Between Hot Tub Johnnies set a Hilarious interview with the The Ooks of Hazard gave all listeners the insight of the band, how it was founded and how they gained the perfect eye candy for the band that not only looks amazing but has fantastic vocals and accordion skills.
Following Hot Tub Johnnies segment the legendary Andy Ross answered a few questions and updated all the viewers on his upcoming project. As our guest DJ Ross had an impressive set prepared for the Hunnypot Followers. The Ooks of Hazard finally graced The Mint's stage and showed every viewer what ukuleles are all about. Boom Shack took over on the turntables and directly after, Ryan Amador lit up the stage and became an easy crowd favorite by putting on an amazing show and ending it with his latest single “wierdo”.
The well anticipated Hunnypot Original J*Labs and Johanna Phraze had a memorable set featuring a new buzzing single “Pop That Trunk”. Attendees at The Mint had no choice but to hit the dance floor when J*Labs was mixing. This fact left a great audience for Carmella, who not only prepared an impressive set of bending cinematic electronics yet also had the musicianship to match this duos special effects.
Finally ending a musician lovers dream edition of Hunnypot , Lou Pine brought all Hunnypot supporters back to earth with this trio’s set of sultry rock. His band is the epitome of quality over quantity and created a rich sound that was perfect for the closure of this memorable edition of Hunnypot Radio. 7/13/15
Twenty five years ago Andy Ross strung up his microphone and sensibly accepted a job with Courtyard Management (Radiohead, Supergrass) running their indie label and publishing company, which in turn led to artist management (Keziah Jones, Psapp) and a relationship with sister company ATC management (Nick Cave, PJ Harvey). Thanks to this and a stint as Head of Music at pioneer film music acquisition company Cutting Edge, Ross now controls an address book that covers the World. Ten years ago with the disintegration of the music industry Andy moved to LA and immersed himself in the film and TV world of Hollywood.
Previous to winning the 2015 Guild of Music Supervisors' award for ‘best music supervision under $5m’ on the three time Academy Award winning movie ‘Whiplash’, Ross cut his teeth licensing, pitching and creating music for 80+ commercials (NFL, Audi, VW, XBOX), 30+ television shows (Grey’s Anatomy Theme Song, CSI) and over 40 feature films. Working with directors such as Damien Chazelle (Whiplash), Catherine Hardwicke (Twilight, 13), Taylor Hackford (Ray, An Officer & A Gentleman) and producers Judy Cairo (Crazy Heart, Stuck In Love) and Ed Saxon (Silence of the Lambs, Adaptation), Andy has established a strong reputation as a passionate music creative with extensive knowledge and experience working with artists, lawyers, agents, composers, managers, publishers, record companies, film distributors, movie producers and directors.
Exit Strategy Productions his new music services company formed with Ex SVP Business Affairs at Cutting Edge Chaz Barsamian is committed to forward thinking, great scripts, film and music fusion and above all decent human beings with bold, original creative ideas who’ve checked their ego’s at the door, next to their coats.
The Ooks of Hazzard were formed in March of 2010 at a local open mic jam session in Venice Beach CA . Gathering local musicians, they recorded a live video cover of MGMT’s “Kids” in April 2010. The video went viral almost immediately and continues to get many views on You Tube. The Ooks can be seen performing at various local venues, festivals and charity fundraiser events nationwide. The Ooks perform Originals and covers of songs you wouldn’t expect to hear on ukuleles. Ed Marshall – Tenor Uke also plays bass in a electric band DEVO.
You know Ryan (you can call him Ryan). His single "Define Me" reached almost 300,000 views on Youtube and earned Ryan ASCAP's Robert Allen Award for songwriting in 2013. You may have caught him when he toured in festivals in New York, Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Brisbane, Australia. Well he's now back with his fourth release, his trademark visuals with a voice, and a newly-coined genre, which suits him like a glove.
After spending the summer of 2014 in New York and traveling to Abu Dhabi, Cambodia, & Australia (where he headlined Brisbane's Pride Festival, named "Define Me" after Ryan's song), Ryan was itching to hit the studio and release a new collection of work to his fans. In only three weeks, “4S” was born, Ryan's first collaboration with producer/instrumentalist Daniel Weidlein. Ryan calls “4S” a “short reflection on nature's influence over human behavior, be it in regard to love, sex, and mother nature herself”. The album features instrumental work by some of LA's best musicians including Kyle Crane (drums), Brandon Bae (guitar), and Miller Wrenn (bass). It also features collaborations with vocalists Jo Lampert (of Ryan's youtube hit "Define Me") and LA-native Julia Harriman. In October 2014, Ryan toured the Pacific Coast to promote “4S” in Los Angeles, San Francisco, & Seattle. Ryan Amador & Daniel Weidlein are currently at work on a full length release.
With a voracious appetite for new and interesting experiences, J*Labs is constantly on the hunt for new sounds to incorporate into her creations as well as her booty bouncing DJ sets. From West Coast Bass to Ghetto Funk and all the way to Jungle DnB, J*Lab's unique styled combination of Twerk & Trap has put her high on the list of artists to watch in 2015.
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Johanna Phraze is a rap writer/ rap spitter/ painter/ dancer/ Your favorite feline companion... Based Out of Los Angeles, KTF Records... born, raised in, and forever representing Tulsa Oklahoma. Yup
Electro-luxe cemetery pop duo Tracy Lorin and RickEy Lumpkin II -- have formed an unlikely musical alliance with fascinating and dream-like results. Genre-bending cinematic electronic arrangements over a substantial foundation of rhythmic songwriting characterizes the Carmella experience. Their recognizable sound most recently enjoyed by listeners at Hotel Cafe, Silverlake Lounge, The Basement Sessions at Hemingway's, and The Viper Room.
"Haunting synths and scattered electronic beats help the mystic imagery feel both mysterious and modern." ~ The Vinyl District
Lou Pine is a LA based Rock/Blues/Soul trio that formed in 2014. Their debut album "Teapot Dome Scandal" was released in November 2014.
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Hunnypot’s 319th edition of the radio show brought a wide ranged variety of genres to the stage. Hot Tub Johnnie started off the night with music from Major Lazer, Icona Pop, Mochipet, Galantis, Chloe Riley, Bobbie Gentry, Polyenso, PHASES, and much more.
Tony Von Pervieux stopped by for the night as our music industry guest and did a DJ set that included Justice, Same Dew, Royal Blood, Nothing But Thieves, Beck, Rivvrs, Big Data, SonReal, and Cyucas. We talked to him about his music choices for the set and what’s going to be going on in his future.
Tamarind Free Jones started our live set with her mix of Indian, pop and folk. She began her set with a harmonium and a tradition Indian vocal melody. As she continued she told a story through her lyrics and created powerful imagery. Her music was filled with peace and enlightenment.
Paper Pilots amped up the crowd with their set. They performed both of their hit singles “Arrow” and “Free Ride” and everyone went wild. They say they are influenced by pop and alternative rock and that is exactly what they delivered. No one was just sitting down and watching during their set.
Coming back to more of a relaxed and acoustic sound, Topher Mohr started his set with an original called “Red Line Express” and it slowly graduated to a killer guitar solo in his last song “Mirror in the Bathroom”. Everyone was picking up his or her jaws by the end of his set. He has traveled the world and managed to incorporate everything he has experienced into his music and it radiates when you watch him perform live.
GOBI closed out the night with their mix of indie and electronic. They has incredible energy on stage and no one was standing still. They mixed live performance and electronic music and created this perfect combination. Chuco Phil, the vocalist, created powerful visuals through his lyrics that kept the audience captivated and wanting more. We couldn’t have asked for a better closer for the radio show.
