9/22/2014 Last week marked the 300th time Hot Tub Johnnie and the Hunnypot Live Radio Show took to the interwebs! It was a jam packed night of music and celebration as we welcomed back our very first musical guest for an encore performance/interview and looked back on many of the great moments that has made the show what it is today.
Leading off as always was Hunnypot Radio Host, HOT TUB JOHNNIE who put together a party down set, which featured some of his top Hunnypot musical guests and artists. Including, LOUIS PRIMA JR., THE DOLLYROTS, MANSIONS ON THE MOON, DAS TAPES, HENRI, BOYFRIEND, YAEL MEYER, POLARIS ROSE and many more!
Our special guest was none other than our very first musical guest, LA's own, MICKEY AVALON. That's right, Mickey was the first guest on our first radio show which aired on November 14th, 2005 - nearly nine years ago!! Hot Tub Johnnie sat down for a special interview and listening session with Mickey where they discussed his start in the industry, touring the world, writing music and all the off the wall shows over the past nine years. Hot Tub even rocked through some classic Mickey Avalon tracks like "My Dick", "Jane Fonda" and "Hollywood". After the interview, Mickey performed a brief, but dynamite set where he stormed through his other classic hits "Mr. Right" and "Stroke". You can see the entire Mickey Avalon interview HERE !!
The rest of the nights celebration was executed perfectly by smokin' performances from LA based funk/pop/soul artist, ADDISON SCOTT and the funky, disco, dance songstress, KIKI KYTE. Not letting up on that dance throttle was HOT TUB JOHNNIE who dropped an encore DJ set loaded with plenty of disco, dance, boogie jams that kept the party rockin' all night.
Join us every other Monday night at The Mint as we continue to push the envelope with exposing today’s bubbling music talent. Here's to another 300!!
Singer-songwriter Addison Scott is a Los Angeles based Funk/Pop/Soul artist. Originally from New York, he is now growing as an artist with Secret Road. Addison's latest tune "I Want You Bad" is a catchy tune of obvious quality with his unique vocals and funky instrumental accompaniment and is available now.
http://www.therealaddison.com https://www.facebook.com/realaddisonscott?ref=br_tf
Hunnypot’s guest on it's 1st Radio show will be returning to the HOT TUB on it's 300th!
Beginning in Hollywood, Mickey’s intense struggles and dark life experiences provide the backstory for his rhymes. His latest releases, the I Get Even EP and his newest single Hollywood, are available now through Ragtop Records.
https://www.facebook.com/MickeyAvalon
https://twitter.com/mickeyavalon
The disco dance jams for the night will be provided by Kiki Kyte. Look out for her new album full of disco/funk/eclectic boogie goodness, coming soon!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kiki-Kyte-SingerDrummer/144859242209577
http://www.youtube.com/user/Kikikyte
The 299th Hunnypot Radio Show was a jam packed night of music as we welcomed all the Sync Summit Conference goers for an exciting night of up-and-coming music acts that took over The Mint!
Hunnypot Radio Host, HOT TUB JOHNNIE dropped another hard hitting set with new tunes from PANAMA, JAJA KISSES, WIZ KHALIFA, CURTIS WILLIAMS x JUICY J, BASEMENT JAXX and many more.
Our special industry guest DJ was none other than Go Music's right hand lady, ALYSON VIDOLI. Making her second appearance on the show Aly prepared a smoking set of her favorite tunes at the moment. A playlist which featured tunes by THE BEATLES, ALT-J, EX COPS, TOM VEK, JESSIE WARE and many more.
