My very first experience hearing the LORDS OF ACID was at a small dance club in Laguna Beach called Club Post-Nuclear. I can vividly remember the DJ spinning a killer track entitled, “I Sit on Acid”, and recall being immediately hooked by its catchy beat and incredible baseline. Their sound was fresh, relevant, and most-importantly danceable. There was really nothing like it on the scene at that time. It’s now been well over 25 years since my first run in with the LORDS OF ACID, and can honestly say they are still one of my favorite bands to this day.

On October 11th, the LORDS OF ACID took over the Wayfarer in Costa Mesa, CA for night of musical mayhem that challenged the mind and inspired the soul. Whether you were a long-time follower of the band or just started listening to their music, there was something for everyone who attended their Sextreme Fest ‘17 tour on Wednesday evening. Kicking off the evening was NIGHT CLUB, an electronic music duo out of Los Angeles, CA. Emily Kavanaugh’s energy was infectious and easily fired up the Orange County crowd. Next up was EN ESCH, Ex KMFDM vocalist and drummer extraordinaire. He took it up a notch and left little to be desired during his 6-song set that took everyone in attendance back in time. Third band on the evenings bill were goth legends, CHRISTIAN DEATH. I had not heard their music in years, and was super impressed by Valor Kand and Maitri’s incredible performance. Final opener of the evening was COMBICHRIST. Hailing from Atlanta, GA, these guys absolutely killed with an incredible set that took the near-capacity crowd to a whole new level. Having seen them at a huge festival earlier in the year (where I felt the big stage swallowed them up), this venue allowed them to showcase what makes this band so special. LaPlegua and Company are rising stars that on the verge of breaking out big time in 2018. Keep a watch on this band as they are going places!

After a short break, LORDS OF ACID took the stage and immediately spun the near-capacity crowd into hyper-drive with their first track of the night, "Voodoo-U”. As they were showcasing their 1994 album (of the same name) in its entirety, it was the obvious choice to kick off the party and fans absolutely loved it. Next up was "Do What You Wanna Do”, and in my opinion one of the most underappreciated LORDS OF ACID songs out there. For the next hour and a half, the sultry DJ Mea and techno legend Praga Khan absolutely killed it with 16 more tracks that spanned their entire catalog. Throughout the show, this bands amazing chemistry was showcased by an unbelievable group of musicians including Roland Turner on keyboards, Devon Ann on backing vocals, Galen Waling on Drums, DieTrich Thrall on Bass, and Joe Haze on Guitar. I am sure it's not easy to pull off a show like this with so much talent on stage at any given time, but this band does it in fine fashion. LORDS OF ACID wrapped up their powerful set with two 1991 classics, "The Most Wonderful Girl" and "I Sit On Acid". This put a perfect bow on an incredible night of killer music at the Wayfarer and one that I won’t soon forget.

If you have not seen LORDS OF ACID live, you are missing out on one of the most incredible post-industrial bands of all-time. DJ Mea’s voice sounded remarkable and keyboard phenom Praga Khan played out of his mind. Sure, the LORDS OF ACID brand of music may not be for everybody, but walking away from Wednesday night’s performance most in attendance would beg to differ. Their music was powerful, their lyrics were sexy, and their performance was inspiring. And thinking back to my first experience with the LORDS OF ACID, I could not help but think how amazing it was to finally see them live and for them to end their show with the very song that made me fall in love with their groove so many years ago. And for those who have not seen this band live, what are you waiting for? They are currently on tour across the US and will absolutely blow your mind. Get your tickets today before it’s too late! For more information on LORDS OF ACID and their 2017 World Tour, please click HERE.

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Setlist: • Voodoo-U • Do What You Wanna Do • Young Boys • Dirty Willy • Drink My Honey • Mr. Machoman • She and Mrs. Jones • Blowing Up Your Mind • Out Comes the Evil • Marijuana in Your Brain • The Crablouse • Rough Sex/Take Control • Rubber Doll • Pussy • Scrood Bi U

Encore: • The Most Wonderful Girl • I Sit On Acid

Music lovers come to Hunnypot to play and everybody gets a participation trophy and a joint. Hot Tub Johnnie "gamed" the start of the night with a snake eyed music set. Rosie Howe joined us for "soaks and ladders" in the tub and caught us up with her journey in to music supervision, Addison Scott came alive to not say "Sorry!" for his pop music party, Michete returned to the tub and stage a year later to rap us through her game of "Life", Princess Vitarah is already famous and has a "Monopoly" on the raunchy rap game and Killa F, EZ The Great & G5YVE formed a rapper guild on stage to slay dragons in dungeons. FLOW KANA was our Sample Sessions sponsor.  10/02/2017

ROSIE HOWE (StraightUp MUSIC SUPERVISION INTERVIEW/DJ SET)

A lifetime lover of music and film, Rosie Howe has  dedicated her life to  the art of music supervision. 

As an active member in the entertainment industry since 2011,  she is committed to  creating memorable projects by pairing content producers with the best musical talent.  She has contributed and secured placements in  television, short films, feature films,  documentaries, and restaurant curation.