A HUGE THANKS to everyone who joined us for the Hunnypot Radio Show! Join us every other Monday night at The Mint to hear these underground artists that are rising fast to the top of the popularity! 06/29/2015
Tony began his career in music management working as an assistant for Aaron Walton Entertainment; an entertainment company specializing in management for a variety of talented artists. He then transitioned over to independent music supervision by working as an assistant to Dawn Soler. Dawn has been supervising Film and TV for over twenty years, working on such movies as Dumb and Dumber, Princess Diaries I & II, Catwoman, Dead Man Walking, Hollywood Homicide, Enchanted and more. Tony co-supervised some films with Dawn and a few on his own before making the jump to TV as a music supervisor for the hit series Ugly Betty. He independently supervised Ugly Betty for the first season and simultaneously was hired by ABC Studios to work as Creative Director for the TV music department. ABC Studios has produced many successful on-air shows for multiple broadcast and cable networks. Some of the series shows include Army Wives, Castle, Cougar Town, Criminal Minds, Grey’s Anatomy, Lost, Happy Endings, Nashville, Once Upon A Time, Private Practice, Revenge, and Scandal. Over the course of six years at ABC Studios, he oversaw all aspects of music for their shows and assisted with providing music for the ABC Marketing & Promo department with their TV campaigns.
Currently, Tony is supervising several shows under creator Bill Lawrence including Cougar Town, Surviving Jack, UnDateable and Ground Floor.
He also manages the artist Rivvrs who will release his first EP in August.
Oh ya, we're also celebrating Tony's Birthday!
After a hiatus to record and tour the world with artists such as Mayer Hawthorne and Alice Smith, Topher Mohr returned as a solo artist in 2013 with the release of his second studio album, “Phlotilla”. Songs off the album began finding their way onto other non-commercial stations such as the storied KCRW in Los Angeles and was a featured “My Morning Download” at WXPN Philadelphia. He was also featured on Vice Magazine's Noisey music blog.
Mohr, an Ann Arbor, Michigan native, grew up absorbing the diversity and culture of the university town as well as the rich musical history of nearby Detroit. He spent his teenage years touring regionally with a funk and soul outfit and was recognized as "Outstanding Instrumentalist" on several occasions at the Detroit Music Awards.
Lately Topher has been working with fellow Ann Arbor native, Mayer Hawthorne. Topher appeared as a musician on Mayer Hawthorne’s critically acclaimed "A Strange Arrangement" and “How Do You Do” released on Stones Throw Records and Universal Republic, respectively.
Armed with years of world traveling and musical collaborations, Topher is once again back in the studio working on his upcoming LP “Phlowers” to be released early 2015.
Tamarind grew up on a small island in Fiji, where she studied ballet, yoga, and Indian singing. At the age of 17 she left to study Indian Classical music with Ali Akbar Khan at his college in California. She soon became very dedicated to the intricacies of Indian music and stayed for many years becoming one of Ali Akbar Khan's advanced students, eventually performing and teaching.
While at The Ali Akbar College, Tamarind also toured with UK-based ariel dance company "Fidget Feet" where she sang and danced suspended in the sky from a crane above crowds of thousands. She has performed in many countries including Ireland, England, Italy, Fiji, and across the United States. And through out her travels she has collaborated with artists from a variety of genres including Loop Guru, Talvin Singh, Jack Irons, Alex Gibson, Facing East, Nick Milo, Gawain Mathews, and Sammy Chand.
Tamarind's recent album, "Hansa" is a beautiful collection of ancient Indian prayers and poems set to original music using a variety of Western and Eastern instruments, arrangements, and production. Recorded and produced by Gawain Mathews (Mickey Hart, Ben Lee, Zion I, Ben Leinbach, Tim Hockenberry, Lara Johnston) and Tamarind.
GOBI's debut release "Gold On Black Ice (Deluxe) LP", takes the Austin-based trio's indie-dance style and adds new depths, allowing the bass and beats to drive fans to the dance floor, but also creating images of fading dreams and a nostalgic yearning for the past. It is rare to find this type of dimension from a band known for turning Texas clubs into blazing dance floors, but GOBI has achieved the balance of meshing dark, sometimes cinematic beats, with the mosaic of imagery that vocalist Chuco Phil delivers through tight rap inspired flows and melodic choruses. GOBI's newest single "Dream With Me" seems to rise from a place that is both comfort and pain, a landscape that soothes with swooping synth tones, and haunts with a touching grace.
On the LP, Justin Dillon accomplishes the majority of the heavy electronic emphasis in the production, using analog synths and modern plug-ins, taking cues and inspiration from the likes of Deadmau5 and Nero, but the band is far from pushing play when it comes to their live performance. Though GOBI presents itself on record as an electronic heavy group, drummer Matthew Kevin Dunn adds a live element that is a spiritual awakening for percussion enthusiasts.
In a city known for music, the band's energy fueled live show has gained them Austin Music Foundation's artist of the month, and last summer the mayor of Austin declared June 6th as GOBI day. GOBI has shared the stage and opened for acts ranging from: G-Eazy, The Cool Kids, and Chiddy Bang, to Dj's such as MSTRKRFT, Treasure Fingers, Z-Trip, Paper Diamond, and new dance groups Big Gigantic, Future Rock, and Nobody Beats the Drum. GOBI has showcased and performed at Insomniac's Nocturnal Fest, Neon Desert Music Fest, Bacardi+ Fest, Red Guerrilla Music Fest, and the Pachanga Music Festival. The band's re-release of their debut LP "Gold On Black Ice" will include 5 unreleased songs and will be available February 10, 2015.
Los Angeles-based Paper Pilots release two new singles August 12th combining elements of Britpop aesthetic and melody with the vibrant characteristics of current alt-rock and pop production.
“Arrow” begins with a riff that hints at The Zombies before steadily driving into a wall of guitars and flaunting explosive drums of the early-90?s UK dubstep, later honed by Tame Impala. The second single “Free Ride” offers contemporary indie pop with reference to The Jam, Julian Casablancas’ solo work, and the tight electronic dance rhythms of Ratatat.
Paper Pilots recently made an appearance in the Season 6 finale of HBO’s True Blood, performing three songs from their self-titled EP. Both “Arrow” and “Free Ride” have been heard on KROQ, KCRW, and KCSN, showcasing production work from Sean Walsh (Neon Trees, Chromeo), Ülysses Nöriega (The Wedding Present, The Mars Volta), Angelo Caputo (Lana Del Rey, Imagine Dragons), and John Girgus (Aberdeen, C.A.G.E.)
Hot Tub regular Mark Foley a.k.a. DJ BoomShack kicks off the Hunnypot Dance Party!
Our guest for the night was Grammy Award-Winning music industry executive and personal manager Vicky Hamilton. She played her own set tonight consisting of David Bowie, Artic Monkeys, Ana Cristnia, Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, and of course the Daniel R Instrumental of Patience by Guns N Roses.
Opening for our live music segment was Diana Meyer. After hearing her on Vicky Hamilton’s set, we were able to listen to her in a very intimate and acoustic setting. She has been playing guitar and writing songs every since she was a little girl, and is currently working on her second EP.
Next were long time friends 222, and their special guest Tasha Jones on drums. Their set was electric with Jade on vocals and guitar, and with Dennis on bass.
Jasmine Jordan truly is an emerging artist we should all be looking at. She has the gift of a voice and beautiful songs that bring out certain emotions you forgot you had. With her passionate storytelling, and her soulful performance, she took the audience on a journey.
