LIVE PERFORMANCES
9:00pm – Louis Prima Jr. and The Witnesses (Warrior Records)
9:45pm – The Great Escape
10:30pm – Head Of The Herd (Universal Records Canada/Hyvetown Music)
11:15pm – Jessta James (Hyvetown Music)
DJ DANCE PARTY
8pm – Hot Tub Johnnie
9pm – Boom Shack
10pm – DJ Godfather (EPM Music)
11:30pm – iPunx (till close)
Partners
Hyvetown Music
EPM Music
Odds On Agency
Dirty Knock Records
Louis Prima Jr. & The Witnesses return with Blow, a new-swing stomping set, for sophomore music release.
The new title follows the band’s debut, Return of the Wildest!, released in 2012. The collection features 11 tracks, opening with title track “Blow,” the album’s namesake, which quickly sets a boisterous mood. The stirring and anthemic “Go Let’s Go,” also the release’s lead single, follows the introduction to continue the vibe. The third track, “New Orleans,” goes even a step further to showcase the group’s bona fide flair for popular blues rock. The overall up-tempo release takes some breather moments with such tracks as “Someday,” which features the guest vocals of singer Leslie Spencer, and closing number “Those Million Things.” Two truly unexpected gems are found three quarters of the way into the release. The first is “That’s My Home,” featuring vocals of Prima Jr.’s own famed and legendary singing father Louis Prima, and the cover of the ’80s Adam Ant pop hit “Goody Two Shoes.”
Prima Jr. & The Witnesses’ Blow is one release with enough sonic goodies to stir any listening into dancing feet. The is due out, on Warrior Records, June 10, 2014.
https://twitter.com/louisprimajr
What is your greatest Escape? Where would you go if you could? Would it be far away? Or very close to your heart?
The Great Escape is an LA-Based rock band comprised of veteran songwriters Amie Miriello, Malte Hagemeister, and Kristian Nord. Originally paired by the powers that be to write for other artists, these wandering minstrel souls found a remarkable chemistry with each other. The very first song they wrote was featured on a JC Penny commercial that debuted during the broadcast of The Academy Awards. Soon after, the band began recording their debut EP.
Despite their inner-industry beginnings, The Great Escape is a champion of the independent spirit. They come from all over the world, with influences that defy any specific era. They are raw, real, and unafraid to let their roots be seen. They are vibe incarnate – just close your eyes, listen, and follow your heart.
https://www.facebook.com/Wearethegreatescape
http://www.wearethegreatescape.com
https://twitter.com/3thegreatescape
Head of the Herd is modern blues with a hell of an edge.
The Vancouver based band has recently completed their sophomore record and they’ve unmistakably found their stride. Harnessing the energy of their live show, this record highlights the beastly, melodic, storytelling prowess that is Head of the Herd. They created the album in two sessions. The first with one of rock’s most sought after producers Gggarth Richardson, the man behind Rage Against the Machine’s chart topping debut, Biffy Clyro’s 2013 UK #1 album “Opposites” and countless in between. The second session was produced by Rick Jackett & James Black from the multi-platinum group Finger Eleven. The album will be named after the first single, a duet with Jasmin Parkin from Mother Mother titled “By This Time Tomorrow.” The song has been used by the NHL & Hockey Night in Canada for a playoff montage, and as of late June hit #1 on the national rock charts.
In the time since the release of their debut LP “On The House,” Head of the Herd has gained significant momentum. Being named Fox Seeds winners (previous winners include Nickelback, Matthew Good Bif Naked & More) was only the beginning. They’ve toured across the Country for Canadian Music Week, released music videos for their radio singles, played Telusfest, the Grey Cup Festival, and have opened for Guns n' Roses, Alice in Chains, The Sheepdogs, Monster Truck and the Trews. Their single “Knock Me Down” has taken them on and beyond the radio, being featured in Rip Curl and well as GT Bikes/Red Bull videos online.
Their debut single “Ain’t My Day” has been played on radio throughout Western Canada and online, with a video by acclaimed director Luke Hansen-MacDonald. And recently, Billabong has used their chilling tale of “Erinyes” for their Damn AM TV show.
