*Unfortunately the Audio recording for the 2nd half of the show was lost. :(
Hot Tub Johnnie and the HP Radio crew were back at The Mint for their 288th show. Hot Tub kicked the party off with some of HP favorites from The High Plane Drifters, The Dollyrots, Prima Donna, The Last Internationale and many more.
Joining us for a special sit down interview and handpicked dj set was none other than JT Griffith, who is Head Music Supervisor for Nike. JT's set featured some of his top favorite artists, hitting us with songs from Etta James, Wild Cub, Tanlines, Sam Smith, Suuns and much more. Kicking off our live segment was LA based electronic duo YNGCULT. This was one of the duo's first shows and for many the first time anyone has seen their identities. YNGCULT performed a brilliant set of tunes off their forthcoming EP, Capitoll. Be sure to listen back to their complete live set and look out for the standout tracks "Sides of War" and the lead single "Let's Get It Back".
Next to take over the stage was Hunnypot Artist, Das Tapes. The LA electro, dance, funk duo consisting of brothers Kevin and Mark Ignatius lit a fire under the Hunnypot crowd and ignited dancefloor madness with their hard hitting electro beats. The boys even debuted their new single "Fetish".
Next up to the stage was indie rock outfit, The Herms. This new LA four piece kicked out the jams as they stormed through a raw, hard driving set featuring songs off their latest Castle Face Records release "Drop Out Vol. 1".
Taking us into the late night performances and kicking off the hip hop portion of the show was LA based producer, rapper, Barbi Crash. This marked Barbi's second time on the Hot Tub stage and he brought a whole new electro-infused hip hop dance set.
Next to hit the stage was long time Hunnypot favorite, E-Train, who dropped in for a special live set to premiere some of his latest bangers.
Closing out the night was none other than Hunnypot's own, Chi-town rapper and Treated Crew member, Gzus Piece. Fresh off the release of his new mixtape, Daily Bread, Gzus crushed a hard hitting hip hop set sending the HP crowd home with a well deserved buzz.
Huge thanks to everyone that came out to support, perform, and both the The Mint and Hunnypot crews. We couldn't make it all happen without each and every one of you! 04/07/2014
JT Griffith works in Portland, OR as Nike’s internal music supervisor working globally within the company’s brand connections group. Since 1993 he’s experienced a variety of aspects in the music business. As a music supervisor, JT has over 12 years experience and played a creative or licensing role on 3 Grammy-nominated music projects. In Music Supervision he was part of the music team behind TV shows such as HBO’s Six Feet Under, NBC’s Boomtown and films including Shrek 2, Madagascar and Over the Hedge. In radio, he has hosted a weekly new music / indie rock show on Oregon NPR affiliate (KOPB / opbmusic.org) after helping produce a show on KCRW, which was nominated for the Best Radio Show in LA. He worked at Nettwerk Records & Mgmt in the Film and TV department including a wide range of placements and developing a brand marketing focus and a sports expertise. He also was involved in Nettwerk’s US A&R efforts, signing and working with a wide range of bands (including the Submarines, Of Montreal, Ladytron, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Styrofoam, etc.) and initiated the first publishing joint venture with Nacional Records/Cookman Intl, which included the Pinker Tones, Nortec Collective, Aterciopelados and others. In 1996 he created one of the first music blogs called Jam Online and later co-founded the P2P music metric and marketing firm BigChampagne.
Links: https://twitter.com/jtgriffith
YNGCULT hail from the Los Angeles area, but remain anonymous. “Sides of War,” one of the two singles known to their name (the other titled “Lets Get It Back“), is a pre-release from their Capitoll EP, which is set to be available early 2014. Quite obviously, production is where YNGCULT thrives. “Sides of War” creates engaging buildups and minimalist drops, with twinkling synth and haunting female vocals, similar to what we heard on Cathedrals’ “Unbound.” With emphasis on floating melodies and thoughtful lyrical content, the anticipation for this EP is of high caliber. “Sides of War” is diverse and passionate yet utterly graceful within its every motion.
Links:
https://facebook.com/YNGCULT
https://twitter.com/YNGCULT
Das Tapes were born in Los Angeles, 2010, brothers/producers Das Tapes are doing more than taking a stab at pop music; with Kevin helming drums, beat production and lead vocals, and Mark as the guitar and synth-wielding doctor, they’re killing it and bringing it back to life. Both schooled in jazz and fanatics of Hip hop and Motown, their gleaming beats and earnest songwriting were captured on their self-titled, -produced and -released EP. Described ”addictive, sexy, dark and dirty synth laden,” blogs around the globe have already had a field day using their likeness in mixtapes, DJ sets and remixes. And not to be outdone, the production duo’s handled remix duties for both Mates of State and Okkervil River singles.
Links:
https://facebook.com/dastapes
https://twitter.com/dastapes
The Herms are a smudged window into a neighboring dimension to ours. This brash, new outfit has taken the east side by storm with their passion and depth.
Links: https://facebook.com/hermsthe
Barbi Crash started originally as a duo called Black Barbie. In 2011, the remaining member of Black Barbie transformed into the superhuman Barbi Crash.