As we noted above this past radio show was in association with the Sync Summit, so it was loaded with some of today's top trend-setting artists who put on one helluva show. last week's performances spanned across The Mint's Main Room as well as the newly redesigned Mid-City Music Lounge located in the back of The Mint. Last week's performers included Grammy winning music supervisor, GARY CALAMAR who joined Hunnypot for his very first live show. Gary performed a brilliant set of tunes off his forthcoming debut album "You Are What You Listen To" due to drop on 10/14 through Atlantic Records. Kicking things off at The Mid-City Music Lounge was Barbados based rock quartet, THE LONGEST NIGHT who brought out a loud and blistering set of pop, rock tunes. DEBBIE REIFER, took to the Mid-City stage next followed by CARUSO. Rounding out the night at the Mid-City stage was UK based DJ/Production duo, SMOOVE AND TURRELL and kicked out a banging set of upbeat soul jerkin' tunes. Back over at the Main Stage, NY based retro-soul artist, MAYAENI took over with a rockin' set. Melbourne based folk, blues-rock singer-songwriter, HAMISH ANDERSON dropped a killer set of Hendrix inspired guitar hooks. Closing out the night was our headlining act, Grammy award winners, DIRTY VEGAS. This electronic duo of Steve Smith and Paul Harris opened with a stripped down performance of their smash hit from 2001, "Days Go By". The boys were in town to promote their forthcoming album, "Let The Night" due out later this year and released through Rostrum Records. This is the groups first-ever self-released album. So keep your eye's and ear's peeled for new music from Dirty Vegas! 9/08/2014
In 2006, Gary Calamar founded GO Music with colleague Alyson Vidoli to manage various music supervision projects. Her credits over the years as a supervisor and coordinator include True Blood, House, Big Tips Texas, Weeds, Wilfred, and Dexter. GO Music also hosts a very popular concert series, The Mimosa Music Series which showcases great artists on Sunday mornings.
Gary started his career in the music industry working at a record store in Los Angeles in the 80’s. Years later he got involved with KCRW as a volunteer, and eventually he began hosting his own show with the station (currently airing Sunday nights from 6-8pm). In ’98 Gary broke into Music Supervision, a career which has quickly grown since. Credits of his company GO Music include the film Varsity Blues along with hit show Tru Blood, Six Feet Under, House, Dexter, Entrouage, and Weeds. His more recent personal musical project is kicking off with an upcoming album release.
http://www.gomusicsupervision.com
https://twitter.com/GoMusicServices
Barbados-based rock group The Longest Night is made of Robbi Selin, Evil Will, and Bobby Havoc. The unsigned band came together in 2011 and have been performing, recording, and touring since.
https://www.facebook.com/thelongestnight
Debbie Reifer is a singer-songwriter originally from Barbados. Her sound is often compared to Norah Jones and takes influence from Sade, Amel Larrieux, and Corinne Bailey Rae. Debbie’s writing style reflects a tender articulation of the human condition and offers musical therapy for the soul. Since her professional debut in 2012, she has been on the music fast track with the release of her EP, being nominated for Best New Artist at the 2014 Barbados Music Awards, and being chosen to perform at this year’s Canadian Music Week. Debbie is currently recording her first full length studio album.
https://www.facebook.com/debbiereifermusic/info
https://twitter.com/DebbieReifer
http://www.reverbnation.com/debbiereifer
Mayaeni is a retro-soul singer-songwriter based in New York, NY. She started out recording demos for other artists and working with a number of producers. She released her first self-titled indie album in 2007, resulting in shows throughout the US as well as, a tour of Japan. Mayaeni has worked with Toby Gad, Boots Ottestad, Sam Bisbee, Martin “Dock McKinney,” and Linda Perry among others in her time as an artist. Her music has been placed Converse and Targets ads as well as ABC’s Detroit 1-8-7.
Caruso is the brainchild of Shane Ó Fearghail. An Irish Singer/Songwriter and multi instrumentalist from Dublin, Shane created Caruso to launch his debut album The Watcher & The Comet. Two albums in, a Publishing deal in Europe for the first album, a Distribution and Licensing deal in North America for the second, 2014 is set to be another big year. Shane’s unique voice and superb songwriting serve to encapsulate and deliver Caruso’s alternative philosophy, incorporating a colorful mixture of Alternative Folk and Indie Rock and roll.
