Hunnypot video pick! Check out “Crayons” by the Chicago rapper/singer CupcakKe. DJ Spectrum’s (Jeffrey Gray) favorite song of the last couple months is a “punk rock spirit lyric, latinesque dance boogie tune that celebrates sexual freedom and equality with a little shade thrown on the hypocrisy of some fetish preferences.”
CupcakKe in only about 3 years in to her real music career and this could well become her 2nd equality anthem after the success of last year’s “Cartoons”. Get out of your “box”, paint the world with your colors and don’t forget to turn up the volume and dance.
Hunnypot recommends everyone get down to The Echo & Grand Ole Echo Presents "Roots Roadhouse" at The Echo Sunday, April 8th. The all day festival features music from Rockabilly, Rock n' Roll, Americana, Country, and Honky Tonk acts. Performing is JD Wilkes (Th' Legendary Shack Shakers) with Wanda Jackson, Jamie Wyatt, Cactus Blossoms and, over 20 other artist/bands. Join us! Grab Tickets Here.
Hunnypot video pick comes from newly Hunnypot Unlimited published artist, Little Coyote with their single "Daylight Twilight". The Toronto-based, three-piece band formed in 2015, consisting of Byron Patterson, Mike Poisson and Teagan Johnston. Their first album "The Trouble With Teeth" debuted October 2017, on Egg Hunt Records. Little Coyote singer, Teagan, released her first EP, "Winter Child" when living on the west coast of Canada before moving to Toronto, ON at age 19 to start Little Coyote. The members of Little Coyote, together bring an exciting new sounds to their listeners with vast influences of Folk, Alternative and Progressive rock, through classical piano, ethereal guitar, driving percussion and synth.
All songs are represented by Hunnypot Master/Pub. Focus tracks are "The Bottom", "Daylight Twilight", "The Trouble With Teeth" and "Teeth Rot".
Hunnypot sprung a Spring thing last night. Hot Tub brought golden April showers with his bookend DJ sets for the night. Malachi Mott jumped in to the tub to talk about the decade of music production since he met us, The Eiffels bunny hopped up for some pop rock Easter eggs, Princess Fortier may have sprung flowers of music genre mashups, Grace Blue returned to the Hunnypot stage like a messiah to help us dance, Basement Beat Revival gave us a basket of musical goodies and the night closed with a revelation level dance party. 04/02/2018
Malachi Mott is a music producer originally from Long Island, NY and currently in Los Angeles, CA. His long and diverse career includes engineering at Interscope Records, producing indie artists and teaching music production at Icon Collective. He has worked with Ty Dolla $ign, Sia, Zedd, Polow Da Don, The Game, Ester Dean and more. Now he spends his days empowering artists to create the art the world deserves.
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Relix Magazine describes The Eiffels' "sleek dance rock" as "contagious." Yahoo Music raves, "Los Angeles buzz band, The Eiffels, has the music scene in a swirl with its catchy '80's synth pop." And PureVolume calls their songs, "shimmering electro-pop anthems."
The week of its release, their debut EP was hailed by Baeble Music as an “opening salvo that any band would dream of,” and was the 15th most added record on U.S. college radio. They’ve since received support from major radio stations from Los Angeles’ KROQ and KLOS, to San Diego’s 91X and Z90.
After an ambitious United States tour, continuous buzz, and seeing their music featured in hit television shows like MTV's Are You The One?, and The Only Way is Essex, The Eiffels are ready to release their new EP, complete with the same diabolically catchy hooks and an even bigger sound.
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Miss Princess Fortier is an International Pop artist. Her career in music and acting found her while studying Neuroscience and French in college. She wasn't always clear that she could have a career in the very thing she loves to do. Thanks to some direction from special key figures in her life, the world now has access to a moving, touching and inspiring force. Princess has trained in multiple musical instruments including vocals, violin, flute, xylophone, trombone and classical piano under the direction of Donna Glover, Art Coleman, Collins Peters, Gary Catona, Nicholas Cooper, and Scott Johnson. Since the age of four, Princess could be found singing gospel tunes with her sisters at local community events in Stockton, CA, singing jazz tunes at local corporate events or performing one of her many instruments in Jazz band, Marching Band, Concert Band or Drumline. In addition to the multiple musical achievements, she also has been showcased in several theater performances as well as on film & television.