Coming from a musical family, Rosie has a strong background in instrumental performance. Instruments include: violin, piano, and percussion.  She has performed in various ensembles and music groups, including the Madison-based samba group, the Handphibians. 

As a firm believer in social investment, she provides helpful feedback and answers questions. She is committed towards sharing ideas and information that will help create a stronger and more prosperous community.

2015 - Transitioned from Chicago to Los Angeles to begin her pursuit towards music supervision

2016 - Started the music supervision and licensing company, StraightUp Music Supervision

Recent Projects include:

Panofsky’s Complaint - Short film

Kairos Dirt and the Errant Vacuum - Feature film

Newborn King - Feature film

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ADDISON SCOTT

Los Angeles based Addison writes songs that tap into a source deep within, stimulating the imagination and stirring the soul. His anthemic voice cuts through a crowd and latches onto the hearts of the audience, regardless of age, culture, sexuality or denomination. Addison’s major influences range from Jeff Buckley to Freddie Mercury and Michael Jackson.

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MICHETE

Combining venom-filled disses, crass sexual come-ons, and left-field pop culture references with an androgynous gender presentation that is equally inspired by glam rockers, anime villains, and drag queens, transfeminine rapper and producer Michete is on the fast track to becoming one of hip-hop’s most polarizing and exciting new acts. The dagger-tongued MC is unapologetically queer, delivering punchlines with a genderfluid braggadocio that sets Michete apart from her peers, frequently making listeners uncomfortable in the process. Drawing influence from a wide range of artists including Kanye West, Peaches, Nicki Minaj, and Kesha, Michete combines her unique lyrical stance and vocal demeanor with chintzy, economic, self-produced beats to create a sound that’s completely her own.

Growing up in Spokane Valley, WA (a city she describes as being a “cesspool of white nonsense”), Michete is a former theater kid who had a natural charisma and an unhealthy obsession with Lady Gaga, honing her performance skills by singing in talent shows, acting in plays, and performing improv comedy all throughout middle and high school. Michete began dabbling in music around the time she graduated high school in 2010, and in 2014, decided to make a serious commitment to pursuing a career as a rapper. Michete released her debut EP, Cool Tricks, in June of 2015, and received considerable attention and acclaim from journalists and listeners alike, securing a spot opening for recording artist Shamir in Seattle the following September and later appearing on SPIN Magazine’s year-end list of The 50 Best Hip-Hop Albums.

With the foundation set for a successful career, Michete plans on releasing the next volume of the Cool Tricks series this year.

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Princess Vitarah

Princess Vitarah is a Nigerian-American rapper, singer, and songwriter. She was born in the United States but her family moved back to Nigeria to the family’s village in Arochukwu—when she was little, then she lived in Houston for a while before moving to Los Angeles in the summer of 2015 to pursue a musical career. Princess Vitarah began her career as a rapper by releasing material through the internet in late 2015. She earned public recognition after two of her songs, "Nigerian Pussy" and "I Want 20 Inch Dick", went viral on video sharing websites such as WorldStarHipHop and YouTube, receiving 3 million views on Facebook in the first day alone. Subsequently she has been featured in The Fader, Vice, and Noisey to name a few.

“The reason why I think [Nigerian P*ssy] got so big is because I am never afraid to be creative and more importantly I am not afraid to be bold” - Princess Vitarah

Her feminist and sexual lyrical content has gained her music much notoriety across West Africa, America, Europe, and other parts of the world. Her song "Nigerian Pussy" broke the record for most downloads in 24 hrs and was initially banned but now has more than 100,000 streams on Spotify. Princess Vitarah has been praised for opening doors for women concerning expression of sexuality and a writer for Pulse.ng wrote that, "Princess Vitarah goes head in on topics that chicks wouldn't be caught dead talking about in public before" and that she is paving the way for change and lots of women "raise their fists to it". With goals of becoming a top female artist throughout the African Diaspora and her music already playing on radios and clubs worldwide, Princess Vitarah’s reign has just begun.

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KILLA F (FiNaTTicZ)

Los Angeles based Rapper Killa F, who's hit single, "Don't Drop That Thun Thun Thun" (FiNaTTicZ) garnered over 43 million viral views is back with a brand new banger called Rapper, Trapper. Killa held no stops for this joint by collaborating with YG affiliate, G5yve as well as production heavyweight, YKizzy. Also available on all Digital Music Outlets.

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EZ The Great

Compton based Rapper/Producer/songwriter at Finatticz Inc.

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G5yve

Compton based Rapper/Producer/songwriter at Finatticz inc & G5YVE PRODUCTIONS.

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The Dancing at Hunnypot Live at The Mint​! probably disrupted tectonic plates last night. Hot Tub Johnnie​ lead off with a shaker of a party set. Sean Mulligan got in the tub to talk music & media and had a most excellent playlist. Michael Tullberg​ returned with a new book of The Raver Stories Project​, Sarah Rogo​ gave everybody the damn blues, ADA sat us on the couch for some therapy pop, Lafayette Stokely​ warmed up the party crowd for Latasha Alcindor​, L.A. herself brought the truth with a beat. Off Task​ Rocked us to the dance party.  09/18/2017

FLOW KANA was our Flower sponsor,  Woo-Hoo!