Links: https://twitter.com/barbiCRASH
Raised in Chicago, Erich “E-TRAIN” Malo has always been known for his obsession with breakdancing, beat-boxing, and party rapping. Growing up with a twin sister classically trained as a dancer and choreographer, E-TRAIN was constantly surrounded by music and dance. Despite his artistic bent, E-TRAIN majored in business but when his mother Roxane Malo tragically passed away during his freshman year, young Erich’s passion for music and art blossomed and he transformed into the artist the world knows today as E-TRAIN.
Links: https://twitter.com/eTRAINmusi
Emcee, The Truth, Representing Chicago 103rd. Member of Treated Crew. The Light.
Come hang with Oscar Mazzola and The No Request crew!
The Truth 103rd, representing Chicago. Member of Treated Crew. The Light.
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Hot Tub Johnnie and the HP Radio crew were back at it for their 287th show this time at The Black Rose Tavern (aka The Joint). Hot Tub kicked out jams by LA's HOLYCHILD, Coldplay, The Cramps, Head of the Herd, Seven Saturdays and many more.
Our guest DJ of the night was LA based music fiend and rock blogster, Jolynn Braswell. Founder of the highly sought after LA based Bad Ass Bands blog, Jolynn curated a very special handpicked set of some of her favorite rock n' roll jams. Including cuts from…The Janks, Heavy Heavy Hearts, No Small Children, The Shakers and much more.
Kicking off our live segment was LA based pop, rock, band, Flavia & The Red. The performance was anchored by Flavia's strong soulful vocals and tight rhythm section. Bringing together a mix of classic and modern R&B with energetic pop melodies.
Next to take over the stage was our headlining act, The Great Escape. Performing their very first show togteher, this LA based four piece lead by the exceptionally talented, Amie Miriello packed the house and stole the entire show - even being asked to do an encore of their first song "All I Think About". We highly suggest checking out The Great Escape live and experiencing their raw, high energy, bluesy, soul rock vibe in person.
Closing out the night was none other than Pioneering mash-up, DJ producer, and guitarist for The Great Escape, iPunx (aka Malte Hagemeister). iPunx showcased his legendary mash-up technique with an eclectic mix of dance house, rock, pop, breakbeat, hip hop and electro.
Huge thanks to everyone that came out to support, perform, and both the The Black Rose Tavern and Hunnypot crews. We couldn’t make it all happen without each and every one of you! 03/24/2014
Los Angeles-based band, Flavia & The Red, has shot onto the music scene like a bullet. The principal singer and songwriter is 22-year-old Flavia Watson. Born in California, but raised through her formative years in Ireland and Italy, Flavia exhibits a traveled and seasoned prowess that most women her age lack. Equipped with a sultry and soulful voice, her presence is the personification of the color red—emotional, fiery, and passionate. The band’s overall sound contains elements of classic and modern R&B, pop, and rock. Anchored by a tight rhythm section, the music exhibits memorable melodies and interactive improvisation with Flavia’s emotional and poetic lyrics at the forefront. Flavia & The Red is taking the future into its own hands and will continue to grow as it has over the last few years. They have already been featured on various blogs and magazines, including the cover story for LA lifestyle magazine, Back Seat Quarterly, and in Dublin, Ireland’s Intallaght Magazine. They are currently on rotation for various radio stations around the U.S and performed live on television for WGN, as well as on Park City Television in Park City, Utah. They are constantly writing new material, planning more tours across the country, and have a new album in the works.
What is your greatest Escape? Where would you go if you could? Would it be far away? Or very close to your heart? Welcome to The Great Escape. We are a band from Los Angeles, California. We met each other writing songs for other artists. But soon we realized we needed to create something that resonates with us. With who we are. With where we come from. With our roots. We love the 60′s. The 70′s. When Rock, Soul, Blues and Folk was raw. Unpolished. So we had a lot of fun capturing the moment. The vibe. The heart. The Great Escape is Amie Miriello, Malte Hagemeister and Kristian Nord. Thanks for finding us. Just close your eyes. Listen. And follow your heart.
Of like minded individuals, whose number one priority is expanding not only their skill set, but their brand, collectively.
A killer collective of artists originating from Moreno Valley, California comprised of music artists, event coordinators, promoters, and more
Their Game: Entertainment Industry - From production, to recording, full scale event coordination, and promotion to overall social initiatives, the Mike Mobb is steadily building an empire of their own. Looking for a great time in sunny California, where they say it never rains, except in the club- MIKE MOBB is your tour guide.
Links: http://twitter.com/mike_mobb
Since 2005, iPunx has been one of Europe’s great mashup pioneers. After touring massively in and around Germany, he’s landed with a mashed-up crash here in Venice, CA.
