The most recent edition of Hunnypot Radio Live proved one thing: the perfect cure for the Coachella
comedown is a 4/20 music fest without the bells, whistles, and desert heat. While celebrating one of our
favorite days in the Pico Valley, we were treated to the live music of the Anti-Job, Alexander Cardinale,
Crush Effect, Boyfriend, and our very own Larken "L-Boogie" Phillips celebrating his 10th or 11th 30th
birthday.
Hot Tub Johnnie kicked off the program with some select tracks that celebrate the ideals of 4/20 by Jamie
Wyatt, Masters of Reality, and The Fraternity Of Man before welcoming Robert Jordan of Fox Sports to
take control of the music. The up-and-coming music supervisor took control with a diverse and expertly
selected set that included 90's deep cuts and about-to-pop hits.
The live portion of the night brought the most attention. The Anti-Job kicked things off with pep and
musicality, their up-tempo stylings laid the groundwork for the night to follow.
Fresh off his appearance at the Tunecore showcase, Alexander Cardinale laid down his signature
sweetness while wooing the audience into a self-indulgent stupor, only to be sexily awoken by NOLA-
based FemCee Boyfriend. True to form, her interactive set was so compelling that it made her headline
grabbing SXSW sets seem dull in comparison, but not enough to overshadow the other acts of the
evening.
As San Diego-based duo Crush Effect laid down their unique brand of EDM and live saxophone, the A/V
elements of the night became one befitting of the night itself. People who attended when asked about
what they did on 4/20 can respond with glee, "Oh me? I went to Hunnypot, watched a burlesque hip-hop
genius pirouette unrestricted around the club, and got high while watching a dope saxophonist blast some
brass over sick EDM beats. What did you do?"
So all in all, yea. It was pretty dope.
BIG THANKS to all who came out and enjoyed the 314th Hunnypot Radio Show!! If you were unable to
see the show or missed one of these special performances head over to the Hunnypot Radio page and
LISTEN BACK HERE and continue to join us every other Monday night at The Mint as we continue to
push the envelope with exposing today’s bubbling music talent. 4/20/2015
Inspired to follow a career in music by the iconic scores of John Williams, Robert Jordan studied film scoring at the Berklee College of Music and began his career as a music coordinator for industry veteran, music supervisor John Houlihan (TRAINING DAY, AUSTIN POWERS, LOOPER). After a year with the Warner Bros. Television creative team as a coordinator, Jordan now works as the Music Supervisor for Fox Sports Marketing.
THE ANTI-JOBThe Anti-Job are a Los Angeles based indie-rock band. Founded in 2009 at Vassar College in New York - Amanda Jones (vocals and guitar) and Martin Lopez-Iu (guitar and keyboard) formed the band bonding over their radical musical influences. Martin hails from a background of folk and Amanda thrives on noise, psychedelic and the avant-garde. Lee Harcourt (drums and percussion), brings a strong jazz background to the arrangement. Together they produce eclectic and powerful songs – surreal with a pop sensibility.
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In the current renaissance of pop singer-songwriters, Alexander Cardinale stands out with dense, contagious melodies and poetically honest lyricism. Released August 2014, "Made For You” is Xander's leading single for his upcoming alt-pop EP 'Digital Youth'. Working together with producer Morgan Taylor Reid (Plug-In Stereo, The Ready Set, Backstreet Boys, Jo Jo), Xander's catalog of compositions have been the backdrop of pivotal scenes in 'One Tree Hill' (CW), 'Rookie Blue' (ABC), 'Ghost Whisperer' (CBS), 'Castle' (ABC), 'Friends With Benefits' (NBC); and '90210' (CW); the latter placement was recently honored by the Hollywood Music in Media Awards for Best Song in a TV Series. With double acclaim from 'Music Connection' magazine's "Hot 100 Unsigned Artists" list two years in a row, Xander continues to deliver and surprise now in 2014. Catch him on tour with Melissa Etheridge Nov-Dec of 2014 across 25 cities in the US.
