The opening track to the band’s wildly infectious debut album Lovers. This band is truly something else. The band members have an amazing ability to wrap vocalist Nicole Boudreau’s flirty and lovelorn lyrics with a fierce rock and roll sound that is both luscious and explosive at the same time. I also really enjoy that this video comes back with the same layout: skip the plot and fancy editing, focus on the music. And with that spotlight set on the song and performance, listeners are quickly introduced to the song’s simple theme from the first line:“I’m in love with the bartender…“
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The ever-shirtless Cazwell (of 'Ice Cream Truck' fame) and Luciana released their latest single 'Guess What?' The song is the first single from Cazwell’s highly-anticipated full-length album Hard 2 B Fresh, being released through Peace Bisquit in August. Produced by up-and-coming Russian duo Fagault & Marina, and directed by J.B Ghuman, marks a new direction for the rapper, best known for blazing up YouTube and VEVO with his hip-hop rhymes. This latest is a gnarly, horn-ridden electro anthem with contagiously catchy lyrics and a hard-pounding beat
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The South African rave-rap posse Die Antwoord are gearing up for a new album — Donker Mag, expected February 2014 — and they've just shared the first song and video from the thing. The video, directed by frontman Ninja aka Waddy Jones, then erupts into a high-pitched, high-energy tribute to the indelible "gangsta" Anies, spliced with scenes of Yolandi smoking marijuana, dancing around in a yellow woolen crocheted bikini top and urinating on the orphanage's stairs. This is the least troubling part of the whole thing, as the song is seemingly about being victimized by a recently-freed-from-jail drug dealer.
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Hot Tub Johnnie and the HP Radio crew took to The Mint last week for the 267th radio show! Hot Tub kicked off the show and eased into his set with an old classic by Bertha Tillman, and soul gem “Femme Fatale by Aloe Blacc. Other top cuts from Hot Tub’s set included songs from Dirty Beaches, Wale, A$AP Rocky, Chance The Rapper, Far East Movement, Robin Thicke and much more. Hot Tub also welcomed in Chad Gilbert of What’s Eating Gilbert for an intimate sit down interview discuss his early days in New Found Glory and to preview WEG’s new song “Babe” off his Nashville Sessions 7 record.
DJ Boom Shack closed out the DJ segment of the night with a blistering set of new tracks by Milky Chance, NONONO, Kanye West, K.Flay, Brick+Mortar and much more. Following Boom Shack’s set Hot Tub Johnnie welcomed headlining guest Prima Donna for a brief sit down interview to discuss the band’s recent success and preview their current single “Feral Children” taken from their latest album Bless This Mess.
Our first performance of the night was LA based power pop band What’s Eating Gilbert. Lead singer, Chad Gilbert took the Mint by storm as they crushed through their set of catchy high energy pop songs with an infused style of rock, punk and pop. Be sure to check out their website and stay up to date with all the latest on What’s Eating Gilbert.
The next act to hit the stage was none other than LA’s own 5-piece rock band Prima Donna. The band performed an exhilerating set of rock n’ roll jams with huge pop chorus’ that left everyone feeling good. Definitely one of the top rock n roll acts out today, so do not miss them if you have the chance. They are gearing up for a huge national tour this summer kicking off in San Diego on 7/17 and again in LA on 7/20 at Club Nokia.
Closing out the night was New York based rapper, Zak Downtown, who captured our ears with his own blend of NY styled rap – mixed with electric-hip hop vibes. Zak is currently gearing up for a summer tour with Hoodie Allen and is definitely placing himself in the category of one’s to watch in 2013.
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! 06/17/2013
Meet Chad Gilbert, renowned performer, producer, and founding member of pop-punk-rock band New Found Glory. Since 2009 this Florida native is taking brand new strides with his solo project, What’s Eating Gilbert? Going back to his early childhood influences, he’s infusing his new music with 50’s and 60’s power pop and old country styles. Expect to hear some great music from What’s Eating Gilbert during their spontaneous 2013 tour.
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Rapper and native Manhattanite, Zak Downtown is trying to take over the rap game. He is creating his own blend of New York style, electric vibes, and hip-hop. The focus on capturing hip-hop and creating a sound divergent from what’s been done or expected is emblematic of the work. He is redefining what it means to be a hip-hop artist. In the coming years, Zak Downtown is definitely someone to watch as his career is just starting and will only continue to flourish.