Head of the Herd is modern blues with a hell of an edge, and they’re proud to unveil their sophomore LP, “By This Time Tomorrow.”
Jessta James may not be from the South, but the Montana native surely knows what country is. “Out here it’s about the cowboy way, ranching and rodeos,” country’s innovative new up and comer says.
A late bloomer artistically, Jessta didn’t write his first song until he was 24 years old, but the bug quickly bit him and he was hooked. “I wrote probably 150 songs over a year and a half,” the former construction worker says. “If I had an idea while I was at work, I’d write it on a two by four or a piece of cardboard I’d ripped from a box of nails.”
Even though Jessta is country through and through, it wasn’t until he discovered artists such as Eric Church, Big & Rich and Brantley Gilbert, among others, that he realized his unique blend of country rock infused with hip hop, wild west and classic rock could find mainstream success. After all, today’s iPod generation of country fans are just as comfortable listening to Jason Aldean as Ludacris and Lynyrd Skynyrd. “They’ve paved the way for my music,” says Jessta.
Front and center in Jessta’s life is his Christianity, which is evident on his album. There are many references to his spirituality—both overt and subtle. “I always want my music to make an impact and share a message,” Jessta says. “I’ve always just done what God has put in my heart as far as writing songs. What I’ve found is that it’s reaching people no matter what their faith is. It’s not coming across to people as preachy, it’s coming across as real.”
https://www.facebook.com/JesstaJames
Nominated #15 in the top 100 DJs by DJ Times Magazine and Pioneer Pro DJ for 2011- DJ Godfather plays it all from open format/mashup parties to the deepest ghetto tech parties incorporating his battle style turntablism in his sets. He has played across the globe numerous times in cities all over Europe, Asia, Australia, United States, Canada, China, Japan and South America and receives worldwide recognition. DJ Godfather had one of the hottest party albums of 2010 entitled VIP Status on Secretremix Records. This open format style album has it all from electro house to party tracks to ghetto tech! 15 of some of the hottest party tracks you’ll hear this year featuring artists like Pittsburgh Slim, Good Money, Brilliance, Dan Diamond, Silent Riot, Jenna Milan and Lil Mz 313, and with remixes from some of the hottest remixers like Discofries, DJ Serafin, DJ Deville, DJ X-Change, Discotech any many more !
DJ Godfather is considered one of the founding fathers of the genre we now know as Ghetto Tech. He started DJing at the age of 15 with the help of, now business partner, DJ Dick. Within a few months of getting his turntables, Godfather was already playing in nightclubs and after hour parties all over Detroit. He started producing at the age of 17 for his first Miami Bass style group Bass Association. With the buzz of a few singles off the Bass Association album on 3 Detroit radio stations, Godfather made his first solo record at the age of 18 on the now Twilight 76 Records entitled “Work Dat”. Taking his turntablism skills and mixing Detroit Techno music with Miami Bass music, and new sound was born, Ghetto Tech. With the formation of their new record label Twilight 76 with partners DJ Dick and Brian Gillespie, he took his talent and turned it into an entire business creating 3 other labels known as Databass Records, D.E.T. Only (An exclusive label with only 1000 copies of each release), and Juke Trax (A label dedicated to the Chicago style of Ghetto House and Juke music). With all 4 record labels combined, Godfather and his partners released over 250 vinyl releases and mix CD releases, selling over 700,000 units worldwide.
djgodfather.com soundcloud.com/dj-godfather twitter.com/DJ_Godfather
Since 2005, iPunx has been one of Europe’s great mashup pioneers. After touring massively in and around Germany, he’s landed with a mashed-up crash here in Venice, CA.
In the initial 3 smash EP’s and seamless mashup album “Destroying Dancefloor”, IPunx showcased an eclectic mix of house, rock, hiphop, punk and electro, ending up in many DJ charts around the world, including BBC Pete Tong’s Buzz charts (#3). Initially a duo, and in spite of years of successful touring, the two members of iPunx parted ways in the late 2000′s to pursue individual careers.