In the initial 3 smash EP’s and seamless mashup album “Destroying Dancefloor”, IPunx showcased an eclectic mix of house, rock, hiphop, punk and electro, ending up in many DJ charts around the world, including BBC Pete Tong’s Buzz charts (#3). Initially a duo, and in spite of years of successful touring, the two members of iPunx parted ways in the late 2000′s to pursue individual careers. After relocating to LA, a now solo iPunx resurrected the project in 2013. iPunx sound ranges from chill sunrise sets with little known acoustic covers to party sets with funky mashups and remixes that combine electro, hip-hop, dub step, rock, pop, soul, folk, funk and party breaks. His credo: “Never originals. Always fun.” What’s the crowd’s reaction? ” Usually, WTF is that?” And then their hips are shaking and they’re singing along with giant smiles plastered on their faces. iPunx has played crazy fun parties in 2013 in Joshua Tree, Baja, CA and with Boogaloo and Dirty Beetles at Burning Man. You can groove live to his mixalicious mashups weekly at The Bank of Venice on the Windward Circle. Check out www.iPunx.com for upcoming performances and new releases.
Hot Tub Johnnie and the HP Radio crew were back at it for their 286th show and it was a rockin’ party. Hot Tub kicked out new HP jams by A House For Lions, July Talk The Dollyrots and other gems from Broods, YG, The Preatures and more.
Our special guest DJ for the night were Mansions on the Moon, representing the band was producer keyboardist, Ben Hazlegrove. Ben sat down for an in-depth interview on the beginings of the band and their writing process. Ben also previewed a handful of tracks off their current releases “Full Moon”, “Lost and Found” and “Lightyears”. We highly recommend checking out the entire interview and listening back to their singles “Radio” and “She Says (Lights Off)”.
Kicking off our live segment was LA based pop rock singer-songwriter, The Jon Collins Band. Jon sang a stripped down set of upbeat, insightful acoustic pop rock jams. The highlight of the night was “Let Love Live” and “Ashley” his brand new single released this week.
Next to take over the Mint stage was Venice based based pop rockers (via Australia) Heroine December. Lead singers Maya and Nandy may be known as the back-up singers and dancers for Prince, but they completely took the Mint by storm as they performed a beautiful stripped back acoustic/electric set of their unique blend of pop rock jams.
The highlight of the night was definitely the performance by LA alt-rockers, Polaris Rose who completely packed the house. Lead by Madelynn Elyse and Peter Anthony, this LA duo performed a soaring set of free-spirited indie rock blended with tightly crafted pop melodies.
Closing out the night was none other than LA based rock n’ roller, Adam Bones. Having made his name accross LA with his spectacular stage presence and showmanship, Adam Bones blew the night out with his stadium rock savagery and 70's influenced power-pop hooks.
Huge thanks to everyone that came out to support, perform, and both the The Mint and Hunnypot crews. We couldn’t make it all happen without each and every one of you! 03/10/2014
Interviews:
Mansions on the Moon Interview + Listening Party:
Polaris Rose Interview + Single "Chartreuse":
Luxe - Single "All Up On You":
Heroine December Interview:
Jon Collins Interview:
Follow: https://twitter.com/MansionsMoon https://facebook.com/mansionsonthemoon
(Performing Live) Named and inspired by none other than the artist Prince himself, Heroine December is an LA based Pop/Rock band consisting of lead singers and twin sisters Maya and Nandy McClean, guitar player, Brad Lindsay, bass player, Matthew Denis and drummer, Mike Robins. You may recognize lead singers Maya & Nandy from the Sidney Disney production of the Lion King, the movie Moulin Rouge or touring the world with Prince for the last 7 years as part of the NPG singing back-up and dancing at shows such as the Superbowl Half time show, 6 months 3121 run in Las Vegas, Planet Earth tour, Welcome 2 America and Welcome 2 Australia tours and also being featured in his music videos, on his planet earth record, 21 nights coffee table book and executive producing his latest music video “Breakfast Can Wait”. While working with and being mentored by him, the two Australian twin sister also worked with other artists like Rihanna, Chris Brown and Letoya Luckett, left their marks in movies and fashion campaigns but no matter what, they’ve always kept on writing and creating until they found the perfect mix of their multi-cultural heritage in music. Heroine December is just that, a unique blend of pop elements combined with true musicianship merging No Doubt with Rihanna and Pink giving you a high energy show that will sweep you off of your feet. In 2014, with the release of their first EP ‘Target Practice” and a movement of paying it forward, we welcome you to the world of Heroine December, where music is a universal language to connect with and empower each and every one of us. Where one song can change the way you feel, think and act. Where one random act of kindness can change a person’s life and where the one person to cause this change is you! Heroine December is not just a band, it’s a movement, a way of Life…come join us.