Bringing to the show something salty, sweet and a little bit of everything else, Hot Sauce Holiday captured the crowd with their skits, outfits, and lets not forget about their dancers. The Dishrag Burlesque dancers got the crowd involved and loving it. Hot Sauce Holiday blew our collective minds with their supercharged Rock/Cabaret hybrid live performance. Truly Spectacular, Hedwig and OK Go's drunkin' party offspring.
Closing out the night was Unpredictable R.E.D. and that he really was. Representing Watts, California he brought to life his lyrics and has a voice that he turns into an instrument. Everyone in the room was captured by his stage presence.
BIG THANKS to everyone who came out to the 318th Hunnypot Radio Show! Join us every other Monday night at The Mint and help us bring these underground artists to the surface so everyone can hear their talent. 06/15/2015
Long time Grammy Award-Winning music industry executive and personal manager, featured in VH-1s Behind the Music, Driven and the Biography Channel's on Guns 'N' Roses, Brett Michaels, and Mötley Crüe and the BBC series Born To Be Wild, The Golden Age Of American Rock.
Considered one of the most successful music executives in the industry, Vicky has discovered, developed or managed the careers of Guns 'N' Roses, Mötley Crüe, Poison, Faster Pussycat and many others.
In 1988, David Geffen hired her as A&R executive at Geffen Records, where she stayed until 1992. She has also worked with famed manager Elliot Roberts at Lookout Management/ Vapor Records, before moving to Capitol Records as A&R consultant with longtime friend Gary Gersh.
At the House of Blues after watching Johnny Cash perform, Rick Rubin (Def Jam, American, Columbia Records) suggested she make a record with June Carter Cash. Hamilton shopped June's demos around to all the major labels but there was a reluctance to sign this country legend. This is when Vicky started her own label Small Hairy Dog and gave June a label to call home. Her CD, Press On was released in 1999 and earned a Grammy Award in 2000. As Hamilton later stated, “I didn’t plan on starting a record company, I just knew that June’s music needed to be heard.”
Currently, Vicky owns and operates Aesthetic V management and productions, which represents and develops bands, artist and special projects. Her new documentary, Until The Music Ends is currently in production, and features Slash. Her two feature length scripts, Metal Maven and Gothic City are also complete and currently being shopped. Glitter Beach, the glam rock surf musical is in development, and has secured Hollywood "It" boy director, Daniel Henning. Glitter Beach had it’s first reading in Spring of 2011 and is set to workshop in 2013.
Hamilton is currently managing Diana Meyer, Hillbilly Herald, Talk Like June and her autobiography co-authored by Iris Berry, is in process.
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There are not enough words to describe Diana Meyer. Growing up she didn’t fit in at school and she didn’t fit in at home. With nowhere to turn she found comfort in music and the freedom to express the feelings she tucked inside. She was especially intrigued by punk rock and through it she soon found a connection to others like her. At a very young age she had an impeccable ear for music. Her mother being her very first and number one fan knew she had a talent. Without anyone’s approval she gave Diana her very first guitar. Diana then spent many school days at home in her bedroom learning songs by ear. She always dreamed of fronting a band; rocking out on a Les Paul and sharing her words to express what others like her might be feeling, but can’t let out.
Her fans were estatic over her first solo EP released in June 2013 called A Place Where The Sun Never Goes Down. She released an amusing yet polished music video for the first song off the EP called “Wake Up” to share her playful side as well as a dramatically emotional video for her song called "Say That You Love Me".
Diana is consistently writing songs and is currently working on a second EP.
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Formed in 2014 in Los Angeles, 222 met in the early 2000s after relocating to LA (Jade from Tucson, AZ, Dennis from Cincinnati, OH). In 2006 the 2 started a sound company for T.V. and film and has worked on some of the most reputable music documentaries to date such as "Troubadours", "PJ20", and the Oscar Award Winning "Twenty Feet From Stardom". Most recently they filmed the recording of Lost On the River: The new Basement tapes in which modern artist interpret songs from recently resurfaced Bob Dylan Lyrics.
Although longtime friends they only recently discovered their musical chemistry. 222 live is Jade on vocals and guitar and Dennis on drums, vocals, and live sequencing, switching up instrumentation and bringing in special live guests from time to time.
The song "One Night Stand" was put out as a pre-released single on 12/14/15 from the two's debut album, "Libretto" and first aired on KROQ's Rodney Bingenheimer's show "Rodney on the Roq" along with a second pre-release "Fair Weather Send-Off".
On 2/21/15, the band gave a rousing live debut performance at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, CA, a prelude to the release of their debut album "Libretto" released on 2/22. The whole album being homegrown was written, recorded, performed and produced by Jade and Dennis at their studio in Encino, CA.
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Jasmine Jordan explores the different facets of love coming from a strong, confident, yet still imperfect person, to create rich stories that are heartfelt and empowering. Incorporating the soulfulness of Groove Theory, the sweetness of early Mariah Carey, and the sexiness and edge of Aaliyah, Jasmine stands out in the trending alternative pool with her timeless lyrics and sound.
Breaking into the music scene summer of 2014, already the Olympia, WA-raised songwriter has been named by urban tastemakers, including DJ Booth, Singersroom, and You Know I Got Soul, as an emerging artist to watch.
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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 is a four piece cabaret rock band from Los Angeles. Their live shows emphasize crowd participation and a great deal of improv. Bongo-solos, skits, poetry, and dance numbers have been known to break out. They have been known to feature burlesque dancers, hula hoop artists, and scandalous routines involving Playboy playmates. Genre-wise the sound varies from song to song drawing influence from 60's psychedelic and folk, to early punk, 80's electro, disco, and even a bit of barbershop. The song lyrics are surreal and rely more on wit than vulgarity. Every band member trades off on vocals or sings in harmonies. In addition to over 20 originals the band has a variety of party cover songs they are able to play ranging from George Michaels to Motorhead. The band goes over with a variety of age groups and has won over even the most cynical critics. They've opened for metal bands, comedians, singer-songwriters, and electronic acts.
So leave the outside world behind you for a couple hours and come experience the originality, joy, and chaos that is Hot Sauce Holiday.
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The West Coast is finally reborn. Stre-eat Fame/Black300 artist Unpredictable R.E.D.( Ready Everlasting Destroyer), born Jermal McMillian, brings a new flavor to the music industry. Hailing from Watts, California this young man brings his life story to the world with a flow of dominant and intellectual phrases with a style that is unique a voice that he can turn into a instrument and a stage presence that captures his audience. Unpredictable R.E.D.'s Blunt Music Mixtape has reached the ears of many across the U.S. as well as Overseas. R.E.D. is currently promoting his latest release entitled ‘The Preview’ which showcases his Unpredictable style over trap and Westcoast type of instrumentals.
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Hunnypot was once again in full swing. Featuring curated DJ sets from Hot Tub Johnnie and Danny Exum as well as live performances from Bellflower, The Silverlake Chorus, Ruby Friedman Orchestra, Anahita Skye, and Felice LaZae, West LA hotspot The Mint crossed the spectrum from interactive listening party to intimate auditorium and all the way to a full on dance party.