Currently, you can find Princess performing internationally in major cities, including: Seoul, Korea; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Beijing, China; Muscat, Oman; Tucson, AZ; Los Angeles, California; Stockton, California; Selma, Alabama; Hengelo, Netherlands; London Olympics 2012; Monaco Grand Prix 2013.
Miss Princess is able to adjust to any cultural environment, is adaptable, and flexible to an international audience. In addition to the multiple musical achievements, she also has been showcased in several theater performances as well as on film & television.
"There's always a slight moment where Its a little nerve wracking to step outside of my comfort zone. But all I want to do is perform. There's nothing in the world like it."
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Grace Blue is an alternative-pop music duo based in Los Angeles, California.
The music duo, that consists of vocalist Grace Mogz and keyboard player Joseph Arazi, have decided to move to Los Angeles this past May in order to pursue their passion and hunger for music.
Their debut music video for the single "Our Eyes" was released June 4th and had reached over 100,000 YouTube views, followed by their self-titled debut EP, that has been released July 29th.
Their music is a combination of dark emotionally driven vocals, alongside catchy, up-tempo alternative-pop.
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Born in NYC and recently relocated to Los Angeles, the Basement Beat Revival is a band whose sound lives somewhere at the crossroads of The Black Keys and David Bowie - next door to the Clash and Lenny Kravitz. Call it "GlamWave", the modern love child of glam and new wave with a healthy dose of psychedelia and soul.
Formed in 2015, BBR immediately began playing the local club scenes in New York, Philadelphia and Boston. Their mission has, and will always be, to keep the torch lit brightly for a bedrock of influences that inspire their sound. Influences such as The Arctic Monkeys, White Stripes, The Doors, The Killers, The Cure, T Rex, The Strokes, Slade, Television and The Beatles - to offer but a few examples.
Driven by deep lyricism, their sound is built around vintage guitars, classic synths and deep rhythms. From the dreamy lyrics and instrumentation of numbers like "Stars & Scars" to their rock-meets-Motown homage to the 70s club scene "New York Doll" and the haunting ballad "Time Stands Still", BBR takes their musical experimentation in endless directions.
Be on the lookout for their upcoming EP release "Heavy" due in early 2018.
Latino gay bar, “Club Chico” located in East LA is the home of SCUM, a monthly queer punk night for “queerdos” and anyone else in search of a punk, new wave, trash, and house dance party. SCUM was started two years ago by Rudy Bleu and Hex-Ray, who are both inflectional figures in the Queer Chicano Culture. Rudy Bleu and Hex-Ray asked one of Queercore’s founding fathers, Limp Wrist to help celebrate their success and appreciation of the Hispanic punk community, with a sold-out 2-year anniversary show. The band was founded in 1998 by Martin Sorrondeguy, lead singer of Los Crudos and Mark Telfian of Hail Mary. Limp Wrist recently celebrated fifth album “Facades” (2017) staying true to their hardcore sound that covers themes apropos to the LGBTQ community. This can be heard in their lyrics. Limp Wrist shows are known for outrageous fan participation, like naked stage diving, kissing band members, and running around on stage. Martin is unfazed by the unique ways fans show their love. He sometimes even participates by sitting on fans’ faces during live performances. The band is also notorious for their onstage attire, or lack thereof. For a performance, Martin wore his best thong cut jean shorts to show off his red jock strap and suspenders with a classic leather Daddy motorcycle hat. SCUM’s regular partygoers did not fall short in providing the known Limp Wrist crowd experience, with pant-less fans being chased on stage by security for making sexual gestures to bands members out of love and respect.