SEAN MULLIGAN (ROCK STEADY MUSIC INTERVIEW/DJ SET)

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MICHAEL TULLBERG (THE RAVER STORIES PROJECT INTERVIEW)

Michael Tullberg is one of the longest-running and most respected electronic music photojournalists in North America.  Beginning in 1996, Michael comprehensively covered the rave scene across the country, and around the world as well.  His words and visually pyrotechnic pictures helped define the public face of the American rave scene during a time when the mainstream press was largely content to present the scene solely as a source of controversy. 

Through the peak years of the rave scene in the 1990s and 2000s, Michael’s images, interviews and articles appeared domestically and abroad in the pages of magazines such as Rolling Stone, SPIN, URB, BPM Culture, Mixer, Insider, Mixmag, Q, Hybrid (Japan), Lotus, Sweater, and others—more than any other electronic music photojournalist of the period.  During that era, he also shot album covers for several of the world’s major dance music DJs and artists, including icons like Carl Cox, Ferry Corsten and DJ Dan. 

Michael is also the author of DANCEFLOOR THUNDERSTORM: Land of The Free, Home Of The Rave, the groundbreaking coffee table photo book about the rise of electronic music in North America. Containing hundreds of vintage photographs, DJ interviews, rave fliers and memorabilia, DANCEFLOOR THUNDERSTORM has won praises from the likes of Mixmag, VICE, Buzzfeed, Insomniac.com, Paper, and more. Michael is presently working on THE RAVER STORIES PROJECT, a new book about the most memorable and amazing moments that people experience in the rave scene, which is due out in the summer of 2017.

Today, Michael Tullberg photographs for Getty Images, contributing entertainment pictures from the red carpet, concerts and celebrity benefits.  He is also the CEO of 5150 Publishing, a new independent book publishing house established to put out works devoted to electronic music, and pop culture in general.  And, he still shoots raves when he can find the time.

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SARAH ROGO

Sarah Rogo has long blond hair, loves to surf and play the blues on her National guitars. While she may look and sound like your prototypical Southern Californian, the 25-year-old singer, guitarist and songwriter was born in New England. She moved to the seaside beach town of Encinitas, CA, less than two years ago, and has taken the local San Diego music scene by storm.
“Everyone in my family has always known California was my home,” she says. “Ever since I was a young girl, I’ve dreamt of being a surfer.”

A nominee for Best Singer-Songwriter at the 2017 San Diego Music Awards, Rogo first picked up a guitar at 13 as a way of performing the songs she’d already written. A self-proclaimed band nerd, she played saxophone, bassoon and clarinet and conducted the school marching band.
Growing up, Sarah spent hours listening to music in the local public library, where her tastes ran from klezmer and Middle Eastern sounds to a 1991 live album recorded by Buddy Guy and Junior Wells, Alone and Acoustic, which changed her life. “The whole thing is in the key of E and you just know they’re making up the words as they go along, but it totally captivated me,” she enthuses. “That’s the kind of music I wanted to play. I knew the blues had to come from the soul. That’s what made it so magical, what moved me, that authenticity, the mojo, even though I had no idea what those words meant until later. The blues just overwhelmed me.”

Rogo apprenticed and performed with local Boston musicians, guitarist Paul Rishell, who once played with Son House, and world-class harp player Annie Raines, along with acoustic country-blues guitarist Woody Mann, a former student of the legendary Reverend Gary Davis. They introduced her to artists like Blind Willie Johnson, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Bessie Smith, Memphis Minnie, Led Zeppelin and the bottle neck slide on the National Resonator Guitar – for which she’s since become a spokesperson -- then took her out with them on tour to Arkansas and Mississippi.
Sarah proved an apt performer, and before long, she was writing songs in the vein of those whose music she idolized, evoking such contemporary singer-songwriters as Bonnie Raitt, Rory Block, Eva Cassidy and folk rockers Dawes. “The common thread in my writing is the dance between dark and light. I’ve learned to dance with my demons in a healthy way. Life is inherently hard and the blues has taught me how to navigate hardship and guide me into balance. In a nutshell, blues is the yin and yang and I take refuge in that. It’s a meditation and a prayer… it’s a wish, a hope.”

That’s reflected in Rogo’s joyful and spunky performances on-stage, where her energy is contagious. She takes her inspiration from nature and the nearby ocean, always writing outdoors, where inspiration can strike at any moment, and usually does. “I’m fueled by nature. When I’m writing or wandering the woods or the beach I can hear the whisperings of my heart. There are melodies in nature and I scoop them up and take them home.”

An eager student of the industry, Rogo met her current manager, veteran Mike Lembo, at the Durango Songwriter Expo in Ventura, CA, where they had an immediate connection. “Sarah’s fearless and talented, and I was drawn to her personality without even hearing her play,” said Lembo. “When I heard her sing and play guitar, I recognized an old soul, someone who can not only become a successful artist, but a world-class surfer as well. Sarah has what it takes to make it, and I’m looking forward to working with her on doing just that.”

