For Brandyn Burnett and Molly Moore, making music as Cosmos & Creature means infinitely drawing form their eclectic fascinations. Driven by a shared passion for timeless melody and sonic innovation, the L.A.-based duo bring a certain wide-eyed wonder to each of their songs. “Our name came from thinking about how big the universe is and how small we are, and how somehow it all works together,” says Burnett. “So much of our music is about seeing yourself in the grand scheme of things, and exploring the biggest emotions but in a very close and human way.”
In all of their output, Cosmos & Creature show a refined sense of songcraft shaped by their backgrounds as solo artists.A New York native who started writing songs when she was seven, Moore had A #1 Hit on the iTunes dance chart with “Peace of My Heart” (A track from her 2015 debut Shadow of the Sun), and also lists Lea Michele’s 2017 single “Letting go” among her songwriting credits. Previously signed to Warner Bros. Records, Burnett’s songwriting achievements include Hedley’s Triple-Platinum “Kiss you inside out”, which nabbed a Juno Award nomination for single of the year.
Arriving last September, “Young” earned massive attention for Cosmos & Creature, promoting the duo to gain more than 36 million collective streams on Spotify. Made with Step Goodman and Aaron Accetta of Dirty Canvas Music, the Intensely Catchy Yet Wistful Track ended up sparking their signing to PRMD Music. Cosmos & Creature also recently headed out on their first tour, delivering a kinetic live show whose raw vitality they carefully infused into their upcoming debut EP.Hands-on in every aspect of their music, Cosmos & Creature continually turn their most intimate expression into songs with major emotional power.
-Minami Seo
C & C have played our Hunnypot party a couple times now, their fab. We love em'! - Hot Tub Johnnie
Hunnypot video pick is Cuban Doll's "Bankrupt" she has gained notoriety on Instagram and Twitter with follows from Drake and Cardi B and upwards of 500K followers. Cuban Doll, real name Aaliyah Keef 19 years old from Dallas, Texas released her demo titled "Aaliyah Keef" featuring single "Exposya". July 2017 Cuban Doll reached 30,000 views for her video her song "Rat B*tch". Within a years time Cuban Doll went from a social media personality to having professional official music videos similar to Carbi B and Asian Doll.
-Morgan DeShields-McClure
Hunnypot Live! is the most Superb Owl. What a night! Hot Tub bathed us with an early DJ set of hits and hearts. Maureen Crowe sat down with us to discuss her illustrious music supervision career and brought a set of music that no one could #resist dancing to. BNTLY, an "oh baby! band" rocked our socks off. Grace Blue came back to drop beats and lift hearts, The YeahTones pummeled us with that real rock n roll life, AMERA TechYES'd us with crazy good electronic rock and Memento once again rapped hard and left us with something to remember. Photos and recap by J. Gray 02/05/2018
Lauded by Neil Portnow, President of the Recording Academy, as "a force of nature" Maureen Crowe is a powerful voices in music and media. As the first female President of the LA Chapter of the Recording Academy, she spearheaded the effort to secure voting rights and award status for music supervisors. In 2008, Maureen Crowe co-founded the Guild of Music Supervisors (GMS), the first and only organized advocacy for professional music supervisors. In just a few short years the GMS has had an astounding impact securing both Grammy and Emmy Awards status of music supervisors, secured stories in top publications including The New York Times: Arts and Leisure, The Hollywood Reporter , Variety and Billboard and establishing the annual the Annual Guild of Music Supervisor Awards which highlights the incredible impact music and music supervision have in every field of media.
She is known for her exceptional creative work, financial and marketing acumen. Some of the most groundbreaking achievements in the field including the Grammy award winning soundtrack and chart topping single "I Will Always Love You" from The Bodyguard, the platinum selling soundtrack for the cult classic Wayne's World, and the multi-platinum Grammy and Oscar winning film Chicago.
