An oldie but a goodie and one of our favorites is "Don Quijote Marijuana" by Brujeria. Its about 8 years old but still has my foot tapping along with it from beginning to end. It'll give you the head high you've been looking for!
LACES does it again with her most recent music video "Enemy"! With a cool vibe and a great beat, it will surely get you on your feet! Check it out!
In 2009, Z Berg, Alex Greenwald, Jason Boesel, and Michael Runion decided to make a band together, and they named it "PHASES". They are originally from Los Angeles, left and came back with a just released bangin' single "I'm In Love With My Life"! It's a party jam for sure.
Come out to Mid-Summers Night Dance, Rock Birthday Celebration this coming Saturday June 20th, from 7-11pm! There will be several quality artists performing including Hunnypot favorite Young Creatures and Hot Tub Johnnie spinning in between. Open to all, FREE!
Our guest for the night was Grammy Award-Winning music industry executive and personal manager Vicky Hamilton. She played her own set tonight consisting of David Bowie, Artic Monkeys, Ana Cristnia, Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers, and of course the Daniel R Instrumental of Patience by Guns N Roses.
Opening for our live music segment was Diana Meyer. After hearing her on Vicky Hamilton’s set, we were able to listen to her in a very intimate and acoustic setting. She has been playing guitar and writing songs every since she was a little girl, and is currently working on her second EP.
Next were long time friends 222, and their special guest Tasha Jones on drums. Their set was electric with Jade on vocals and guitar, and with Dennis on bass.
Jasmine Jordan truly is an emerging artist we should all be looking at. She has the gift of a voice and beautiful songs that bring out certain emotions you forgot you had. With her passionate storytelling, and her soulful performance, she took the audience on a journey.
Bringing to the show something salty, sweet and a little bit of everything else, Hot Sauce Holiday captured the crowd with their skits, outfits, and lets not forget about their dancers. The Dishrag Burlesque dancers got the crowd involved and loving it. Hot Sauce Holiday blew our collective minds with their supercharged Rock/Cabaret hybrid live performance. Truly Spectacular, Hedwig and OK Go's drunkin' party offspring.
Closing out the night was Unpredictable R.E.D. and that he really was. Representing Watts, California he brought to life his lyrics and has a voice that he turns into an instrument. Everyone in the room was captured by his stage presence.
BIG THANKS to everyone who came out to the 318th Hunnypot Radio Show! Join us every other Monday night at The Mint and help us bring these underground artists to the surface so everyone can hear their talent. 06/15/2015
Long time Grammy Award-Winning music industry executive and personal manager, featured in VH-1s Behind the Music, Driven and the Biography Channel's on Guns 'N' Roses, Brett Michaels, and Mötley Crüe and the BBC series Born To Be Wild, The Golden Age Of American Rock.
Considered one of the most successful music executives in the industry, Vicky has discovered, developed or managed the careers of Guns 'N' Roses, Mötley Crüe, Poison, Faster Pussycat and many others.
In 1988, David Geffen hired her as A&R executive at Geffen Records, where she stayed until 1992. She has also worked with famed manager Elliot Roberts at Lookout Management/ Vapor Records, before moving to Capitol Records as A&R consultant with longtime friend Gary Gersh.
At the House of Blues after watching Johnny Cash perform, Rick Rubin (Def Jam, American, Columbia Records) suggested she make a record with June Carter Cash. Hamilton shopped June's demos around to all the major labels but there was a reluctance to sign this country legend. This is when Vicky started her own label Small Hairy Dog and gave June a label to call home. Her CD, Press On was released in 1999 and earned a Grammy Award in 2000. As Hamilton later stated, “I didn’t plan on starting a record company, I just knew that June’s music needed to be heard.”
Currently, Vicky owns and operates Aesthetic V management and productions, which represents and develops bands, artist and special projects. Her new documentary, Until The Music Ends is currently in production, and features Slash. Her two feature length scripts, Metal Maven and Gothic City are also complete and currently being shopped. Glitter Beach, the glam rock surf musical is in development, and has secured Hollywood "It" boy director, Daniel Henning. Glitter Beach had it’s first reading in Spring of 2011 and is set to workshop in 2013.
