Recent Queerties Award-nominated duo The FMs released their latest slice of thought-provoking Alterna-pop in the form of the track “T/riangle.” Incredibly personal and based on band member Matte Namer’s own polyamorous relationship, “T/riangle” is a groundbreaking look at dismantling the traditionally passed-down and rigid interpretations of romantic attachment and embracing the beauty of alternative ways of thinking and loving.
The "T/riangle" video (directed by Matt Mahurin) is a dreamy, hypnotic visual experience that is beautifully poignant in its simplicity echoing the nature of the source material.
-Morgan DeShields McClure
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Hunnypot Live #457 was a very successful convoy of music and entertainment.
Hot Tub Johnnie hit the gas early with top hits and whips.
TWO guest hosts, Kristin Engineer & Adam Ehrlich, protested mediocrity with their origin stories and new endeavors in music.
Sophie Gold trucked in a Fort Knox sized pop performance.
Honest Family Outlaws returned to our stage hauling hip, hopped, country jams.
We got the 10-4 from Nadia Vaeh's 4 on the floor rock/pop heavy load.
Hot Tub navigated the rest of Hunnypot highway with hits to keep on trucking to.
Photos/Recap: J. Gray Audio mastering: James Coffman
Adam Ehrlich is a music industry veteran who has been in the music department at Paramount Pictures for the last 15 years. After graduating Berklee College of Music, he played with various acts as a live performer in all genres all over. He has worked at record labels, radio stations, studios, and publishers. He has been composing and producing music for over 20 years and has been a composer/producer with networks including HBO, MTV, Nickelodeon and many others. He developed a children's app called Sing N' Send that taught children how to sing and record and share that went to #1 worldwide in multiple territories and had millions of downloads.
Now Adam enjoys his family band Honest Family Outlaws that is taking over the world by storm.
MotoGirl’s boots on the ground: a deep knowledge of music, road-tested production skills and writing chops for miles. What pumps pistons of MotoGirl’s heart: producing driving pop that puts the wheels under brands … and lighting up the road ahead for up-and-coming artists.
MotoGirl Music LLC is a creative collaborative, producing kinetic original music for brand advertising, TV and film, trailers and promos. It is also a non-exclusive music licensing representative for artists and an artist management company. Kristin Engineer/MotoGirl (owner and founder of MotoGirl Music LLC) is a top liner, songwriter, project manager, and top track executive producer based in Los Angeles, CA who specializes in dance pop, indie pop, and electro pop genres. A lifelong musician, Kristin’s ride has taken her from orchestral work and classical training, to performing as lead singer and songwriter in three bands (including a stint as a chanteuse named Velvet), to the launch of MotoGirl Music. Motogirl collaborates with creators in the music industry who identify as women, non-binary, LGBTQIA+, and BIPOC. The vision: build a talent foundry and drive transformative change in the industry, where these groups are historically underrepresented.
MotoGirl LLC is in motion and launching new music, projects, and artists in 2022. The sign on the company garage is turned to Open…. for collaboration and custom work for your project or brand.
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Sophie Gold is the bad-ass brainchild of MotoGirl Music and Ava King. Sophie combines a boisterous attitude with a side of dark pop and leaves the niceties at home where they belong. Proud to be among MotoGirl’s projects, in the short few months that she has materialized, Sophie is already featured on some of Netflix’s hottest shows. Previously, She had her music featured in Red Bull Commercials and the Ellen Degeneres Show. Recently, with MotoGirl Music, she placed in Twenty Something’s Austin in two episodes featuring her vocals and Ava King’s amazing track.
Sophie Gold is the child of a Gucci bag and a London pub, she makes music that children are not welcome to listen to, and spends her spare time staring out of the window moodily onlooking the Hollywood sign. She’s unhappy, but has her life figured out. Check out her new singles Something From Nothing, Stellarlike, and No Paradise produced by MotoGirl Music and engineered by Ava King. Sophie guarantees you’ll find her music to be just what you were missing.
Formed in the Spring of 2021, Honest Family Outlaws is a trap country family band from Tujunga, California. Veterans of the stage, studio and music business, each member brings their own unique personality and skill set to the table forming a super-group with great crossover multi genre potential.
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Atlanta native and IMA “Vox Pop” winner, Nadia Vaeh, found her way into artistry through modeling and an unexpected stint with a local Atlanta circus. She started singing in their productions, but began writing her own poetry and music at a young age. Her mother was a poet who passed on her love of words, which later fueled Nadia’s talent as a lyricist. Nadia’s life took an unexpected turn at the age of 17 when she lost her mother to suicide. After this tragic loss, she strayed from songwriting and singing for years and went down a path of self-destruction to ignore her pain. When she decided to begin again with artistry, she struggled deeply to deal with her heartbreak. “I made a lot of missteps when I first began my career; had to learn a lot of things the hard way and spent time reflecting to get to a place where I could create hope from the pain that life can bring via my music.”
