Hunnypot Live! always has more action and simian behaviour than any gorilla channel. Last night's party was a zoo! Hot Tub Johnnie opened up the party without monkeying with the party format. Oliver Hild brought a strong playlist of party music and spoke to us about his past, present and future in music. Jeshua brought the R&Boy music, Hayek & Young did that duo pop, Wehri & Young did the duo pop with fiddle, Blue Midnight shook the rafters with their hard rock music, Calamity The Kid funked the place up, Spicy Gringo was white hot electro pop and we finished the night with a truly world famous all inclusive dance party. 01/08/2018
Somewhere in the early nineties Oliver picked up a sax. He blew on it for a while. It was fine. But then he picked up a bass. Oliver’s head exploded. He learned how to play all the grunge songs he was hearing at the time and then his mom played him James Brown. More head explosions. He studied the instrument privately and played in pit orchestras for the musicals at his uptight private school that didn’t really have much other outlet for those “raucous electric” instruments and, clamoring for a release of true low end freedom, realized, “if I’m going learn how to be funky as f#@k on this thing, I’m gonna need to learn that on my own.” So he did. He played in lots of bands throughout high school and then later in college at USC, where he obtained a degree in their Music Industry program. Jam bands. Rock bands. Nu-metal bands. Then, college ended. Being broke was real. His bands thought he was lame for “getting a job,” but he did it anyway. Having a job AND being funky as f#@k on bass is very punk rock.
He got a job working within UMe, Universal Music Group’s special markets division, learning basic HTML, web graphics stuff, and music marketing 101. As part of a small team, he worked to drive net traffic to what was, at the time, an upstart concept manning the online Universal Music Store. There you could buy physical product direct from the label instead of through brick & mortar record stores or through Amazon, or this newish thing called iTunes. Oliver had a fro at the time and was mostly just trying to make ends meet, still playing in bands. Then UMG canned that whole division about a year later.
Oliver cut his hair and finagled his way into working with the NBCUniversal TV music department. He still couldn't shake the bands thing and also discovered record production and became obsessed with that. Behold. The world now had yet another bass-playing, producing, music supervisor on its hands. Great. At NBCUniversal, Oliver currently music supervises projects such as The Sinner, Suits, Damnation, & Imposters. He toured with and played bass for the band, Races, and co-produced their record, Year Of The Witch (Frenchkiss). After leaving the band, he focused mostly on producing recordings, some recent examples of which are for artist, Kaely, and co-writing/producing with fellow musician and writer, Rie Sinclair.
Jeshua is a native southern Californian boy with a soulful voice. Training as a dancer, and singing in his church choir, led Jeshua to begin performing professionally at the age of 16. After years of singing in church and dancing on tours, Jeshua soon felt the desire to create music of his own. His musical stylings are influenced by his afro-latino heritage and his time spent singing in the gospel choir at church as well as sounds picked up from his travels. With a mix of soul, pop, folk, funk and dance music Jeshua blends together the influences to create an eclectic musical experience. With his debut EP on the way (slate for early February 2018) Jeshua is a force on the verge.
HAYEK & YOUNGHAYEK & YOUNG bring their midwestern roots to the pacific ocean, blending multiple genres to create a unique California sound. Formed in Los Angeles in 2016, the group consists of Rabia Hayek handling lead vocals and flutes; & Kevin Young playing guitar and singing backup vocals. They have a self produced, Live EP titled “California Music Live at The Lemp House”, available on Band Camp.
WEHRI & YOUNG are an indie music duo with a fresh California sound. Featuring Alex Wehri on viola and vocals and Kevin Young on guitar and vocals -- join these two on there are many adventures…
Blue Midnight (Justine Glaser) is a singer, songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and fashion designer from Los Angeles, CA. She began performing music at the age of 8. She knew from a young age that she would deviate from the typical path taken by her family of doctors and lawyers in order to purse her passion for the arts. Her powerful music is a blend of alternative rock, symphonic metal, and grunge. Her influences include Nirvana, Bjork, Evanescence, Muse, The Cure, Kate Bush, Linkin Park, Led Zeppelin, Mozart, and Alanis Morissette.