Rogo is currently writing the songs for what will be a proper debut album, working with possible collaborators and auditioning producers. She’s paid her dues and is ready to ride the wave into a promising, exciting future. “I just want to learn and have fun with new people in new places. I live to perform and collect stories” she says. “I want to dive right in and fearlessly be myself in this giant shark tank known as the music business” If anyone can surf those dangerous waters, it’s Sarah Rogo.

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ADA

Singer/Songwriter Ada was born in Moscow and immigrated to the United States at the age of six. Ada was classically trained on the Violin, winning numerous competitions and awards.
Ada was awarded the Presidential Scholarship to Berklee College of Music (a full ride),
It was there that Ada discovered her passion for Songwriting.

Ada recently released her single "Perfectly Imperfect" which is blowing up on Spotify, having had 100,000 Spotify Plays in less than a month.

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Latasha Alcindor aka L.A.

Latasha Alcindor, also informally addressed as "LA," is an independent artist based out of New York City. Her form-free art travels through a wide range of inspiration found in Experimental, World and Hip Hop music. LA’s energetic calls and performance-based sound have opened doors for her to perform at culturally prestigious events like SXSW, A3C, and Manifesto. In the beginning of 2016, she performed as the headlining act for Brooklyn Museum’s First Saturdays and had her music featured on Refinery 29’s show The Skinny.

Latasha finds resonance in speaking on political, social and cultural experiences in her music, promoting a much needed agenda for those looking to find inner peace, specifically young women of color. With all of her depth, the beauty in LA’s creative style exists due to the juxtaposition of both her thought-provoking, influential messages and her blithe, unbound sound that carries in strong vibration. Her journey is continuous, and with a nonrestrictive formula it actively speaks to those that come across her experiences.

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OFF TASK

Off Task is an energetic alt-rock band consisting of Jimmy Winick (guitarist/vocalist), Thelonious Cundieff (bassist/vocalist), and Martin Velasquez (drummer). They just released their newest single "how" which is out everywhere and will soon be a part of their 6-song EP. They are all 17 years old entering in their senior year of high school, and have been playing music together since 4th grade!

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Hunnypot puts in the work and labor so you can enjoy every show. Hot Tub Johnnie started the night with a "Gray Day" set of music to make Jeff happy. Jeff Gray got in to the hot tub as a guest and had a surreal conversation as himself to talk about himself with Hot Tub and Ryan. Thompson Springs sprung from a well of song oriented rock, Highland Kites soared above the din with passionate and poignant music, Justin Levinson kept the piano pop spirit alive, Cosmos & Creature returned to continue to expand their big bang feature music and Dylan also came back to rap and roll the crowd right before the world famous dance party.

Recap: J. Gray Photos: J. Gray & R. Taalbi  9/04/2017

JEFF GRAY (formerly known as Pesci) 

Music Supervisor/Music Copyright Specialist

A bio is a self serving list of achievements & accolades to impress those who have yet to meet you in person. If you meet Jeff Gray in person he will gladly regale you with tales and anecdotes about his important and professional work with music, music copyrights and some impressive names of more famous people he's worked with. Jeff Gray prefers to let you know that he is capable, qualified, approachable, humble & available for hire. He also is a very good guitar player.

Jeff has been a Hunnypot staple for years. Co-hosting with Hot Tub Johnnie, Jeff brings life to the show with his eclectic questions and joking personality. His experience shines on the show through his interviews and now we can't wait to have him be the interviewee. This is bound to be one colorful broadcast! 

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THOMSON SPRINGS

A collaborative side-project, Thompson Springs became an outlet for a backlog of songs Matt Smith gathered over the years. The band consists of a rotating crew who shaped his tunes into folk-rock gems whose casual valor and languid language convey an everyman’s candor that rocks gently and goes down easy. Produced by Rob Laakso of Kurt Vile and the Violators, the mini-collection of rambling self-reflection simmers in sing-along homilies and hitch-hiker’s poetry for a laid-back treatise that makes for a fine traveling companion on the winding road of life. As a taste of things to come, “Artifacts,” packs promising calm for uncertain journeys.

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HIGHLAND KITES

Highland Kites is an independent alternative folk/rock band based out of Los Angeles, formed in late 2013. It’s the brainchild of Marissa Lamar, who sings and plays keys & guitar in the band alongside drummer Neil Briggs and lead guitarist Alex Edwards. They are currently working on their 4th release, an EP titled "I'm Not Weak" which is set to release on the 29th of July.  

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JUSTIN LEVINSON

The son of singer/songwriter Bob Levinson, Justin Levinson grew up in Vergennes, VT.In high school, he was introduced to Lester Bowie and Fontella Bass, who were traveling on a grant to bring jazz to rural areas. He attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, accepted in part due to a letter of recommendation from Bowie.He started out studying jazz trumpet, before switching to and getting his degree in songwriting.

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DYLAN

Dylan, 21, is a lyrically driven, fun-loving Hip Hop artist from Los Angeles, which clearly influenced his West Coast sound. His style represents a  soulful old school brand of Hip Hop but with an updated flavor and presentation. Sometimes political, sometimes fun & carefree, he was initially inspired by early 90's rap all the way into current, more mainstream Hip Hop music. Excitable and confident, he creates to inspire others as well as provoke ideas.

