Hunnypot favorite Tech N9ne takes it way back for the B Boys and DJ's with "Tech N9ne (Don't Nobody Want None)" from his upcoming album - PLANET! We've been with Tech from his beginnings, Check out the interview we did with Tech N9ne here.
Thank you to Michael Tullberg for writing a piece on Hunnypot Live radio stream in this months DJ Magazine. DJ Magazine is a monthly British based magazine dedicated to electronic dance music and DJs. DJ magazine is distributed in over 10 counties including the US, France, and Italy.
Hunnypot is honored to be featured next to 80's British TV comedy 'The Young Ones' about of four college students living together in a dingy London apartment. 'The Young Ones' introduced many viewers to Motorhead, The Damned, and Dexy's Midnight Runners. The full series is a Hot Tub Johnnie fav.
Noted L.A. Photographer and acclaimed electronic music photo journalist. In the book DANCEFLOOR THUNDERSTORM, Tullberg captured several years (1996-2002) of the vibrant rave scene for most of the country’s major dance music magazines, including URB, Mixer, BPM Culture and others. His work also crossed over into the mainstream media, including Rolling Stone, SPIN and the Los Angeles Times, and internationally in DJ Mag and Mixmag, at the time when raves thrust electronic music into the national spotlight and laid the groundwork for today’s incredibly successful EDM festival circuit.
Tullberg's article is transcribed below:
Hunnypot Internet Radio: One L.A.’s longtime dance music traditions, Hunnypot has been carving out its Internet radio niche for several years now. Helmed by “Hot Tub Johnnie” Anderson with frequent assistance from Jeff Gray, the show is a freewheeling fun base that features both DJ sets and live performances from wide variety of genres. It’s not unusual at all for the show to step beyond the boundaries of electronic music, featuring fresh talent from the rock, blues and jazz worlds. What sets Hunnypot apart from its competition is that it's broadcast live from The Mint, one of the city’s longest running blues clubs-which means that anyone in town can come on down and enjoy the festivities. Spin at HunnypotUnlimited.com
The Regent in Downtown LA was in for a once in a lifetime gig on the night of January 6th, 2018. One of the most legendary names in the underground metal community as well as pioneers of thrash metal, crossover and extreme metal in general with a cult following, Nuclear Assault was the band set to headline the stage that night. Somewhere in between the show being announced and purchasing my ticket, I realized that this show would be unlike any other metal concert that I have ever attended. Not only does Nuclear Assault have a rabid fan-base that turns a concert into a contact sport, but this was both their farewell show for the west coast, as well as the first time the group has performed in Los Angeles in 28 years. That being said, you can only imagine how crazy the bands self proclaimed "final assault" was to witness in person.
The Show Your Scars X Fest was a day long festival with a stacked lineup of Thrash Metal, with headliners Nuclear Assault, Hirax, Evildead and Toxic Holocaust. Supported by local acts Expulsion (members of Exhumed and Repulsion), Thrown Into Exile, Pounder and BrainDead. Nuclear Assault is a thrash metal band from New York City formed in 1986 by ex- Anthrax bassist Dan Lilker. Lilker has also been a member of several side projects as well including crossover thrash band S.O.D. as well as Grindcore band Brutal Truth. Nuclear Assault's brand of thrash is built off of pure aggression and speed with a healthy dose of influence from the 80's New York Hardcore scene. Best known for their albums "Game Over" 1985 and "Handle With Care" 1987. Hirax is a thrash metal band formed in 1984 in Cypress, California by vocalist Katon W. De Pena, who is the group's only remaining original member. Their first two albums "Raging Violence" 1985 and "Hate, Fear and Power" 1986 are regarded as heavy influences on the thrash metal and crossover world. Toxic Holocaust is a thrash metal band formed in 1999 by multi-instrumentalist Joel Grind. Grind remains the only constant member of the band since their beginning nearly 20 years ago, however during that time, Grind recorded the first few Toxic Holocaust albums "Evil Never Dies" and "Hell on Earth" as a one man band, finding session musicians for tours. Eventually settling on a lineup that is seemingly constantly changing, and switching from guitar live over to bass. Toxic Holocaust displays a DIY philosophy that has won the respect of the underground. Evildead are a native LA thrash metal band formed in 1987, most famous for their album "Annihilation of Civilization" They have been making a comeback in recent months playing shows in the LA area and plan to release new music in 2018.