Blue Midnight has the rare gift of synesthesia, the ability to blend sound and colors in her mind, resulting in her vivid musical imagination. She is lead vocalist and also plays piano, guitar, and harp. She plays acoustic shows solo as well as concerts with her full band, which includes noted musicians in the Los Angeles metal scene.
She is in the process of recording her debut album, Eternal Wish, with producer/composer and cousin, Sam Glaser. The album is slated to be released February 2018.
Los Angeles based Calamity The Kid are...
Sam (Guitar and Vocals): 5'11" / eye color: Green with a hint of Mojito.
fun fact: Sam once got in a car accident every month for four consecutive months.
Jack (Bass): 5'2" (but with the heart of a lion) / eye color: Emerald
fun fact colon Jack can name every fighter plane that fought in World War II.
Ben (Drums) 6'5" / eye color: Hazel Chestnut
fun fact Ben's grandpa invented AOL Instant Messenger.
When we're not writing songs about our feelings or the end of the world or probably watching television with Sam's mother.
Born and raised in NYC, then dragged to Vegas, where he discovered rock and roll. He toured the world, struggled with mental health and addiction, but he conquered it all. Spicy Gringo will conquer your ear drums with the sweet sounds and grooves he emits.
Hunnypot Live alumni Jaime Wyatt releases the single "Wasco" from her fantastic Felony Blues album. Jaime delivers a California Country classic, proving she'll be a force to reckon with for years to come. Hunnypot Approved!
The artist Mod Sun sure is an interesting character who we've had the pleasure of following for quiet some time. Haling from Minnesota the Rock musician, rapper, and poet embodies a style that is very different. The best way I can describe it is a mixture of two generations of music , one being early 2000's Rock and Today's "Hippy Rap". With songs like "poundzzzzzz" and "noshirton", There is no doubt that he is up next!
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There may not be a more soulful musician on the planet today than guitar phenom JONNY LANG. Since he picked up a guitar at age 12, he has released 8 studio albums, sold millions of records, and won a Grammy in 2009 for Best Gospel Performance, “I Believe”. His signature brand of blues infused rock is fueled by the hollow sound of his Fender Telecaster Thinline powered by a set of incredible Fender 65’ Delux Reverb amps. With over 20 years of incredible music under his belt, JONNY LANG has withstood the test of time and captivated the masses with a unique sound that transcends time and space.
Opening Wednesday’s show at the Belly-Up Tavern in Solana Beach, CA was world-class guitarist, singer, and songwriter ZANE CARNEY. This guy killed his set with a passion seemingly unmatched in live performance today. Not only were Zane’s guitar skills off the charts (It’s easy to see why JONNY LANG chose him as his rhythm guitarist), his vocals were simply amazing. His bluesy tone reminded me of early NEIL YOUNG fused with guitar work that took me back 40 years in time to legends like DJANGO REINHARDT and WES MONTGOMERY. ZANE CARNEY’S star IS on the rise and someone to keep an eye on in the upcoming years. Truly amazing talent.
Now on to the evenings headliner, JONNY LANG. It was now standing room only as he hit the stage, opening his set with “Don’t Stop for Anything” off of 2006 release, Turn Around. Lang’s guitar mastery was immediately showcased as he took center stage, his body silhouetted against bright lights and a simple stage setup. The power radiating from his voice sent chills throughout the audience and brought the sold-out crowd to their feet. Coupled with his signature guitar work, there was no doubt in my mind that this was going to be an incredible night of blues, gospel, and rock’n’roll at North County’s premier concert venue, The Belly-Up Tavern.