After relocating to LA, a now solo iPunx resurrected the project in 2013. A music producer and composer during the day, it was time to play with the unorthodox mix/mashes he truly loves. “Anybody can DJ hits. I wanna play obscure stuff that is entertaining as well. I love the surprise element”. The excitement is infectious! In West LA, iPunx fan base is growing fast.
iPunx sound ranges from chill sunrise sets with little known acoustic covers to party sets with funky mashups and remixes that combine electro, hip-hop, dub step, rock, pop, soul, folk, funk and party breaks. His credo: “Never originals. Always fun.” What’s the crowd’s reaction? ” Usually, WTF is that?” And then their hips are shaking and they’re singing along with giant smiles plastered on their faces.
iPunx has played crazy fun parties in 2013 in Joshua Tree, Baja, CA and with Boogaloo and Dirty Beetles at Burning Man. You can groove live to his mixalicious mashups weekly at The Bank of Venice on the Windward Circle. Check out www.iPunx.com for upcoming performances and new releases.
Kicking off the live portion of the show was the ever-enchanting Eliza Rickman. Performing a stripped down set with a variety of quirky-cool instruments, Ms. Rickman quieted the room with her manic dream pixie percolations. Adding beautiful pop melodies accompanied by emotional hooks, it was a wonderland of classic sounds in an intimate format. Our next guests were the Echo Park party animals Rainbow Jackson. They were loud, brash, and completely dominant of their domain. They served as a reminder that we can go balls out to a good ole fashioned rock band with the same panache as we get snuggly with singer/songwriters. As we took to the show to the next level we were treated to the Bostonian badassery of Hallelujah The Hills. They brought the full on band experience with a vibe to match. Although we only got a taste of these East Coast stalwarts and we can’t wait to get more on their next visit. Closing out the night was the incomparable DUCKWRTH – a soon to be LA hip hop mainstay with U.F.O. style and the rhymes to match. Fresh from the bay, this champion of the Cali alt-hip hop scene took us to the moon and back in time. The Hot Tub was no doubt bubbling out of control.
Huge thanks to everyone that came out to support, perform, and both the The Mint and Hunnypot crews. We couldn’t make it all happen without each and every one of you! 5-19-14
Guest DJ Stephan Pine is a professional tastemaker. Working with ABC, he has kept his finger on the pulse of rock and beyond. Stephan also plays lead guitar for Cocaine Ferrari, who we can safely assume do not play jazz standards. Come hang with the wildest for his set and stay to argue about which round 1 picks of the NFL draft will boom or bust!
https://twitter.com/rockstephan
There is always a hint of menace and reservoirs of force haunting the corners of Eliza Rickman’s voice, whatever register it occupies. Her presence on stage—whether she wears flowers in her hair, or stuffed birds; whether she plays a Schoenhut toy piano or a grand piano—is an enveloping, soft darkness, impossible to ignore. It is quite a surprise that Rickman didn’t even realize she could sing until after she earned a degree in orchestration from Azusa Pacific University, because her voice is the most enthralling and salient feature of any on the tracks from her new album ‘O, You Sinners’. And this is saying something, considering her deftness as a pianist and her subtlety as a composer. Like Kate Bush’s work, or like PJ Harvey’s album ‘White Chalk’, the arrangements on ‘O, You Sinners’ are edged with dissonance. Like Andrew Bird, she favors pizzicato strings over junkyard percussion and complex lyrical melodies. Indeed, Rickman’s co-producer Mark Greenberg is a frequent contributor to Bird’s albums (as well as to Wilco’s ‘The Whole Love’ and to the Grammy Award-winning Mavis Staples’s album ‘You Are Not Alone’).
https://twitter.com/elizarickman
If you’ve alighted anywhere near Echo Park in the past couple of years, you probably know Rainbow Jackson, the housemates/beer swillers/rock antagonists who take power-pop and turn it into a bar fight. By way of reintroduction, they are singer-guitarist Chad Carlisle, guitarist Sam Dagger, bassist Laith Khalaf and drummer Andy Ford, and after better than a year of teasing with singles and videos, they have a new EP coming onFeb. 18. “Perpetual Summer” showcases the band’s muscular licks (Dagger is particularly worthy of his name) and finds the quartet steering clear of the consciously lo-fi production quality of most L.A. retro-rockers. In its penchant for sonic pyrotechnics, Rainbow Jackson recalls the grit of ’70s pioneers T. Rex and Badfinger, which isn’t a bad path to take if you want to have a smile on your face when the bartenders yell “last call.”