Nuclear Assault opened up the set with "Rise From The Ashes" from their album Survive from 1988 and it didn't take long for the crowd to start getting crazy for the main event. The entire night was filled with circle pits, crowd-surfing and stage-divers landing on top of other stage-divers. The bands energy seemed to feed off of the crowds relentless spirit, and vice versa. However things really kicked into high gear when the intro for one of the bands more well known songs "Critical Mass" began to play. This part of the concert seemed to be a flashback to the 80's, with more fans on stage than the band itself. "Critical Mass" is a politically conscious song about the environment and the consequences of nuclear war, and the fans jumping on stage and singing the chorus alongside front-man John Connelly was an unforgettable experience. The show was proof that some bands have a following may still be underground after a 30 year career, yet they have fans that are immensely loyal. Knowing every word to every song, getting on stage and sharing the mic, passing the mic stand back to the singer after it was knocked over time after time again. On top of all of this, the band members simply do not act like rockstars, coming out to the front of the venue for pictures with fans, talking with everyone, signing vinyl records. The entire night was a representation of the brotherhood of the metal community and proof that we have some of the best fans of music that a veteran metal band could ask for. This is our scene and we own it. Simply an unforgettable night.
Higher Brothers, the Chinese rap group native of Chengdu, China has released their new single & music video 'Flo Rida' featuring Ski Mask the Slump God, a young Broward County, Fl born rapper who is also rising in the hip hop world. The strict censorship laws of China limiting access to most social media has not stopped the Higher Brothers nor kept them from going viral with their single 'Uber' which landed members of the group in for questioning by the Public Security Bureau about the lyrics of the song. Higher Brothers were featured in Paper Magazine as consistently making their hits "blow up"; the groups other singles 'Made In China', 'Bitch Don't Kill My Dab', and '711' have all gone viral. Higher Brothers are an official Hunnypot Dance Party Approved group. -Morgan DeShields-McClure
Hello friends, I'm proud to present our newest Hunnypot Artist Single compilation. Ten hot new releases for 2018, we're crossing genres while presenting some of the coolest emerging artists out there.
Vol. 25 features new signings Grace Blue and The BellRays. There are also fresh singles from favorites Barnyard Stompers, Those Who Burn and Michete. As a bonus, Vol. 25 includes three active Pop/Club singles from the Robbins Ent. label. Please support what we do here at Hunnypot by supporting the artists we represent for licensing and placement.
-John Hot Tub Anderson
Grace Blue - Our Eyes
The BellRays - Shake Your Snake
Those Who Burn - Those Who Burn
Ghost of Jericho - We Are The Saints (SMG MIX)
Siobhan Heard - Sell Your Soul (feat. Jevon Reyno)
Oceans - Deep Blue (Robbins Ent)
West Coast Massive - Waiting feat. Otis Parker (Robbins Ent)
L'Tric - Why (Robbins Ent)
Michete - Rihanna Kraft Singles
Barnyard Stompers - Bad Man
Location: Los Angeles, CA by way of Israel
Genre: Alternative- Pop
Sounds Like: Alessia Cara & Sia cruising through the alps together.
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Genre: Funky Soul, "Get-Down" party anthem
Sounds Like: Aretha Franklin fronting MC5 or The Stooges
Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
Genre: Experimental Rock
Sounds Like: Joy Division asked to write Black Mirror theme
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Genre: Dark and dreamy Pop
Sounds Like: Nine Inch Nails meets Bleachers
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Genre: R&B/Soul/Jazz
Sounds Like: Jill Scott, Sade, Erykah Badu
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Genre: Club, Pop
Sounds Like: Uplifting/Feel Good ode to Summer
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Genre: Dance Pop
Sounds Like: Ibiza uplifting club single discovered by radio
Location: Australian
Genre: Dance/Electronic
Sounds Like: EDM meets Latin heart beat asking "Why" love hurts so bad.
Location: Spokane, WA
Genre: Rap/Dance/Party (Explicit)
Sounds like: Rupaul's Drag Race judged by Cupcakke. LGBTQ "Here I Am" take no sh*t anthem.
Location: Texas, but mostly the road.
Genre: Outlaw Country
Sounds Like: Hank III, Reverend Horton Heat, A Low-Down's theme song Johnny Cash or Waylon Jennings style.
The YeahTones fronted by Jake Pinto pours out their "angst toward the world’s injustices" on a roof top in their video, "Believe". Hunnypot Approved. The YeahTones is the tenacious rock ‘n’ roll brainchild of bandleader and frontman Jake Pinto. Plagued by the typical anger and isolation of a 20 something New Yorker, Jake set aside his pricey jazz education in search of a new more liberating form of expression, enter The YeahTones. On stage The YeahTones explode with punk energy to deliver the straightforward anguish of Jake’s unassuming songwriting. The band makes audiences thrash and scream then hands out a goody bag of catchy riffs and melodies to take home for later. The Brooklyn-based band are supporting their debut record, Eviction Notice, the first presentation of their fearless, unpretentious rock ‘n’ roll.