Hamilton is currently managing Diana Meyer, Hillbilly Herald, Talk Like June and her autobiography co-authored by Iris Berry, is in process.
https://twitter.com/aestheticV
There are not enough words to describe Diana Meyer. Growing up she didn’t fit in at school and she didn’t fit in at home. With nowhere to turn she found comfort in music and the freedom to express the feelings she tucked inside. She was especially intrigued by punk rock and through it she soon found a connection to others like her. At a very young age she had an impeccable ear for music. Her mother being her very first and number one fan knew she had a talent. Without anyone’s approval she gave Diana her very first guitar. Diana then spent many school days at home in her bedroom learning songs by ear. She always dreamed of fronting a band; rocking out on a Les Paul and sharing her words to express what others like her might be feeling, but can’t let out.
Her fans were estatic over her first solo EP released in June 2013 called A Place Where The Sun Never Goes Down. She released an amusing yet polished music video for the first song off the EP called “Wake Up” to share her playful side as well as a dramatically emotional video for her song called "Say That You Love Me".
Diana is consistently writing songs and is currently working on a second EP.
http://www.dianameyermusic.co https://twitter.com/DianaMeyerMusic
Formed in 2014 in Los Angeles, 222 met in the early 2000s after relocating to LA (Jade from Tucson, AZ, Dennis from Cincinnati, OH). In 2006 the 2 started a sound company for T.V. and film and has worked on some of the most reputable music documentaries to date such as "Troubadours", "PJ20", and the Oscar Award Winning "Twenty Feet From Stardom". Most recently they filmed the recording of Lost On the River: The new Basement tapes in which modern artist interpret songs from recently resurfaced Bob Dylan Lyrics.
Although longtime friends they only recently discovered their musical chemistry. 222 live is Jade on vocals and guitar and Dennis on drums, vocals, and live sequencing, switching up instrumentation and bringing in special live guests from time to time.
The song "One Night Stand" was put out as a pre-released single on 12/14/15 from the two's debut album, "Libretto" and first aired on KROQ's Rodney Bingenheimer's show "Rodney on the Roq" along with a second pre-release "Fair Weather Send-Off".
On 2/21/15, the band gave a rousing live debut performance at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, CA, a prelude to the release of their debut album "Libretto" released on 2/22. The whole album being homegrown was written, recorded, performed and produced by Jade and Dennis at their studio in Encino, CA.
http://www.222band.com https://www.facebook.com/222jdband/timeline https://twitter.com/222jdband
Jasmine Jordan explores the different facets of love coming from a strong, confident, yet still imperfect person, to create rich stories that are heartfelt and empowering. Incorporating the soulfulness of Groove Theory, the sweetness of early Mariah Carey, and the sexiness and edge of Aaliyah, Jasmine stands out in the trending alternative pool with her timeless lyrics and sound.
Breaking into the music scene summer of 2014, already the Olympia, WA-raised songwriter has been named by urban tastemakers, including DJ Booth, Singersroom, and You Know I Got Soul, as an emerging artist to watch.
http://www.jasminejordanmusic.com https://twitter.com/therealjasminej https://www.facebook.com/TheRealJasmineJ
Hot Sauce Holiday is for everyone that wants to kick over their office desks and start dancing. We are for the eccentric outsiders, the burners, and the lovers. Join us in taking on the banality of convention.
Hot Sauce Holiday is a four piece cabaret rock band from Los Angeles. Their live shows emphasize crowd participation and a great deal of improv. Bongo-solos, skits, poetry, and dance numbers have been known to break out. They have been known to feature burlesque dancers, hula hoop artists, and scandalous routines involving Playboy playmates. Genre-wise the sound varies from song to song drawing influence from 60's psychedelic and folk, to early punk, 80's electro, disco, and even a bit of barbershop. The song lyrics are surreal and rely more on wit than vulgarity. Every band member trades off on vocals or sings in harmonies. In addition to over 20 originals the band has a variety of party cover songs they are able to play ranging from George Michaels to Motorhead. The band goes over with a variety of age groups and has won over even the most cynical critics. They've opened for metal bands, comedians, singer-songwriters, and electronic acts.