Princess Vitarah continues to be a Hunnypot favorite as we highlight this nostalgic colorful song "Spongebob". Anyone who is a 90's baby has been witness to the craze that Nickelodeon unleashed when this yellow sponge took the little screen. Princess V pays tribute by comparing her lady parts to the beloved sea cartoon and rapping clever quips that reference the show and it's characters. She's pictured in a park with friends flashing bills dancing around a life size Spongebob as well as at a hangout with a gorgeous gold metallic curtain draped in the background. 

Princess Vitarah is well traveled being from Nigeria and now living in Los Angeles, CA to pursue her dream of being in music. She regularly raps about working hard to provide for her family as well as getting naughty and what her bold desires are. We were introduced to her by our very own Michete, both of which will be performing at our upcoming October 2nd Hunnypot Live performance. Hear from Princess herself as we dive into an interview with her before the live sets. You won't wanna miss this unforgettable event! We will be broadcasting live from The Mint LA and begin promptly at 7pm. The show is free, all ages, and 420 friendly! Find out more HERE. 

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In the late 1970's the moon resolved to make herself known to the sun sent a golden rabbit gift to him. Years later some dude cheated at a game and found this golden rabbit in a park in England (Masquerade). Last night Hunnypot Live! held the after party for the rare meeting of moon and sun. We did not cheat any of their love. Hot Tub Johnnie kicked it high like a solstice with some party music to start. Chris Jackson hinted at his future and brought a music playlist that, of course, "eclipsed" all other eclipse music sets. Rachel Price got in the tub to talk about her new record and performed a moon rock(ing) set. MALSI MUSIC delivered cosmic rays of music revelation, My Native Tongue gave aural and audible celestial tones in rock music, Masai "cratered" to the audience with zero gravity rhymes and beats provided by Hamilton Augustine, who continued the dance party DJ set through the night.  8/21/2017

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CHRIS JACKSON

Chris has faithfully served the Film/TV Music community for over 2 decades. As the former VP of Music at NBCUniversal, Chris oversaw the music services team focusing on the E! and Esquire Networks and Wilshire Studios. Chris also worked on operational and planning aspects of music services across NBCU’s television properties, including catalog development and exploitation, international platforms, technology solutions and strategic initiatives.

Prior to NBCU, Chris was a partner in Beatscape, providing music supervision for Film, Television, Trailers and Videogames.  He also co-founded MustVote, a groundbreaking voter registration campaign coupling viral and social media marketing with the passion of music fans.

Even further back, Chris co-founded Rightspring, Inc. a pioneering marketplace for searching, licensing and digital delivery of creative assets to professional users. Chris has nearly 20 years’ experience in all facets of the music business including major and independent labels, event production and digital media.

In his spare time, Chris is working on challenging AlphaGo to the ultimate DJ battle.

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RACHEL PRICE

To singer-songwriter Rachel Price, “home” represents a number of very special things. One is her hometown of O’Neill, Nebraska – population 3,700 – to which she’ll always be deeply connected. Another is her memories of road trips with her dad, listing to rock ‘n’ roll in the car, which deepened her love for music. And then Nashville, Tennessee, where she settled almost three years ago to pursue a life in music full time.

It’s also her heartfelt new six-song EP Home, on which Price both acknowledges her enduring bond with her roots on the range, and looks ahead to shape her identity as an artist with new journeys. With her sweet voice tinged with a touch of rasp – both earthy and delicate – and a charmingly off center knack for organically feeling her way through a song with simplicity and conviction, she is smoothly cruising down that road.

Price acquired her first guitar when she was 11, and started recording pop, rock and R&B covers, posting them online. When she headed off to college, her plan was to become a veterinarian. She kept posting songs though, and her music caught the attention of two producers in Los Angeles. “We wrote songs over Skype, and then I went to L.A. and we recorded four of them in the studio,” says Price. “It was an amazing experience.”

One of those songs was “Little Nebraska Town,” Price’s ode to the communal excitement of hometown Friday night football games. A former teacher of Price’s introduced her to internationally renowned photographer and Nebraskan Bill Frakes, who was working with the Nebraska Tourism Commission on content for The Nebraska Project, an initiative and website celebrating the people, places and stories that are the essence of the state.

“A video was created for my song, which was used to spotlight the culture of football in Nebraska,” says Price. “It got more than a million views. Having so many people relate to something I wrote sparked my interest in making music for the rest of my life.”

Price took a break from school, and with the support of her parents, moved to Nashville in 2014 so that she could be in an environment surrounded by the music industry. “There is so much energy and so many people to feed off of creatively here,” she says. “It forces me to be really uncomfortable on a daily basis – in a good way. In new situations, I’m learning how to adapt. And writing music here is an everyday thing. I love it.”

In 2016, she connected with Australian-born, Nashville-based producer, composer, and musician Michael Flanders. She co-wrote four of the six songs on the new EP with Michael’s wife Chaise – a noted songwriter herself – and son Ben. The title track “Home” is wholly Price’s, and “Falling Off The Earth” is a collaboration with singer-songwriter Luke Wade.