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Is a five-piece rock band from Los Angeles, may be the best garage band of all time, street-smart sounds with a modern twist. The single, Feral Children, was mixed by Grammy winner D. Sardy (Jet, Wolfmother, Slayer, Noel Gallagher, many more), and sonically calls to mind his most successful achievements.”If you see Prima Donna’s live show, by the time it’s over, I guarantee that you will walk out the door knowing that, by god, you’ve just seen a rock ‘n’ roll band. Odds are good that you’ll also be humming a new favorite melody and grinning from ear to ear too, all while still digesting the rock ‘n’ roll spectacle you just experienced. And that, my friends, is always an exhilarating feeling”.–John Anderson, Twangville
This new video, for "The Magic Clap" by the band The Clap, stars Patton Oswalt as the only man who can describe the "magic clap" in question. Edited with rapid-fire cuts, Oswalt acts out the lyrics to the song. Good luck getting this video and song out of your head for a while.
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A new star is about to explode onto your radar this summer. Benin City, a trio of Londonites, have forged a slick urban style from funk, hip-hop, electronica, and other disparate genres. Their debut, Fires in the Park that will be out 1st July take this video as a teaser, they have just launched this video for their mesmerizing ‘Faithless’. The tune opens on a ponderous bass line with Joshua Idehen’s warped vocals concerning a man’s descent into delirium, and features a few licks from Tom Leaper’s bright, punchy sax; before long, it builds to a euphoric peak where synths pulse and flit about, while drummer Theo Buckingham cruises into a stomping beat. Walls of bubbles and splashes of swirling colour invoke a sense of surreal, as the video alternates between the sane world of light and the frenetic darkness.
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Hot Tub Johnnie and the HP Radio crew once again delivered an outstanding show for all who attended The Mint LA and/or listened live online. Johnnie kicked off the 266th radio show with a smokin’ set featuring gems from Oliver Tank, Brøthers, Here We Go Magic, Peachcake, Kasey K., The Cataracs, 5150 Squad and much more.
Our special guest of the night was none other than 25+ year music industry veteran, Andy Ross (Cutting Edge Group). Andy prepared an exceptional set that paid tribute to the punk years or “Thatcher Years” that shaped and pioneered the early punk music scene in Britain. Andy’s set was loaded with classics from Sex Pistols, The Jam, The Clash, Jilted John, The Smiths, The Specials, and Elvis Costello.
The first live performers of the night were LA based indie-pop duo, Blazing Hips. Playing only their second official show together, the boys came out with a groovy edged, retro pop set that featured their standout singles “The Wolf” and “Cheetah” a quirky uptempo synth-pop, dance gem.
Our second performer of the night was LA based indie rock, singer-songwriter, Inch Chua. Quickly establishing herself as one of the must-see acts in the LA scene, Inch and her extremely talented band completely stole the show; taking it to a whole new level. Inch’s guitar skills and vocals were explosive, especially while premiering new material from her forthcoming sophmore album, due for release later this year. Be sure to stay tuned to Inch Chua on Facebook and Twitter for all the latest happenings.
Coming back for an encore performance was none other than LA based (London bound) sister DJ duo, Le Twist. This was a very special performance, as it was Le Twist’s final LA show before they treked across the pond to London town. It was the perfect send off for the girls who prepared an exposive dance set loaded with many of today’s top hip hop, trap, pop, house and electro bangers. Briana and Dani will be hugely missed, but we wish them all the best on their musical dance journey. Be sure to stayed up-to-date on all of Le Twist’s latest dance mixes at http://mixcloud.com/LeTwistLA.
Officially closing out the night was Hunnypot fav and LA based (via Chicago) MC/producer, E-Train. Joining us for a brief exclusive performance, E-Train and Blingstein premiered 2 new unreleased trap bangers that we can expect to be dropping very soon.