Hot Tub kicked off the show with tracks from Lucas Nord, Mark Mallman, Skizzy Mars, and Dead Yayo followed by Danny Exum’s choice selections of The Preatures, Campfire, and Whitehorses and wouldn’t you know it, but both Hot Tub and Dan-o had The Chemical Brothers – “Go” in their sets without any coordination. Turns out having a video directed by Michel Gondry is a great way to make a splash with the right crowd…
BELLFLOWER kicked of the live portion of the evening with rustic aplomb, which transitioned beautifully into the docile, yet powerful, tones of THE SILVERLAKE CHORUS. All twenty of the pride of Silverlake brought their friends, and in turn we all became friends. Music friends. The best kind of friends.
After the herd of tenors, baritones, sopranos, and altos made their way towards the bar, RUBY FRIEDMAN ORCHESTRA took the stage to lay down some whiskey drinkin’ music. A tried and true New Orleans artist, Ms. Friedman brought down the house with emotion only to see the rapid fire succession of ANAHITA SKYE and FELICE LAZAE build it back up again with sensitivity and passion.
All in all this was a well-rounded night of diverse music and those who were present can count themselves lucky for being there.
Listen here to relive the experience, and if for some reason you couldn’t make it out to hang you owe it to yourself to check it out!
BIG THANKS to all who came out and enjoyed the 315th Hunnypot Radio Show!! 06/01/2015
Danny got his start in the music industry as a DJ and live mix engineer at the esteemed 88.9 WERS in Boston, before bolting westwards to work in EMI's Film/TV department. Since those days he has built a strong career as a Music Supervisor for features, television and theatrical marketing. His credits include film marketing campaigns for Edge Of Tomorrow, Lone Survivor, The Avengers, Wreck It Ralph, Watchmen, The Dark Knight, and X Men: Days Of Future Past, as well as the independent films Come Down Molly, The List, and The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye. He has been nominated twice for a Guild of Music Supervisors award for Best Use Of Music in a film trailer. Danny is currently a partner in the music supervision collective High Bias and the Director of Music at the film marketing agency Workshop Creative
Bellflower is Los Angeles-based songwriting duo Heather Ogilvy and Mikey Wells. Their indie-folk-pop songs range from playful, upbeat, optimistic tunes, to more introspective ballads meant for a rainy day.
THE SILVER LAKE CHORUS performs choral arrangements of indie music and exudes both the edgy, independent spirit of Silver Lake and the heart of community choral singing.
TSLC’s upcoming album, produced by Aussie crooner Ben Lee, features rare and new tracks written exclusively for the chorus by the likes of Sia, Aimee Mann, The Bird and the Bee, Tegan and Sara, Ben Lee, The New Pornographers, Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie), John Roderick (The Long Winters), The Flaming Lips, and Justin Vernon (Bon Iver).
TSLC regularly performs live in and around Los Angeles and can also be heard singing the theme song for the SNL feature film MACGRUBER as well as backup vocals on Andy Samberg and Akon’s single, “I Just Had Sex.”
Anahita Skye has a unique sound that is a modern blend of sultry rock and melodic pop with an infusion of soulful undertones emanating from her Middle Eastern roots. Her music has been likened to Nirvana meets Ellie Goulding.
Felice LaZae is a storytelling singer/songwriter whose bluesy, soulful rock music imitates life with a cinematic twist. What does that mean? That means she sings about the things we all think about, the things we all struggle with, and the fantasies we can’t live out in real life.
Felice LaZae’s “Give It Away” EP is rich with the seductive sounds of the blues, and every song highlights her soulful, commanding vocals.
Hunnypot’s 316th edition of the radio show featured multiple headliners of varying genres as well as curated music plucked straight from our back pockets. Hot Tub Johnnie set the tone with tunes from The Darkness, Gallant, O.T. Genasis, and Kraak & Smaak. We them spent some time chatting with pop-culture icon Mason Reese where we discussed his upcoming TV show Live Interrupted.
We shared the history of the Bihari Brother's song catalog Modern Music with Michael Bihari and Abby North curating a set that included classics from B.B. King, Etta James, Pinetop Slim and Howlin' Wolf
Jaime Wyatt and the Bang Bang's open the show with a worm and steller performance closing with her newest single "Marijuana Man".
Up next was Deadfinger who killed it with a new take on the classic 90's rock sound.
Wetwood Smokes also slayed it playing songs of their new Organ Doner EP release.
Nicki Tedesco lead the pop punk outfit Frantic Ginger who closed with a room inspiring cover of Black Sabbath's classic "War Pigs".
NY culture perveyor Dave Cove a.k.a. DJ Synapse, rocked the dance party with earcandy classics spanning all the decades.
Listen here to relive the experience, and if for some reason you couldn’t make it out to hang you owe it to yourself to check it out!
BIG THANKS to all who came out and enjoyed the 315th Hunnypot Radio Show!! 05/18/2015
From 12-bar blues to ice cream changes the American pop-culture masterpieces of both Modern Music Publishing and the North Music Group were built to last. With modern standards like BB King’s “Rock Me Baby” to The Righteous Brother’s “Unchained Melody” both catalogs contain the DNA of Rock & Roll in magnificent proportions.
Today, Abby North and Mike Bihari carry the torch for NMG and MMP respectively. In addition to her work as the resident music maven of Malibu, Abby North is also the music supervisor for the hit A&E television program “Wahlburgers”. Come join us as both share their musical bounty live on May 18th.
Jaime Wyatt is a striking figure who walks the Earth with an old soul. Her repertoire tells stories of heartbreak and redemption, delivered by a voice that is both rich and magnetic. Comparisons are frequently drawn to Chrissie Hynde, Stevie Nicks and at times she has been anointed a female Tom Petty. Wyatt is a dynamic performer, dually noted as a powerhouse singer and stellar guitar player, sailing between vintage 60’s and 70’s rock n roll anthems and heartfelt ballads of love and confusion.
Originally discovered by Skip Williamson of LA indie label Lakeshore Records while still living in her hometown of Tacoma, Washington, she signed her first recording contract at 17. Her Lakeshore Records self-titled EP was produced by Pete Droge, and delivered a windfall with each and every song receiving placement in a major motion picture or soundtrack, some of which included Wicker Park (“Lightswitch"), Midnight Meat Train (song title), and Feast of Love (song title). The track "Lightswitch" became a hit at college and indie radio in the U.S., alongside at stations across the European continent. Tiffany, of 80's pop radio fame, covered her composition "Mind Candy” on her album Just Me. Last year, a song Wyatt penned with Pete Droge and Elaine Summers was featured on ABC’s hit TV show Nashville.
Wyatt is a prolific songwriter and musician who maintains a busy writing and touring schedule. She released two EP’s with the group American Bloomers, and last year released a full-length album as a member of the female Americana trio CALICO.
Singer / Songwriter / Guitarist Jaime Wyatt is currently finishing an album recorded in her Los Angeles home with Producer Mark Howard (Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Lucinda Williams).
Genre: Rock, Grunge, Indie, Punk
Members: Indio Downey, Kyle McNeil, Ralph Alexander
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
He has been a fixture in the true DJ culture for coming up on two decades. Synapse is known as a “culture purveyor”, as he schools his audiences on way more than just music. His connection to the founders of DJ culture is undeniable, becoming respected by the originators and the new guard. Synapse has been DJing in New York City, the city that invented DJ culture, since 1999. Through that time he has led a charmed DJ life, playing with the founders of DJing as we know it, and some of the most legendary DJs and producers of all time (Kool Herc, Jazzy Jay, Grand Wizard Theodore (The Inventor Of The Scratch), Red Alert, Pete Rock, DJ Premier, DJ Muggs, Todd Terry, Stretch Armstrong).