Over the next hour and a half, fans of all ages rocked out to 12 of JONNY LANG’s classic tracks including “Signs”, “Rack Em’ Up”, and one of my favorite songs off the 1998’s Wander This World, “Angel of Mercy”. Jonny’s guitar solo in this song so reminds me early Buddy Guy (one of Jonny’s of core influences). He wrapped up the night with a 3-song encore including “Bring Me Back Home”, “40 Days and 40 Nights (A Muddy Waters cover), and the song that started Jonny on his way to stardom at age 15, “Lie to Me”. Not a better song to wrap-up a truly incredible live music in my opinion (and believe many in attendance would second). I would be remiss not to mention that JONNY LANG’S supporting band, including James Anton on Bass, Barry Alexander on Drums, Tyrus Sass on Keyboards, and Zane Carney on Rhythm Guitar, were simply in a league of their own. You could tell they really enjoyed performing with Jonny on stage, and they had a genuine chemistry that elevated everyone’s game that evening. Well done.
Walking into this show, I was one of what seemed like a handful of people who had never saw JONNY LANG perform live. Having listened to nearly every song he has ever released, my question going in was whether he would be able to translate these amazing studio tracks into a killer live performance (a skill that many artists just can’t pull off). Fast-forward 2 hours later, and I can honestly say that JONNY LANG is in-fact the real-deal. At 36 years of age, this guy plays with a reckless abandon that most musicians in simply cannot pull off. His passion for his fans and love of music infects everyone he encounters, and this makes for a truly magical evening of live music with one of the best guitarists on the planet today. If you love amazing vocals, mind-blowing guitar work, and songs that speak to one’s soul, spend a few bucks and check out one of Jonny’s shows. It will probably be the best show you see all year.
Stay Frosty and Rock On!
Setlist:
Don't Stop (For Anything)
Signs
A Quitter Never Wins (Tinsley Ellis cover)
Snakes
Rack 'Em Up
Red Light
Last Man Standing
Living for the City (Stevie Wonder cover)
Angel of Mercy
Encore:
Bring Me Back Home
40 Days and 40 Nights (Muddy Waters cover)
Lie to Me
This is the official music video for Oceans "Deep Blue" released on disco:wax. A collaborative effort between Oceans and esteemed director of photography Morgan Oliver-Allen, the impressive video shot in the ever-striking Los Angeles setting follows creatives and tells their story through a lens of vibrant, positive emotion that interweaves a narrative of love and artistry.
Oceans is British producer/writer/vocalist, Kiz & Danish producer/writer Ubizz. Reach out to John Anderson at Hunnypot for information on licensing.
The Hunnypot Live! Holiday Party was a recitation of our most naughty list. Jonathan Lane put on his best swim trunks and joined us for the first time in the tub to talk about music, life and his impact on in Star Trek fandom. Aloud turned up on a Monday to rock n roll us right, NYIKO delivered emotional energetic poptronic songs, Caroucells spun us in many directions with eclectic, moody rock music, Emerson Star shone brightly and put out pop melodies and Mannequin Medicine were four hard rock wise men seeing their music baby come to life. 12/11/2017
Jonathan Lane’s journey to the music industry started at Fresno State University, where he attended college on a scholarship for drums and percussion. During his time at Fresno State, he changed his major to English and actively pursued becoming a professional writer. Jon’s first introduction to the world of synch licensing was by writing about it. He was hired on as a freelance writer for various music companies to write them press releases and do album reviews. His first job out of college was at Warner Bros. Consumer Products where he supported a very busy department and learned a great deal about the world of product licensing and creative product development. Jon spent 5 years working at the studio before deciding that music was beginning to take over his life again, as his band at the time UpRooted began to take off and became a focus. Knowing that music had stolen his heart, he left the corporate world to pursue music licensing full time at Atrium Music, an independent music library, where he was instrumental in growing their TV and film music licensing business and brand awareness.
Years later, and with a firm understanding of the industry, Jon accepted an offer at Audio Network where he was one of the first employees in their Los Angeles office. At Audio Network, Jonathan was responsible for managing the company’s Music Supervisor, studio, film, and trailer relationships. Jon was also instrumental in managing their relationship with the Guild of Music Supervisors and helping to develop their local marketing strategy. In 2015, Jon and his partner Caitlin Payne were yearning for a more creative outlet. To help fulfill this need, they created Tapestry Music Services – a full scope Music Supervision company for TV, film and advertising.