Smoove and Turrell are a Newcastle, UK based duo that have been creating soul music since 2009. Since their debut album release, Antique Soul, their musical lives have grown exponentially with writing, producing, recording, and touring.
http://www.smooveandturrell.com/blog
https://www.facebook.com/smooveandturrell
https://twitter.com/SmooveTurrell
Having made a name for himself across the local scene for his impressive live show that encompasses a mix of blues, rock and folk with moments of loud, electric blues-soaked songs as well as delicate acoustic balladry, Hamish and his band have released a debut EP with a host of noteworthy tunes and a songwriting and vocal maturity well beyond his twenty-one years. While he continues to write and record on a continuous basis, his EP is available now on iTunes.
https://www.facebook.com/hamishandersonmusic
http://www.twitter.com/hamishkanderson
In a career that started over 10 years ago, the Grammy winning duo of Steve Smith and Paul Harris are ready for the next step in the evolution of Dirty Vegas. They have spent the first half of 2013 working on new material,and have completed their next official release; an EP titled Let The Night that will be released towards the end of the year. In the US, Let The Night will be the band’s first release self-released independent record, an exciting opportunity that was not a reality when any of their previous albums. Let The Night will be represented for sync-licensing in the US by Pig Factory and will be released on Rostrum in North America and D:Vision Records in the rest of the world.
https://www.facebook.com/dirtyvegasmusic
https://twitter.com/WeAreDirtyVegas
Event Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/710499955682189/?source=1
The 298th Hunnypot Radio Show featured another stellar line-up of up-and-coming acts that tookover The Mint once again.
Last week's Monday night featured one of LA's top rising indie rock acts, BIZZY KIDDO who hit the Hunnypot crowd with a soothing set of chill, yet upbeat, indie-pop rock. Next up was Atlanta, GA based pop rock duo, MAGNETS & GHOSTS whose chilling, pop ballads were quite a delight to all. LA based female singer, DJ, Producer, HENRI dropped an infectious dj set of catchy electronic jams that meshed perfectly with her unique vocal stylings. Closing out the night was LA's own Elyse Haren and her band, ELYSE & THE AFTERMATH who stole the show with their electro infused, acoustic pop songs that feature both retro and modern elements.
Hunnypot Radio Host, HOT TUB JOHNNIE dropped another hard hitting set with new tunes from THE BEACHES, COLD BLOOD CLUB, PEKING DUK x NICOLE MILLAR, GZUS PIECE, WATSKY and much more.
Our special industry guest DJ was none other than mOcean and Off The Record music supervisor, SANAZ LAVAEDIAN. Making her now fourth guest appearance on the show. Sanaz is a pro-trendsetter and her DJ set proved that once again featuring some of today's top buzzing artists…RUN THE JEWELS, JAMIE XX,JUNGLE, THE ACID, ASTR and many more. 8/25/2014
Music supervisor/tastemaker Sanaz Lavaedian returns for another Hunnypot Guest DJ Set! Based in LA, Sanaz started out as a music coordinator for Robin Kaye’s SynchroniCity in 2009, then joined Reel Music in 2010. Now at mOcean, she has several credits under her belt including ABC’s Brothers & Sisters, FOX’s The Good Buys, USA’s Burn Notice, and the critically acclaimed 2011 film Beginners. In 2010, Sanaz joined forces with Patrick Belton to create Off The Record, their own music supervision company.
https://twitter.com/VirgoNamedSanaz
http://www.offtherecordmusicsupervision.com
Bizzy Kiddo is a local Los Angeles band that formed in 2011. The growth in their indie rock sound has sparked the beginning of their touring career, including a sweet gig lined up at The Echo this September after joining us here at Hunnypot. Their 5 track EP Fugitive Kids was released in 2012 and is available on iTunes.
http://bizzykiddo.bandcamp.com
The new buzz band Magnets and Ghosts is a duo that hails from Atlanta, Georgia. The two collaborators, Dean Roland and Ryan Potesta, met in 2007 through various high profile projects they were both involved in and in November 2011, they released a full length album of their own work. The album is entitled Mass.