BNTLY was formed by the siblings Adam and Julia Feldman and Adam Levy. The band has influences ranging from 70s soul/funk, classic and alternative rock to the current wave of jazz-oriented hip hop. Their newest single/video is "Wolves" which they will preform during their live appearance Monday Feb. 5th 2018 Hunnypot Live at The Mint. It's a high concept adventure and lots of fun.
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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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The YeahTones is the tenacious rock ‘n’ roll brainchild of bandleader and frontman Jake Pinto. Born of a natural healer and a business schemer (read: Florida man), Pinto’s deep-rooted lust for “peaceful” resistance has been long in the making. In 2012, Jake graduated from private university with a degree in music, thousands of dollars in debt and an ample angst for the injustices of the world. Plagued by the typical anger and isolation of a 20 something New Yorker, Jake set aside his pricey jazz education in search of a new more liberating form of expression, enter The YeahTones. On stage The YeahTones explode with punk energy to deliver the straightforward anguish of Jake’s unassuming songwriting. The band makes audiences thrash and scream then hands out a goody bag of catchy riffs and melodies to take home for later. They do all of this while wearing matching outfits. The Brooklyn-based band are supporting their debut record, Eviction Notice, the first presentation of their fearless, unpretentious rock ‘n’ roll.
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Contrary to the popular notion that Electronic Artists just "Press Play", based out of heart of Los Angeles, AMERA is a true live performance band which takes you a sonic journey with epic soundscapes and ground-shattering drop that engage the audience for both head-banging and dance-floor experiences.
Already performing hundreds of shows worldwide, Brooke Adams (Vocals), Mikael Oganes (Synths/Keys) and Donovan Butez (Guitar) have formed a trio which is ready to unveil their sound and sonic force with the power of a tidal wave.
Crafted with organic smash of live performance AMERA is a modern fruit of musical adventure
Vocals/ Brooke Adams Guitar/Donovan Ananda Keyboard/Mikael Oganes
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Combining the lush richness of a film score, the rhythm section of a rock band, and the introspective storytelling of underground rap, Memento is a hip-hop artist from the San Francisco Bay Area.
He loosely categorizes his music as “hip-hop with an indie rock sensibility” — meaning that he uses live instruments and records his vocals within a few takes to capture raw, genuine emotion. Memento avoids the use of studio trickery in order to achieve authenticity, and always believes that less is more.
He approaches his music with the mindset of a composer: he wants the instruments to say what the words are saying, without the words. In order to do this, he pays great attention to detail while crafting his melodies and rhythms. Once the instrumental can express the emotion on its own, Memento paints a picture through his stories, his emotions, and his observations, all while maintaining a brutal honesty.
Iron Chic's single/video "My Best Friend (Is a Nihilist)" is a champaign optimistic nihilistic theme as the song title suggest. The fist to chest pounding melodic hardcore/punk band hails from Long Island, NY whose name is often compared to the Iranian wrestler, Iron Skeik. The band keeps true to punks classic song structure of leaving room in many song's for gang vocals provided by the crowd. Iron Chic debuted their first album titled "Not Like This" which include the track "Cutesy Monster Man" released on Dead Broke Rekerds, a Long Island based label. Iron Chic would release "The Constant One" their 2nd album in 2013, this time on Bridge Nine, the label that has housed Polar Bear Club, Strike Anywhere, and Sick Of It All". "You Can't Stay Here", is Iron Chic's latest studio album, released on SideOneDummy Records where they share the roaster with current and alumni artist such as Hot Water Music, Title Fight, MXPX, and PUP.
Although Iron Chic is embarking on an Australian tour until the Fall, Iron Chic will be playing several dates in the U.S including one here in LA at The Hi-Hat on Monday February 19th.
-Morgan DeShields-McClure
Trying to remember that dope track from our last Hunnypot party? We got you. Listen to Hunnypot's favorite 2018 party picks here. Hot Tub Johnnie Approved!