Hunnypot, video pick is Bob the Drag Queen's "Purse First" ft. Mitch Ferrio. To show our love and support to the LGBTQ+ we are going into the weekend "purse first". Bob the Drag Queen first caught everyone's attention as the winner of Rupaul's Drag Race Season 8. She has since recorded the hit song "Purse First" and has taken your act on tour.
Hunnypot, throw back video pick, PRIMA DONNA can be seen at Gary Calamar's "Mimosa Music Series" held upstairs at the Federal Sunday, January 21 11am-2pm. Prima Donna's video "Deathless" premiered in to 2015 which was named the "Coolest Song In The World" by Little Steven’s Underground Garage. Prima Donna has co-headlined tours and collaborated with Green Day and D Generation. The band has traded in black leather for a black background and matching shirts, arena rock guitars for a steady groove, and an outlandish style for one more subtly nonchalant.
Currently prepping for their upcoming European tour, you can check Prima Donna and their new record Nine Live and Forty Fives here
Come out and spend a Sunday afternoon with us. Let us know if you want to be on the guest list; regardless, the show is free and open to everyone.
It was a packed night at sunset strip's Viper Room and rock n roll was in the air as we headed in the vacant venue. We made sure to get there early to catch Hot Tub Johnnie's DJ set as the crowd filled in slowly but surely, eventually packing the place by the time the artists were ready to take the stage. Female fronted opening act The Bombpops played a short but sweet set that was reminiscent of the third wave of 90's punk bands such as Rancid and NOFX. The songs seemed to be a nice hybrid of the fiery, fast paced tempos of hardcore punk matched with relatively clean vocals found in the poppier side of punk, imitating bands like Green Day. All in all, a decent opening act and a good fit for the night.
It was a full house for The BellRays and frontwoman Lisa Kekaula had a commanding , classic rock n' roll voice that demanded everyone get out of their seats and get moving. Simply put, her voice is an excellent fit for the band. The groups live show has a genuine, convincing and soulful prescense that follows a timeless traddition of rock n roll. The BellRays have been compared to groups out of Detorit's late 60's protopunk wave like the Stooges, The MC5 and The Sonics, and instrumentally this is a very accurate comarison. The vocals however speak for themselves. Reminiscent of Aretha Franklin, Little Richard, and even James Brown at times, Kekaula is simply the right woman for the job. The passion in her voice could not be a more perfect fit for the driving rythm section and screaming, overdriven guitar. Raw and Gritty, the way rock n roll is meant to be, controlled chaos. The band featured songs off of their new EP and upcoming album: "PunkFunkRockSoul" Volumes 1 and 2 respectively. As the vibrations from Robert Vennum's guitar hit you, her voice cuts straight through the mix and takes you back in time to an era when music was more than an art form, but a form of protest and radical self expression that was in your face and left the unprepared ducking for cover. There are truly not very many bands like the BellRays around anymore. Unapolagetic, like a drill to someones eardrum in the best way possible.
Headlining texas outlaw country rockers Supersuckers took the stage near midnight and destroyed the stage, with a lengthy, energetic and well earned set. The self proclaimed "greatest rock n roll band in the world" had nothing to hide and performed each song as if it were their last, both literally and metaphorically. There was no shortage of energy on stage as the band blazed through an impressive and versatile collection of rock n roll, some straight up country tunes and some high tempo punk rock. With shreddy lead guitar work by "Metal" Marty chandler, drummer Christopher "Chango" Von Streicher holding down the grooves and vocals with a country accent that blended all of these elements together effortlessly, the Supersuckers have clearly earned their place. A relentlessly travelling band with a small, yet loyal enough fanbase to sell out the Viper, frontman Eddie Spaghetti addressed the crowd and commended them for their loyalty and "good taste" towards the end of the set. Their sense of humor and humility was refreshing for a rock n roll band with rings under their eyes from so much touring. After ending their set with their trademark fake encore, the crowd filtered out of the venue and the bands packed up only to repeat the process 22 hours later in Costa Mesa. It was a memorable night of rock n' roll and all 3 bands have earned themselves a new fan!
The Artist known as cupcakKe has a unique style different than most artists, she exudes confidence, positivity, carefree attitude, with a some cocky and brash thrown in her personality which you can see in her music video/single Cartoons.
In the song Cartoons she's flows on the beat with rapid machine gun punch lines and lyrics with attitude and she gets her point across off where shes coming from as an M.C. She also shows off an array of bright colors which brings great flavor to the music video with some pretty great visuals. Hunnypot Approved!