He has provided music and inspiration for clients like Frank151 Magazine, Ad Week, Royal Caribbean, Cornerstone Agency, Converse, Jive/Sony Records, Hotel Chantelle, Red Bull, STK Steakhouse, Beautiful/Decay Magazine The Box NYC, Elemental Magazine, Palm Pictures, Samson Audio, Capitale, Mass Appeal Magazine, Canal Room, Santos Party House, Le Poisson Rouge, Hanky Panky intimate apparel, Shine Nightclub (Vancouver), Adidas, LRG, Karmaloop, Miller High Life, Red Bull, C3 Agency, Mountain Dew and more.
He’s played alongside:
KOOL HERC, QUESTLOVE, TODD TERRY, WIZ KHALIFA, DJ MUGGS, JUNIOR SANCHEZ, CLINTON SPARKS, RED ALERT, NEIL ARMSTRONG (EX JAY-Z DJ), VIKTER DUPLAIX, PETE ROCK, GOLDIE, DE LA SOUL, PRINCE PAUL, ROC RAIDA, MOS DEF, DJ PREMIER, ROB SWIFT, JAZZY JAY, DISCO D, STRETCH ARMSTRONG, URSULA 1000, MILLION $ MANO (DJ FOR KANYE WEST), LORD SEAR, J PERIOD, AARON LACRATE, EVIL DEE, SCOTTIE B & BOBBITO and more.
In addition to his musical journey, Synapse has also worked in branding, marketing, publishing and journalism for the past 10 years. Working with Beautiful/Decay art and lifestyle Magazine, he created multi-media events that were used to brand the company, as well as writing articles for the publication. Following that, he spent four years as the brand manager at Frank151 Media Group, a magazine, website, apparel brand and growing world-wide icon. There he wore various hats, including writer/blogger, distribution, marketing, promotions and international network builder.
"A rare type of magic happens when certain musicians are brought together by the hands of fate. No other configuration is quite as impactful until that specific moment arises and a new group is formed…
Wetwood Smokes released their Sophomore Ep "Organ Donor". The three song glimpse into their developing sound was recorded, mixed, and produced by OC Music Awards 2014 "Best Producer" recipient Jon O'Brien at The Music box Studios. "Organ Donor" Ep garnered the attention of OC Weekly, Buzzbands LA, and even Angel Stadium who selected them to perform live on April 10th, opening day of their 2015 season.
Members: Josh Bowman- Lead Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Synth, Bass Steven Howard- Drums, Guitar, Piano, Synth Chrystian Cano- Bass, Drums, Piano, Synth, Xylophone
NICKI TEDESCO - VOCALS/BASS - Nicki is a singer/songwriter/bass player from Los Angeles. Genres include rock, electronic, alternative, punk and metal. She has toured and sang with Trance pioneer BT (Brian Transeau) and played with drummer Tim Alexander (Primus). She plays both the electric and upright bass and is endorsed by Spector, Ampeg and D'Addario and EMG. Nicki is known for her Spector bass tone review videos. She writes music for licensing and publishing at her studio The Strands L.A. located in Hollywood, CA.
TOSHA JONES - DRUMS - Tosha is taking on Los Angeles like a wildfire! Nicki gets distracted just watching her play! She hits HARD and plays like a metronome. She's on a mission to take over the world...yes, the WORLD! Whether it’s in her head banging, snare cracking or cymbal crashes, her live performances are mind-blowing and a force to be reckoned with. Talented, passionate, aspiring, inspiring...can't say enough about this girl! But when you get a chance to meet her off the throne and talk to her one on one, that’s when you’ll catch that fire in her eyes and the dream in her heart, and truly understand why she’s part of Frantic Ginger.
PAUL KILLION - GUITAR - Paul takes the role of rhythm and lead in a spectacular face melting mad skills kind of way. He has had multiple residencies at LA clubs where he heads up jam nights and features artists from all over to play with him and the various house bands. He is a songwriter, lyricist, guitar virtuoso and all out supporter of local live music.
Hunnypot’s 315th edition of the radio show featured multiple headliners of varying genres as well as curated music plucked straight from our back pockets. Hot Tub Johnnie set the tone with tunes from fresh Hunnypot signings J*LABS and the Barnyard Stompers, legends such a Dwight Yoakam and Glen Campbell, and a revolutionary shout out to our good friend Gary Calamar to boot. We brought on indie rockers Ghost Lit Kingdom for a brief interview followed by the special guest DJ of the evening.
Fresh off the commute from his music lair at Freemantle Media, Daryl Berg took over the airwaves with true, blue, rock & roll from The Clash, The Replacements and REM before capping off his set with his current u-and-coming music darling Hippo Campus. Then, for good measure, he played some Coltrane while Hot Tub and DB reminisced about The Replacement’s legendary live sets as well as the awesomeness of the fact that a good day at work is full of good music.
As Rome Will Burn set out to take the stage, we sat down with psychedelically savvy rock outfit Vox Waves, and by the time we wrapped up the interview Rome Will Burn was blasting at full volume. The electrifying duo took over the room with a combination of killer songs, virtuosic violin, and big, impressive vocal movements transitioned perfectly into the sultry, nonchalant acoustic ambience of Ghost Lit Kingdom. Performing as a four-piece, the fact that they played a stripped down set was undetectable as the room was full of their lush soundscape.
Vox Waves took the stage next and powered their way through the 60’s sound with such ease that it seemed like the ghost of the Lizard King himself had decided to make an appearance. Closing out the night in order were power-pop songstress Rocky and burgeoning underground hip-hop maestro Barney Bones, but even the end of the live music couldn’t stop the dance party as Hot Tub Johnnie and Boomshack re-took control of the ones and twos into the dark of night.
Listen here to relive the experience, and if for some reason you couldn’t make it out to hang you owe it to yourself to check it out! 5/04/2015
Daryl Berg launched Sound Canyon in Summer of 2013, after serving as Vice President of Music for Shine America from 2011 to 2013, where he was responsible for Shine America's music strategy, expanding the company's music portfolio, helping to develop music-based productions and building licensing properties across scripted, unscripted and digital productions. Prior to joining Shine America, Berg served as Director of Music for FUEL TV, where he spearheaded the overall music strategy for the network. His responsibilities at FUEL ranged from music supervision to licensing and booking bands to overseeing the network's music marketing campaigns. Before FUEL TV, Berg was Director, Business Development for EMI Music, developing business opportunities for the company and creating new media licensing proposals, including digital music subscriptions, internet radio, online video and set-top box content deals. Previously, Berg co-created Crusty Old Time, Inc., a music supervision and placement company based in Los Angeles. He also formerly served as founder/Vice President, Strategic Planning for The Orchard, an independent music and video distribution company. Follow @darylberg
While finalizing their first EP, Rome Will Burn began attracting the attention of several prominent industry professionals. “Their latest songs sound like radio hits,” Campbell says – and he’s not the only one who thinks so. Grammy-Award winning producer Randy Jackson, upon hearing Lovin’ Out Loud, reached out to the young duo. “It’s time to bring music back to music,” Manifesto says, deeply passionate about Rome Will Burn’s priority of keeping musicianship in focus over “smoke, mirrors, and auto-tune.” It’s also time for the duo to take their next step.“We’ve both put in the 10,000 hrs+ on our craft and came into each other’s lives at the exact right time,” Manifesto says. “See, written in the stars!” laughs Suede. “I honestly couldn’t ask for more,” she adds. “Now we’re just excited to finish getting our team together and get our music out to the world."
Evan, Bryce, Dino, Matteo, Destin p.k.a. Vox Waves - Blues, pop, psychedelic, rock & roll outfit from Los Angeles California.