https://www.facebook.com/rainbowjacksonmusic
https://twitter.com/RainbowJackson
Hallelujah the Hills is an American indie rock band from Boston, Massachusetts, formed in 2005. They have been hailed by the Boston Phoenix as “one of Boston’s most prized pop possessions”, received a 3 1/2 star review for their debut in Rolling Stone Magazine, and have been praised by Pitchfork Media as having a “knack for crafting fist-pumping anthems from absurdist word clusters.
http://www.hallelujahthehills.com
Los Angeles-born, San Francisco-based rapper DUCKWRTH showed how to find inspiration in the past without becoming trapped in nostalgia. New mixtape TAXFREE Vol. 1 delivers an expansion on the promise of that initial spark, broadening the production palette slightly (songs like “VOLTRON” and “AUTHENTICS” put warmly modern touches on sounds that feel inspired by a bygone era) to form the bedrock for his rhymes, a combination of subtle humor and poignant reflection on life as an outsider delivered with an able flow.
There is always a hint of menace and reservoirs of force haunting the corners of Eliza Rickman’s voice, whatever register it occupies. Her video for Start With Goodbye, Stop With Hello mimics the sound of her voice. It is inspired by the painting Proscaenia by Dino Valls. Eliza hangs out with small taxidermied critters inside a very elaborate dollhouse. There's no denying Eliza's avant-garde creativity. Her presence on stage—whether she wears flowers in her hair, or stuffed birds; whether she plays a Schoenhut toy piano or a grand piano—is an enveloping, soft darkness, impossible to ignore. Eliza Rickman will be joining us live this Monday 05/19 on Hunnypot Radio. Don't miss it!
The year is 1978, the place is No Work City... Gucci Taxi Driver takes us on a ride with Rock and Roll's most unrequited lovers, Sid and Nancy, as they live out their final days in the Chelsea Hotel.
Performed by †rouble ∆ndrew Prod by Mike of Uzi x †rouble ∆ndrew ≠ Blink 187 Animation by Drew Toonz
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Brandon Dorsky, LA tastemaker, Lawyer, Manager and founder of the SUPERGOODMUSIC blog sat down with Hot Tub Johnnie for a special interview/dj set. Dorsky provided a dope playlist which included tracks from LA's own YNGCULT, Vindata, Odesza, Ed Sheeran x Kygo, Brother Ruxpin and much more. Be sure to follow the SUPERGOODMUSIC blog for all the latest LA show listings and music updates.
Kicking off the live portion of the show was LA based, Russian singer-songwriter, Elizaveta. Performing a stripped down set with just her keyboard, Elizaveta quieted the room as she soared through songs off her latest EP, "Hero"including the single "Sorry". Adding beautiful pop melodies accompanied by emotional piano hooks. Our next guest was Zach "ReaZon" Heiligman (former MPC master for Foster The People). The LA based (via Minnesota) MC, Producer, Songwriter premiered his new single. As we took to the show to the next level we were treated to hyped up Hip Hop performances by Chicago's own Keith Masters, who coasted through a blistering set of catchy, electro-hip hop jams. Following up Keith Masters, was none other than LA based, DIY MC, VerBS. Kyle Guy (aka VerBS) rocked through a set of hard yet, quirky, indie hip hop jams. LA's own, Awfully Awesome jumped up to the challenge next and slammed an chill vibin' set of laid back 90s based boom bap, hip hop cuts. Closing out the night was none other than HP favorite/LA based hip hop MC, Kosha Dillz. Kosha dropped some hard hitting beats and rhymes as he performed some of his classics like "Cellular Phone" and new cuts "What's Goin On Upstairs" and "Hangin' Out". LA based DJ, Producer, Songwriter, Brother Ruxpin was the man on the 1s and 2s all night. Ruxpin dropped some heavy dance cuts in his DJ set which saw him spinning for well over two hours of jams. He even premiered his latest single "Got A Light" (feat. Tru Collins) earlier in the night during Brandon Dorsky's set.