With her endless resilience, Nadia has grown into a deeply connected and engaging performer. Her music has been played on U.S. and international radio and has been praised by Wonderland Magazine, Pop Wrapped, Music Connection Magazine, Dark Beauty Magazine, AudioFemme, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and more.
Vaeh loves to pull inspiration for her music through many genres and sounds from all over the world and has been heavily influenced by island sounds from her time spent in the Netherland Antilles island, Curaçao. She also draws from the roots of her father's homeland of Lebanon and has an affinity for middle eastern music. The conscious-pop singer also makes it a point to give back whenever she can. Through her music, she has donated proceeds to a number of nonprofits including the Human Rights Campaign, The Trevor Project, among many others.
Having written in several genres, Nadia’s fascination lies with pop because as she puts it, “I love the vast playground that is pop music and how it can transcend and connect people through all cultures. It’s a powerful healer. So many pop songs have helped me feel seen and understood!”
Nadia Vaeh is managed by Kristin Engineer of MotoGirl Music and will be sharing some of her classics as well as a sneak peek from her upcoming debut album, “My Face Hurts” which drops in July 2022.
The first in person audience for 2022, Hunnypot #456, did not disappoint. Erez Safar (Bancs Media) joined us as a co-host and returned to the stage with his eclectic collective, h2the. There were musical bowls, tap dances, familiar and fresh tunes, typewriters and more. MO debuted at Hunnypot with his first live performance of his first of many hip hop pop unreleased tracks. LATECH mashed multiple genres for an upbeat, super danceable, organic flowing set.
A packed house of birthday celebrations (Mikelyn turns 22!), music fans and party people made it one for the books.
Check out the rebroadcast.
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Bancs Media Founder and CEO, Erez Safar a.k.a. Diwon (pronounced dee-wan) is an LA-based creative machine producing video, music and art that pops in a world where popular styles have been left in a state of static. Safar has been featured in countless publications and TV programs including the New York Times, BBC and CBS. His businesses have been item--team-memberd in The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Business Week, Time Magazine, and on NBC. Safar is the producer of the extremely successful annual Sephardic Music Festival, devoted to producing and developing dynamic multicultural artists and interactive media, in New York City and Los Angeles and the co-founder of Gallery 38 a creative art space and art gallery in Los Angeles which he curates with Badir McCleary of ArtAboveReality.
As a producer, Safar has been dubbed a "buzzmaking beatsmith" by The DJ Booth, URB noted that "Diwon is something else...in a profound kind of way". Safar is "producer as auteur as every track takes you through the emotional space of the artist, like Kanye or Godard."
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When Mo was 17 years old, his father was incarcerated, forcing a new but conflict-ridden outlook on life. Pushing through the obstacles, Mo found music to be his truest form of self-expression. His ability to relate his emotions into song began far before his need for it. At the age of 12, he had already begun learning the guitar and using songwriting as a therapeutic outlet.
After leaving Orthodox Judaism and navigating an uncertain reality, Mo’s talents led him to the musical prodigy, Benzo Lombardo, and Eugene Sky Compton, a talented visual artist, and creative director. Over a two-year period, the three cultivated Mo’s sound and image, bringing a rebellious new perspective to the music industry. “Over that time we worked a lot, but having the support of those two kept me grounded and focused on my goals,” the young artist said reflecting on the formative period. “I had music and friends. That was all I needed.” Mo’s songs focus on his struggles within himself and his relationship with love, loss, and loneliness. Soon to be releasing his debut single “High,” Mo’s journey is just beginning and he’s excited to bring you along for the ride. @mightbemoses
h2the is an LA based producer and artist who merges 80s synths and layered beats, brought to life through dynamic visuals and sound. The h2the live band brings the songs to life with some of h2the’s favorite musicians, including Buwi (bass), Tal Vaknine (harp), Calireiki (reiki bowl), Sounten (op1 & vox) and generally a few guest vocalists.
“Brilliantly blending 80’s synths with an new cutting edge sampling style, rising hip hop/experimental producer h2the released his debut single titled “Taste Of The“, a teaser/cut-up off his new beat tape exclusively available on cassette!” – UGHH URB Magazine wrote that “[h2the] 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.
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John Anderson aka DJ Hot Tub Johnnie has been spinning parties and throwing epic events for over 20 years. His DJ moniker "Hot Tub Johnnie" began with his infamous pool party events that began at Coachella, Sundance, and SXSW. When Hot Tub is behind the decks, he delivers a crowd pleasing collection of party treasures, crossing many decades and genres across the board. He's known for his strong ability to read the room, and understand the mindset of an event. Satisfying participants with an eclectic musical blend is his expertise. Whether your needs are big or small, Hot Tub Johnnie is here to help. Give him a call to discuss availability and pricing for your next Special Event, Wedding, or Corporate Gathering.
