ, Gabe, and Jordan are ready to bring their unique chemistry to any size venue.
SOUND - By combining a knack for catchy melodies (think Maroon 5 or One Republic), chasing a big sound quality (think Coldplay, Imagine Dragons, fun.) and infusing a little rock edge (a la Killers, Temper Trap, Neon Trees), you’ll get some idea of the recipe for success that CloudTalk is ready to take to the masses. They also draw inspiration from other artists, and it’s easy to imagine them touring with bands as diverse as Young The Giant, Bastille, Two Door Cinema Club, Foster The People, New Politics, the Naked and Famous, Walk the Moon, the 1975, Passion Pit and The Neighborhood.
WHAT’S NEXT - Despite wearing their various influences on their sleeve, CloudTalk has a sound that is all its own, thanks in part to TJ’s distinct lead vocals and a gift for crafting hooks that stay with you after the final note lingers. With two full album’s worth of material they can play gigs of various lengths and are ready to explode onto the music scene in a big way.
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These guys come from Virginia, Tennessee, California and Iowa. Formed in 2011, Mansions on the Moon hit the ground running. Their band name comes from the concept of turning a dream into a reality, and thats what they are accomplishing with their music. Their first release Paradise Falls was produced by Diplo and DJ Benzi and gained attention from everyone. They went on the Green Carpet Tour, which also included Wiz Khalifa and Mac Miller and performed at the Snowball Music Festival. Their influences consist of electronic music, pop, hip-hop, indie rock and pop.
On their 2012 EP Lightyears, Pharrell Williams served as the executive producer and they worked with members from N*E*R*D. They have done remixes for Foster the People, Zee Avi and produced the Mac Miller track “PA Nights” on the album Blue Slide Park. They played South by Southwest, and charted on Billboard’s Next Big Sound.
Their most recent album which was self-titled and released in 2014, has music that you can sit and chill to or dance to. This album is not one that would only be listened to once.
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Sleep Machine is a Los Angeles-based rock duo of powerhouse vocalist Alisha Zalkin and guitarist Dan Kalisher. Soul and swagger combines with screaming guitars and thunderous drums on the band’s debut EP, COVER ME IN GOLD, out March 3, 2015. With the exception of the drums, which were played by Kiel Feher, Dan Kalisher played all instruments on the album, as well as produced it. Cover Me In Gold was mixed and mastered by John Spiker (Tenacious D, The Killers).
Born from a need for a new creative outlet, Sleep Machine set off to see what collaboration might sound like with each member’s opposite influences. Dan grew up playing in rock bands and listening to artists like Led Zeppelin and ACDC, whereas Alisha was influenced by female singers with big voices like Janis Joplin and Aretha Franklin. While song structure is definitely considered in Sleep Machine’s craft, they don’t get hung up on the traditional side of things. “Sometimes you’ve got to throw a verse or chorus away, and just play a guitar solo because you want to,” says Sleep Machine. Their straight up, take-no-prisoners attitude allows for a wild, high- energy live performance that oozes the kind of vibe that rock ‘n roll was built on.
The band’s debut EP, Cover Me In Gold, includes the single Wild For You, which was chosen as the promotional song for TV Land’s newest original comedy-drama series, Younger. Written, executive produced and directed by Darren Star (Sex and the City), the show stars Tony Award® winner Sutton Foster, Hilary Duff, Debi Mazar and Miriam Shor. Wild For You was also the first song Alisha and Dan wrote and recorded together, even before they were Sleep Machine. “We were just experimenting with sounds and seeing what came out. We wanted to really exaggerate the combination of loud guitars with loads of fuzz and this sexy, swaggery female vocal, and see how it mixed. After we finished it, we knew we were on to something cool.” The song’s accompanying music video was co-directed by cousins Michael Gladis (actor, Mad Men) and Coleman Gladis (production, Mad Men).
Additionally, COVER ME IN GOLD, the EP’s title track, was recently featured on MTV's Finding Carter, and is now available on iTunes. Later this year, Alisha and Dan plan to take their live band on the road with Will Herrington on keys, Kiel Feher on drums, Andrew Perusi on bass/vocals, and John Spiker on guitar/vocals.
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Survival Guide is an artistic endeavor featuring vocalist and keyboardist Emily Whitehurst. The music falls somewhere between indie rock and electronic, always with strong vocals and a sprinkle of pop. Live 105: Top 12 Bay Area Bands of 2014, From Petaluma, CA.
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