Links: https://twitter.com/HeroineDecember
(Performing Live) The Jon Collins Band was formed in Hollywood 2009. The band’s namesake was born in rural North Carolina, where he grew up surrounded by heartfelt blues melodies and true lyric country influences. Being an innovator by nature, Jon’s first instrument was the harmonica, which he proceeded to play with classical music and hip hop. A songwriter and vocalist for the group Still Life in Chapel Hill, NC, Collins became a local favorite. From there Jon Collins played in Virginia, Maryland, Texas, the midwest before settling in Los Angeles a few years ago. Jon Collins’ songwriting and vocal style evolved into something very contemporary, strikingly powerful in lyric and with acutely attractive melodies. A stunning and fresh blend of rock and pop. It was in LA that Jon Collins was introduced to George Daly, acclaimed hit songwriter and music executive for over 25 years with Elektra, Atlantic and Columbia Records. The two began songwriting together almost immediately. Recently, Lu Ye, acclaimed for her performances both in Asia and in the US was brought on board as buzz and interest in this debut album has grown. Things are currently happening at a lightening pace so please stay tuned for upcoming shows and promotions leading up to the release of their debut album this summer. http://www.joncollinsband.com twitter.com/joncollinsband
Links: https://twitter.com/joncollinsband
(Performing Live) “A duo comprised of Peter Anthony and Madelynn Elyse, their ever-growing popularity is spurred by their catchy alt rock music and lyrical stories. Their precise harmony, hard-hitting mainstream beats, and sing-a-long choruses make for unforgettable music that has quickly launched their career” – PureGrainAudio.com Adventurous and free-spirited, the musical duo Polaris Rose is an emerging band in the Los Angeles music scene. Tight duet harmonies, atmospheric soundscapes, and soaring melodies give Polaris Rose their signature sound: a blend of indie avant garde and musical simplicity. Polaris Rose’s sophomore EP (“The Moon & its Secrets”) is now available on iTunes, Spotify, and elsewhere online.
Links: http://PolarisRose.com
(Performing Live) This band has no past. Literally. We can tell you some things—a little of this and a bit of that—but Adam Bones is an artist—and a band—without a history. The man behind the EP Rock it Up is man with a story, to be sure, but who knows how much of it is true to begin with?
Those of you Beneath the Underground may have by happenstance slipped into a musty catacomb or back alley speakeasy-style rocker club and witnessed an early version of the Adam Bones vision. You might have been in London, or Chicago, Los Angeles, or someplace more rustic, but that was the past. Mr. Bones is arising from the shadows to stake a claim and make sure that everyone Knows His Name. Be sure you do; he will ask. This is not a test.
Likewise, his band, an All-Girl-Kung Fu-Army of riffs and beats to be dealt with, came from over the waters but emerged here (in your face, essentially), fully formed and ready for service. Unknown to each other, Adam Bones on his own and the future women of his band—Rikki Styxx, Tracy Lambertucci, and Breanna Fields—were both on a quest to find the missing components to their music machines. They crossed paths either in the Spanish Basque Country (where true-blue power pop is revered with Second Coming-like reverence) or in Brazil, depending on who is telling the story. Whatever the locale, the story that gets hinted at is that Bones was mounting a one-man intercontinental odyssey in search of lost chords and modes when he crossed paths with the trio of women, working at the time as the entertainment/R&R arm of an advance, off-the-radar unit under State Dept.
Links: http://twitter.com/adambones
Hot Tub Johnnie and the HP Radio crew stacked the speakers high and blew out The Mint with another killah show last week. Hot Tub treated us to some golden nuggets by Big Joe Turner, Phantogram, King Washington, Broken Bells, Turbo Lightning and much more.
Our guest DJ for the night was none other than LA based music tastemaker/supervisor, Sanaz Lavaedian of mOcean. Sanaz was back for her 3rd time in the Hot Tub and it was more than a charm as she treated us to an explosive set of great new jams. Included in her playlist was Flume, Chet Faker, Son Lux, Glass Animals, The Knife and many more active groundbreaking artists.
Kicking off our live action were LA based pop, singer-songwriter trio, Distant Cousins. The trio took the stage and performed a brilliant set of vibrant, foot-stomping heartfelt alt-folk, pop songs in the vein of Mumford And Sons.
LA based r&b, soul, pop artist, Magda and rapper, producer, Sum-In-1 were next to hit the stage and treat us to a high energy dance set with heavy beats. Magda kicked it off first with her beautiful pop jams and later joined by Sum-In-1 to perform their latest single, “Fill Me Up”.
Closing out the night was none other than rhythm & blues, soul, jazz, funk sax icon, Charles Neville of the legendary Neville Brothers. Charles joined NY based roots, blues rock improvisational group, Gent Treadly. This powerful collection performed a truly precocious set of blues, rock, jazz, soul and funk classics and originals for a jam packed yet intimate Mint crowd. It was an absolute treat to witness the greatness of Charles Neville perform for us.