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Continuing our 20 year tradition of identifying and sharing the hottest and most meaningful new single releases. Check out and follow Hot Tub Johnnie's favorite singles released this year. Updated weekly, Hunnypot Approved!
If you would like to hear Hot Tub's party favorites from previous years, look no further:
Covid claimed another live audience Hunnypot Live but we're a podcast so we recorded the show from the office again.
Show #454 happened and Holland Izz came through to get on the interview and performance microphones, and we were not disappointed.
Also joining us were music producer AntDawg, Sean and Maddie to make the night intimate and special. #WhereMusicLoversGoToPlay
Holland Izz is a recording artist & record producer from Compton, California that is culturally reinventing the sound of contemporary Hip-Hop. Effortlessly gaining traction with his energy fueled delivery & clever bars, he has been co-signed by some of the most notable hip-hop blogs including Zane Lowe, XXL, Lyrical Lemonade, and No Jumper.
Helping guide the next wave of LA sound, Holland Izz sets himself apart with cadence-driven bars and animated beats that highlight his sonic personality. A style that is hard to imitate, and impossible to replicate.
Hello friends, happy to still be able to serve you all as a boutique publisher. It's been a full 2 years since I've shared a compilation of the artists I'm currently working with and thought is would be a great time to catch you up. That said, Hunnypot is proud to offer up these fantastic artists for your listening and licensing pleasure.
Please support what we do here at Hunnypot and give a listen, hope to see you in person at a HUNNYPOT LIVE event soon.
-John "Hot Tub" Anderson
SKY CRIES MARY - L TRAIN
RORA WILDE - ABOUT YOU
SEAN THE STAR EMPERIOR - PARADISE
XHAANIA - PULL UP
ZEUS REBEL WATERS - LUV
LEGENDARY SHACK SHAKERS - THEY WON'T LET ME FORGET (ALL THE THINGS I CAN'T RECALL)
THE ROYAL HOUNDS - PICKIN' IN THE GRAVEYARD
SHY & DRS ft. JOSH SETTERFIELD - FLEX
INDICA - INTOXICATED
THE BELLRAYS - LOVE AND HARD TIMES
Location: Seattle, WA
Genre: Historic Seattle Psych rock band, Sky Cries Mary, releases their 13th studio album, “Wandering In the Vastness”.
Location: The Rio Grande Valley to Los Angeles
Genre: Powerhouse vocals soar over Alternative Pop/R&B sounds with moody & introspective lyrics
Location: Sirius Prime/Los Angeles, CA
Genre: Hip-Poppy earworm perfect for a kiki, a party, a drive and pretty much any situation that could stand for an extra dose of sunshine.
Location: Jamaica to Los Angeles
Genre: (Pronounced ZA-NEE-AH) Pop/Dancehall, saucy lyrics and fresh new approach to R&B
Location: St. Louis, MO
Genre: Gumbo/Hip Hop by an American artist/songwriter, entrepreneur, single-dad, community leader and philanthropist.
Location: Paducah, KY
Genre: Blues Roots Punk Band featuring frontman/author/artist J.D. Wilkes
Location: Nashville, TN
Genre: Fiery Honky Tonk With A Rock And Roll Edge
Location: Aberdeen, Scotland
Genre: Old Town Road Hip Hop/Country
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Genre: Electro-Pop/Hip-Hop Club anthem
Location: Riverside, CA
Genre: The BellRays is an all-original, high energy, Punk, Funk, Rock and Soul band fronted by Lisa Kekaula (Basement Jaxx).
Hunnypot Live #453 went off with a whole bunch of Covid hitches. We retreated to the office and recorded the show the way it used to be done.
Kevvie3TM made it down to rap with us. Ibeshocker, Sean Nevejas, Maddie, Daisy, Raul, DeDux, Constantine and Beatriz jumped in for support and Hot Tub Johnnie boosted everyone with beats all night.
-Jeff Gray
1/10/2022
Kevvie3TM is a recording artist/ song writer from Northern California, currently based out of West Hollywood. Since deciding to come out to Los Angeles he has started working on his debut album “S.P.L.I.T.” which will be announced in early 2022. He works with a independent musical collective of artists, producers, and engineers called “Open Studios”. This has led to more networking opportunities, meeting and collaborating with other creatives such as videographers, photographers etc.