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Hunnypot video pick comes from Charley Crockett with his song "Jamestown Ferry" from his new album "Charley Crockett Presents: Lil’ G.L.’s Honky Tonk Jubilee". The music video for "Jamestown Ferry" takes the viewer on Crockett's stroll through the wilderness and on the streets of a classic western town with saloons in the background. The video as the same cinematic scenery of an area resembling the alpines similar to those seen in Trey Parker's (creator of South Park) "Cannibal: The Musical". Growing up with a single mother in San Benito, Texas; Crockett found it was not easy being a blues musician in the same town which birthed Freddy Fender. At a young age Crockett set off to preform the world and temporarily finding home in Paris, Spain, Morocco, and North Africa, playing the blues. After returning to Texas Charley Crockett a an album titled "A Stolen Jewel" in 2015, receiving critical acclaim in Dallas and ultimately landing him a Dallas Observer Music Award that year for “Best Blues Act”. Crockett did not slow down and in 2016 he released "The Night", an admirable nod to his Texas country and Louisiana blues roots. Crockett graced the cover of Buddy Magazine in May 2016, who called him “the archetype of the new American vagabond. Crockett has shared the stage with other Blues, Rock n' Roll, and Honky Tonk influenced artist such as Justin Townes Earle, Lucero, and Citizen Cope.
-Morgan DeShields-McClure
"When They Go Furlough We Get High Though" Hunnypot Live has been accused of shutting down governments before; Last night was a "'buster" Show #383 got off with Hot Tub's bubbling set of music. Tiffany Anders got in to the tub to talk about her career as a musician and music supervisor and dropped a set of forward feminism and just good jams. Little Monarch molted regal music on stage, Power Trip reconstructed hits into power gifts, Trubdr. Adam Road gave us international beats and blessings in a rock band, Lauren Lakis broke hearts (and almost gear) with her dark details, Alessandra Altieri pop'd and locked us in with her songs and performance and h2the closed the night with a super set of dance party music. Photos by Media Liberated and J. Gray, Recap by J. Gray 01/22/2018
A Los Angeles native, Tiffany Anders grew up with a lust for music, seeking out bands and attending live shows at a very early age. Her young enthusiasm eventually led her to a recording career of her own, singing backup at the age of 17 on Dinosaur Jr.’s album Where You Been, submitting a song for the heralded soundtrack to Allison Anders’ 1996 female singer-songwriter pop narrative Grace Of My Heart (for which she was also a music consultant), and cutting her 2001 solo debut album, Funny Cry Happy Gift, which was produced by rock icon PJ Harvey and released to critical acclaim. As a music supervisor, she’s worked on such films as Drake Doremus’ Like Crazy, Breathe In and Equals Michael James Johnson’s All The Wilderness, Malik Vitthal’s Imperial Dreams, Ry Russo Young’s Nobody Walks, and James Ponsoldt’s films Smashed, The End of the Tour and The Circle, as well as working on the critically acclaimed FXX television series You’re The Worst, and the upcoming period piece “Everything Sucks! for Netlfix.
Tiffany is also one of the founders and head curators of Los Angeles’ annual Don’t Knock The Rock film festival and has contributed over 500 album reviews for the largest independent record store in America, Amoeba Music. She has also contributed in-depth liner notes for the revered reissue record label Rev-Ola, for which she’s conducted interviews with Tommy James, Sweetwater, and F.J. McMahon.
Little Monarch is an LA based indie pop band whose debut self-titled EP has garnered viral success on Spotify with over 15 million streams since its 2016 release. The band consists of LA lifer Casey Kalmenson (vocals, guitar), Memphis-born Lanita Smith (vocals, keys), and Indiana native Justin Andres (guitar, bass). Little Monarch was formed when Casey found herself in the audience at one of Lanita's live performances and fell in love with her sound. The music is an unexpected blend of genres from soul to reggae. Little Monarch is currently in the studio writing for their next release and preparing for tour in 2018.