https://www.facebook.com/magnetsandghosts/info
https://www.youtube.com/user/MagnetsAndGhosts
Henri is a Singer/DJ/Producer from Los Angeles. Her music in infectiously catchy and incorporates unique vocals over great electronic elements. One of Henri’s tracks, “It’s Like This, It’s Like That,” features a crazy fun video that makes you want to hula hoop and has reached over 17,000 plays on SoundCloud. Henri’s music is guaranteed to get you on your feet.
https://www.facebook.com/henriettatiefenthaler
https://soundcloud.com/henrimusic
With a mystic air, distinctive vocals and candid lyrics, singer/songwriter Elyse Haren and her Los Angeles based Alternative Pop band, Elyse + the Aftermath, are making retro, modern. With timeless melodies mashed with the defiance of 2014 electronic-acoustic pop, they are about to release their second album, Love & Armour— fully funded by their fans through Pledge Music, with a portion of the funds raised to be donated to the Keep a Breast Foundation. They’ve shared the stage with world-famous pop band Berlin and have toured the Southwestern Unites States three times, most notably to Austin, Texas to play the acclaimed SxSw Music Festival in 2011.
The 297th Hunnypot Radio Show featured another stellar line-up of up-and-coming acts to takeover The Mint once again. The night featured one of LA's top rising female indie rock acts, SAD ROBOT who brought their high energy indie-pop hits to Hunnypot for the first time. Next up was LA based pop rockin' quartet, YOUNG BEAUTIFUL, IN A HURRY, whose unique balance of modern pop hooks and classic rock influences of Queen, Bowie and Elvis was the perfect performance for a pop driven crowd who danced away to every song. LA based beat-maker, ELLIOT NEXT dropped a furious set of break-beats and two-step joints for all to enjoy. Be sure to check out his residency at 5 Star Bar in Downtown every week. Closing out the night was LA based female hip hop, soul artist, THE NEXT MONE'T who performed a stunni ng set of underground centered hip hop jams with soulful undertones. After Ms. Mone't we had a special live performance from CORY CLARK who dropped his new R&B single "Waiting For You".
Hunnypot Radio Host, HOT TUB JOHNNIE dropped his usual set loaded with slammin’ tunes from FINK, MEG MAC, FENCES, KING FANTASTIC, JUNGLE and much more.
Our special industry guest DJ was MediaHorse co-founder, JOE BERMAN. Making his now second appearance on the show. Joe featured some of his top favorite classic jams by OASIS, DAVID BOWIE, QUEEN, T. REX and new jams by TEMPLES.
Hunnypot’s own, BOOM SHACK, curated another blazing set of fresh cuts. His playlist MAX FROST, THE CHAINSMOKERS w. SIREN, CLIPPING, BRONCHO and more. 08/11/2014
Joe Berman began his music career shortly after finishing high school by songwriting and playing guitar in numerous Hollywood rock and roll bands. Years later, in 2010 he co-founded MediaHorse, a progressive music marketing firm with deep relationships in the film, TV, advertising, gaming, and new media industries. Today he continues to consult for various international labels, publishers, and music export offices in regards to artist development through creative licensing.
https://www.facebook.com/joe.berman.5?fref=ts
Sad Robot is a three-piece band that has brought the sweet sounds of indie-pop-rock music to Los Angeles and beyond since 2011. Following the release of their debut album, their tunes have been placed in the hit TV shows Bones and Bad Girls Club, as well the 2013 Winter X Games (among others). Sad Robot’s motto “fight or die trying” is apparent in their music with songs of struggle, hope, and the constant race we are all in.
Young Beautiful in a Hurry formed in Los Angeles in 2011. Frontman Brendan McCreary and bandmates Bryan Taylor, Chris Norton, and Pete Griffin create a highly acclaimed sound of classic rock influenced by Queen, Bowie, and Elvis. Their newest record, the Royalty EP, was released this March.
https://www.youtube.com/user/YBinaHurry
Elliot Next has been writing and producing break beat and two-step for almost a decade. While releasing new music and mixes continuously, Elliot Next also holds a residency on Wednesday nights at 5 Star Bar in Downtown LA.
https://www.facebook.com/elliot5next
https://twitter.com/_Elliot_Next
https://soundcloud.com/elliot_next
Chelsea Mone’t is a Los Angeles based hip-hop, soul artist whose personal and musical focus is to #practiceLOVE.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chelsea-Monet/384726674882936
The past few months have been a time and a half for THE DOLLYROTS. Not only did their new album debut in the Top 10 of The Billboard Charts, but they welcomed a new addition to the family while moving their secret base of operations across the country. Speaking of big moves, their lyric videos have been taking over on the inter webs, and it is in the spirit of their success that we present the full "Barefoot & Pregnant" lyric video masterpiece!