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! 06/03/2013
Andy has 25 years experience in the music industry. He spent 10 years at Courtyard Management (Radiohead, Supergrass), where he managed new artists, ran the record label and publishing company. Andy was also Head of Marketing at Freakstreat Records (Shola Ama, D-Influence). He moved from London to Hollywood 10 years ago and has since grossed over $1m in placements for the bands he has managed, including the ’Grey’s Anatomy’ theme tune, as well as working on music for over 100 commercials. He has supervised and coordinated music for over 80 movies in the past 3 years. He currently manages Cutting Edge Group's North American music department, and loves fusion music, anything with soul, originality or that stands out from the crowd....
Blazing Hips is an indie-pop duo from Los Angeles with a curious fixation on the animal kingdom. Formed in 2013, The group has already produced two fauna-pop favorites; “Wolf” and “Cheetah” Employing a veritable zoo of sounds- fuzzy vocals, groovy bass, bombastically retro synths, drum machines and tambourines, Blazing Hips makes 4-minutes-and-under safaris into the jungle of retro edged pop, emerging as a final earworm chorus brings things to an almost too-soon close. Blazing Hips is Nicholas Tashjian and Kelvin Stewart. Nick goes to bed at a reasonable hour and always wears comfortable shoes. Kelvin likes weak tea, saltines, and a warm bath. Both can be found at Blazing Hips shows around the LA area, or working on forthcoming releases.
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Born and raised in a colourful family of theatre pedigree in Singapore, Inch was always destined for the performing arts. She learnt the guitar and started songwriting while enrolled at fine arts school. In 2009, Inch gained the attention of music critics with the release of her debut EP, The Bedroom - a collection of playfully delightful melodies. The success of The Bedroom opened the door to her first invitation to SXSW Music Festival in 2010.
Since then, Inch played at The Canadian Music Festival and again at SXSW in 2012, opened for The Like, Katy Perry, Macy Gray and Vampire Weekend, performed at Asia’s key festivals MIDI (Beijing, China), Mosaic (Singapore), Baybeats (Singapore), Music Matters (Singapore) & TEDxWomen (Washington DC). Following The Bedroom, Inch released Peace, Love & Mistletoe in December 2009; and an acclaimed full-length album Wallflower in 2010.
Currently based in Los Angeles, Inch is working on her sophomore album Bumfuzzle; a work which has had her ruminating on coming of age and penning rawer, darker material.
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The LA based sister DJ duo Le Twist will be spinning the best of best in trap, hip hop, electronic, house and more for Hunnypot Radio. The duo consists of the talented young tastemakers Briana & Dani Beauvoir who be premiering some killer mixes for us all to GET TWI$TED too. Check out the ladies' latest mixes at http://mixcloud.com/LeTwistLA.
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Our 265th Hunnypot Radio Show was another classic! Due to scheduling circumstances we pushed back our start time to 9pm, but that didn't stop Hot Tub Johnnie from bringing you one hell of a show. Hot Tub still sparked the night up with smokin' DJ set, which featured current jams by The Strangeloves, Jack White, Peachcake, Speak!, 2 Chainz and a blistering new Crizzly Remix of "Thrift Shop".
Our first performer of the night was the highly talented singer-songwriter, Carey Appel. Carey played a heartfelt set of stripped down acoustic folk rock songs off her newly released album House Of Cards on Heather Road Records.
Trabants an LA based (via Boston) instrumental rock trio blew the party open with a fast and grooving set of instrumental surf rock tunes. Playing cuts off their full length LP Highwire Surfing as well as new unreleased tracks, Trabants performed a reverbish collection of surf gems a la The Ventures.
Next to hit the stage was LA based super side band Alpha/Beta. The band consists of Brett Anderson (The Donnas) and Asa Ferry (Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti). The group played an upbeat set of high energy rock tunes with a slight twist of folk, pop, country and southern tinged rock influences. They're currently touring around LA and shopping their soon to be released full length LP.
Closing out the night was Nick Pratt an LA based rapper (via Fort Worth, TX) who recently released his highly sought after EP, The Badu Sessions. Pratt performed a killer set of laid-back soulful hip hop jams off The Badu Sessions, as well as previously released party bangers that quickly turned the dance floor over. Nick is currently in and out of the studio as he prepares to release a forthcoming LP.