"Anthemic alternative indie pop is the genre description of choice for this Southern California based quintet. Born from an acoustic side project and developed into an emotional catharsis filled with cascading dynamics, powerful vocal and lyrical substance, stunning musicianship and innovative songwriting, Ghost Lit Kingdom is poised to be the next indie band of note to come from the Los Angeles scene.
The music of Ghost Lit Kingdom features a textual blend of musical, dynamic and vocal contrast. Dual vocals, as unique together as they are apart, are lain upon a canvas of flowing sound; moving through sections of quiet substance to passages of powerful vigor.
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Detroit recording artist, Rocky, is drawing attention from music fans for her recently released E.P., Untamed, which has 6 impressive songs that will get listeners hooked instantly. Co-written and sang by Rocky, the tracks blend Rock, R&B, and Pop to create a unique and versatile sound. The music video for her bold and catchy single, Fuck Your Love, released on Vevo. Check it out on www.youtube.com/
When you make timeless music, you've captured something in present day that still evokes a strong emotional response for years to come. From Afrika Bambaataa, to Nirvana, to LCD Soundsystems, their music felt retro, contemporary, and forward thinking all at the same time. One rapper out of South Central Los Angeles, Barney Bones, aims to join those ranks, sooner than later.
From a young age way before Rap Genius, Barney listened to and wrote down some of his favorite lyrics on his CD player in awe, eventually mastering his delivery and storytelling skills. His passion to share his stories and vivid imagery directed him to the mic, especially as he saw the stress and dissatisfaction of these around him continue to escalate as a result of their nine-to-fives. Now Barney Bones is reintroducing himself to the world with his eclectic tastes and earnest desire to share the beautiful thoughts in his mind. Tweet @BarneyBones
The most recent edition of Hunnypot Radio Live proved one thing: the perfect cure for the Coachella
comedown is a 4/20 music fest without the bells, whistles, and desert heat. While celebrating one of our
favorite days in the Pico Valley, we were treated to the live music of the Anti-Job, Alexander Cardinale,
Crush Effect, Boyfriend, and our very own Larken "L-Boogie" Phillips celebrating his 10th or 11th 30th
birthday.
Hot Tub Johnnie kicked off the program with some select tracks that celebrate the ideals of 4/20 by Jamie
Wyatt, Masters of Reality, and The Fraternity Of Man before welcoming Robert Jordan of Fox Sports to
take control of the music. The up-and-coming music supervisor took control with a diverse and expertly
selected set that included 90's deep cuts and about-to-pop hits.
The live portion of the night brought the most attention. The Anti-Job kicked things off with pep and
musicality, their up-tempo stylings laid the groundwork for the night to follow.
Fresh off his appearance at the Tunecore showcase, Alexander Cardinale laid down his signature
sweetness while wooing the audience into a self-indulgent stupor, only to be sexily awoken by NOLA-
based FemCee Boyfriend. True to form, her interactive set was so compelling that it made her headline
grabbing SXSW sets seem dull in comparison, but not enough to overshadow the other acts of the
evening.
As San Diego-based duo Crush Effect laid down their unique brand of EDM and live saxophone, the A/V
elements of the night became one befitting of the night itself. People who attended when asked about
what they did on 4/20 can respond with glee, "Oh me? I went to Hunnypot, watched a burlesque hip-hop
genius pirouette unrestricted around the club, and got high while watching a dope saxophonist blast some
brass over sick EDM beats. What did you do?"
So all in all, yea. It was pretty dope.
BIG THANKS to all who came out and enjoyed the 314th Hunnypot Radio Show!! If you were unable to
see the show or missed one of these special performances head over to the Hunnypot Radio page and
LISTEN BACK HERE and continue to join us every other Monday night at The Mint as we continue to
push the envelope with exposing today’s bubbling music talent. 4/20/2015
Inspired to follow a career in music by the iconic scores of John Williams, Robert Jordan studied film scoring at the Berklee College of Music and began his career as a music coordinator for industry veteran, music supervisor John Houlihan (TRAINING DAY, AUSTIN POWERS, LOOPER). After a year with the Warner Bros. Television creative team as a coordinator, Jordan now works as the Music Supervisor for Fox Sports Marketing.
The Anti-Job are a Los Angeles based indie-rock band. Founded in 2009 at Vassar College in New York - Amanda Jones (vocals and guitar) and Martin Lopez-Iu (guitar and keyboard) formed the band bonding over their radical musical influences. Martin hails from a background of folk and Amanda thrives on noise, psychedelic and the avant-garde. Lee Harcourt (drums and percussion), brings a strong jazz background to the arrangement. Together they produce eclectic and powerful songs – surreal with a pop sensibility.
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In the current renaissance of pop singer-songwriters, Alexander Cardinale stands out with dense, contagious melodies and poetically honest lyricism. Released August 2014, "Made For You” is Xander's leading single for his upcoming alt-pop EP 'Digital Youth'. Working together with producer Morgan Taylor Reid (Plug-In Stereo, The Ready Set, Backstreet Boys, Jo Jo), Xander's catalog of compositions have been the backdrop of pivotal scenes in 'One Tree Hill' (CW), 'Rookie Blue' (ABC), 'Ghost Whisperer' (CBS), 'Castle' (ABC), 'Friends With Benefits' (NBC); and '90210' (CW); the latter placement was recently honored by the Hollywood Music in Media Awards for Best Song in a TV Series. With double acclaim from 'Music Connection' magazine's "Hot 100 Unsigned Artists" list two years in a row, Xander continues to deliver and surprise now in 2014. Catch him on tour with Melissa Etheridge Nov-Dec of 2014 across 25 cities in the US.
Rap game Bette Midler. Carol Burnette of hip hop. English major rap. Rap cabaret. Boyfriend has garnered a collection of buzzy descriptors that attempt to summarize her particular brand of performance. But her music is a sonic smorgasbord; at times abrasive, at times effervescent. And her video content is extensive and varied, an aesthetic range of compositions and costumes. Her live show is an intellectual strip tease, a visit to the club with your college professor. And perhaps, like the Grand Canyon, Boyfriend is best witnessed in the flesh. But amid the variety one thing is certain; whether self-serious or “high class silly,” well-lit or DIY, commentary is Boyfriend’s cohesive agent.
Electronic producer duo Crush Effect will release debut record Febuary 18th. The album, Until the Next combines modern dance production with live saxophone, keys/piano to create an Electro Soul / Future Soul / Funky sound.
Ancient Sumerian texts tell of a man with boogie so pimpaliciously slick, that the world could not withstand the weight of his almighty funkification. He was born in a maelstrom of smoke and fire, schooled by the legends of Shaolin, and set upon this world to seek that mighty groove, tweak it till it’s smooth, straight up freak and bust a move.
This legend of boogie was deemed too powerful by the elder gods of groove, and so it was decided to seal his spirit away. For thousands of years the spirit of this titan of twerk lay dormant only to be awoken for a single night each year, for if his boogie lasted any longer the cosmos could be torn apart by his vociferous vibrations.
Lo and behold: the great L-Boogie hath arisen from his slumber! Payeth him tribute with dope-ass dance moves & belligerent bong rips, lest ye soul be cast into darkness until he riseth once more.
HOT TUB JOHNNIE and the Hunnypot Radio crew took to The Mint last week for the 313th Hunnypot Radio Show. Hot Tub Johnnie came out the gates with a special selected set of tunes including TREASURE TOWN, KERO KERO BONITO, SALT ASHES, BJ THE CHICAGO KID, E40, KEITH APE and MUCH MORE.