The 296th Hunnypot Radio Show dropped hits all over The Mint once again last week. The night featured one of Nashville’s top rising female hip hop artists, BOYFRIEND who brought her sassy flowing rhymes and quirky beats to Hunnypot for the first time. Next up was LA based electronic-duo, GOLD, whose unique balance of deep melodic beats and soaring vocals completely overwhelmed and impressed all in attendance. LA based hip hop artist, EDDIE COLE rocked out a full driving set of groovy, electronic based r&b-hip hop beats that hit hard under his conscious soul vibin’ lyrics. Be sure to check out his Godspeed EP. Closing out the night was NY based alt-rock trio, THE TINS who performed a high energy set filled with catchy rock n’ roll tunes.
Hunnypot Radio Host, HOT TUB JOHNNIE curated yet another uber set of new music. Hot Tub dropped slammin’ tunes from ANDY STARR, THE YOUNG WILD, G-EAZY, SCHOOLBOY Q, DRAKE, TITTSWORTH and much more. If you missed Hot Tub’s set, no worries - you can listen back anytime.
Our special industry guest DJ was LA based music supervisor/editor at The Asylym (Sharknado) RACHEL ANDERSON. Making her first guest DJ appearance, Rachel featured some of her favorite local artists that have been making noise in LA. Rachel featured new tunes by ANDERSON .PAAK, OWENSTONE, SIN CITY, MICK JENKINS and many more.
Hunnypot’s own, BOOM SHACK, curated a blazing set of new tunes. His playlist included fresh cuts fromKWAMIE LIV, CHET FAKER x GOLDLINK, OSCAR KEY SUN, BAD SOUNDS and more.
Be sure listen back to last week’s entire show as the Hunnypot Radio Crew continues to push the envelope with exposing today’s bubbling music talent. 07/28/2014
Rachel joined The Asylum in 2012 as an editor in the post-production department. She edited several films for the Syfy Channel, including Sharknado. In 2013, she moved to the marketing department, where she currently works as the Marketing Materials Coordinator.
Rachel has cultivated long-standing relationships with a number of bands in LA’s independent music scene. She quickly saw the opportunity to place independent local music in The Asylum’s films. Under the guidance of the head composer, she created and stepped into the position of Music Supervisor. Rachel has placed songs in Animal Planet’s Blood Lake: Attack of the Killer Lampreys, Airplane Vs. Volcano, The Coed and the Zombie Stoner, and Syfy’s upcoming Sharknado 2: The Second One.
https://www.facebook.com/misconsin
Grade school teacher by day, raunchy female rapper by night. Originally from Nashville, Boyfriend speaks through her music to spread a message of open positivity towards sexuality. Her unique art and performances have caught the attention of many, including Perez Hilton and the Huffington Post.
https://twitter.com/itsmeyourbf
Los Angeles-based duo GOLD brings core vocals with a deep melodic background to listeners’ ears. The unique balance between Kelly Brier and Cameron Jaymes’ vocals shows an impressive value. GOLD released the GOLD EP in 2014, and their newest release, the single Onto Me, is available now.
https://soundcloud.com/we-are-gold-music
https://twitter.com/wearegoldmusic
Hip Hop artist Eddie Cole released his seven track EP Godspeed this May. His music features introspective lyrics on love and peace over a groovy musical production. Godspeed is available now for download on bandcamp.
https://www.facebook.com/THEmrCOLE
http://dankradio.bandcamp.com/album/godspeed-ep-dnk-006
Michael Santillo, David Muntner, and Adam Putzer have evolved in their years as the rock-and-roll rooted New York three-piece we know as The Tins. The Tins have a fine tour history that even includes sets at SXSW and NXNE festivals. Their newest EP Young Blame is set for a July 29 release.