All in all, it was another amazing show put together by the incredible Hunnypot Unlimited team. 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! 5/20/2013
Growing up in an entertainment family on the west side of Los Angeles, Carey Appel’s love of music began at age 3. “Such a grown up voice for such a little girl” was most often heard. Grammar and high school musicals abounded until a coach skipped over her for “Fiddler on the Roof.” Carey gave up music during college, but after a personal life-changing event, this captivating performer and soulful storyteller returned to the music community in 2011 with her first album, “New Favorites.” Her company, aptly named Heather Road for the street she grew up on, produced the album of aurally seductive vocals influenced by Melody Gardot, Patti Griffin, Cheryl Wheeler and Judith Owen.
She has since teamed up with artist and producer Lisa Nemzo (Dream Wild Records), who is producing her newest album “House of Cards” - featuring original songs written by Carey and co-writer Marc Platt. Demonstrating Carey’s innate passion and musical finesse, this new series is a collection of diverse and riveting acoustic singer/songwriter and rock arrangements with a sophisticated folk flair.
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Trabants is a surf band from Boston, MA featuring a rotating line up of assorted musicians who find their muse in the dusty bins of 60's instrumental surf, lounge, and soundtrack albums from around the globe. Having come together in 2010, the band has evolved from an experiment in vintage mono recording that snowballed into their debut full-length album titled, "Highwire Surfing." Trabants soon after found themselves playing to thousands as part of Boston's First Night Celebration, selling out their headlining record release show one month later and garnering an Independent Music Award nomination for Best Instrumental album. With shifting moods from beach party a go-go to dusty western cowboy sunsets to martini lounge leisure, Trabants prides itself on inventive arrangements recorded in vintage fashion to transport the listener into their world.
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Alpha/Beta is the singing and songwriting duo of Brett Anderson (The Donnas, The Stripminers), and Asa Ferry (Kind Hearts and Coronets, Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti). Brett and Asa met earlier this year at Zorthian Ranch and decided to start their own cult. They wrote and recorded their Debut album, Fencing the Sparrows in just three short months and are already working on songs for their next album.
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Nick Pratt is breaking the mold of Texas rap. As a Fort Worth native, Pratt’s music is Texas home-grown, but his southern swagger is blended with a typically northern substance. Pratt’s music maintains a classic country grammar, while his lyricism is that of a socially conscious jester. His mix of humor and absolute realism integrates the realities of a young scholar with rapid wordplay and knowledge beyond his years. He has gained performance experience by opening for rap artist like Wale, Wiz Khalifa, Tanya Morgan, Young Scolla, Dom Kennedy, and Pac Div, and received both national and international press across the board, including features on XXLMag.com, Ozone Magazine (online), AllHipHop.com, Black Entertainment Television’s “The Deal” and the “Under The Radar” column in JENESIS Magazine.
To the top is the next level for Nick Pratt, and learning how to overcome newfound challenges will help him separate himself from his competitors. Middle Finger Music, which will be releasing near the end of 2011, will help Nick continue to establish himself in the industry and showcase a nearly perfected craft.
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Last week was our debut show at The Mint LA and it was a packed house as we popped the cherry for our new Hot Tub home. Kicking the show off with a smokin’ new housewarming set was Hot Tub Johnnie who played current singles from Raquel Rodriguez, Casey K., SOLARDRIVE, The Strypes, Bonhom, Hanni El Khatib, Here We Go Magic, What’s Eating Gilbert (Live on HPR 6/17) and much more.
Coming back for her second Hunnypot DJ set was music supervisor/tastemaker, Sanaz Lavaedian of mOcean (nominated for 6 Golden Trailer Awards 2013). Sanaz is the go to gal for all things music on many of today’s huge box office trailers like Avengers, Hangover III, Wreck It Ralph, The Call and many more. With that said Sanaz gave a a little taste of some of her top artists this year so far which included cuts from P.O.S. w/ Bon Iver, Hanni El Khatib, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Glass Animals, James Blake and much more. You can listen to her whole set with playlist HERE.
Setting off the first Hunnypot live performance at The Mint was none other than LA favorite Cisco Adler. Before taking the stage Cisco sat down for a brief interview with Hot Tub Johnnie as they reminisced on the early days of Cisco and coming up with Mickey Avalon. And bringing it full circle Johnnie played Cisco & Mickey’s “Jane Fonda” and also dropped “Boom Boom Boom” the new single off Cisco Adler’s latest album Aloha. Cisco took the stage and it was smooth sailing from there on as he jammed out with his acoustic guitar backed with soothing beach infused beats. The highlights of the night were the standout tracks “Medicine”, “Ur The One” and “Waking Up In Paradise” which turned the Mint into a beach party. Head over to http://bananabeat.com for all the latest from Cisco including his new One Way EP with Tayyib Ali. Big s/o to KelleeMack PR for setting everything up!!