To present day, neither Jon or Cait could have expected for Tapestry Music to be as successful as it became. Over the last few years, they’ve provided Music Supervision services to the advertising and creative content divisions of Herzog & Co., Trailer Park, and Midnight Oil, Ayzenberg North America, and more. You can hear their work in marketing campaigns and home entertainment content for films likeThor: Ragnarok, Thank You For Your Service, Battle of the Sexes, Pitch Perfect 3, Dr. Strange, Pitch Perfect 2, Transformers: The Last Knight, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, The Zookeeper’s Wife, The Huntsman: Winter’s War, My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2, The Danish Girl, Straight Out of Compton, Trainwreck! Today, in addition to Tapestry Music Services, Jonathan Lane is the full time Director of Synch & Licensing at 5 Alarm Music (an Ole company) where he looks after TV and film licensing. He enjoys frequently supporting live music, collecting records, being an unapologetic EMO fan, sipping a fine glass of whiskey, and spending time with his dog Sonny.
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After years of honing their craft, Aloud has traded in New England winters for Los Angeles’ endless summers. The band, co-fronted by husband and wife songwriting team Henry Beguiristain (vocals/guitar) and Jen de la Osa (vocals/guitar), took their uninhibited rock n’ roll show across the country en route to their new home. Always eager to embrace new ways of connecting with fans, the band partnered up with Acid VR to create a 360° virtual reality tour diary of life on the road to Los Angeles.
Aloud’s roots run deep. De la Osa and Beguiristain have written and performed together since they were teenagers growing up in Miami, Florida. Over the years, they have created a catalog of songs wide in range, but always anchored by the 60s soul and rock music they grew up on—with a particular affection for harmonies. The band is backed up by bassist Charles Murphy, drummer Chuck Ferreira, and their horn section The Feelgoods—affectionately named after the Aretha Franklin song.
Aloud has completed recording a follow-up to their critically lauded album It’s Got To Be Now with producer Benny Grotto (Magnetic Fields, Ben Folds, Weird Al Yankovic). The upcoming record is being mixed by Guy Massey (Paul McCartney, The Libertines, Manic Street Preachers). They are continuing to experiment with the role of virtual reality in music and touring throughout the year.
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NYIKO (“nee-koh”) is an American recording artist, producer, and visual artist.
After being hardened but the sub-zero winters of the Northeastern US, they relocated to the never-ending summer of Los Angeles where they continued exploring their signature brand of synth-pop. Just a few months after arrival, NYIKO was featured in MTV and the AV Club for their viral commercial work with ‘Disney Raps’ - a Disney-made web series focusing on hip hop tributes to their classic films and shows. NYIKO’s recent single, “In The Middle,” received accolades across the blogosphere with International House of Sound calling the track “an instant classic… that gets better and better with each replay of the song.”
NYIKO has performed alongside acts such as Beach Fossils, Alvvays, Vacationer, Pure Bathing Culture, and more.
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Caroucells is the brainchild of LA session guitarist Rod Castro. After a decade of working with artists from CeeLo Green, Snoop Dogg & Fishbone, working on film scores and shows like X-Factor & America’s Got Talent, Rod decided to set much needed time aside to focus on his own music. Caroucells is very much influenced by his tenures with world artists including egyptian pop star Dina El Wedidi. Blending waltzes, with aggressive guitars and ambient soundscapes creates the unique sound of Caroucells. “The story behind the name is that i believe a large majority of us find ourselves in cycles of repetition. Whether it be in relationships, jobs, or any vice, negative or positive. We get sick of the circles we run in, only to break out and run in a different circle until we get sick of that as well. Caroucells - What Was It For? E.P. coming soon!
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Sometimes all you need is a simple guitar line and a moody melody. Other times you need dissonant three part harmonies over tantric rhythms and heavy lead guitar fuzz. And once in a while you just need a shot of whiskey and some pickle juice.
Well these happen to be a few of Emerson Star's favorite things.
