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.
BIO
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.
After a successful debut EP, Grace Blue—the Tel-Aviv born, LA-based duo comprised of Grace Mogz and and Joseph Arazi—return with a stunning new music video for "Nowhere To Go."
Grace Blue sound like London Grammar, if London Grammar went trip-hop. Their lyrics are clever, the beat driving, and the vocal powerful. "Nowhere To Go" is a moody electronic gem, and the visuals are meant to be savored in conjunction with the lush soundscape.
"The song was written about being stuck in an unhealthy situation in your life, in a relationship that isn't good for you, whether it's a romantic one, a family one or even with a friend or a job, because you don't feel like you have a better option”, reveals Mogz. The lush, tear-jerking video is a clear call-back to this theme, about a woman spending years of her life grappling with the reality that she will never have the attention she wants from an absentee father. - Tanis Smither (EARMILK)
Be sure to check out Grace Blue's self titled debut EP available now. Ask us about licensing!
This session of Hunnypot Live started with Hot Tub's brand of party music to celebrate birth and departure. Brooke Trout joined us in the tub for her birthday celebration, an interview about her music career and a funk set to shake asses. Sidney B. performed his brand of French/California funk, Noble Creatures added to the musical brass movement, Hot Sauce Holiday returned for the 6th time to keep the partying moving and Death of Politics brought it down just a tiny bit to get serious about songs. 03/19/2018
Brooke Trout is a singer/songwriter known for her polyphonic blend of rock, blues and surf tones. Her latest musical project Brill is an indie-alt-acoustic duet with former band mate and Flat Cat Radio host, singer/songwriter Dave Strauss. The group has just released their debut album Fish Out Of Water on CDBaby as well as on iTunes. The album’s first single “O Song” was featured on several programs including JVonD Radio in Boulder, CO, MuseBoat Radio in Las Vegas, NV, The Soupy Gato Show in The Netherlands with syndication in the UK and The Daily Dose on The Insomnia RadioNetwork. Fish Out Of Water has also been featured by Slacker Radio and Muzoic.com. You can check out music videos for Brill’s O Song and Shine on Youtube.
Brooke Trout’s previous albums include the 2012 release Chasing Windmills with The Red Herring which was recorded at Musician’s Institute with Dan Hughley (Manley Laboratories) as well as at the historic 4th Street Recording studio in Santa Monica with Sejo Navajas (Cold Blue Rebels, The People’s Party) and Denise Barbarita (The Roots, Stevie Wonder). Trout’s sophmore album Networth (M-Pire Recording Studio, 2009) features mixing engineer Chuck Wilson (Andre 3000, Dr. Dre) and mastering by Grammy Award winner Nancy Matter (The Who, Ray Charles). Her debut album Bittersweet was recorded with Timon Marmex, creator of Rhythm Core Alpha(SoftEgg Studios, 2006).
These albums achieved airplay on several radio stations and podcasts, as well as positive reviews in the press where Trout was compared to alternative artists like Souixsie Souix, Exene Cervenka and Sinéad O’Connor. Networth featured the musicianship of two bands, The Treble Hooks & The Anchor Men, capturing a sound that was compared to Siouxsie & the Banshees, The B-52s, and X. The title track was awarded “Most Original In Alternative Rock” on Garageband.com. The Red Herring was also compared to The B-52s and Siouxsie & the Banshees. You can expect a dark surf rock sound from this fish! As music critic Billy Sheppard writes, “This level of music pain, in varying tempi, is a serrated cut of raw Souixshe, left in the sun near the mayonnaise for too damn long.”
Chasing Windmills achieved radio play coast to coast, making playlists in major markets including WPPJ in Pittsburgh, PA, WRNR in Annapolis, MD, WRUW in Cleveland, OH, KUNM in Albuquerque, NM, WXDU in Durham, NC, WEFT in Champaign, IL and KMNR in Rolla, MO. The album also showed strong support from New York, charting for two weeks on WPNR in Utica, as well as getting play on WHRW in Bighamton, WMVL in Purchase and WCVM in Morrisville. The album also charted on WXIN in Providence, RI. Chasing Windmills also received great support in Massachusetts on the world famous WUML, getting airplay on a variety of the station’s programs including Moustache For Men, Junk & Stuff, Smith…Brings Only Nice Goods and the heralded program Live From the Fallout Shelter which has been featured in SPIN Magazine. The Red Herring made the Los Angeles indie rock charts for The Deli Magazine and were also finalists in the Eventful.com Battle of the Bands to perform at The Roxy Theatre on the historic Sunset Strip.