So leave the outside world behind you for a couple hours and come experience the originality, joy, and chaos that is Hot Sauce Holiday.
https://www.facebook.com/hotsauceholiday
The West Coast is finally reborn. Stre-eat Fame/Black300 artist Unpredictable R.E.D.( Ready Everlasting Destroyer), born Jermal McMillian, brings a new flavor to the music industry. Hailing from Watts, California this young man brings his life story to the world with a flow of dominant and intellectual phrases with a style that is unique a voice that he can turn into a instrument and a stage presence that captures his audience. Unpredictable R.E.D.'s Blunt Music Mixtape has reached the ears of many across the U.S. as well as Overseas. R.E.D. is currently promoting his latest release entitled ‘The Preview’ which showcases his Unpredictable style over trap and Westcoast type of instrumentals.
https://twitter.com/80swattsbaby https://www.facebook.com/unpredictablered SOUNDCLOUD
We are doing a flashback Thursday! In 2013, Alek Fin made his appearance on the Hunnypot Radio Show #274, and blew everyone in the crowd away. Here's a look back to an amazing performance of his.
Full show audio link is here!
We have been fans since the beginning and yet again I'm From Barcelona has captured our ears. There most recent single "Violins" from their album 'Growing Up is For Trees', which was released on March 25th, brings everyone together to dance along to. Whether you use your hands, feet or just bobbing your head, you won't be able to stand still while listening to this.
Oh what a lovely day! Hunnypot’s Artist Compilation has reached it’s 20th iteration, and we’re just as proud of that accomplishment as we are of the music within. Featuring tracks from new artists (J*LABS, Mochipet, Barnyard Stompers, Young Creatures, The Bop Kings), Hunnypot stalwarts (A House For Lions, The Dollyrots, Bonhom, Trabants, Sierra West), and trending acts from Sony’s Robbins Entertainment (Treasure Town, Wish I Was, Spada & Elen Levon) this 14 track journey to the center of our finds has something for everyone.
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TRABANTS - "MECCA"
Genre: Surf/Psych
Sounds Like: Dick Dale tripping shrooms in Ravi Shankar’s living room
J*LABS (FEAT. JOHANNA PHRAZE) – “POP THAT #TRUNK”
Genre: Future Funk
Sounds Like: A neon infused ass-quake of the funkiest proportions
SPADA & ELEN LEVON - "COOL ENOUGH"
Genre: Dance Pop
Sounds Like: Teenage angst, but not enough to derail the party
BONHOM - "BE MY MARILYN"
Genre: Dream Pop
Sounds Like: A lucidly dreamy pseudo-love story
A HOUSE FOR LIONS - "LIGHTS"
Genre: Indie
Sounds Like: A somber, yet wise, call to arms
YOUNG CREATURES - "LIONHEART"
Genre: Indie Rock
Sounds Like: A painfully necessary parting of ways
MOCHIPET - "CRACTAL FUNK"
Genre: Krunkstep
Sounds Like: Lil Jon waving neon glowsticks at an underground San Francisco rave
TREASURE TOWN - "LET IT BREATHE"
Genre: Dance
Sounds Like: Heavy petting in a European discothèque
WISH I WAS (FEAT. KURTIS WADE) - "CROSSFIRE"
Genre: Pop
Sounds Like: Raving till you’ve reached enlightenment
THE DOLLYROTS - "UNDER THE SAME SKY"
Genre: Pop-Punk
Sounds Like: Candy crush love
BARNYARD STOMPERS - "EVERYBODY KNOWS"
Genre: Outlaw Country
Sounds Like: A bad m*therf*cker you don’t ever bet against
THE BOP KINGS - "DEVIL ON MY SHOULDER"
Genre: Rockabilly
Sounds Like: Hillbilly voodoo
JEF JOSLIN - "COME OUT WEST"
Genre: Americana
Sounds Like: Jason Mraz ditched the fedora for a cowboy hat
SIERRA WEST - "HEY LOVE"
Genre: Singer/Songwriter
Sounds Like: A warm voice on a dark night
CONGRATULATIONS! If you're reading this, you've made it to the end of Hunnypot Vol 20. Go get yourself a snack! You've earned it ;)
All hail the return of The Darkness Formed in 2000. The band has had some members leave over the years and some that have come back. The lead vocalist, Justin Hawkins has a new sound in the single, Open Fire. Catch them touring the WORLD this Summer!