In the course of 2021 Kevvie3TM has landed a song featured with rapper ibeshocker titled “Melrose Blues” in a full-length feature film Pride Jewel. He has recently been covered in the Voyager magazine here in LA and has his lyrics cited in Rap Genius. His main single out now is titled “Memories”. Memories has been play-listed on various Spotify lists and accumulated 30k views on YouTube. Kevvie3TM stated “Memories opened the door to many opportunities and has been a large reason I’m privileged to perform for places such as the HUNNYPOT LIVE at The Mint. I am focusing on performing and going on tour soon”. You can find him on any platform under the handle Kevvie3TMSoundcloud Facebook Twitter Instagram Spotify
Legendary Seattle Psych rock band, Sky Cries Mary, releases their 13th studio album, “Wandering In the Vastness”.
This collection of songs came together as a synthesis of feeling, thought, meditation, and experience during the global pandemic. So much isolation, loneliness, fear…How can you make an album when you can’t even be in the same room together?
The band found ways to collaborate despite the constraints brought on by lockdown and social distance. They wrote and collaborated from studios in Seattle, New York, Chattanooga, and points in between.
“I write from a lot of different instruments”, muses founding member Ben Ireland, “The pandemic gave us a lot of time to focus and expand our musicianship. Members were definitely encouraged to take risks!”
In the tradition of psychedelic pioneers Brian Jones, Terry Riley, and The Byrds, Ben co-wrote “Bright Biggest Eye” with Roderick. Beginning with an acoustic 12 string guitar, they texted song starts and lyrics back and forth later adding drones, bass lines, percussion, vocal parts.
“Raga Metal Machine”, a tribute to friend/idol Lou Reed’s ugly beautiful masterpiece “Metal Machine Music” involves 5 raga drone boxes run through a wall of Fender Twin Reverbs, guitar, some primitive voicings and features a 12 bar blues sung in reverse.
“Curt Eckman writes these deep sinewy bass lines that break the barrier between rhythm and lead” says Ireland. Eckman’s multitrack bass lines and special effects are featured on “L-Train”
Kevin Whitworth, a veteran guitarist for Love Battery and progenitor of the Seattle rock sound, infuses subtle guitar embellishments, with sampled SCM recordings, morphing them into an aural montage of shoe gazing crunchy grooves.
Sky Cries Mary founder Roderick Wolgamott is known for drawing from the spiritual and metaphysical for his lyrics. On Wandering in he Vastness, the lead singer and lyricist takes a more personal approach, sharing literal snapshots from life: A snowy evening in New York spent waiting, witnessing a friend’s relapse, a family’s resolve to survive hunger in the streets, a shout-out to a friend in Rock legend heaven.
“Sometimes my lyrics emerge from weird dreams, imaginings, and sometimes they come from waking life!” recalls Wolgamott. He adds that Debra Reese (who joined the band 2017) “is in the vocal personification of female animus and astral plane energy in my storytelling!”
Jack Endino, the acclaimed producer and engineer for Nirvana and Soundgarden, sits at the helm of the control booth once again. He also plays guitar on the album and returns to the drum kit on “L Train”. Throwing back to his early tape-op days, Endino includes one of his own called , “Jodo”. Throughout, Jack masterfully reunited the disparate parts, creating a hypersonic journey for listeners. The end result: the most creative and versatile Sky Cries Mary album since This Timeless Turning in 1994!
Hunnypot is proud to be Sky Cries Mary's official sync representative both Masters & Publishing, ask us about one-stop LICENSING!
Focus tracks: L Train, Bright Biggest Eye & Can't Find The Time
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Those who have had the pleasure of witnessing Rora Wilde live know her soulful tone runs deep. She’s naturally noticeable with crystalline vocals, deep in color and rich in emotion. Her new single Out of Hand featuring Dark encapsulates the dramatic flare of Rora’s live-show personality.
The accompanying music video delivers the same vulnerable intensity. Sly texts, impling deception lead to a marathon of tit-for-tat talking back and dramatic PDA. The emotions run higher than the drone’s eye view of the city that sets the scene for our two lovers. Rora and Dark’s duet mirrors the lovers' quarrel, each running each other off the page and into the middle of the street. The unapologetic blame game culminates in a blowoff/cliff hanger. Rora’s voice gets the chance to shine in the hook lamenting a mentality that leads to disposable relationships. This is not a forever couple, perhaps they had a moment similar to the Dodger hit on the game playing in the background, but just like our beloved hometeam, they can’t quite cinch the score.
This is surely only indicative in the lyrical relationship, because the pairing have an unexpectedly succinct sound.The harmonies amidst the trap beat tickling the production give this thematically pop vox song into a contemporary breakup angst jam. For any one who is hoping that earnest songwriting reins victorious in the 2020s, Rora Wilde might just be the woman to prove it.
--Robyn Dee
Hunnypot is proud to be Rora Wilde's official sync representative controlling both Master & Publishing, ask us about LICENSING!