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
San Diego's The Young Wild have been entertaining us all year with their addictive pop tracks like Not A One. The simplistic yet captivating video is essentially a performance art piece that can't be missed.
The rough-and-rowdy, unruly, and unapologetic sounds that are Casey Miller, and Megan Wise, also known as the Bardyard Stompers, have some rather exciting news for their flock of hardcore fans. That news being their recent signing with Hunnypot Unlimited as of this morning, this hellacious twosome just announced today!
If you are anything like the writers here at the page, than chances are that you are more than disgusted at the sight of what is being marketed as “country” music today. If that’s so, then this is the band for you! With a sound that is anything but ordinary, this unique grouping of neo-traditional, outlaw influenced troubadours is one to leave you talking, or cussing the one that gone, and done you wrong. These ass kicking, boot stomping, won’t take shit off of no-damn-body Texas roughnecks offer a valid showcase of substance, and integrity. This is a dive, bucket of blood bar band all the way, and we mean that with the utmost respect. With their blatant display of honesty, and tough driving tracks that are destined to have you howlin’ along with each verse that flows consistently like the midnight air. They’re hell bound, and destined for good times while leaving a trail of broken parts in the dust on their journey forward.
These two have shared the stage with such notable acts as Whitey Morgan, Scott H. Biram, Roger Alan Wade, as well as so many other talented musicians, and bands. Casey Miller wales on the guitar, incorporating a
raunchy harmonica, and “sings with the power of Waylon and Jones, the passion of Howlin’ Wolf, and the darkness of the Man in Black.” Megan Wise drives a hard beat, producing a huge, and powerful sound as she pounds away on the skins. Her vocal style is like that of Kitty Wells, and she can swing the Hell out of a guitar any day of the week. The multi-talented, multi-tasking Wise always captivates her audience when she plays guitar, and drums together with less effort than the one-man-bands who talks a good game but just cannot keep up with her. Together, they put on a show like no other, and cause enough raucous to turn the head of any passerby. Now, with the right backing, there is really no telling how far these two can go with their music.
For those of you that are unfamiliar with Hunnypot Unlimited. They operate as a multifaceted music publishing, artist representation, television, film marketing organization that specializes in discovering, as well as cultivating fresh aspiring talents within the music community. The Hunnypot Unlimited brand is quite synonymous for quality music and arts of high standards, and is recognized as one of the premier industry tastemaker sources.
Now be sure to head on over to the official Barnyard Stompers webpage to download, and purchase some quality records that we just know you’re going to love, along with some excellent f***in’ merchandise!
(all songs 100% Hunnypot Sync/Master)
Highway Gospel - The Way Gone - Outlaws With Chainsaws - Rock It To The Moon
Teenage Bottlerocket have premiered their new music 'They Call Me Steve' on the Rise Records Youtube channel. The Laramie, WY punks have also announced a run of new headline dates with support from Carbondale, IL's The Copyrights, May 29-June 24.
The band are on tour now with Pennywise and A Wilhelm Scream. Teenage Bottlerocket's upcoming LP Tales From Wyoming will be out March 31. The album was recorded by Bill Stevenson (Rise Against, Descendents, Akaline Trio, Hot Water Music) and is available for pre-order on MerchNow and iTunes.
Rounding out the band's spring tour schedule will be more headline shows featuring support from New Orleans' Pears, March 31-April 10
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.
British newcomer Salt Ashes is continuing to bring us her brand of dark disco pop with her new video for Let Me Go as well as her brand new single; Raid. Let Me Go flashes a ton of images of Salt Ashes rad and creepy dance moves. Europe is already spinning Salt Ashes everywhere. It won't be long before her success reaches across the pond and no one will be able to her infectious songs out of their head.
Billy Gottlieb, Walla and a Burlesque Show!!! 2/23/2015
The mind behind Playback Music Supervision needs no introduction for many who are keen to his craft, but for those of you who don't know Billy Gottlieb, allow us to catch you up on his work: Pulp Fiction, Bring It On, The Basketball Diaries, and many others exemplify the versatility necessary to become one of the most active music supervisors in the world, which our man Billy most certainly is. Though 2015 may be very, very young, Billy G has the distinction of already having 4 television series set to air in the new year - all of which feature drastically different musical styles. We're shocked and flattered that he's taken the time out of his busy schedule to spin some of his favorite tunes with us, and you should be too.
The RYWOLF sound is a combo of mid tempo trip hop mixed with soul blues and funk. The band are writing and recording new material being co-produced by Guy Roche and Steve Diamond.