The lead track and first single is the lilting and hopeful “Lemonade,” which she wrote with Chaise. “We wanted to write a happy summer song. I looked out the window and thought even though it’s raining outside, I’m so happy,” says Price. “On days where it’s not all sunshine, you have to make yourself happy.” The dark-edged, jazz inflected “Falling Off The Earth“ is about a situation with a guy that went wrong. “I was freshly through that when we got together to write, I was feeling really sad, devastated,” says Price. “Luke said, ‘it’s like you’re falling off the earth, and he’s watching you.’”

The EP closes with “Home,” Price’s wistfully beautiful love song to her hometown. “I was picturing how I grew up. I thought of bare feet. It was so vivid. That one thing sparked the whole song.” She wrote it solo so that no one else’s vision of their hometown would interfere – that being said, Price’s authentic evocation of longing for that special place will ring universally true to everyone who feels the same about from where they came.

Outside of music, Price continues taking courses toward her college degree. She’s switched majors and is now focused on interdisciplinary studies with an emphasis on business. She’s an avid dog sitter and walker, an avocation that both gives her the animal lover fix she needs, and serves as a reliable “day job” – that is, until she fulfills her dream of “making a living just making music.” The release of Home brings her closer to that goal. “I’ve never been more excited about anything in my life,” she says. “New songs for the whole world to hear.” 

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MALSI

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MY NATIVE TONGUE

Mitchell, Garrett, and Spencer have been playing instruments and performing live in bands since they were seven years old. These 17 year old brothers originate in Southern California, just an hour away from LA & Hollywood. They also grew up acting on various television shows, such as "Days of Our Lives" and "Big Love", The trio's latest project has one goal: to write more creative and challenging music. Inspired by many influences, such as Bombay Bicycle Club, The 1975, Mumford and Sons, Tokyo Police Club, Twenty One Pilots, As Tall As Lions, Son Lux & Foster The People, the trio has developed their own sense of musical style. My Native Tongue's sound would best be described as indie-pop with a hint of funk, heavy reverb, and synth-melodic melodies. 

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MASAI

Born And Raised in Los Angeles California Writer/Rapper/Singer, Masai is an artist that’s representing a different side of Los Angeles. Growing up in Ladera Heights and The Crenshaw District which in some eyes these are two different worlds, he learned how to bring the two together. Masai was in the choir and also constantly in the studio. This year Masai was invited to curate a playlist to be apart of Hamilton Augustine’s S3L3CTA Playlist Series. Masai works with various artists as well as his first body of work called Technical Difficulties Vol. I, expected late November 2017.

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HAMILTON AUGUSTINE (S3LECTA DJ SET)

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Hamilton Augustine has been producing and hosting events in the city since he was 17, fostering an indie scene and collaborating with other creatives to curate nightlife experiences that have helped to bring many artists to greater platforms for exposure. At a young age, Hamilton could see the opportunity for event production to provide valuable chances for businesses to market to an audience, and he has partnered with many companies and artists to help them send their messages through music and events. 

In 2012, he began working at Swing House studios which offered him experience as a DJ, co-curating, hosting and producing Swing House Radio on IHeartRadio alongside Phil Jaurigui, the studio's CEO. Since leaving radio to pursue more opportunities building platforms for indie acts and working on personal projects, he has traveled to Australia where he expanded his exchange of ideas and music internationally. After returning from his year long trip he served as an ambassador for Swisher Sweets, where he was able to endorse such acts as Blackbear, Tha Dogg Pound, and Bone Thugz N Harmony. 

This year, Hamilton has curated a mixtape series from 25+ of his favorite artists, creatives, and industry influencers, entitled S3L3CTA, to cross promote and build another new platform for indie music collectivism.

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G. Smith releases their first music video for the single “X”! This video visualizes emotional rollercoasters in the form of almost what can be perceived as an extreme interpretive dance. The singer/songwriter wanted to portray an end of a relationship lyrically but created progression toward a new beginning with production and composition of the song saying, “the lyrics cover the raw emotions of an end, but the drive and production seek to move towards a beginning”. The cinematography is exquisite along with the set design portraying the dream state that this song evokes. We would expect nothing less from this visual artist especially after her stunning performance on Hunnypot Live at The Mint! 

G. Smith’s elegant vocals dance throughout the alternative electronic song’s dark beat. If you’re a fan of Phantogram or Purity Ring, G. Smith is sure to make the list! We interviewed G. Smith on our last Hunnypot Live and she even divulged some of the origin of the name: G. Smith! Listen to the live audio of the interview and her exhilarating performance HERE. 