Based in the Highland Park area of Los Angeles, Emerson Star began as a three-piece consisting of brothers Shannon and Taylor Inouye, and their childhood friend, Sean Thomas. Having grown up singing together in various school choirs, it was only natural for the trio to start writing together, with a focus on harmony heavy indie tunes with a pop sensibility.
Craving more of a rhythm element, the band added bass player extraordinaire, Garret Lang into the mix. It was then during a magically intuitive late night jam session with Garret’s friend from Oakland, Colin Fahrner, that Emerson Star found their drummer, the perfect spirit animal to lead any peyote soul searching quest into the wilderness and beyond.
The band has made a name for themselves in the Los Angeles music scene, performing regularly at venues such as the Echo, the Satellite and the Bootleg Theater. That has led to the band to doing a deal with Wax Records and entering the studio with producer Wally Gagel (Zella Day, Best Coast, Muse, Lykke Li, etc …) in September 2017.
Look for their new album to be released in the winter of 2018 along with plenty of touring around America and Europe. Tapestry Approved!
Mannequin Medicine is a Los Angeles based hard rock band formed in 2017. The members consist of industry veterans, Adolfo Delannoy (vocals, guitar), Jeff Galland (drums), Pete Risi (Lead guitars) and Donovan Hernandez (bass). Their music has a unique sound that has been compared to Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Tool, QOTSA, Clutch and Deftones. The band has recorded their debut EP “Medicated” to be released in December 2017.
Travis Cave, better known by his stage name Trap Beckham, is an American hip hop recording artist from Jacksonville, Florida. He is best known for his single Birthday Chick, which was featured on the compilation album Now That's What I Call Music! 59.
Beckham began his career on the local music scene in Jacksonville. Two of his singles, Top of the Line and Ohh She Thick, helped launch his career after winning numerous awards and touring the local college scene. During his early career he earned the nickname "The Golden Boy Of The Hood."
Beckham released his single Top of the Line in 2012. The song was on his mixtape 7.14.12 and featured Young Cash. 7.14.12 was one of three mixtapes released on his birthday, July 14th, and is now part of mixtape collection with him releasing a new one on the same day each year. He has also earned Artist, Song, Mixtape, and Performer of the year from Duval Diamond Awards in each year between 2012 and 2015.
Beckham signed with Def Jam Recordings in 2016 and also released the single Birthday Chick. The song was compared to Juvenile's Back That Thang Up and Jeremih's Birthday Sex by HotNewHipHop. The song also became a track on Now That's What I Call Music! 59.
Punk. Funk. Rock. Soul. The main ingredients in a potent witch’s brew; this is The BellRays.
Punk Funk Rock Soul Vol. 2. is the first new BellRays album since 2010, and worth the wait.
If music is food for the soul, then The BellRays are Thanksgiving and they know how to cook. The BellRays strip down to the meat of what music means to them and serving up all sides. Growing up in SoCal, they thrived on radio channels that broadcast more than one kind of music. It was a party. ‘Punk Funk Rock Soul’ is their party, the songs are your must meet new friends.
Focus tracks are "I Can't Hide" and "Man Enough" from the album. "Shake Your Snake" and "Mine All Mine" are standout singles off the four song EP Punk Funk Rock Soul Vol, 1 released Dec. 2017. The BellRays are represented master and publishing by Hunnypot. Please consider for licensing!
If you're not familiar with the band's incredible sound or legacy just imagine Aretha Franklin fronting MC5, that's The BellRays. Touring Europe NOW.
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The Knocks are a Dance outfit from New York. The members of the band are Ben "DJ B-Roc" Ruttner and James "JPatt" Patterson. They are signed in Big Beat Records and Atlantic Records.
The NYC-based electro duo and Captain Cuts joined forces and released their single "House Party". It's co-produced by Captain Cuts and features vocals from The Knocks' very own JPatt (James Patterson). Its disco-tinged beat makes us want to Dance, Dance, Dance any time or day of the week! Hot Tub Party approved!
Destiny Frasqueri, better known as Princess Nokia releases a new single and video from her current album. "Soul Train" grooves along so smoothly it's perfect for any dance party.