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Ireesh Lal is a multi-instrumentalist and programmer whose debut solo EP– ETHNOTRONICA – combines original electronic music with exotic East Indian elements alongside the distinctly Western tones of the jazz trumpet, creating a captivating new sound. Currently based in Venice, California, Lal sites Thievery Corporation, Miles Davis, and Ravi Shankar as three of his influences, and you can hear traces of each artist on his new release. www.ireeshlal.com
WALLA formed out of different times, places, and hardships. By random chance, these 5 individuals found each other through digital means and a common love for inventing new wavelengths. The sound reflected confusion and hopelessness during a time of tough life decisions and rough financial circumstances. But through sheer perseverance and the culmination of different influences (everything from pop, funk, samba, rock, metal, folk, disco, and neo-psychedelia) WALLA quickly made an indestructible pact to maintain strong melodies and lyrics, putting above and beyond care and effort into each decibel of sound produced (almost to the point of neuroticism), and allowing each song to breathe its own life and soul. "We loved the idea of not knowing what type of song we would come up with next." Follow @TheWallaBand
Come out tonight as Odds On Agceny and Free Bike Vallet showcase some awsome live bands at Bootleg. Fire in the Hamptos, Hobart W Fink, The Draw, Vandelay and Volo will all grace the stage tonight. Our very own Hot Tub Johnnie will be the special guest DJ all night long! To purchase tickets click on the link below:
http://www.oddsonagency.com/showcases.html
Shalom is taking it to the next level with his new single and video for Buried. Lance Drake directed the dark and creepy video. The imagery posses a violence that is both frightening and thrilling and makes you want to stare and hide at the same time. Shlohmo's new LP "Dark Red" releases April 7th and he kicks off his US and UK tour in San Diego, CA at the end of March.
HOT TUB JOHNNIE and the Hunnypot Radio crew delivered a big night of music. HOT TUB dropped a set of tunes that featured music by TEENAGE BOTTLEROCKET, BEARHEART, 2 CHAINZ, and BELOVED BINGE.
KCRW Veteran JASON KRAMER stopped by and threw down a killer set that featured KANT, THE LAKES, and MATT WOODS.
ARIELLE DEEM kicked off the live music with a groovy performance of songs from her debut LP Now Place Like Now followed by New York transplant and electro-pop up-and-comer BECA. Once the tone was firmly established, NICKY DAVEY turned it upside down with his patented blend of r&b/rock fusion, after which MARLEE EAST took the stage to cap off a truly eclectic evening of live music.
BIG THANKS to all who came out and enjoyed the 309th 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. 2/09/2015
Arielle Deem is a rising vocalist, musician, and performer/composer in the LA area. In Spring, 2014 she graduated from the California Institute of the Arts, with a Bachelors in Vocal Performance and Musical Arts, and is an alumna of the Berklee College of Music.
Arielle progressively fuses styles of alternative jazz, R&B, soul and popular song forms while collaboratively expanding and performing her original music with The Arielle Deem Band (current members include Zephyr Avalon, Balam Garcia, Joshua Linsky, and Robert Perez). The Band is happy to announce their 2015 residency at Karma Lounge in Los Angeles, CA. Follow her @adeemmusic
Beca reveals a fresh, dark, fearless sound that’s all her own. Musically gifted at a young age, she graduated from the Juilliard School and traveled the world, performing with an array of artists while developing her own path and voice. Bursting onto the indie pop scene in 2012, her first two EP’s were released via UK label, This Is Music Ltd. (Charli XCX, Little Boots). The breakthrough hits earned praise from Filter Magazine who said “her talent for whimsical sounds and a breezy voice is worth listening to over and over again” and from Stereogum who described her music as “wispy, ethereal electro pop.”
Nicky Davey is a rock and soul band from Los Angeles, CA. Founded by Hollywood’s wunderkind vocalist Nicky Green and Lincoln, Nebraska’s prodigious guitarist Davey Rosser.
Seamlessly blending the sonorities of NWA era west coast G-funk with the country air-like serenity of bluegrass and southern rock, it’s clear the band breaks the mold of cookie cutter industry corporate rock that inundates the contemporary landscape. Welcome to a new era of rock and soul. Follow @NickyDaveyMusic
“Marlee East” was born May 9, 1994 in Harbor City, California. He grew up in the city of Hawthorne, California at the young age of 8 years old Marlee realized that he had a musical talent. Marlee East has been around industry artist learning and gaining knowledge about the industry. Marlee East then dropped another Mixtape Called “ Marlee Is The Reason. Marlee is currently a part of a independent label Antidiamond witch is his bother Sin Marlee’s independent label but is also open towards other labels under certain circumstances.He is currently working on another mixtape tentatively titled The Cold Hearted Mixtape and also working on a album named I'm Still Me.