Brooke Trout was nominated for All Access Magazine’s 2007 Music Award Show for best female guitarist in a rock, melodic blues category, best female guitarist in a pop, alternative category and best songwriter. In 2008 Brooke Trout was made a Member of the Month for singer/songwriter organization Songsalive and included in Music Connection’s Annual Directory of Artists & Bands. Brill’s Fish Out Of Water was honored with the SongNet Award for 2016.
Brooke Trout is the stage name of Brooke Mason, an experienced journalist and former editor for The Santa Maria Times, Martin Literary Management and Mahoganygirl.com. Brooke has worked as a media coordinator with nonprofits including The San Fernando Valley Arts Council (DCA), Friends of Taxco (PTPI), Canoga Park Improvement Association, Songsalive and AFSP. Brooke is also a contributing writer for Music Connection, All Access Magazine and Bitchin Entertainment and has also appeared as a monthly guest cohost for the internet broadcast Flat Cat Radio. To catch archived shows go to http://www.myspace.com/flatcatradio.
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Born in France, currently living in the US and having traveled all over the
world–including a month living and making music with indigenous people on a small
South Pacific island– Sidney B. has explored and immersed himself in almost every
genre of music there is. From the house beats of Europe through the funk of Latin
America to the lyrical rap of the US, each area has imparted its unique music influence on Sidney, who now brings these styles together into an irresistible pop package.
At the tender age of 25, Sidney expresses himself as not just a singer and songwriter but as a filmmaker and artist too, but has always, in his heart, been a musician first and foremost. Having had his first taste of the industry in a rap group named Hors du Com 1, Sidney has since hosted radio shows in France, written soundtracks for short films and even composed for theater.
The appreciation not just from fans but from other musicians and the music industry as a whole has always been consistent for Sidney. From winning the Best Emerging Artist award at the European Indie Music Festival in 2008, through working on projects with Universal Canada and Warner Music to sharing the red carpet with Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars at last year’s Much Music Awards in Toronto, the accolades continue to roll in with increasing pace.
His slick, club-ready tracks are accompanied by self-directed fast paced videos, making this artist a double threat that’s ready to take centre stage. An award-winning first single,a full length album that’s ready to be released and a video that was the most watched video on YouTube after a Justin Bieber track mean that Sidney B. is on the brink of much-deserved US success–but you can be sure that he won’t stop there.
Noble Creatures is LA's Latin-Alternative dark horse performing 1st generational music. For almost 10 years the band has celebrated cultural diversity one stage at a time stirring up sounds from Colombia, the Caribbean islands, and Africa among a solid foundation of rock and urban music. Lately, Noble Creatures has opened for Ozomatli, they were featured on Sofar Sounds, and were included in Music Connection Magazine's "Hot 100 Unsigned Bands." Performing frequently around Los Angeles Noble Creatures continues to spread what NPR Music calls "a great big joyful sound."
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Hot Sauce Holiday is a five 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 witty with every band member trading off on vocals or singing 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 Michael to Motorhead.
So leave the outside world behind you for a couple hours and come experience the originality, joy, and chaos that is Hot Sauce Holiday. Hunnypot Approved good time guarantee!
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The DOP aka "death of Politics" is a Psychedelic rock band from Venice CA.
St. Patrick's Day (Saturday 3/18), Hot Tub Johnnie will be spinning before, between and after the bands! Slip on the GREEN and join us at The Mint for some big IRISH FUN! Live performances by Caleb Henry & The Customs / Bird Concerns / Mind Monogram / Super City / The Flusters.
We start at 7:45pm and go all night. Only $12.00 at the door, full show info HERE!
FIA NYXX is throwing her official EP release party at The Mint Thursday March 29th and Hot Tub Johnnie is spinning the dance party for the night. Red carpet walk up starts at 8PM, guaranteed FUN, don't miss this one!
Fia NyXX adds a unique flair to pop-dance music paying tribute to the soulful sounds of the Motown era. Her emotionally-rich lyrics are heavily influenced by the indulgent and passionate culture of the South, complimented with a masterful vision for storytelling and larger-than-life performances. Fia NyXX's music embodies a fresh, electrifying sound that molds her tracks with an unexpected depth and timelessness - transcending what it means to be a pop artist.
A veteran in the industry, Fia NyXX has toured the United States and Asia, as part of the girl group SHE and will release her first solo record in March 2018. The EP entitled Everything Girl was recorded at FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, AL. under the musical direction of Will McFarlane (Etta James, Bonnie Raitt, Bobby "Blue" Bland), Emmy-winning producer Lance Bendiksen, multi-platinum producer and mixer Brian Malouf (Michael Jackson, Queen, Madonna) and features players from the iconic Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section, The Swampers.
Everything Girl will be released on March 23, 2018 followed closely by Fia’s first music video, "Maybe Just Love Me". Get your tickets to the show here.
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