Lots of debut performances by: Alexi Paraschos, Karina Magallon, Jaee The Artist, and Electric Lecture Listen to the podcast of the night. Photos: J. Gray Additional Photos: Asia Renee
Karina Magallon is an artist/songwriter that combines pop and latin RnB creating Spaniglish romantic music. She is known for her feel good music, spanglish lyrics, and whistle notes.
She has been recognized as finalist for the Grammy U Songwriting Showcase 2021 and semi finalist in the Latin music genre at the International Songwriting Competition 2022. Her latest release is “Avión” which is the third single off of her EP, ”Island Day”.
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It has been said that taking care of business will get you far in life. Many disciplined artists truly understand that. Jeanetta Blue, businesswoman also know as Jaee The Artist, was born April 23, 1996 in St. Louis, Missouri. As a child, she was back and forth from LA to STL. Jaee mentions "The music business in my experience is 90% business and 10% music. All I can say is teamwork really will make the dream work. My dreams are now reality. I tap into energy with my work. My music will either leave you inspired or make you want to set boundaries in your current situation. Either result is a win."
Jaee creates music from the heart. Who better to explain the way a woman thinks and behaves than another woman? Jaee The Artist connects with women from life and first hand experience as a woman. She uses this to heal past traumas buried deep in the emotions of women and helps the fellas better understand their role in the experience. ? The goal is for the fellas to feel comfortable loving, understanding and connecting with a woman. Whether it's his mom, aunt, niece, cousin, sister, daughter, wife, friend or partner. Jaee The Artist is deeply rooted in her feminine energy, but balances out with her masculine energy. Stay tuned. www.jaeetheartist.com
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Upon graduating college in 2009, Alexi went to work at an insurance company. But when he was spending most of his days at his cubicle writing lyrics for what would end up becoming the company song, he knew he was in the wrong place. And he realized that if he could write a love song about an insurance company, he could write about anything.
Called "blue-eyed soul for the 21st century," Alexi is originally from the Boston area but called Philadelphia home for the last seven years, until moving to L.A. in January. He has performed at SXSW 2017, been featured in numerous media outlets like the New York Times, ThisisRnB.com, and soultracks.com, and, after running a successful $12,000 Kickstarter, he and his band executed an innovative, ten city “East Coast Diner Tour,” putting on full, live concerts in mom-and-pop diners from Boston to Atlanta. For his latest project, “Love Odyssey,” Alexi draws upon his father’s Greek heritage by transporting listeners to a world of endless, old school romanticism, with its groove-heavy R&B musical stylings and lyrics that reflect the joy of being in love. With musical comparisons to Robin Thicke and Michael Jackson and album features from hip-hop legend Jadakiss, Grammy Award winner Chrisette Michele, and additional appearances by Amina Buddafly, T3 (Slum Village), and Natalie Stewart (Floetry), Alexi is poised to demonstrate that traditional, heartfelt love songs are not dead.
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Los Angeles’ group Electric Lecture are the combined creative forces of Greg Ansin, Bronson Taalbi and Anthony J. Resta The story of Electric Lecture started in 1991, in Massachusetts. Before Bronson was even born., the third member of the group, produced a record called “Secede” for a band called Sleight of Hand. Greg played guitar in that group. They have been friends and making music since that time. Fast forward to 2019, at a Los Angeles club where Ansin asked Bronson ““if he had rehearsal space?” Bronson said, “No.” So the journey began in what would become Electric Lecture and their debut album due out this fall. Compelled by impossible forces, guided by convictions of indifference, the three musicians are about to give a lecture... and it's going to be....... ELECTRIC.
This single “What If,” off the forthcoming self-titled album, out this fall, started from a guitar riff Anthony played one night and recorded on his phone and is a tongue-in-cheek look at conspiracy theories and the terror of “What if....” it all actually worked out. “We try to not take ourselves too seriously,” Greg explains about the songwriting process. “But it's hard not to sometimes. We just want to speak up. So we try to keep the words light with an underlying message.”
The music is a mix of XTC, Tom Petty, and Beck. Each member of the group plays multiple instruments. Bronson handles the lead vocals while Anthony and Greg lend in the background. Recorded at their practice space in Lawndale and Laurel Canyon where there is always music in the air.