Huge thanks to everyone that came out to support, perform, and both the The Mint and Hunnypot crews. We couldn’t make it all happen without each and every one of you! 02/10/2014
Sanaz Lavaedian (mOcean Music Supervision) Interview/DJ Set
Combined experience and complimentary musical worldviews have blended seamlessly in DISTANT COUSINS. “I love the synergy of this group because we really do each bring something different to the music,” says Dov, “Ami’s production and engineering chops are stellar.” Ami adds, “Dov helps to get our collage of ideas to a solidified song. He pulls us through the inevitable hurdles and obstacles a new song will always present.” Both love that Duvid’s raw and authentic approach brings a down-to-earth sensibility to the music. “He has managed to maintain a real organic connection to music throughout his years of experience,” says Ami, “I love his instincts and the soul that he brings.” In their short time as a band, DISTANT COUSINS is already showing signs that they are “on their way.” Their debut single, “Raise It Up,” was prominently featured on USA’s ‘Graceland’ and CBS’s ‘Criminal Minds.’ Keep an eye out for much more music soon…
Being a member of the First Family of Funk has made him world famous. But for years, the Nevilles produced great music that was seldom heard outside of the Crescent City. Some of their best work is on Treacherous (1986), which incorporates everything from Mardi Gras Indian songs to Aaron Neville’s top-charted “Tell It Like It Is.” Little they have done since can compare with the album’s gospel finale. When Aaron Neville asks his brother Charles the Horn Man to blow for them one time, he really does. Or witness his burning sound on “Fever” on the same CD. Much as they were revered in their hometown, the Neville Brothers’ ascent to superstardom had to wait until the musical collaboration between Aaron Neville and Linda Ronstadt woke up the rest of the world to what they had been missing. Aaron Neville’s career as a soloist points up a key fact about the Neville Brothers. Each has his own separate musical identity: Cyril Neville with his reggae rhythms, Art Neville with the Meters, and Charles Neville with his group Diversity. Known for ethereal performances at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Diversity followed the masterful lead of Charles Neville. Drawing from the immense pool of fine musicians in New Orleans, from Johnny Vidacovich to Michael Ray, anything became musically possible. The group produced a CD in 1991 entitled And Diversity, which gives the listener a good overview of their amazing range. Diversity is still part of Charles Neville’s repertoire, along with the huge body of recordings and personal appearances the Neville Brothers have made in the past decade. Charles Neville’s talented daughter, Charmaine Neville often joins her father on-stage. In 2001, Neville released The Painter, in which he truly does paint with music on classics and original tunes. Also released in 2001 was Safe in Buddha’s Palm, in which a seasoned and spiritually minded Charles Neville pays homage to eastern philosophy, the healing power of the feminine, and the wealth of his musical tradition.
Hunnypot provides exclusive promotion, marketing, brand development and placement representation of owned and non-owned copyright and recording assets through expansive relationships within the music, film, television, ad and gaming communities using unique, forward thinking approaches to business and distinct and creative grass roots campaigns.
Hunnypot provides exposure to cutting edge music and changes the palate of worldwide listeners through endorsement, promotion, packaging and/or planning of live music concerts and events. Hunnypot Radio, the Hunnypot Website provide instant awareness of Hunnypot endorsed content as well as contemporary music news and other culturally relevant media.
Hunnypot Live is our bi-weekly, internet-based "live podcast" party. Launched in November 2005, Hunnypot Live features industry guest interviews, playlist/DJ sets, live music performances and a lot of dancing. Hunnypot Live is attended by music and entertainment industry professionals, artists and taste makers to celebrate music and music culture. The show is currently streamed every other Monday night and archived for rebroadcast from the Hunnypot Unlimited website. Hunnypot Live is free to attend and open to the public.
Past Hunnypot Live performers and guests include: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Foster the People, Lisa Loeb, flora cash, LaVar Burton, Balthazar Getty, Daniel Bedingfield, Alicia Witt, Princess Vitarah, Jerry Heller, Audra Mae, Joachim Garraud, Cisco Adler, Designer Drugs, Love and Rockets, Concrete Blonde, Thomas Dolby, Coheed and Cambria, Mansions On The Moon, Traci Lords, Tila Tequila, Mickey Avalon, Albert Hammond, Charles Neville, Dirty Vegas, Smoove and Turrell, Le Castle Vania, Serj Tankian, West Indian Girl, Yo Majesty, Million $ Mano, Shudder to Think, 10CC, Ora The Molecule, Piel, Butterfly Boucher, Far East Movement, Moving Units, Miranda Lee Richards, Dr. Hollywood, Juno Reactor, A1 Bassline, The BellRays, Sky Cries Mary, Finatticz, MZ 007, Gwendolyn, The Germs, Bijou Phillips, The Bloody Beetroots, Blame Candy, Baby Fuzz, Dagnasterpus, Tillie, Luxxury, Stephen Perkins, Andy Milonakis, The Coup, Urberzone, Bird and the Bees, The Cataracs, Rebelution, Holly Palmer, Allee Willis, Wendy Waldman, The Glass, Gram Rabbit, Mae Shi, Nino Tempo, Franki Chan, Delinquent Habits, Duffy, and Mansions on the Moon.
John Anderson is the ringmaster of Hunnypot Unlimited, a multifaceted Music Publishing, Artist Representation, Marketing and Film & Television Placement organization specializing in discovering and cultivating fresh music talent.
The Hunnypot Unlimited brand is synonymous with quality music and recognized as one of the premier industry tastemaker sources. Hunnypot provides exclusive promotion, marketing, brand development and placement representation of owned and non-owned copyright and recording assets through expansive relationships within the music, film, television, ad and gaming communities using unique, forward thinking approaches to business and distinct and creative grass roots campaigns. Hunnypot provides exposure to cutting edge music and changes the palate of listeners worldwide through endorsement, promotion, packaging and/or planning of live music concerts and events. Hunnypot Radio and the Hunnypot Website provide instant awareness of Hunnypot artist activity as well as contemporary music news and other culturally relevant media.