Often live shows follow a formula. The openers sharing a similar sound and fan base as the headliner, they did things a little differently. SCUM delivered the true meaning of a variety show, kicking off the night with a performance by drag host Lady Forbidden followed by other local drag performers. Two heterosexual men I spoke to during the show admitted to this being their first drag show; SCUM parties have a way of bringing together least likely pairs. In addition to the drag show there were performances by queer hardcore band, Causa, Destruye Y Huye, and the all-female mariachi band La Victoria, who covered Selena’s “Como La Flor”.
Within the sea of leather studded painted jackets, Doc Marten's, bullet belts, band tees, and Mohawks there was still a strong presence of the LGBTQ community. It was as if someone dropped a hardcore show in the middle of a 1980’s new wave gay night club. Some show goers were dressed in full drag as if it was a regular night at SCUM. The punk/hardcore scene with many Scum first timers and outsiders did not compromise the vibe frequent SCUM’s attendees are accustom. Once Limp Wrist hit the stage the room became a place of unity and support. It was clear no matter how any individual identified, everyone shared a love of queercore.
Electro-pop music with orchestral influences, Pershanoush takes you into a wide, feminine, sensible and sensual atmosphere. Both strong and fragile, violent and soft, it plays with the paradoxes of emotional complexity.
THE VIDEO
Former director herself, Vanessa Giangrande has since the beginning thought of her musical project in association with the visual aspect. Movie fan and musician since her youngest age, she built Pershanoush around both of her passions.Her first music video Mesmerizing, directed by Régis Raffin, is a very stylized film,with a pin-point editing rhythm, and an emotional crescendo held by shots andvisual effects that stick perfectly to the sounds of the music. She wanted a video who played on the codes of present films and TV shows opening credits (American Gods, Glow etc). Beautiful compositions, multiple exposures, symbols and slow motions are part of the film-making.
NEWS
Mesmerizing is part of the original soundtrack of Jérôme de Gerlache feature film LOOV, Là où l'on va ( Marty est une entreprise production ), to be released in automn 2018. Home to me was used by Canal + in TV trailers for the Festival de Cannes 2017, and to promote the 2016 independent film festival “l’Autre festival” on the Ciné +channels. Free as us was used for the promotion of the independent film festival “l’Autre festival” in 2015 on the Ciné + channels.
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Vanessa Giangrande was born in Paris from a Sicilian father and a French mother. A the age of 7, her father hears her play by ear on a friend's piano and decides to buy one to allow his daughter to develop her obvious taste for music. She learns classical piano. Later, worthy heir of the MTV generation, she is a fan of music videos and therefore decides to follow audiovisual studies. At first she works as an editor of movie trailers for the cinema, then she directs short programs, music videos and fashion films. In 2012, she composes a track for the film she's making for the Parisian brand Lorafolk. She then moves towards music composition for films and eventually gives birth to her personal project Pershanoush. The first EP will be released April 6th 2018 on the Minty Fresh label.
Her childhood piano remained her faithful companion, on which she composes all her songs.
Toronto trio Little Coyote released their debut album The Trouble With Teeth this winter and have released the title track as a single/video.
In this stark video, we watch lead singer Teagan Johnston perform to an empty room and venture out into a snowy day. “[The] winter backdrop served as a reflection on this album release and a farewell to this past winter promoting it,” Johnston tells us. Throughout the video, we also see Johnston flossing her teeth, a pretty mundane task until things get really bloody and the act takes on a whole new meaning.
“The album and this song in particular is really about struggling with a relationship and the fear of losing someone, and letting that fear drive you to places that might actually break that relationship instead of saving it,” explains Johnston. “I was watching my husband flossing his teeth and bleeding one night and I thought it would be really interesting to do a hyperbole of that situation for the video,” she adds.
Hunnypot represents the Little Coyote catalog for licensing, master and publishing so dig in!
Scott Reifman (booking agent for The Mint and Satellite) is celebrating turning 40 with a get-down at The Mint Saturday March 31st. Hot Tub Johnnie is supplying the good-time dance party action for the night.
The evening features performances by Hunnypot favorites Grace Blue, Dialogue (formally know as Ghost Lit Kingdom), Roses and Cigarettes and Scott himself will be taking the stage as well. It'll be a super-fun night not to be missed. Get your tickets to the show here. We'll be starting at 7:30pm sharp.