The diverse backgrounds of the three musicians are the key ingredient in what gives Electric Lecture its unique flavor. Resta is a multi-instrumental musician having earned twelve RIAA certified gold and multi-platinum awards for bands such as Duran Duran, Collective Soul, and Shawn Mullins. Ansin is a prolific songwriter and film producer, having produced numerous documentaries and horror films including Drive-In Horrorshow and Infinite Santa 8000. Bronson is a multi-instrumentalist and master guitarist. He along with his brother, Preston, are the “Taalbi Brother.” Their energetic music has been featured in shows such as Dancing with the Stars, has been the musical narration in of the most iconic scenes in Breaking Bad.
“ I grew up listening to the Beatles, Tom Petty, the Beach Boys, especially Pet Sounds,” says Resta. I love adventurous sonic innovators like Beck and Bjork. I feel like Electric Lecture is a wonderful vehicle for me to express myself in the purest musical way I can. It's all a dream really.”
For our Labor Day Celebration this year Hunnypot Live, Renegade Promotions, & TC Productions officially partnered up to host the ultimate Emerging Artist showcase. 28 fresh faces took to the stage for 7-10 minute sets. Truely 7 minutes in heaven with each act. #WhereMusicLoversGoToPlay
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Doll Machine made her Hunnypot Live debut 8/8/22. The same day she shot her Day In The Life Of video for SPIN. It was an unforgettable night for everyone in attendance. Check out the full SPIN piece here. Full show audio here.
HOT LAVA flowed through the club all night long and we celebrated through it. Another unforgettable podcast/concert/party! Go ahead and give it a listen. #WhereMusicLoversGoToPlay
Jackie Westfall (MUSIC SUPERVISOR, SuperMusicVision, Noise/Racket & Red Bull), a LA based music supervisor who has worked on hit tv shows (Minx, Sex Lives of College Girls, I Love that for You, 9-1-1 Lone Star, Panic, Halston); mainstream and indie films (Boys in the Band, While We’re Young, Mistress America, Clementine); ads (Apple, Carnival Cruises, Toyota, Grammy Awards) and more. Handling creative to music clearances in record time.
In her spare time, she volunteers for the Guild of Music Supervisors and is always working on a mixtape.
As fearless as she is fiery, Teddi Gold has got enough glitz and glamour to fit right in at a jazz-y underground haunt or on-screen in some Golden Age Hollywood production. Yet, she’s also got the spirit to make a statement worthy of a TED Talk.
She’ll craft a dance floor banger only to shake up the melody with her own foley sound effects. In one breath, she’ll sing about piña coladas and tiny umbrellas. In the next, she’ll ponder the breakdown of a loved one.
Attracting acclaim from The Line of Best Fit, Earmilk, UPROXX, Popdust, The 405, LA Weekly, and more, she continues to shapeshift at light speed. In 2019, the single “Video Games” paved the way for her Vol. 1 EP. In addition to widespread praise, she landed on Spotify’s coveted Fresh Finds and Pandora’s Top Hits Playlist. Pandora’s Next Big Sound also proclaimed her a “promising artist.” Maintaining this momentum, she joined forces with producer Jon Buscema, Drew Alexander and Jack Ventimigilia and further shaped and sharpened her unpredictable and undeniable pop on Vol. 2. Now, the singer and songwriter envisions a wild world as empowered as it is entrancing. She opens this world up with the singles “Confetti” and “Bossa Nova Baby” ft. Mi$HNRZ and more to come.
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TIF, making the tunes.
Intertwined amongst this Independent Recording Artist’s and Choreographer's creations are several aspects of Los Angeles lifestyle, with the addition of soulful RnB and vibrant Pop inspired components. Throughout her evolution as an artist, TIF has absorbed various forms of training in the fields of vocal recording, choreographing, and modeling from Musician’s Institute and several institutions for the growing span of over 10 years. Additionally, an official business partner with several roles for Vision Talent Agency and a Choreographer/Social Media Manager for Werking Girls.
Supporter’s are evoked by the sounds of all TIF Tunes, a true hybrid of mesmerizing nostalgia and undeniable bliss. Healing energies are embedded in these frequencies. Current releases include the alluring single, Self Love SZN.
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Soloist, singer, guitarist. Mad Chelco plays multiple instruments, shooting beats and recording loops in real time. Mixture of pop, reggae and rap with melodies in English and Spanish. Modern day flavors of Argentina.