John spent the first 20 years of his career in the music industry as an integral member of Windswept Music Publishing. He helped take the company from a fledgling start-up to the largest independent Music Publisher in the world, a feat that recently resulted in one of the most lucrative catalogue sales in Music Publishing history.
In 2008 John applied the A&R/Publisher/Placement model to the branded Hunnypot name and established itself as a leading independent music publishing/placement company representing the catalogues of Far East Movement, Louis Prima Jr., The Dollyrots, Barnyard Stompers, Mochipet, Young Creatures, The Cataracs, Dr. Hollywood, A House For Lions, Bearheart, J*LABS and Ghost Lit Kingdom.
John’s early track record as a song-plugger boasts hits like Eric Clapton’s “Before You Accuse Me” and Vanessa Williams’ career-defining song “Save The Best For Last.” Over the course of his industrious Publishing career, John has worked closely with some of the biggest songwriters of all-time including Sean Garrett (Usher “Yeah”, Fergie “London Bridge”), Mike Elizondo (50 Cent “In Da Club”, Mary J. Blige “Family Affair”) and Albert Hammond (Julio Iglesias “To All The Girls I’ve Loved Before,” The Hollies “The Air That I Breathe”).
As Sr. Vice President of Film & Television Music for Windswept, John was essential in the synchronization and licensing careers of such seminal artists as Pete Townsend, John Mellencamp, Nick Cave, The Allman Brothers and Willie Nelson as well as new stars like Corrine Bailey Ray, Snow Patrol, Kings of Leon, Beyonce, Mickey Avalon and Lady Sovereign. Some personal placement triumphs for John include Snow Patrol “Chasing Cars” in Grey’s Anatomy, The Who songs featured in the entire CSI franchise, Kings of Leon’s “Molly’s Chamber” for Volkswagon, and The Dollyrots “Because I’m Awesome” for both Hewlitt/Packard and Kohl’s Department Stores.
As one of the key A&R representatives for Windswept, some of John’s signings included Fischerspooner, The Dollyrots, Meat Beat Manifesto, The Cramps, Talib Kweli, Blackstar, The Coup, Hi-Tek, The BellRays, Johnette Napollitano (Concrete Blonde) and Shy Child.
John is also on the Music Industry Executive Fundraising Committee for the City of Hope, the premier Music Industry charity organization and was a member of the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Film & Television Task Force.
Hunnypot Unlimited was originally formed to create “community” within the then burgeoning film, television, ad and gaming music fields. After quickly accomplishing this mission by establishing itself as the epicenter of the industry’s social community, Hunnypot has gone on to acquire meaningful copyrights and masters, discover and develop commercially viable talent and leverage strong industry experience and relationships to generate significant income streams and exposure for our talent and our sponsor partners.
The name “Hunnypot” was first introduced in 2000 by music industry veterans John Anderson (at the time, Sr. VP of Creative/Film & TV for Windswept Music) and composer agent Tammy Krutchkoff. In an effort to bolster internal support for their soon-to-be highly significant and lucrative area of the Entertainment Industry, Hunnypot was originally designed as a “mixer” for the rapidly growing Film, Television, Ad and Gaming Music and Soundtrack fields. By way of monthly parties and one-off events throughout the world, the Hunnypot Party has come to symbolize an electrifying, exhilarating and stimulating experience for the entire creative community.
In November 2005, John Anderson and top-tier Music Supervisor PJ Bloom launched Hunnypot Radio; a live, interactive “listening session” emanating from the Hunnypot studios and streamed over the Internet at the HunnypotUnlimited.com site. This bi-weekly radio show draws a consistent audience of music and entertainment industry professionals, artists and songwriters, friends, acquaintances and the creative community at large. Not only has the radio show generated extraordinary industry buzz and favorable press, it has led to sponsorships from beverage and lifestyle companies (including Korbel Champagne, Tito’s Vodka, Bionade, Hubert’s Lemonade, Blue Microphones, IZZE & Kenwood Wines).
In September 2007 and after 18-years with the company, John Anderson left his role as Sr. VP of Film & TV Music/Creative at Windswept Music so that he could focus his attention on Hunnypot Unlimited in order to fulfill his greater, long-term goals for the brand.
Presently, Hunnypot has established itself as a leading independent music publishing/placement company.
Hunnypot Unlimited’s core business is its Music Publishing, Placement and Licensing division. Hunnypot provides exclusive promotion, marketing, brand development and placement representation of owned and non-owned copyrights and recording assets through expansive relationships within the music, film, television, ad and gaming communities using unique, forward thinking approaches to business and distinct, creative grass roots campaigns.
Hunnypot Records is our successful digital imprint through InGrooves, the leading digital sales aggregator in the business. With multiple releases from FM, Hot Pink DeLorean, ASVA and Mic Terror on all the relevant retail sites and notable chart success on retail leaders like iTunes and Beatport, Hunnypot Records has demonstrated its ability to capitalize in the digital-era retail market. Within less than a year, Hunnypot Records released the #1 selling song in the entire InGrooves catalogue with Far East Movement’s “Girls on the Dancefloor”.