Rap game Bette Midler. Carol Burnette of hip hop. English major rap. Rap cabaret. Boyfriend has garnered a collection of buzzy descriptors that attempt to summarize her particular brand of performance. But her music is a sonic smorgasbord; at times abrasive, at times effervescent. And her video content is extensive and varied, an aesthetic range of compositions and costumes. Her live show is an intellectual strip tease, a visit to the club with your college professor. And perhaps, like the Grand Canyon, Boyfriend is best witnessed in the flesh. But amid the variety one thing is certain; whether self-serious or “high class silly,” well-lit or DIY, commentary is Boyfriend’s cohesive agent.
Electronic producer duo Crush Effect will release debut record Febuary 18th. The album, Until the Next combines modern dance production with live saxophone, keys/piano to create an Electro Soul / Future Soul / Funky sound.
Ancient Sumerian texts tell of a man with boogie so pimpaliciously slick, that the world could not withstand the weight of his almighty funkification. He was born in a maelstrom of smoke and fire, schooled by the legends of Shaolin, and set upon this world to seek that mighty groove, tweak it till it’s smooth, straight up freak and bust a move.
This legend of boogie was deemed too powerful by the elder gods of groove, and so it was decided to seal his spirit away. For thousands of years the spirit of this titan of twerk lay dormant only to be awoken for a single night each year, for if his boogie lasted any longer the cosmos could be torn apart by his vociferous vibrations.
Lo and behold: the great L-Boogie hath arisen from his slumber! Payeth him tribute with dope-ass dance moves & belligerent bong rips, lest ye soul be cast into darkness until he riseth once more.
Check out this funky nu-disco single, Rock It Out, to get stoked for Crush Effect (David Veith & Jesse Molloy) playing at the Hunnypot on Monday 4.20!
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Major Lazer, DJ Snake, and MØ have put it out a fantastic music video to accompany their single “Lean On.” Shot on location in Mumbai, India, the video is inspired by the people, culture, and warmth experienced by the artists during their time in city, and is a fantastic visual accompaniment to track's power-pop dancehall sound.
MØ writes, "Ever since I heard 'Get Free' for the first time a few years back I've dreamt about collaborating with Major Lazer so I'm super stoked about 'Lean On' dropping now. The song is about the fear of outgrowing someone you love. But also how the most important thing in life is to have someone to lean on when you face difficulties and struggle with all the shit that life throws at you."
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Our own Hot Tub Johnnie cameos in Kosha Dillz newest video. The Jewish rapper embraces his Israeli, Spanish and English influences by using the native tongue of all three regions interchangeably and demonstrates this skill in his hit, "Span Hebrish."
"Span Hebrish" is off Kosha Dillz' Gina & The Garage Sale EP, which is available on iTunes. For those of you heading to the Warped Tour this summer, make sure to catch him performing with Riff Raff and Mod Sun.
HOT TUB JOHNNIE and the Hunnypot Radio crew took to The Mint last week for the 313th Hunnypot Radio Show. Hot Tub Johnnie came out the gates with a special selected set of tunes including TREASURE TOWN, KERO KERO BONITO, SALT ASHES, BJ THE CHICAGO KID, E40, KEITH APE and MUCH MORE.
Our special industry guest was WRITER/COMPOSER JOHN FULFORD, John shared his secrets to having licensed over 1200 ques in ads, trailers, film and tv. John’s playlist featured songs from his brand new FIRSTCOM remix compilation.
Kicking off the live music segment of the show was LA based husband and wife team, WESTERN BELLS. Western Bells formed following an impromptu sound bath in the Mojave Desert. The band performed a collection of modern cinematic songs with shimmering soulful melodies backlit by classic 808 and 909 beats.
Next to hit the stage was the Los Angeles electronic art-pop duo The Controversy. This exciting up-and-coming group is on the bubble of many great things. The Controversy bounced through an infectious set loaded with catchy melodies, sexy beats, and big booming choruses. Highlights included their brilliant performances of their single, “QUEEN OF CHINATOWN”.