Louis Cole releases a brand new single and shares the flyest new dance moves. Personal favorites include "PFIZER BOOGIE", "RIDLEY SCOTTZ", "THE FORK n' KNIFE". "APEX PREDATOR", "DOWNHILL SKI FLY SWATTERZ", "SHADOW DOGZ", "CREDIT CARDZ", "RE-HEATERZ" and "PLANKTON SLAPS".
Learn them all for the next Hunnypot Live dance party. Quality Over Opinion album out October 14th via Brainfeeder.
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Summer. A holiday season with its own special competitive spirit. For artists, every release is in contest to be someone’s song of the summer. The get ready, go out, stay lit track that stays on repeat throughout years hottest months, claiming stake in the precious memories of someone’s 2022. Teddi Gold’s early summer submission is a Covergirl sized wink to a game where the participants can touch anything but the floor. And with this beat, you might understand why.
Hitting the dancefloor with “The Floor is Lava” (ft. Coolio) spinning might make you blaze up in a way you didn’t quite mean to, if you’re prone to attempt the moonwalk or busting any sort of daring moves. The bouncy beat slides from one unstable surface to the next, finding balance in spiraling techno theatrics and sultry demands that keep your attention throughout the song. The funky zooms layered with Teddi’s heavy, teasing breath, builds to her squeaking “the floor is lava” before delivering what I would consider to be the hottest feature of the year.
If you don’t ever find yourself wondering what Coolio is up to, then you need to start. Earlier this season, I could not escape “Return of the Mack” and if Mack Morrison can have his revival, Coolio surely is overdue for his day in the sun. His feature shines in “The Floor is Lava”, bringing that signature slick-backed coolness to an icy hot track. His “let’s get campy baby” bar perfectly capitulates the essence of the song. “The Floor is Lava” is a carefree ode to the hot nights, blazing bangers, and refreshing visits with familiar friends that turn the heat up on everyone’s favorite season.
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Hunnypot Live #468 warrants kudos. Photos and full show audio available here!
Katy McIlvaine is a Los Angeles-based music supervisor with over 10 years of industry experience. Katy supervises under her company Alphabet Supe and is the owner of Dawn Patrol Music, a sync licensing catalog.
Katy’s career in music started at mOcean where she worked on trailers. She then transitioned to TV as a creative coordinator for Warner Bros. Television, working on shows such as The Big Bang Theory, The Middle, Mike and Molly, and Longmire. She also worked as a music coordinator at Format Entertainment on shows such as Empire, Marvel's Agent Carter, Quantico, and Power.
In 2020 Katy started Dawn Patrol Music, a catalog of independent artists, so that she could work more directly with musicians who are trying to navigate the sync world. Her supervision credits include Sister of the Groom starring Alicia Silverstone; Trust starring Victoria Justice; the indie feature Accommodations; and most recently, Peace in The Valley, premiering at the 2022 Tribeca Film Festival.
Arizona-based indie rockers Ring Finger No Pinky provide a sound that punches you in the face and challenges society with angry riffs and smart lyrics. Fronted by lead singer Griffin Brown and drummer David Erickson, the pair bring a much-needed energy to jump start the post COVID world.
While channeling revolutionary bands of the past, the rockers add their own unique edge and viewpoint. The Ring Finger No Pinky (RFNP) sound is inspired by The Stooges, Nirvana, Parquet Courts, the Oh Sees, Death Grips, and King Krule. But they are RFNP. You decide.
Although relatively new to the scene, their passion is infectious. They sold out their first shows including playing a coveted Phoenix New Year’s Eve party to a sold-out crowd at Crescent Ballroom. Their energy has led them to play gigs with Bastardane, Playboy Manbaby and more. 2022 also marked their debut at SXSW, where they made a splash playing multiple shows on 6th Street.
The band is preparing to release their debut EP in late 2022. Get ready to join in the sonic anarchy with Ring Finger No Pinky.
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Genre-defying recording artist, composer and producer Doll Machine has been electrifying stages with her unique and culture-challenging performances.
With roots in electronic, hip hop, pop, jazz, and punk, doll machine brings forth a new level of artistic authenticity and self expression. She’s co-written with Grammy-nominated Telepopmusik, house legend DJ Robbie Rivera and is currently working on a collaboration with Grammy-winning artist, Really Doe. She’s also the co-founder and creative director of monthly Japantown residency Multi-Player.
Catch doll machine at her next show and look for her upcoming feature in SPIN Magazine this August
Rock is far from dead and we're here to prove it with this thunderous Hunnypot Live! Don Robertson co-hosted the night with us and brought some hard, grungy, rock n roll bands to be interviewed and perform.