Hunnypot’s very own Seven Saturdays released their official video for "Make Note of Every Sound" and it packs a punch! Seven Saturdays has always had a very cinematic sound and for this video is translates over in a very beautifully unexpected way. The video flashes between a loving mother and daughter playing with origami cranes and a bloody, bloody massacre that takes place in a warehouse. There’s epic fight scene’s with samurai swords and chopped off limbs and streamers and tons and tons of slo-mo scenes! What more could you ask for?
The 294th Hunnypot Radio Show lived up to it's well known tradition. The night featured the cutting-edge and eclectic alt-jazz stylings of LA based singer-songwriter and trumpet extraordinaire, MATT VON RODERICK, high energy pop, rock n’ roll from Echo Park’s, THE MAYBE SUNDAYS, the infectious pop rock hooks of THE GOODNIGHT, the steamrolling pop punk of Arizona based trio, SLEEPWALKER and closing out the night was Canada's top up and coming hip hop artist, JOHN DOUGH who rattled the late night crowd with slick rhymes and heavy pop hip hop beats. These five acts made this past Hunnypot Radio Show one of the most memorable shows of 2014 - and that was just the live performances!
Hunnypot Radio Host, HOT TUB JOHNNIE put together yet another slammin' set of new music. Hot Tub Johnnie kicked off the show with a smokin’ set loaded with new gems from LOUIS PRIMA JR., HOLLYWOOD HOLT, THE INFATUATIONS, KIESZA, G. WHITE, KOLLEY/BIG K.R.I.T and much more.
Hunnypot’s own, BOOM SHACK, even got into the mix as he curated a blazin’ set of new tunes from LA’s own, MACHINEHEART, NETHERFRIENDS, VACATIONER,THE KNOCKS, MAPEI, KNOX BROWN and SYLVAN ESSO x MS MR. 06/30/2014
He rocks the trumpet. He sings. He writes songs. Classic. Cutting-edge. Raw. Emotional. A product of the vigorous New York City arts scene, Matt made his Carnegie Hall main stage debut as featured guest soloist with the New York Pops Orchestra through the invitation of Skitch Henderson, and was named top Jazz Artist by the Independent Music Awards as judged by rock music icon Lou Reed. Matt creates what All About Jazz calls “an other-worldly sound…something of a tour de force, he sings, plays, and uses his voice as a muted horn in a solo and duet with the trumpet…
https://twitter.com/vonrockstar
http://www.mattvonroderick.com
https://www.facebook.com/mattvonroderick
A rock and Roll Band from Echo Park, CA.
https://twitter.com/MaybeSomedaysLA
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Maybe-Somedays/122575917837135
The Goodnight remains active in the Los Angeles music scene and on the road, touring regionally and showcasing at festivals such as South By South West in Texas, as well as having music featured on major television networks E!, MTV, TLC, and VH1. The band recently released a self-produced, digital single titled “In The Moment” on May 7th, 2013.
https://twitter.com/TheGoodnight
Clean Bandit's "Rather Be" has been making the rounds for some time now. With a fun beat to keep the party strong and a flavor for love that is tailor-made for long walks on the beach and beautiful sunsets, it is a song for the season. Go get ice cream in the park you old so-and-so, young love is in the air and it smells like a hit!
FKA Twigs’ most recent music video release, “Two Weeks”, picks up where Meg Myers left off and goes even further. With ambient vocals, haunting instrumentation, and an eerie sexiness that’s as disturbing as it is hot, this video mixes Greek-inspired hedonism and Egyptian symbolism in an uncanny recreation of what must have been a ancient mating ritual lost in the annals of history.
The intentional dysfunction brought upon by the robotic asynchronous movements of a team of golden dancers background dancers highlights natural dissonance through creative combustion – pristine vocals mingle with sinister undertones with menacing methodology and we all dance in worship of it's divinely seductive call.