Up next was husband and wife duo Barnyard Stompers. They play the roughest and rawest Country music allowed by law and then some. Highlights from their set were "EVERBODY KNOWS", "CORN LIQUOR" and "TRUCK DRIVIN' SON OF A BITCH"!
Late Night Friends, an indie/alt rock band from Los Angeles, brought the rock in support of their debut LP, WHAT I THINK I'M NOT on FAINFARE RECORDS.
Closing out the night was POP/R&B vocalist, DALAL Performing with a full band, DALAL grooved through a smooth set featuring her single "TASTE THE NIGHT". Be sure to check out and support all these talented artists.
BIG THANKS to all who came out and enjoyed the 313th Hunnypot Radio Show!! If you were unable to see the show or missed one of these special performances head over to the Hunnypot Radio page and continue to join us every other Monday night at The Mint as we continue to push the envelope with exposing today’s bubbling music talent. 4/06/2015
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The Remix Project spins a fresh take on archival gems ranging from doo-wop, to disco, to country & western.
Fulford’s own music has appeared in over 1,200 episodes of TV including, Keeping Up with The Kardashians, GLEE, CSI NY, Hello Ladies and Breaking Bad, along with films such as American Reunion, Sunset Limited and the recent nationwide Google Chromecast TV Commercial.
Husband and wife duo, WESTERN BELLS, formed following an impromptu sound bath in the Mojave Desert, after which they wrote a collection of modern cinematic soundscapes and shimmering soulful melodies backlit by classic 808 and 909 beats. The duo is releasing their debut collection as a series of singles throughout 2015. In 2014 the duo scored “Platonic Solid” an LGBT tale about friends finding soul mates in each other. Soundtrack coming soon.
The Los Angeles electronic art-pop duo The Controversy invites you on a journey through intricate electronic beats, psychedelic ambiance and unusual pop melodies. With recent features and premieres on Buzzbands LA, Free Bike Valet Magazine, The Deli Magazine, Polari UK, Impose Magazine and FourCulture Magazine naming them as one of the Best Artist of 2014, there's expectation being build around the duo's second album "Don't Count On Me", to be released on February 2015.
Barnyard Stompers play the roughest and rawest Country music allowed by law and then some. Outlaw Country assassins who go against the grain with their own brand of old school Honky-Tonk, Dirty Blues and Southern Rock!
Late Night Friends is an indie/alt rock band from Los Angeles, CA. Jonathan Baron and Barrett Shuler started awkwardly constructing songs sometime around Christmas 2013. At first, Shuler didn't appreciate Baron's affinity for 60's psychedelia and 70's punk. Baron, in retaliation, smugly dismissed Shuler's enthusiasm for obscure instrumental bands and Jeff Tweedy. The two buried the hatchet over a shared love for several 90's bands and have cohabitated politely since.
Mutual friend and drummer Keith Roenke always joked that they should start a band because "the marriage of their styles would either work really well or not at all." LNF was shaped up once Barrett recruited his former [Coral Springs, FL] Little League teammate Alex Gallner to play bass.
Late Night Friends' Debut LP, What I Think I'm Not, will be released on June 30th, 2015 via Limited Fanfare Records. Recorded by Steve Kille (of Dead Meadow), Mixed by Mike Pappas and Mastered by Dan Coutant (The Gaslight Anthem, Jawbox, Denney and The Jets).
Influenced by Beethoven, Prince, Andrew Loyd Webber and Kylie Minogue Dalal's music has pushed her to the forefront of up and coming Pop artists. Her Debut Single “Taste the Night” reached #5 on the Billboard Breakout Charts, #7 on the UK Club Charts and #8 on the UK Pop Commercial Charts with a music video that premiered through AOL Music and gained over one million views.
Pretty young things aspire to embrace their basest desires by stealing cars, flaunting their goodies, and participating in a variety of girl-on-girl promiscuity, all with the mafiosal grace of the most elegant Real Housewive of New Jersey.
