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.
HOT TUB JOHNNIE and the Hunnypot Radio crew took to The Mint last week for the 312th Hunnypot Radio Show. This show Hot Tub Johnnie came out the gates with a special set of tunes by HOLLIS BROWN, BEST COAST, LIL B, VIC MENSA and MUCH MORE.
Our special industry guest was MIKE GORMLEY, this industry veteran has been rubbing shoulders and making deals with huge players for over 40 years, so we figured it was about time he joined us to talk about his career and play some of his favorite songs that were with him a long the way. Mike’s playlist featured songs by RONNIE HAWKINS, THE BANGLES, NEW YORK DOLLS, CONCRETE BLONDE and MANY MORE great classic tunes.
Kicking off the live music segment of the show was LA based experimental electronic duo, SEAGOAT. This crafty duo performed a solid set of electronic pop tunes with an experimental edge. Next to hit the stage was LA based (via Boston) pop duo, WATERBED. This exciting up-and-coming electronic pop duo is on the bubble of many great things. With their new album in the works WATERBED bounced through an infectious set loaded with catchy melodies, quirky beats, and big booming choruses. Highlights included brilliant performances of their singles, “WHERE YOU ARE”, “SOMETHIN” and “SWEET N’ SOUR”. DO NOT sleep on WATERBED as they will be performing many shows around the LA area throughout 2015. Closing out the night was LA based R&B vocalist, and featured member of the Odd Future side project, The Internet, TAY WALKER. Performing with a full band, Tay tightly groovedthrough a smooth set that grabbed the attention of all in attendance. Truly one of the top male vocalists in the R&B game at the moment, we highly suggest to keep an eye on Tay Walker. Be sure to check out and support all these talented artists.
BIG THANKS to all who came out and enjoyed the 311th 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. 3/23/2015
Industry veteran Mike Gormley, a 40+ year industry veteran, was President of the management firm, L.A. Personal Development (L.A.P.D.) for 24 years, before launching Yes, Dear Entertainment, which includes management and marketing. Later in the 70’s Mike joined Mercury Records, based in Chicago, as director of Publicity. He was instrumental in the signing of the legendary New York Dolls and ground breaking Kraftwerk. He also oversaw the PR campaigns for Thin Lizzy, Rod Stewart, The New York Dolls, Rush, BachmanTurner Overdrive, The Runaways, The Ohio Players and many others. Mike went to L.A. in the 70s & became head of Publicity for A&M Records, where he rose to the post of Vice President of Publicity and assistant to the Chairman, Jerry Moss. There he worked with The Police, Supertramp, Herb Alpert, Styx, Peter Frampton, Joe Jackson, Squeeze and others. Mike left A&M in 1982 to start L.A.P.D. with Miles Copeland, manager of The Police. Tweet @tunesmth
SEAGOAT, the eponymously-titled debut album from Los Angeles-based electronic band Seagoat, is now available to stream and download in its entirety via SoundCloud, and pay-as-you-wish at Bandcamp. What began as a long-distance bedroom project between songwriter Colby Miller and producer Neal Harris centered around the making of SEAGOAT eventually led to the formation of the band itself. Together, the duo crafts intricately composed & arranged electronic pop with an experimental edge.http://seagoatmusic.com/ Tweet @SeeGoats
WATERBED invites you into their vibrant world, where sing-along melodies bounce atop booming drums, climbing constellations of bubbling synthesizers and noise. producing, writing, composing & designing all within WATERBED, members Chad and Cat create an energy all their own, sonically and visually. They are currently writing their debut album while performing new songs in their energetic live show. Soundcloud Twitter
"I wanted little pieces of things in it that makes you think 'why is life full of games,'" Walker tells The Juice of the Drew Kirsch-directed video. "I know what it's like to have my heart broken and so does the world. This video is the exact feeling of that. This video shows how love can leave you alone with a lot of time on your hands to think about the games that are played between two people in love." You may recognize Tay Walker. The Inglewood, Calif. artist is the keyboardist and a vocalist in The Internet, also consisting of Odd Future's Syd the Kyd, Matt Martians, Patrick Page and Christopher A. Smith. "Karma" is a stand-out track from his upcoming project, "25 Hours a Day." The effort, slated for a Spring release, will feature Casey Veggies and Mac Miller and production by Syd, Harry Fraud and more. "25 Hours a Day" follows up Walker's self-titled EP, released in September. Tweet @taywalker
San Diego's The Young Wild have been entertaining us all year with their addictive pop tracks like Not A One. The simplistic yet captivating video is essentially a performance art piece that can't be missed.
Teenage Bottlerocket have premiered their new music 'They Call Me Steve' on the Rise Records Youtube channel. The Laramie, WY punks have also announced a run of new headline dates with support from Carbondale, IL's The Copyrights, May 29-June 24.
The band are on tour now with Pennywise and A Wilhelm Scream. Teenage Bottlerocket's upcoming LP Tales From Wyoming will be out March 31. The album was recorded by Bill Stevenson (Rise Against, Descendents, Akaline Trio, Hot Water Music) and is available for pre-order on MerchNow and iTunes.
Rounding out the band's spring tour schedule will be more headline shows featuring support from New Orleans' Pears, March 31-April 10
Rogue time travelers Sunny & Gabe return from their second era-hopping expedition to link up with new-wave-soul-rap crooner D.R.A.M. (also a time traveler) for a song called "I Luv It". At one of the world's most spectacular #juug summits, we are summoned to experience the luv for ourselves. Many rumors are circulating as to why the Virginia-based duo chose the year 2015 to drop this song, but the most apparent reason would be to breathe life into the boring, redundant, political blog-hype world that is our reality. Enjoy their new video!
Shout Out to Mark Foley aka Boomshack!