Hunnypot Unlimited is synonymous with progressive, cutting-edge music of exceptional quality. Hunnypot’s ability to identify and uncover new, emerging and relevant talent on a worldwide scale is only matched by our unwavering desire to champion it. Hunnypot Live is the vehicle by which we bring these artists directly to the people. Through the endorsement and promotion of live music concerts and events at some of the hottest venues around, Hunnypot Live keeps you two steps ahead of the pop culture beast. In addition to constant local promotion, we have a presence at most major U.S. conferences and events including South by Southwest, CMJ, Coachella, Winter Music Conference and beyond.
Boasting several million hits since its launch in 2006, our website is the virtual hub for all things Hunnypot. Through our website, you can stream the weekly Hunnypot Radio show, check the calendar for upcoming Hunnypot events and find tour information for artists and bands currently on the Hunnypot radar and view pictures from recent Hunnypot gatherings. You can also backlog stream the radio shows, read about recent releases, download free content and get informed about culturally and/or musically relevant subjects – all in the format of choice of today’s youth.
Hunnypot Unlimited creates and produces a highly respected and eagerly anticipated series of retail-quality compilations featuring original artwork and design produced in full-color. These compilations exclusively feature Hunnypot affiliated artists, are distributed for free at all Hunnypot Unlimited events and sent via download link to over 4,000 inner-industry professionals. These compilations exemplify the high quality of music that is a cornerstone of Hunnypot’s reputation.
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The unique live experience of a P L a N E T S show is like witnessing some kind of eerie post-modern garage rock opera. Featuring vibey immersive atmospheres with dancers, actors and shadow puppetry coming at you from all directions in cahoots with the music–this is not your every day rock band. Always basing their material around a place, P L a N E T S recently released their debut album, TheDarkWoods. One last thing: there will be robots. You have to see it to believe it. https://twitter.com/planetstheband
Hot Tub Johnnie and the HP Radio crew kicked off 2014 with a blazin' show last week at The Mint. Hot Tub treated us to new gems by The Dollyrots, Future Of The Left, Awfully Awesome, Future and much more.
Renowned LA based supervisor, Alyson Vidoli of GO Music Supervision joined us for a special interview/DJ Set. Alyson delivered an exceptional set of her current favorites over the past year til' now. Some highlights off her playlist wereFoster The People, Mansions On The Moon, Sharon Jones, Phantogram and much more.
Our next special guest of the night was none other than Detroit's own DJ Godfather. A true pioneer in the DJ world and known as the originator of Ghettotech, Godfather sat down for an intimate interview before he took over the 1s & 2s. We also had a chance to premiere his new single "Where The Hoes In This House" and "Super Swag".
Kicking off our live performances was LA based (via New Jersey) big screen/broadway actress, singer, Antonique Smith. Miss Smith set it off like no other with her beautiful vocals that soared over the soulful, r&b production layed out. Highlights included her opening track "Speechless" and debut single "Hold Up Wait A Minute (Woo Woo)".
Syracuse, NY based funk/hip hop trio, Sophistafunk was next to hit the stage and they did not disappoint. This multi-genre tour de force completely stole the show and opened up the dancefloor with their electronic infused funk dance grooves and catchy hip hop rhymes. The highlight of the night was their standout track "Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll" off their new album Freedom Is.
Closing out the night was LA/NY female alt/hip hop dance duo, Nola Darling. This spit fire duo performed a smokin' set of high energy hip hop dance tracks , none of which hit harder than their standout jams "STFU (Start The Riot)" and "No Bra, No Panties".
Huge thanks to everyone that came out to support, perform, and both the The Mint and Hunnypot crews. We couldn’t make it all happen without each and every one of you! 01/13/2014
Hailing from New York and Los Angeles, by way of Haiti & St. Lucia, NOLA DARLING’s sound is new school fresh, yet old world cool. Tongue-in-cheek sensibility and spit-fire flows mashed-up with sweet and siren-like vocals make Alexandra and Jaquita the girls you want to get to know.
Citing The Fugees, Zap Mama, Tanya Stephens, Steel Pulse, Esthero and Salt ‘N Pepa, among many others as strong influences, Alex and Jaq continue to hone their crafts and unique sound. They have collaborated with an impressive and growing list of artist/producers including: Grammy winners Om’mas Keith (Frank Ocean, Erykah Badu) and Shafiq Hussein (Robert Glasper, Erykah Badu), Tim K (Esthero, Tiny Hearts, Dam Funk), and the legendary Kwame (Mary J Blige, Christina Aguilera, Will Smith).
Nola Darling also collaborated with chart topping Australian group, Yolanda Be Cool on the international smash “Change,” for YBC’s debut album, “Ladies and Mentalmen” (Steve Aoki’s DIM MAK Records). “Change” has been in heavy rotation on radio stations from Bali to London, to Australia and beyond. The tune hit #1 on the official Korean EDM chart in May 2013.
The ladies of Nola Darling are currently working on top line for an array of up and coming producers as well as writing for their upcoming releases. Stay tuned for much more to come from Alex and Jaq in 2014.
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Hot Tub Johnnie and the HP Radio closed 2013 with another rockin' show last week at The Mint. Hot Tub dropped some of his top new digs which included tracks from Max Elto, Mansions On The Moon, Wavves, B.o.B., Charli XCX and many more.