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Trubdr. Adam Road is a Tel Aviv based musician whose music channels harmonic and rhythmic sounds of flamenco style guitar with a mix of indie, folk, rock and gypsy blues music. His music has caught the attention of prominent figures in music like 6-time Grammy Award winning producer (U2, Jason Mraz, Rolling ?Stones, Dave Matthews), Steve Lilywhite, who said that Trubdr. Adam Road is "as good as Hozier.”
He's been published twice in major publications such as "Time out" as being top "5" artists to watch out for from Israel following an acclaimed set at Tune In Tel Aviv.
A child of Baltimore, Lauren grew to embrace the fatalistic spirit of the city with an ever-present & fearless approach to her work & art. The hand-crafted rawness of her sound bellows deep & true, unscathed by the prevailing winds of today's polite rock. Lauren's persistence & growth in the Los Angeles scene can be attributed to her previous bands Hobart W Fink (vocals), Slow Coda (vocals & keys) , & LA Nova (vocals, keys, bass, programming). She's performed in such LA staples as The Echo, The Satellite, & The Mint; as well asEcho Park Rising & Make Music Pasadena.
Most recently, Lauren mounted a solo-performance in a 2017 SXSW showcase in Austin, TX. Her track Lead Us On has been featured on the M:M Music Meeting Volume 43 compilation album. She is currently playing shows locally in LA with her full band.
FEROCIOUS, her first full-length solo album, is a product of passion & experience folded with a recent personal tragedy. In collaboration with her Producer-Engineer Billy Burke, Lauren explores the full spectrum of the grieving process against a backdrop of shoe-gaze inspired guitars, haunting synth swells, deep-driving beats, & lyrics imparted with true candor. All instrumentals were written & performed by Lauren with the exception of AJ Brown on drums & additional guitars by Chris Garcia & Alex Stills. Mixing tasked to the talented Chris Kasitch (Adele [Grammy-winning], Phantogram, Cee Lo Green). Artwork by Alyssa Burke
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h2the merges 80s synths and layered beats from producer Erez ‘Diwon' Safar (Bonhom, Dreams in Static, Tyrone Gosling, etc.), brought to life through dynamic visuals and sound.
URB Magazine wrote that “Safar is something else…in a profound kind of way,” calling his sound titillating and “juicy for the ears,” while The Village Voice described his productions as “adventurous and banging.”
2DOPEBOYZ and Vibe Magazine’s allhiphop.com have also noted h2the’s rap flips of 80?s inspired sonics. It’s the producer as auteur as every track takes you through the emotional space of the artist, like Kanye or Godard.
Bedroom politics is some dirty business.
"Imagine it choreographed. Casey Spooner rocking his mustache shirtless, featuring Chairlift vocalist Caroline Polachek, with special guests artist-DJ Juliana Huxtable and actor Juan Pablo Rahal.
Personal, honest and unconcealed homosexuality put right in front of the audience, just like Fischerspooner as always. Produced by Michael Stripe, SIR depicts the period after Spooner ended a 14-year relationship. "[Spooner] encouraged me to be more emotionally connected and to trust my voice... and fought for more raw vocal," Spooner stated at NPR Music. ""He was a mentor and a great friend who guided me through troubled times and captured my experience. He lifted me up at my lowest. This album is a document of that experience."
Boots, producer for Beyonce, Run The Jewels and Autolux, co-produced "Have Fun Tonight", and also sprinkled some magic dust for another 2 tracks.
Fischerspooner demonstrates to us music is about love. It is also about sweat, and tears, and struggle and lust and infatuation and heartbreaks. And rebirth.
A note for you: TopBrazil is just out. And oh, SF, LA and OC, make yourself available on March 14th, 15th and 16th. Party's on. Pre-game supplied in the video above.
Hunnypot favorite Tech N9ne takes it way back for the B Boys and DJ's with "Tech N9ne (Don't Nobody Want None)" from his upcoming album - PLANET! We've been with Tech from his beginnings, Check out the interview we did with Tech N9ne here.