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Don Robertson began his career in Seattle as a show promoter turned artist manager. Over the years he has managed several artists on major and independent labels and spent time as President of Century Media/Another Century Records and SVP A&R at RED Music with a focus on Alternative, Rock and Metal.
Wavy Trees is: Zack “Moondog” Smith (Lead Vocals/Guitar/ Piano), Jason Espirito (Guitar), Brian Duke: (Bass/Guitar) and Jack Gallner (Drums)
If Wayne’s World and Bill & Ted’s Excellent adventure collided in an alternate reality House party, Los Angeles based Wavy Trees would be the band playing in the back yard. The cosmic bartender at this gathering would be mixing swaggering hard rock riffs with the attitude and energy of garage-punk, dumping it into a shaker and pouring out a potent cocktail of we-could-give-a-fuck fun. With the release of debut track “I Wanna Go Out” they are declaring themselves to the world with the perfect anthem for the pent-up frustration that so many are feeling after being in pandemic lockdown for more than a year.
According to the band’s Zack “Moondog” Smith (Lead Vocals/Guitar/ Piano): “We all met by complete fate! I met Brian (Duke – Bass) at a house party in North Hollywood & immediately asked myself “Why am I not in a band with this guy?” But it turned out Brian was already in a band with Jason (Espirito – Guitar) so the timing was off. Fast forward a year or so later I met Jack (Gallner – Drums) at El Tejano restaurant in NOHO & we hit it off talking about all the music we were jamming to at the time & ended up writing songs in his bedroom within the first couple weeks of meeting. From the moment I met Jack I knew we were meant to be in a band together as well, it was fate!”
He continues” as we started our initial recording sessions in June of 2019 at NRG Studios, we had a bass player flake on us & I immediately thought of Brian. He was in a life insurance meeting at a Starbucks but bailed to come join us for the session & killed it! After that 1st session he told me that Jason would be perfect for the project on guitar… I was secretly hoping that would come up because Brian & Jay are a dynamic duo that were born to play together. A week later we went to a rehearsal space on my birthday & that was the day the Wavy Trees was officially “born” as a band.
The band is produced by the legendary Jay Baumgardner (Seether, Bush, Papa Roach, Lacuna Coil, Otherwise)
Wavy Trees are recording new material now with Baumgardner, with more singles and an EP to be released later this year.
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Sun Puddle is a rock trio from Seattle, Washington that have a penchant for writing angry, compelling songs about society’s outsiders and a flair for catchy pop akin to the Beatles.
Leaning heavily on early Nirvana, Melvins, and Sonic Youth, the band plays urgent, intense music sparked by introspective, sometime caustic, lyrics. Sun Puddle’s uniqueness lies in their hook-laden songs that transcend the aggressiveness of their apathetic yet powerful presence.
Sun Puddle are Trever Rose (singer/guitarist), Leo Quale (bass player), Evan Hartung (drummer)
Return To Dust is barebones rock that is youthfully charged. The band tackles the struggles of growing up; feeling out of place, ostracized, struggling with societal pressures and anxieties. The band members' individual traumatic history has become the main themes of their lyrical content.
Amidst all the sadness, and the bad which always shines brightest, the silver lining is growth. Friendship, knowledge, and your individual experiences have all led you to this place in life, and no one can define this, or tell you that it is right or wrong.
Lyrically, the band only knows as much as you do, merely putting our shared experiences into impactful, attitude riddled diddies. We hope to inspire people who are just like us, struggling in their journey through life. Your path is clear and totally defined by you each and every day.
Hunnypot Live #466 7/11/22, Free Slurpee Day!
Live Performances from:
Noah Vonne
Zeus Rebel Waters
G5Starrr
Tone G. Flamingo
AENEAS BELLAIRE
The Indigo Kid
Bob Dope
Zana Messia
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Raised in the musical heartland of Texas, Noah Vonne forged an original sound that blends elements of rock, soul, blues, and pop. From an early age, the New Braunfels native drew upon the likes of Janis Joplin, Sara Bareilles, Brandi Carlile, Alicia Keys, Joss Stone, Joan Jett and Ella Fitzgerald — each of these powerful women can be heard within the expressive ripples of Vonne’s vocal delivery.
“My influences range quite a bit,” she admits, “but I’ve always been drawn to female powerhouses. They carry so much kindness alongside their incredible talent.”