Huge thanks to everyone that came out to support, perform, and both the The Mint and Hunnypot crews. We couldn’t make it all happen without each and every one of you! 5/05/2014
Brandon Dorsky is the founder of SUPERGOODMUSIC; he just also happens to be an attorney, filmmaker and talent manager. Brandon’s roots in music are firm – he was a mixtape and party DJ at Shaker Heights High School (alumni include Kid Cudi, Machine Gun Kelly, founders of DFA) in Cleveland, OH, a former crate digger and used-record store clerk, a talent buyer at The Blind Pig in Ann Arbor, MI, a former electronic hip-hop artist/producer and always a live music scenester. Armed with an unquenchable thirst for live performance and a desire to steer the ship that is music into the right direction, Brandon launched SUPERGOODMUSIC in spring of 2009.
https://twitter.com/BrandonDorsky
“Alchemy and music are similar in nature,” she explains. “You throw seemingly disparate elements in a pot. If you do it correctly, they’re transmuted and something else takes form. I take opera, multiple voices, electronic beats, piano hooks, add a pop melody and create a song. Shake it all well, make sure it’s emotional and really means something, and you get something special”.
https://twitter.com/elizavetaka
Producer/MC/songwriter/wunderkind ReaZon (formerly of Foster the People)
Take the thoughtful lyricism of Lupe Fiasco, the R&B sentimentality of Drake, the bravado of Kanye West and throw on the Miami Vice soundtrack and you've got Electromajic; and Keith Masters is it's pioneer. His electronic, pop, and hip hop music can currently be heard on NBC, ESPN, The Oxygen Network, the NFL Network and the Fox Sports Network. He has worked with some of Europe’s hottest producers including Digikid84 and Futurecop!, as well as some buzzing artists in the US such as French Horn Rebellion, Hey Champ! and Kosha Dillz. If that’s not enough - Keith has had three top 5 singles charting on Hype Machine, and combine that with his impressive supporting performances with the Wu-Tang Clan, Foster The People and many others, Keith has proven that he is ready to embrace the spotlight.
https://www.facebook.com/keithmastersfanpage
https://twitter.com/keithmasters
Awesome Rapper from the Awesome City of Awesome Los Angeles...he’s got deep roots in the hip hop scene through Leimert Park and beyond. Is a Member of DIY collective The FMLY represents Indie Rap Label/Crew Hellfyre Club Headed by Low End Theory's resident host NOCANDO. He's toured with Big rappers and indie bands and he raps all over town from a club to diy venue to bike ride to birthday partys to museums and festivals...His name is Kyle Guy and his rap name is VerBS. For more information on VerBS, visit:
https://twitter.com/verbsisthehomie
https://www.facebook.com/VerBSisthehomiemusic
Awfully Awesome is an America based duo out of Los Angeles, California. Composed of rappers Chris “Spex” King and Ronald “Luck Norris” Hamilton. The group was originally known as FSC, a foursome which was formed in 2006 along with Todd “Trace” Hightower and Elliott “Shula” Johnson, but later in 2011 Awfully Awesome was born. The group’s music a style is 90′s boom bap with a modern influence. Covering topics from going on dates with merely a reasonable budget to falling in love with a girl over social media, Awfully Awesome’s music is the soundtrack to life, applaudable and embarrassing. In May of 2013, the duo released their debut project, ReFRESHments.
http://awfullyawesome.bandcamp.com
https://twitter.com/AWFULLYxAWESOME
www.soundcloud.com/brotherruxpin
Our very own Hong Kong Dong just released this badass, glow-in-the dark video for their brand new single: Postcard. The band gives us a neon art show reminiscent of something out of Blue Man Group but with even more eccentricity and weirdness. We wouldn't expect any less from our avant-pop-rockers!