Our special industry guest was WRITER/COMPOSER JOHN FULFORD, John shared his secrets to having licensed over 1200 ques in ads, trailers, film and tv. John’s playlist featured songs from his brand new FIRSTCOM remix compilation.
Kicking off the live music segment of the show was LA based husband and wife team, WESTERN BELLS. Western Bells formed following an impromptu sound bath in the Mojave Desert. The band performed a collection of modern cinematic songs with shimmering soulful melodies backlit by classic 808 and 909 beats.
Next to hit the stage was the Los Angeles electronic art-pop duo The Controversy. This exciting up-and-coming group is on the bubble of many great things. The Controversy bounced through an infectious set loaded with catchy melodies, sexy beats, and big booming choruses. Highlights included their brilliant performances of their single, “QUEEN OF CHINATOWN”.
Up next was husband and wife duo Barnyard Stompers. They play the roughest and rawest Country music allowed by law and then some. Highlights from their set were "EVERBODY KNOWS", "CORN LIQUOR" and "TRUCK DRIVIN' SON OF A BITCH"!
Late Night Friends, an indie/alt rock band from Los Angeles, brought the rock in support of their debut LP, WHAT I THINK I'M NOT on FAINFARE RECORDS.
Closing out the night was POP/R&B vocalist, DALAL Performing with a full band, DALAL grooved through a smooth set featuring her single "TASTE THE NIGHT". Be sure to check out and support all these talented artists.
BIG THANKS to all who came out and enjoyed the 313th Hunnypot Radio Show!! If you were unable to see the show or missed one of these special performances head over to the Hunnypot Radio page and continue to join us every other Monday night at The Mint as we continue to push the envelope with exposing today’s bubbling music talent. 4/06/2015
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The Remix Project spins a fresh take on archival gems ranging from doo-wop, to disco, to country & western.
Fulford’s own music has appeared in over 1,200 episodes of TV including, Keeping Up with The Kardashians, GLEE, CSI NY, Hello Ladies and Breaking Bad, along with films such as American Reunion, Sunset Limited and the recent nationwide Google Chromecast TV Commercial.
Husband and wife duo, WESTERN BELLS, formed following an impromptu sound bath in the Mojave Desert, after which they wrote a collection of modern cinematic soundscapes and shimmering soulful melodies backlit by classic 808 and 909 beats. The duo is releasing their debut collection as a series of singles throughout 2015. In 2014 the duo scored “Platonic Solid” an LGBT tale about friends finding soul mates in each other. Soundtrack coming soon.
The Los Angeles electronic art-pop duo The Controversy invites you on a journey through intricate electronic beats, psychedelic ambiance and unusual pop melodies. With recent features and premieres on Buzzbands LA, Free Bike Valet Magazine, The Deli Magazine, Polari UK, Impose Magazine and FourCulture Magazine naming them as one of the Best Artist of 2014, there's expectation being build around the duo's second album "Don't Count On Me", to be released on February 2015.
Barnyard Stompers play the roughest and rawest Country music allowed by law and then some. Outlaw Country assassins who go against the grain with their own brand of old school Honky-Tonk, Dirty Blues and Southern Rock!
Late Night Friends is an indie/alt rock band from Los Angeles, CA. Jonathan Baron and Barrett Shuler started awkwardly constructing songs sometime around Christmas 2013. At first, Shuler didn't appreciate Baron's affinity for 60's psychedelia and 70's punk. Baron, in retaliation, smugly dismissed Shuler's enthusiasm for obscure instrumental bands and Jeff Tweedy. The two buried the hatchet over a shared love for several 90's bands and have cohabitated politely since.
Mutual friend and drummer Keith Roenke always joked that they should start a band because "the marriage of their styles would either work really well or not at all." LNF was shaped up once Barrett recruited his former [Coral Springs, FL] Little League teammate Alex Gallner to play bass.
Late Night Friends' Debut LP, What I Think I'm Not, will be released on June 30th, 2015 via Limited Fanfare Records. Recorded by Steve Kille (of Dead Meadow), Mixed by Mike Pappas and Mastered by Dan Coutant (The Gaslight Anthem, Jawbox, Denney and The Jets).
Influenced by Beethoven, Prince, Andrew Loyd Webber and Kylie Minogue Dalal's music has pushed her to the forefront of up and coming Pop artists. Her Debut Single “Taste the Night” reached #5 on the Billboard Breakout Charts, #7 on the UK Club Charts and #8 on the UK Pop Commercial Charts with a music video that premiered through AOL Music and gained over one million views.
HOT TUB JOHNNIE and the Hunnypot Radio crew took to The Mint last week for the 312th Hunnypot Radio Show. This show Hot Tub Johnnie came out the gates with a special set of tunes by HOLLIS BROWN, BEST COAST, LIL B, VIC MENSA and MUCH MORE.
Our special industry guest was MIKE GORMLEY, this industry veteran has been rubbing shoulders and making deals with huge players for over 40 years, so we figured it was about time he joined us to talk about his career and play some of his favorite songs that were with him a long the way. Mike’s playlist featured songs by RONNIE HAWKINS, THE BANGLES, NEW YORK DOLLS, CONCRETE BLONDE and MANY MORE great classic tunes.
Kicking off the live music segment of the show was LA based experimental electronic duo, SEAGOAT. This crafty duo performed a solid set of electronic pop tunes with an experimental edge. Next to hit the stage was LA based (via Boston) pop duo, WATERBED. This exciting up-and-coming electronic pop duo is on the bubble of many great things. With their new album in the works WATERBED bounced through an infectious set loaded with catchy melodies, quirky beats, and big booming choruses. Highlights included brilliant performances of their singles, “WHERE YOU ARE”, “SOMETHIN” and “SWEET N’ SOUR”. DO NOT sleep on WATERBED as they will be performing many shows around the LA area throughout 2015. Closing out the night was LA based R&B vocalist, and featured member of the Odd Future side project, The Internet, TAY WALKER. Performing with a full band, Tay tightly groovedthrough a smooth set that grabbed the attention of all in attendance. Truly one of the top male vocalists in the R&B game at the moment, we highly suggest to keep an eye on Tay Walker. Be sure to check out and support all these talented artists.