Written By: Bianca Alvarez

Hunnypot Live! knows who you are, knows what you want....and we do have a very particular set of skills....and we will find you and entertain you. Show #372 had the crowd "Taken". Hot Tub Johnnie practically kidnapped the live audience and "forced" everyone to dance, dance, dance with his party DJ sets from beginning to end. Emily Roman was bursting and enthusiastic to share her journey through the music industry & the music that influenced her along the way. Onefifteen skated in to the hot tub with quadruple axle hard rock n roll, The Grand Southern live up to their name onstage and performed...grand southern rock songs, G. Smith was meta and performed a soundtrack to their own production which is them and Just_Us rapped and rolled a conscience party playlist of their songs. 8-7-2017  Photos and Recap by J. Gray

EMILY ROMAN (HIDDEN TRACK MUSIC INTERVIEW/DJ SET)

Emily Roman is an LA native with music and the music industry engraved in her. Growing up Emily was constantly surrounded by musicians and inspiring influencers in the industry which lead her to a familiar career path. Studying in the U.K. and exploring as much of the London music scene as possible, Emily returned to graduate with a Bachelors from UCSB.  Always staying true to her love of music, she started her career at AMOnly/Paradigm learning the agency side of the music business and supporting a roster of some of today's top EDM artists. Emily currently works with Justin Bumper Reeve at Hidden Track Music proudly representing a carefully hand-picked roster of music ranging from Skrillex’s label, OWSLA, to the Oasis catalogue, to indie artist like The Grand Southern.

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THE GRAND SOUTHERN

Though five decades removed from its renaissance, Los Angeles duo The Grand Southern—Dash Hutton [vocals, drums] and Jesse Tyre Karp [vocals, guitar]—conjure the spirit of Laurel Canyon on their 2017 EP, Traded Heaven. It’s a rustic pastiche of Americana lyricism, heartland energy, pensive folk, and uplifting rock woven together by resounding piano chords, robust guitar, roots-y harmonica, sweeping synths, and heavenly harmony. The Grand Southern independently released tracks ‘Good Things’ and ‘Not My Time’ which landed placements on ABC’s Nashville, A&E’s Bates Motel, and more. Meanwhile, they appeared in an episode of FX’sMarried as the bar band with two of their songs featuring on the show. It all laid the groundwork for the creation EP Traded Heaven. The twosome recorded in 2016 with GRAMMY® Award-winning mixer Dave Way, keyboardist Tommy King, pedal steel hero Greg Leisz, bassist Johnny Flaugher, and singers Rachel Fannan and Renee Olstead. Now, their union not only continues that Laurel Canyon legacy but writes another chapter altogether.

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G. SMITH

Riding the border of alternative pop and electronic music, G.Smith skillfully fuses genres with her new single "X". The grungy soundscape, juxtaposed with ethereal vocals, brings you to a place of contemplation, where the lyrics urge reflection.    

G.Smith's new track, "X" is out now!

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JUST_US

Since meeting at Riverside Community College in 2014, Bianca and Juno have been musically connected and have been working together on their crafts. As they continued their education at the Musician's Institute of Contemporary Music, they intently created a unique sound that blends Electronic, Rap, and Hip Hop. Their music covers political topics with heavy elements of activism and empowerment. The intense design done by Juno is dripped in reverb making it atmospheric but hits hard when paired with booming 808s drums. Some have described them as Gorillaz meets Purity Ring. Currently, the duo is working on their first mix tape release while performing at venues all over Los Angeles including The Viper Room. 

Bianca has performed at the Hollywood & Highland Center, Carnegie Hall, and The Lincoln Center throughout her career. She has been singing her entire life having been influenced by Selena and Celine Dion. Now her vocals are now hugely inspired by Alicia Keys and Jessie J. She has worked an incredible amount to develop a 5-octive range. In college, she experimented with rap and recently had her emcee debut in JustUs’ single “Adriana”. Her rap inspirations include J Cole, Immortal Technique, and Mike Shinoda.

?Juno started teaching himself guitar at the age of 12. His interest in producing started in high school and continued into college. He realized his love for in-depth sound design and goes into great detail when working to develop unique sounds. He also raps intricate and characteristic rhymes using words of empowerment and symbolism. His influences are Dave Mathews Band, Talib Kweli, and Atmosphere.

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OneFifteen

It all began at a music royalties company in Woodland Hills, CA.  When Chelsee Foster, renowned figure skater and vocalist met Griffin Siewert, gifted guitarist and songwriter, they knew they had something special.  Also working at the company were Jordan McWethy, progressive drummer, and Jim Cotter, rock bassist.  Since all the members are involved in the music licensing industry, they decided to name the band after something they had in common. As you may know, when a music provider wants to play your music they have to license it. They can either get a voluntary license or they can invoke a section 115 compulsory license -- hence the name OneFifteen.

Since its creation, OneFifteen has played a number of sold out shows in the LA area including the Troubadour, Boardner's in Hollywood and The Federal in Noho. In the beginning it was all about covers. With Chelsee's amazing ability to sing tunes traditionally done with male vocals, they slam out songs like System of the Down's 'Chop Suey' and Mars Volta's 'The Widow', yet they still jam songs like Tracy Chapman's 'Give Me One Reason' and Heart's 'Barracuda'.

OneFifteen is currently writing their own songs. Their first single 'Break The Wheel' was loved by fans at the Troubadour, where they debuted it. They'll be releasing two more hits this summer. The newest release 'A Little Bit' is bound to make an impact.  Fans who have experienced it live say the song really embodies OneFifteen's original and dynamic style.