*Unfortunately the Audio recording for the 2nd half of the show was lost. :(
Hot Tub Johnnie and the HP Radio crew put another stellar Hunnypot Radio Show in the books.
Hot Tub kicked show #289 off with Willie Mae Big Mama Thornton before jumping into jams from Daniel deBlanke (Robotanists), Yung Lean, YG, Diplo & GTA, Fly Young Red and many more.
Joining us for a special sit down interview was Music Saves Lives founder, Russel Hornbeek.
Kicking off our live segment was LA based pop rock artist, TODDZERO. Todd performed new songs and previously released tracks off his 2013 album, Kid Heart. With his mezmerizing vocals Tood weaved through a top notch set of electronic, indie pop, rock with a touch of soul and gospel. Portland based alt-rockers, Rags & Ribbons hit the stage next. This 3-piece outfit performed a melodic rock driven set anchored by classically inspired piano, post rock with rich harmonies and dramatic hooks. Next to rock the Mint stage was LA based rock n' roll, blues trio, The Universal Tone (T.U.T.). Lead by smokeshow vocalist, Jasmin Poncelet, T.U.T. cruised through a high energy set loaded with classic 70s rock n' roll influences which worked into a melting pot of today's harder blues rock acts. LA based (via Utah) wordsmith, Farah Moans lead us into the late night performances and kicked off the beat driven music of the night. Farah laced together a hard rhyming set over slamming hip hop drum beats. HP favorite, L-Boogie closed out the night with his hotly anticipated Birthday set. L-Boogie brought the bounce with his hard hitting hip hop set loaded with new bangers off his forthcoming Mixtape, Save Me From Myself.
Huge thanks to everyone that came out to support, perform, and both the The Mint and Hunnypot crews. We couldn’t make it all happen without each and every one of you! 04/21/2014
Russel Hornbeek (w/ Music Saves Lives)
In 1987 at the age of 21 Russel Hornbeek started his own medical device company and specialized in the repair and sale of surgical instruments. Working worldwide, Hornbeek imported from Europe and the some Middle Eastern countries creating his own line of surgical instruments under his company Horn Surgical Inc. In 2003 sold his company of 17 years. In 2006 Music Saves Lives a non-profit was born out of the need to raise the summer blood supply. Hornbeek was able to bridge the gap between summer concerts and connecting students back to donating blood for their community. Over the last 25 years, Russel has managed and organized successful programs that have impacted lives around the world. Today, Hornbeek works with some of the top musicians in the industry, some of the largest concert series and many blood banks nationally and internationally. Music Saves Lives has been directly linked to over 1 million blood donations and over 14,000 marrow registrations. MSL is the largest summer program ever for the American Red Cross reaching students under 25 and has received 5 such awards. MSL is generating a new blood donor base by encouraging over 200,000 first time blood donors. Music Saves Lives has saved 11 leukemia patients, and potentially could have saved close to 850,000 lives through blood donations. He also maintains relationships with government organizations to be on call to counsel in crisis situations and has trained with Fire and FBI chaplains.
Links: https://twitter.com/00russ
TODDZERO crafts kaleidoscopic sounds with sonic textures that are equal parts inclusive and infectious. The Los Angeles-based artist formerly known as ToddO has garnered success in the blogosphere and from the critics: Anthony Fantano, host of NPR’s The Needle Drop podcast hailed TODDZERO as “a charismatic voice” and Under the Radar called the musician “a rare gem.”
Links:
https://www.facebook.com/toddz
Rags & Ribbons play melodic rock anthems driven by classically-inspired piano. Progressive and post-rock influences by way of Queen, Muse, Arcade Fire and Sigur Ros color these intricate pop songs, expressing desire, yearning, regret and joy like only pop can. This Portland, Oregon band’s debut album, “The Glass Masses” features elaborately structured songs with rich harmonies and dramatic hooks.