BIG THANKS to all who came out and enjoyed the 311th Hunnypot Radio Show!! If you were unable to see the show or missed one of these special performances head over to the Hunnypot Radio page and continue to join us every other Monday night at The Mint as we continue to push the envelope with exposing today’s bubbling music talent. 3/23/2015
Industry veteran Mike Gormley, a 40+ year industry veteran, was President of the management firm, L.A. Personal Development (L.A.P.D.) for 24 years, before launching Yes, Dear Entertainment, which includes management and marketing. Later in the 70’s Mike joined Mercury Records, based in Chicago, as director of Publicity. He was instrumental in the signing of the legendary New York Dolls and ground breaking Kraftwerk. He also oversaw the PR campaigns for Thin Lizzy, Rod Stewart, The New York Dolls, Rush, BachmanTurner Overdrive, The Runaways, The Ohio Players and many others. Mike went to L.A. in the 70s & became head of Publicity for A&M Records, where he rose to the post of Vice President of Publicity and assistant to the Chairman, Jerry Moss. There he worked with The Police, Supertramp, Herb Alpert, Styx, Peter Frampton, Joe Jackson, Squeeze and others. Mike left A&M in 1982 to start L.A.P.D. with Miles Copeland, manager of The Police. Tweet @tunesmth
SEAGOAT, the eponymously-titled debut album from Los Angeles-based electronic band Seagoat, is now available to stream and download in its entirety via SoundCloud, and pay-as-you-wish at Bandcamp. What began as a long-distance bedroom project between songwriter Colby Miller and producer Neal Harris centered around the making of SEAGOAT eventually led to the formation of the band itself. Together, the duo crafts intricately composed & arranged electronic pop with an experimental edge.http://seagoatmusic.com/ Tweet @SeeGoats
WATERBED invites you into their vibrant world, where sing-along melodies bounce atop booming drums, climbing constellations of bubbling synthesizers and noise. producing, writing, composing & designing all within WATERBED, members Chad and Cat create an energy all their own, sonically and visually. They are currently writing their debut album while performing new songs in their energetic live show. Soundcloud Twitter
"I wanted little pieces of things in it that makes you think 'why is life full of games,'" Walker tells The Juice of the Drew Kirsch-directed video. "I know what it's like to have my heart broken and so does the world. This video is the exact feeling of that. This video shows how love can leave you alone with a lot of time on your hands to think about the games that are played between two people in love." You may recognize Tay Walker. The Inglewood, Calif. artist is the keyboardist and a vocalist in The Internet, also consisting of Odd Future's Syd the Kyd, Matt Martians, Patrick Page and Christopher A. Smith. "Karma" is a stand-out track from his upcoming project, "25 Hours a Day." The effort, slated for a Spring release, will feature Casey Veggies and Mac Miller and production by Syd, Harry Fraud and more. "25 Hours a Day" follows up Walker's self-titled EP, released in September. Tweet @taywalker
HOT TUB JOHNNIE and the Hunnypot Radio crew took to The Mint last week for the
311th hunnypot Radio Show. Johnnie came out the gates with a special set of tunes by the BARNYARD STOMPERS, STEVE POLTZ, WEEN, all the way into tracks by DRAKE, MOCHIPET, WALLA, ILOVEMAKONNEN and MUCH MORE.
Our special industry guest was BRANDON WEST, the music mastermind at Think Factory Media in LA. Brandon broke his Hunnypot cherry with a blazing curated set featuring songs from OVERDOZ, ROME FORTUNE, SISTER NANCY, POLLYN, AZEALIA BANKS and MANY MORE great tunes. Be sure to listen to the entire set which features an exclusive sit down interview with Brandon West.
Kicking off the live music segment of the show was LA based singer-songwriter and artist, CARLY ROBYN GREEN. Carly performed a beautiful set of pop songs, loaded with her powerhouse vocals and memorable melodies this is a voice that demands your attention now and in the future. Quickly becoming one of Hunnypot’s favorite artists, LA’s own, YOUNG CREATURES took to the stage for what was an all-around psych-rock, pop dominated set. Multi-talented vocal specialist and beatboxer, JASE BEATBOXER was next up and performed a gritty set showcasing his unique skills. Closing out the live performances was emerging hip hop artist, SCOTCH DAVIS. Scotch hit it right on the money with a rousing, energetic performance that featured dope rhymes, tight beats and a killer band. Connecting all the dots and keeping the party going all night was none other than LA based DJ, producer, J*LABS. Through a blended set featuring everything from West Coast Hip Hop, Ghetto Funk, Electronic, Pop, and Trap, J*Labs’ soundscapes were just what the night needed. Be sure to check out and support all these talented artists.
BIG THANKS to all who came out and enjoyed the 311th Hunnypot Radio Show!! If you were unable to see the show or missed one of these special performances head over to the Hunnypot Radio page and continue to join us every other Monday night at The Mint as we continue to push the envelope with exposing today’s bubbling music talent. 3/09/2015
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Brandon West is an experienced music supervision professional whose background successfully melds at the juncture of the music licensing, placement, publishing, A&R and management sectors. His expertise can currently be found at ThinkFactory Media in Los Angeles and his broad range of work can be traced to networks such as AMC, MTV, VH1, TV One and the HISTORY channel. FacebookTwitter
It was at the Grammy Awards that Carly was singing as a back-up vocalist for Cee Lo Green, when Cee Lo shared with her some invaluable advice. Carly had been writing and recording of-the-moment electro-pop songs, heeding the mainstream pop music industry’s commercial demands of young adult female artists. These tracks, and others, have received 1.5 million YouTube views for features on over 90 television shows spanning 30+ networks, including NBC’s 30 Rock and Fashion Star, ABC’s One Life to Live, etc. Merging warm, nuanced, sensitive, powerhouse vocals, with memorable melodies, meaningful lyrics, and contemporary arrangements that integrate select elements from classic pop’s distant and recent past, the piece of work reflects a unique, sophisticated timelessness for the modern adult-contemporary market. Tweet her @CarlyRobynGreen http://www.youngcreatures.com
They toil in deserts and on busy freeways, at the top of massive seaside cliffs and in the dim neighborhood dives of sunny L.A. The landscape is rife with energy and all the while they are collecting. Despite the great abundance they are not taking but merely assimilating, recording, merging and regurgitating their interpretation of the beauty and chaos all around. They are Young Creatures. Attempts to describe them often land at “psych” -- as in “psychedelic,” “psych-pop hypnotists,” or a “psych-rock band in pop clothing.” The terminology is often bogged down by notions of illicit indulgences or foolhardy voyages into the vast inner unknown. But this particular brand of rock ‘n roll is more than a simple affront to the machine-pop dominating our present-day collective consciousness. It is an alternative translation of the world around us, one that captures the essence of power and beauty and emotion that human beings are uniquely attuned to, that our machines allow us to ignore. That is the goal. For their full Bio & to check out their new album go to www.youngcreatures.com Tweet @young_creatures
Pushing the boundaries, multi-talented vocal specialist, Jase Beatboxer’s live performances display his talents of vocal percussion and vocal sound effects through live vocal looping. His improv and interactive performances display a unique blend of human sound effects, beatboxing, DJ-ing, voice-over and stand up comedy, all while encompassing todays technology through electronic hardware and software.
Jase Beatboxer has performed live on-stage with KRS-ONE, Aesop Rock, Black Sheep, Doug E Fresh, Rakim, Junkie XL and Tipper (to name a few), toured the world as part of the Alanis Morissette Havoc & Bright Lights Tour support act, and has appeared on the television show Hell’s Kitchen.
“The voice box is the most amazing instrument that we take for granted. Once you harness the power that it holds, creation is endless! While I’m able to use technology to my advantage, I can capture ideas as they come out and present them in real time to the audience.”
There is nothing Jase Beatboxer can’t do; he is like a machine and when he turns on, your mind will be blown.
Skotch Davis, but was born Joshua Davis-Henry to Maria Davis and Vincent Henry a long time ago. His Dad is a musician that has worked with everybody from Maceo Parker to Nas and Mom was a very successful and pioneering club promoter for Hip-Hop R&B acts like Brandy, Goodie Mob, The Lost Boyz and Jay-Z just to name a few. The latter whom let his Mom appear on his debut LP, Reasonable Doubt (the song "22 Twos", that's my Mom in the beginning of the song!) So its safe to say Davis was born into music & bred in Hip-Hop...it runs thru his blood & it's his life.
J*Labs has a voracious appetite for new and interesting experiences. As a result, she's constantly on the hunt for new sounds to incorporate into her sets. Her original productions and live DJ sets span a number of genres including but notlimited to: West Coast Bass Music, Ghetto Funk, Jungle DnB, Twerk, Breaks, and Trap.
She has played a number of noteworthy festivals and venues including Coachella, Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC), Shambhala and Lightning in a Bottle.