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Hunnypot Live! makes monday nights the best Jamborees in history and we know because our people say so. Hot Tub Johnnie started the night with a merit badge worthy DJ set, Darryl Swann got in the water to talk about his duckling days and more, Memento left us with something from his hip hop heart, NKRiot use cyborg powers to hive mind everyone in to a fan, CeCe Frey returned to our stage to rock & pop our senses and Anti-Hero made thrash metal great again.  7/24/2017

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DARRYL SWANN (INTERVIEW/DJ SET)

A man of many talents - AKAI MPC 3000/VINYL-SAMPLING BEAT- BOY, PRODUCER, MIXER, MASTERING, VR DEVELOPER, SONGWRITER/MUSICIAN, 3D-AUDIO DEVELOPER/BETA-TESTER, UCLA INSTRUCTOR, COMPOSER, TOURING MUSIC-DIRECTOR.

Darryl ventured out to Los Angeles in 1986 as lead guitarist with his hair-metal band "Haven", then soon began working as a 2nd engineer at Silverlake Recording Studios.   His first session was with famed production team LA and Babyface as they produced the hit song “Rock Steady” for R&B vocal group The Whispers.   Within a month, he became night manager and first engineer at Silverlake Recording Studios, literally living at the studio while conducting round-the-clock sessions and learning the Trident Series 80B console.

After a break to earn his bachelor’s degree from UCLA, Darryl returned to engineering full time at Straight Arrow Studios in Van Nuys, where he wrote, produced, and engineered his first major label release with Motown group Pretty in Pink (featuring Chaka Kahn's daughter Melini Kahn ).
Then, Darryl's own group, Cultural Revolution, signed with Sony/Epic/New Deal Records and released the single “Nite & Day” on the soundtrack to the John Singleton-directed film Poetic Justice.

In 1997, Darryl began writing and producing with Macy Gray, resulting in the multi-platinum album Macy Gray "On How Life Is" as well as producing her follow-up album, "The Id". He also had the pleasure of working side by side with producer Rick Rubin who acted as Executive Producer on this record. Darryl has also worked closely in the past with Will-I-Am and the Black-Eyed-Peas, among many others.

Darryl composed the score for the feature film "From The Rough" featuring actors Michael Clarke Duncan, Tom Felton of Harry Potter fame, and Taraji P. Henson. He also was brought on board with Lionsgate Entertainment to score film and TV material for actor/comedian Kevin Hart. 2015, Darryl signed a world-wide book publishing deal with Hal Leonard Publishing International. First edition of "Essential Guide to Song-writing, Producing, and Recording" was released January, 2016. Darryl is also a partner in a Mixed-Reality technology venture developing music-based VR content, and 3D-Audio technology.

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MEMENTO

NKRIOT

NKRIOT is an electronic pioneer and founder of new genre art concept called Goji. NKRIOT involves a combination of synth, prog and electronic beats. Armed with a chromed out electric guitar,the full concept for the NKRIOT setup is a sound that sets itself apart all the while reminding you of the reasons why you hit the dance floor. NKRIOT features a full context set that includes a patented self constructed Holo-Display, and a customized hardware station that is sound designed from Scratch. It is in a full NKRIOT performance you see the uniqueness and brilliance that makes the half man-half robot a distinctive original artist.

Turning pages to a new chapter: NKRIOT drops single ‘Reality Pages ’ off highly anticipated debut full length album ‘RIOT’

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CECE FREY

CeCe is a singer/songwriter originally from a small farm town in southern Illinois, and now residing in Los Angeles where she is gearing up for the release of her new material. CeCe delivers raw, timeless, pop energy with the southern rock flare she was raised on. Her undeniable voice fills a room and captures hearts across all demographics- if you didn't show up as a fan, you're sure to leave as one.

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ANTI-HERO

Anti-Hero was originally formed in the bay area by guitarist and vocalist Calvin Adrian in 2014, although it did not have a stable line-up until 2017 when he re-located the band to Los Angeles. Almost immediately bassist and fellow metal maniac Justin Ellis was added to the roster, and was eventually joined by guitarist Neil Metcalf and drummer Ben Richardson. The first show they preformed was in competition at the battle of the bands to open at Ozzfest.

Anti-Hero has always brought a message of heavy metal pride and face-melting thrash metal riffs, and has not changed. In addition to its thrash metal roots Anti-Hero's sound has been in improved upon by Neil Metcalf's jazz fusion influenced guitar work, and NWOBHM and classic metal styled songs. You can find Anti-Hero playing in the local Los Angeles metal scene alongside other thrash metal bands. Anti-Hero has plans to continue playing shows in Los Angeles as well as to release an album in 2018.

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Pontea comes to life in the 2nd single "Come Over" off of her upcoming EP to be released Summer 2017! This song is a brilliant combination of sexy and soulful laid over a captivating pop rhythm. She bathes in colorful lights while smooth shots gloss over scenes of the dancing Pontea. 

Born and Raised in Los Angeles by immigrant parents, she first felt cultural pressures that now offer her inspiration for her newly found empowerment. Now she's a fiery songstress who on the stage, holds nothing back. Her performances are driven by her raw emotion and that's easy to see when she's front and center stage. The sincerity in her vocals couples well with her impromptu beat boxing skills and her ability to get the party going with her music.