Links: https://twitter.com/ragsribbon
The Universal Tone (T.U.T.) is a rock n’ roll, blues band formed in 2012 that meshes the classic sound of ’70s rock with contemporary pop sensibilities. Front person and rhythm guitarist, Jasmin Poncelet formed the band with hometown friend and lead guitarist, Garrett Craig, with the mission to bring musicianship and songwriting back into the forefront of mainstream music. After a handful of successful performances in the L.A. circuit (Universal Studios 5 Towers Main Stage, Whisky A Go Go, The Viper Room Lounge, El Portal Theatre, etc…), and the addition of Kenneth “Biz” Mackenzie on drums, this band of gypsy’s teamed up with Grammy Award winning engineer, Bob Horn to record their first feature project. The songs recorded were a collection of musical pieces and lyrics that Poncelet had been cultivating for the past three years and the outcome of those formations would eventually earn the title of T.U.T.’s the “Nebraska EP”. “Nebraska EP” is due for public release in the first quarter of 2014, while their debut music video for the lead single “Nebraska” is slated for a fourth quarter 2013 release. The band has been enthusiastically described as a melting pot of Jimi Hendrix and The Black Keys, stirred together with the passion and ferocity of Poncelet’s female fronted vocals.
Links: http://twitter.com/T_U_T_Jasmi
With little direction or experience in songwriting, Farah began writing songs in every genre. Her own musical influences were so broad, she found it very difficult to hone in her creativity into one neatly packaged style. What became apparent, however, was Farah’s uncanny gift with words and her ability to memorize her lyrics without ever having to write them down. Cognizant of her uncommon skills set, Farah decided on a whim one day to try and write a hip hop song ”Royal Flush”. Farah began performing her rhymes as a sort of party gag around Hollywood for anyone and everyone who didn’t believe she could rap. After one such freestyle session, Farah was introduced to Donte Boss by a mutual friend who thought the two would make for an awesome collaboration. Her hunch was correct. Farah and Donte quickly got a long like peas in a pod and saw an opportunity to develop Farah Moans’ project into a completely new and unique sound. The resulting release, Farah Moans debut EP “Precious Moanments” is a harmonious mélange of styles and influences.
If you know Rainbow Jackson, you know these guys can party. These housemates/beer swillers/rock antagonists take power-pop and turn it into a bar fight. “Anthony” is the new single off their new EP titled Perpetual Summer. If you haven’t been lucky enough to party with the best of em’, this video shows just how much fun these guys have. Oh and it’s in slow motion so you won’t miss a beat.
*Unfortunately the Audio recording for the 2nd half of the show was lost. :(
Hot Tub Johnnie and the HP Radio crew were back at The Mint for their 288th show. Hot Tub kicked the party off with some of HP favorites from The High Plane Drifters, The Dollyrots, Prima Donna, The Last Internationale and many more.
Joining us for a special sit down interview and handpicked dj set was none other than JT Griffith, who is Head Music Supervisor for Nike. JT's set featured some of his top favorite artists, hitting us with songs from Etta James, Wild Cub, Tanlines, Sam Smith, Suuns and much more. Kicking off our live segment was LA based electronic duo YNGCULT. This was one of the duo's first shows and for many the first time anyone has seen their identities. YNGCULT performed a brilliant set of tunes off their forthcoming EP, Capitoll. Be sure to listen back to their complete live set and look out for the standout tracks "Sides of War" and the lead single "Let's Get It Back".
Next to take over the stage was Hunnypot Artist, Das Tapes. The LA electro, dance, funk duo consisting of brothers Kevin and Mark Ignatius lit a fire under the Hunnypot crowd and ignited dancefloor madness with their hard hitting electro beats. The boys even debuted their new single "Fetish".
Next up to the stage was indie rock outfit, The Herms. This new LA four piece kicked out the jams as they stormed through a raw, hard driving set featuring songs off their latest Castle Face Records release "Drop Out Vol. 1".
Taking us into the late night performances and kicking off the hip hop portion of the show was LA based producer, rapper, Barbi Crash. This marked Barbi's second time on the Hot Tub stage and he brought a whole new electro-infused hip hop dance set.
Next to hit the stage was long time Hunnypot favorite, E-Train, who dropped in for a special live set to premiere some of his latest bangers.