In 2018, Vonne embarked on a journey across the world as lead singer of a group that performed three shows daily on Celebrity Cruise Line's newest ship, The Edge. After returning to the United States in 2019, she hit the ground running as direct support for Shawn James on the national The Dark & The Light Tour. Soon after, Vonne followed up with the release of two inventive singles, “LOVE MOVE” and “RnR”, each released ahead of the Love Move EP in June 2020.
In October 2020, Vonne premiered the official music video for her critically acclaimed single “SUNSET INN”. With the help of veteran producer Jimmy Messer, Noah is preparing for the debut of her first full length LP, written and produced in her new home of Southern California.
Zeus is an American Hip hop artist/songwriter/performer with a unique musical identity. Zeus builds his fanbase, called “The Rebels”, 1 fan at a time. Zeus got in to music early by singing and dancing in youth talent shows. In middle school Zeus formed the rap group P.O.G (Pimped Out Gangsters). The group tasted success by winning talent shows and touring on their hit single “Wobble”. Formerly and casually known as Rukapuff, his first solo single, “Angry”, immediately went in to full rotation on Q95.5(Radio one) in St Louis.
Zeus signed with Mack 10's Hoo Bangin Records. Mack 10 promoted a Rukapuff track, “Like this” featuring Nate Dogg. The song was used in TV commercials, NFL football games movies like Waist Deep, and various TV shows including The Sopranos.
In addition to recording and touring under his O.G. name, Zeus has his own indie record label, Born Ready Records, a clothing line called the Rebel Waters Collection, a film company called Trinity Films, and helps run a non for profit organization for young inner city youth called Rock the Community. Zeus Rebel Waters has arrived.
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Recording artist and entrepreneur Tone G. Flamingo. Cleveland, Ohio native, Los Angeles resident.
Tone’s laid back style was inspired by his musical influences: Dr. Dre, Bone, Notorious B.I.G., UGK, and many others. Car-friendly melodies of the Midwest, the penmanship of the East Coast and the bravado of the South. These elements blend together in effortless harmony powered by a unique yet familiar California bounce. Flamingo essentials: Chill Bill, How You Like Me Now, Sunset Blvd, Diamond Life, Flamingo Symphony, What Up Doe, and We$tside.
In 2021, Tone G. accumulated over 200,000 streams across 143 countries. So far this year, Tone has released three singles: Palm Trees, Sunset Blvd, and the new summer slapper All Day! Recently, Tone teamed up with Stoops alongside The Vibe King, DJ Brees to release Rooks City Radio Vol.2: The Mixtape. This ode to the culture is packed with nostalgic bar-exam punchlines over a unique selection of beats. RCRV2 is now streaming on their youtube channel @104point5.
“If I was like you, my best days would be in high school, fast forward Cosmopolitan with the sky-view, now they Bell's Palsy looking at me with a side view, my ears are deceitful they don't work like my eyes do”
"Moespawn" aka "The Indigo Kid".
Born and raised in St. Louis. Now living in LA.
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The artist, performer and versatile songwriter, Zana Messia has had her music recorded in 6 languages, featured in film and TV, released by artists from the US, New Zealand, China, Sweden and Eastern Europe.
Zana’s original song in the film The Lightkeepers was shortlisted for an Oscar and she was one of the featured artists for Visa’s FIFA campaign “Samba of The World.” Zana has performed live on stage with Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey, India Arie and many others. As an artist, Zana has released 3 albums and several EPs. She was featured on the 2019 compilation Got Soul! Vol. 4 - Kings & Queens Of Soul!. Her alter-ego punk/rock/soul band The Midnight Mission received stellar reviews for their live shows at Los Angeles venues.
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Hunnypot Live's HOT TUB JOHNNIE is stepping up to throw Grant Owens a BIRTHDAY DANCE PARTY celebration. Join us at Grant's We Found New Music (WFNM) showcase at BLACKROSE LA. July 7. Be there! | FREE | 21+
Innovative and resourceful music industry professional with extensive experience in talent discovery and development. Introduced artists such as Billie Eilish, LAUV, Yungblud, Arlo Parks, and Kim Petras through his popular Industry focused weekly showcase and artist discovery platform, We Found New Music.
Grant has been an official SXSW showcase Presenter since 2015 due to his oracle -like track record in artistic discovery, and vast network of industry professionals.
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