If this Video Pick's cover image and the above synopsis aren't enough indication, let me be clear: Spada & Elen Levon's international dance-pop smash hit "Cool Enough" is extremely sexy... almost too sexy... until you realize that's the point.
Despite coming across as a commercial for Europe's most prestigious barely legal sex factory (a tall order indeed), nestled deeply in the overt barrage of full-on sexuality that seemingly defines this video is an unexpected message: you'll never, ever, be cool enough, and the more earnestly you attempt to personify coolness incarnate, the more your soul is doomed to the deep abyss of the endless cycle of external validation.
But for real though - did you see that part where they licked that ice cream cone at the same time?!?!?
So hot bro.
So cool.
This melodious song is truly music to our ears. It's chill, gentle, mellow and it's something to relax to. The video is enchanting; visually pleasing. We can't wait to hear more from Buscabella— this music is very uplifting.
Buscabulla (Spanish slang for troublemaker) is the music project of Puerto Rican designer and Brooklyn resident, Raquel Berrios and Luis Alfredo Del Valle. Heavily influenced by vintage Latin music like salsa gorda, Cuban psych and '80s Argentinian rock, the project combines both electronic and live instrumentation. Their diverse influences make up a hybrid that combines a mellow Caribbean sensibility with subversive wit.
Official music video for 'Queen Of Chinatown' by The Controversy included on 2015 "Don't Count On Me" LP. Playing our Hunnypot night at The Mint 4/6/15!
• Directed, Produced and Edited by The Controversy
• DP and camera operator of queen footage by Mehdi Hassine, all other footage filmed by The Controversy
• Drag Queen Hair and Makeup by Jessica Faraday
• On set assistant: Roxanne Margaret
• Special Thanks to: Mehdi Hassine, Roxanne Margaret, Jessica Faraday, Samur Khouja
• Filmed at the Handbag Factory, Los Angeles, CA & Silver Lake, CA
"Super moody pop music from LA that's turning heads with subtle beats, throttled guitar riffs, and shiny synths." - Bandcamp
"Electronic art-pop masterpiece" - FourCulture Magazine
"10/10" - U&I Magazine
"Hunnypot Approved" - Hot Tub Johnnie
In South Korea, much like everywhere else, hip-hop started small. In the early '90s, it was an underground phenomenon that existed outside of Korea's main music scene; people would almost speak of it as if it were a cult. Members were rumoured to wear ill-fitting, baggy clothing, and participate in things called "rap battles." To witness it was to witness something entirely alien, to the general populace. What was it about? Nobody knew. Skip forward two decades and Hi-Lite Records' Keith Ape has stormed the internet with a refix of OG Maco's "U Guessed It", and received worldwide recognition as a prize.
Keith Ape might be getting most of the credit for "It G Ma", but JayAllDay is the mastermind behind the international collaboration. Jay wandered around a lot as a kid: He was born in Seoul, but he lived in Boston and Philadelphia for six years and Tokyo for four. He got into the rap scene in Tokyo, and he started popping up on Japanese mixtapes before he eventually returned to Korea. So when Keith Ape sent him the beat last month, Jay decided he'd call up some old friends and see if they wanted to jump on it as well.
So, if you're listening to the song and have no idea what's being said, don't feel too bad. Lots of Koreans don't really know what's going on either. When Loota and Kohh (the two Japanese rappers) show up, all bets are off. Overall, the track is about 50 percent Korean, 40 percent Japanese, and 10 percent English, so there's only a very small percentage of people that fully understand what's happening at all times.
The French-Cuban duo’s unusual mixture of sounds makes for a harmonious expression of their identity. Comprised of twin sisters Lisa-Kaindé and Naomi Diaz—combines English lyrics with evocative, religious chants in Yoruba, the language and faith imported to Cuba by West African slaves. In their single, “River,” they invoke Oshún, the Yoruba goddess of the river, and plead to cleanse their souls in her waters. The result is a hypnotic, soulful song with electronic, hip-hop, and Afro-Cuban influences.