Closing out the night was none other than Hunnypot's own, Chi-town rapper and Treated Crew member, Gzus Piece. Fresh off the release of his new mixtape, Daily Bread, Gzus crushed a hard hitting hip hop set sending the HP crowd home with a well deserved buzz.
Huge thanks to everyone that came out to support, perform, and both the The Mint and Hunnypot crews. We couldn't make it all happen without each and every one of you! 04/07/2014
JT Griffith works in Portland, OR as Nike’s internal music supervisor working globally within the company’s brand connections group. Since 1993 he’s experienced a variety of aspects in the music business. As a music supervisor, JT has over 12 years experience and played a creative or licensing role on 3 Grammy-nominated music projects. In Music Supervision he was part of the music team behind TV shows such as HBO’s Six Feet Under, NBC’s Boomtown and films including Shrek 2, Madagascar and Over the Hedge. In radio, he has hosted a weekly new music / indie rock show on Oregon NPR affiliate (KOPB / opbmusic.org) after helping produce a show on KCRW, which was nominated for the Best Radio Show in LA. He worked at Nettwerk Records & Mgmt in the Film and TV department including a wide range of placements and developing a brand marketing focus and a sports expertise. He also was involved in Nettwerk’s US A&R efforts, signing and working with a wide range of bands (including the Submarines, Of Montreal, Ladytron, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Styrofoam, etc.) and initiated the first publishing joint venture with Nacional Records/Cookman Intl, which included the Pinker Tones, Nortec Collective, Aterciopelados and others. In 1996 he created one of the first music blogs called Jam Online and later co-founded the P2P music metric and marketing firm BigChampagne.
Links: https://twitter.com/jtgriffith
YNGCULT hail from the Los Angeles area, but remain anonymous. “Sides of War,” one of the two singles known to their name (the other titled “Lets Get It Back“), is a pre-release from their Capitoll EP, which is set to be available early 2014. Quite obviously, production is where YNGCULT thrives. “Sides of War” creates engaging buildups and minimalist drops, with twinkling synth and haunting female vocals, similar to what we heard on Cathedrals’ “Unbound.” With emphasis on floating melodies and thoughtful lyrical content, the anticipation for this EP is of high caliber. “Sides of War” is diverse and passionate yet utterly graceful within its every motion.
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https://facebook.com/YNGCULT
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Das Tapes were born in Los Angeles, 2010, brothers/producers Das Tapes are doing more than taking a stab at pop music; with Kevin helming drums, beat production and lead vocals, and Mark as the guitar and synth-wielding doctor, they’re killing it and bringing it back to life. Both schooled in jazz and fanatics of Hip hop and Motown, their gleaming beats and earnest songwriting were captured on their self-titled, -produced and -released EP. Described ”addictive, sexy, dark and dirty synth laden,” blogs around the globe have already had a field day using their likeness in mixtapes, DJ sets and remixes. And not to be outdone, the production duo’s handled remix duties for both Mates of State and Okkervil River singles.
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https://facebook.com/dastapes
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The Herms are a smudged window into a neighboring dimension to ours. This brash, new outfit has taken the east side by storm with their passion and depth.
Links: https://facebook.com/hermsthe
Barbi Crash started originally as a duo called Black Barbie. In 2011, the remaining member of Black Barbie transformed into the superhuman Barbi Crash.
Links: https://twitter.com/barbiCRASH
Raised in Chicago, Erich “E-TRAIN” Malo has always been known for his obsession with breakdancing, beat-boxing, and party rapping. Growing up with a twin sister classically trained as a dancer and choreographer, E-TRAIN was constantly surrounded by music and dance. Despite his artistic bent, E-TRAIN majored in business but when his mother Roxane Malo tragically passed away during his freshman year, young Erich’s passion for music and art blossomed and he transformed into the artist the world knows today as E-TRAIN.
Links: https://twitter.com/eTRAINmusi
Emcee, The Truth, Representing Chicago 103rd. Member of Treated Crew. The Light.
Eclectic Approach is back with another hilarious out of this world music video. The guys did a kickstarter and asked their fans what they wanted to see in their next music video. From cross dressing to breaking-and-entering to giant trampolines, this video has EVERYTHING! Thanks for all the fun guys!