Michete always manages to turn heads in the best of ways and her new video "Rihanna Kraft Singles" does just that. This is Michete's first single from 'Cool Tricks 3' and as her previous efforts it was written, produced, directed and edited DIY style. Ask John Anderson (Hunnypot) about licensing.
Michete is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to visually stimulating her audiences. If it’s colorful and messy, it’s Michete. But “Rihanna Kraft Singles” isn’t just a technicolor snapshot into the pop star’s life. It’s a hybrid of sexual tension and pop culture influences. Michete exudes this powerful sensual confidence and domination throughout the entire music video. Through coy eyes and bold fashion statements, Michete draws the viewer in with her carefully ~krafted~ set. From dry cuts to parking lot structures, the imagery symbolizes her statuesque attitude within a structure as strong as her: concrete.
“Rihanna Kraft Singles” feels like the best snapchat story you’ve seen - but good luck recreating this. Execution is Michete’s strong suite. But the clever antics don’t stop at her visual escapades, it lies within her lyricism. If you're a fan of pop culture references, clever jabs and self love - this track is for you. I can’t help but notice though this song isn’t just another bop from your favorite underground pop star, it’s more of a sound off. Michete is here and that bitch is ready for you.
People talk about taking the crown, but few do it or even attempt to go full throttle. What makes this bop stronger than any other is that it’s Michete’s come and get it anthem. Take the line “The girls know that I’m a threat” if catchy digs was a sport, Michete is Queen. Love the video for its eccentric colors and its homemade production but don’t forget this is a siren call. Michete is up to bat and she’s telling you all to get ready. Enter if you dare. - Sasha Gonzaléz (Distinction Music)
The attitude, soul, vibe and legacy of the Golden State, California bands should always play music from the waist down...And of course....Keep your eyes on the road and your hands upon the wheel. POWER TRIP LA is a musical blend with several combined decades of real raw power with a relentless musical presence in the international scene. The musicians in Power Trip LA never shy away when it comes to 'Bringing It on and Tearing It Down’ Crossing a musical bridge from 'in the present & aware of our environment' straight into funk jump the sparks reference points meets 60/70ish summer of love psychedelic space travel, a new make over coating...to another wise timeless repertoire. YES...it’s true!
Power Trip LA is:
*Drummer, noisemaker and groove machine from Jane’s Addiction/Porno for Pyros’ Stephen Perkins. Also known for his work in many different musical galaxies, Methods of Mayhem, Infectious Grooves, Nine Inches Nails, No Doubt, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sheryl Crow, etc.
*Music royalty heir and top shelf melody maker himself: Alex Alessandroni Jr, known for his musical director/& keyboards role behind such artists as Christina Aguilera, Pink, Babyface, Whitney Houston, Nelly Furtado, Leann Rimes, Faith Evans, Toni Braxton, Natalie Cole, Don Felder, Bobby Brown etc.-
*The guitar master, shredder & strummer too! Rafael Moreira of Stevie Wonder, Sheryl Crow, Christina Aguilera, Pink, Steven Tyler, Cher, Brett Michaels, Alessia Cara, and Paul Stanley’s fame, but also a regular fixture on TV shows like The Voice and American Idol.
*One of a kind Producer/bassist Fabrizio Grossi with a long string of successful and award winning collaborations with the Supersonic Blues Machine, Steve Vai, Billy F. Gibbons, Eric Gales, George Clinton & P-Funk, Joe Bonamassa, Leslie West, Warren Haynes, Robben Ford, Steve Lukather, Glenn Hughes, etc.
*Garrett Holbrook on lead vocals. A young name fairly unknown to the public at large, but very much on the radar of producers and session players for his talent and delivery consistency. Garrett fronts a few different ensembles, spanning from Acoustic Blue-Grass-Country to Prog-Metal, Garrett has been making a serious name for him self and with Power Trip LA he found a great window to entertain and showcase his worth.