Hunnypot was once again in full swing. Featuring curated DJ sets from Hot Tub Johnnie and Danny Exum as well as live performances from Bellflower, The Silverlake Chorus, Ruby Friedman Orchestra, Anahita Skye, and Felice LaZae, West LA hotspot The Mint crossed the spectrum from interactive listening party to intimate auditorium and all the way to a full on dance party.
Hot Tub kicked off the show with tracks from Lucas Nord, Mark Mallman, Skizzy Mars, and Dead Yayo followed by Danny Exum’s choice selections of The Preatures, Campfire, and Whitehorses and wouldn’t you know it, but both Hot Tub and Dan-o had The Chemical Brothers – “Go” in their sets without any coordination. Turns out having a video directed by Michel Gondry is a great way to make a splash with the right crowd…
BELLFLOWER kicked of the live portion of the evening with rustic aplomb, which transitioned beautifully into the docile, yet powerful, tones of THE SILVERLAKE CHORUS. All twenty of the pride of Silverlake brought their friends, and in turn we all became friends. Music friends. The best kind of friends.
After the herd of tenors, baritones, sopranos, and altos made their way towards the bar, RUBY FRIEDMAN ORCHESTRA took the stage to lay down some whiskey drinkin’ music. A tried and true New Orleans artist, Ms. Friedman brought down the house with emotion only to see the rapid fire succession of ANAHITA SKYE and FELICE LAZAE build it back up again with sensitivity and passion.
All in all this was a well-rounded night of diverse music and those who were present can count themselves lucky for being there.
Listen here to relive the experience, and if for some reason you couldn’t make it out to hang you owe it to yourself to check it out!
BIG THANKS to all who came out and enjoyed the 315th Hunnypot Radio Show!! 06/01/2015
Danny got his start in the music industry as a DJ and live mix engineer at the esteemed 88.9 WERS in Boston, before bolting westwards to work in EMI's Film/TV department. Since those days he has built a strong career as a Music Supervisor for features, television and theatrical marketing. His credits include film marketing campaigns for Edge Of Tomorrow, Lone Survivor, The Avengers, Wreck It Ralph, Watchmen, The Dark Knight, and X Men: Days Of Future Past, as well as the independent films Come Down Molly, The List, and The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye. He has been nominated twice for a Guild of Music Supervisors award for Best Use Of Music in a film trailer. Danny is currently a partner in the music supervision collective High Bias and the Director of Music at the film marketing agency Workshop Creative
Bellflower is Los Angeles-based songwriting duo Heather Ogilvy and Mikey Wells. Their indie-folk-pop songs range from playful, upbeat, optimistic tunes, to more introspective ballads meant for a rainy day.
THE SILVER LAKE CHORUS performs choral arrangements of indie music and exudes both the edgy, independent spirit of Silver Lake and the heart of community choral singing.
TSLC’s upcoming album, produced by Aussie crooner Ben Lee, features rare and new tracks written exclusively for the chorus by the likes of Sia, Aimee Mann, The Bird and the Bee, Tegan and Sara, Ben Lee, The New Pornographers, Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie), John Roderick (The Long Winters), The Flaming Lips, and Justin Vernon (Bon Iver).
TSLC regularly performs live in and around Los Angeles and can also be heard singing the theme song for the SNL feature film MACGRUBER as well as backup vocals on Andy Samberg and Akon’s single, “I Just Had Sex.”
Anahita Skye has a unique sound that is a modern blend of sultry rock and melodic pop with an infusion of soulful undertones emanating from her Middle Eastern roots. Her music has been likened to Nirvana meets Ellie Goulding.
Felice LaZae is a storytelling singer/songwriter whose bluesy, soulful rock music imitates life with a cinematic twist. What does that mean? That means she sings about the things we all think about, the things we all struggle with, and the fantasies we can’t live out in real life.
Felice LaZae’s “Give It Away” EP is rich with the seductive sounds of the blues, and every song highlights her soulful, commanding vocals.