Sailing into our next set for their first ever live performance was LA based duo and HP favorites Bonhom. Preparing for the release of their debut EP Top of the World, the boys cruised through a set featuring the dream-pop singles “Live For Now”, “Free My Love” and electro alt rocker “Animal”.
Hunnypot’s own and LA electro pop, funk, brother duo, Das Tapes joined us for another classic live performance as they gear up for the release of their forthcoming EP Supreme due out on May 28th. The boys displayed an exceptional live set featuring party favorite “This Party”, the Prince cover “Kiss”, “Dynomite” and more.
Closing out the night was none other than LA based singer-songwriter, Anna Rose. Ms. Rose took to the stage and performed a laid back set of soothing r&b pop jams. Anna is currently preparing to release her new EP and putting the finishing touches on the lead single/video which will be out soon.
All in all, it was another amazing show put together by the incredible Hunnypot Unlimited team. Huge thanks to everyone that came out to support, performed, and both the The Mint and Hunnypot crews. We couldn’t make it all happen without each and every one of you! 05/06/2013
Industry tastemaker, Sanaz Lavaedian (Music Supervsior, mOcean). Sanaz started out in 2009 as music coordinator for Robin Kaye’s SynchroniCity. In 2010 Sanaz joined Reel Music under theguiding mentorship of Robin Urdang and worked on projects such as ABC’s Brothers & Sisters, FOX’s The Good Guys, USA’s Burn Notice, Rabbit Hole, Pirahna 3D, L!fe Happens, The Oranges and 2011’s critically acclaimed Beginners. Sanaz recently finished work on the 2012 films Some Guy Who Kills People and The Giant Mechanical Man.
Cisco Adler is a Singer/ Songwriter/ Producer with Top 40 hits and a worldwide community of fans. He is also the head of the record label that is re-writing the rules of the game. Entertainment marketing and the music business have been a part of the Adler name for generations and Cisco is poised to take the institution of the traditional record label into an entirely new realm. With a firm understanding of lifestyle and what is ahead, Adler has used this insight to pioneer many categories. Leveraging talent, relationships, and the quintessential California vibe, Bananabeat will be the new model that puts artists, fans & brands in the same room connecting and building in a genuine way. The Bananabeat way.
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Hunnypot’s own Bonhom is the new LA based pop project co-created by two musical masterminds: singer/songwriter James Coleman and DJ, producer, and songwriter Diwon. Together, they produce their own unique brand of epic dreamlike pop. Their latest release, “Live For Now”, which premiered on Spinner, is the first single off the forthcoming Top of the World EP, set to be released in early 2013. The release included a remix by Dubstep duo, Neutron – made up of Hollywood producers, Laze & Royal responsible for some of the hottest songs by Tyga, The Game, Chris Brown, Ke$ha and more. With the release of their “Live For Now” song and music video, Bonhom defines the style of Dream-Pop. From the danceable beat to the dreamy vocals, it combines a classic pop sound infused with a modern 2013-style production.
Performing artist, Anna Rose began training classically in Opera at age 11. After graduating from the University of Michigan, where she studied Theater and Voice, she made her way out to Los Angeles and began developing a fan base performing and recording as a pop artist. She has opened for the Pointer Sisters, has been featured in FHM magazine on-line, and has been nominated for an HMMA for best pop song, “Hard Driving Me Crazy”. Anna will be premiering new tracks off her forthcoming EP and is currently filming a brand new video which will be released soon!
Hunnypot’s own, Das Tapes are an LA electro-pop duo consisting of brothers Kevin and Mark Ignatius who will bring their dark, sexy and feverish synth driven pop experience to The Central stage. They will be doing an exclusive interview from the Hot Tub, followed by a live performance that will surely erupt into a wild dance party, so be ready to move and shake that thang! Check out the groups awesome music video for their smash party single “This Party“. The boys will also be premiering new tracks off their forthcoming album which will be released mid 2013.