Renowned LA based supervisor, Jonathan Weiss of Bunim-Murray Productions joined us for a special interview/DJ Set. Jonathan sparked a smokin' playlist ranging from punk throwbacks, cuban dance music and modern party songs. Including favorites from the likes of Ian Oliver, The Esquille Collection, Pharrell Williams, Poncho Sanchez and many more.
Kicking off the live performances was LA based rock quartet, Turbo Lightning. Fronted by lead singer Dana Poblete, Turbo Lightning displayed an eclectic set of high energy alt-rock jams that featured guitar heavy riffs backed by catchy hooks none more evident than on the title track to their 6-track EP "Faster Than Light".
Next up we featured a special dual-ling interview with DJ/Production duo, HTTP & the sexy and charming female rapper/songwriter/entertainer, Mickie Ryan. The three collaborating artists joined us for a sit down interview to talk about their creative process and to drop a few bangin' singles including the YouTube video smash "Not Too Drunk Too F*ck" and "Pay Me". Following the interview HTTP dropped a killer DJ set with some bombastic beats.
Hunnypot favorite and LA rapper, Kosha Dillz headlined the show with an exciting performance. Kosha is no stranger to Hunnypot and it showed as he completely light the stage up as he performed a fun high energy hip hop set, engaging with the crowd and getting everyone into party mode. Kosha dropped some of his classic jams and new cuts off his latest release, "Awkward In A Good Way".
Closing out the night was LA based hip hop duo, Awefully Awesome. Living up to their name the duo of Luck and Spex completely packed the house with a smooth chilled out performance of tracks off their latest album, ReFRESHments.
Huge thanks to everyone that came out to support, perform, and both the The Mint and Hunnypot crews. We couldn’t make it all happen without each and every one of you! 12/30/2013
Welcome to Show 281 + DJ Set Pt2:
Jonathan Weiss (Bunim-Murray Production) Interview Pt1
Jonathan Weiss (Bunim-Murray Production) DJ Set + Interview Pt2
HTTP DJ Set
HTTP Interview + Insane (single):
HTTP & Mickie Ryan Interview + Not Too Drunk To Fuck + Pay Me (single):
Jonathan Weiss is a Los Angeles based music supervisor for film and television. He is currently a top music supervisor at Bunim-Murray Production. Jonathan has recently music supervised Keeping Up With The Kardashians on the E! Network, Love Games for the Oxygen Channel; and Living Lohan, Road Rules Viewer’s Revenge and The Challenge: Battle of the Exes for MTV. Other music supervision credits include Interscope Presents The Next Episode for Showtime Entertainment; The Education of Max Bickford for CBS; U.C. Undercover for NBC; Celebrity Undercover for MTV; and the theatrical release The Big Tease for Warner Bros. Pictures. Jonathan has also worked in A&R for Capitol Records and Universal Music Publishing, as well as Taxi - an independent A&R service. Jonathan has also done on-air work for KKJZ, the only full-time jazz radio station playing in Southern California and on the web.
Mickie Ryan is a trade of many talents including song writing, singing, rapping, modeling and acting. She has recently teamed up with HTTP for the single Pay Me and hopefully more to come. HTTP is a music production team originally from Israel but they’ve been killin’ it in Los Angles for almost two years now. They are comprised of Yossi and Yossi and they live by three rules, and three rules only: keep your hummus fresh, keep your beats fresh and worship the ass.
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In Los Angeles’ fertile, Smell-centered mid-2000s noise-rock scene, no one got as close to pure pop as the dearly departed Mae Shi, a supercollider that often sounded like a dozen bands’ ideas being realized at once. Not surprisingly, they’ve splintered into nearly a dozen other groups since their dissociation in 2009; specifically, band member Jeff Byron has created Batwings Catwings, Physical Forms (which included left-field rapper Busdriver as a member), and Turbo Lightning, a quartet that also pulls in Dana Poblete (Batwings Catwings), Aaron Farinelli, and Zach Lewis (Hex Horizontal). The first single from their self-titled EP (out November 15), “Faster Than Light”, is the most instantly accessible Mae Shi-affiliated output yet; whereas HLLLYH bounced off the walls, “Faster than Light” gallops forward with purpose and assurance, palm-muted metal riffs providing a pacesetter for Poblete’s sweetened vocals. Still, “Faster than Light” allows itself to veer from the center of the road, making judicious use of spirited cheerleading group vocals and spastic drum fills to remind you who’s behind this.
http://turbolightning.
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Kosha Dillz, is an Israeli-Sephardic-American Jewish hip hop MC based in Los Angeles. He raps in English, Hebrew and Spanish. Even-Esh started rapping at the age of 17. For several years beginning in 1999, he was heavily involved with the freestyle battle rap scene at Nuyorican poets Cafe in New York City. Other prominent participants were Mos Def, Immortal Technique and C-Rayz Walz. That same year, he attended an MF Doom concert at The Wetlands, and recalls, “That’s when I knew I loved the underground hip hop scene. That show and Braggin’ Rights at Nuyorican Poets Café changed my life for sure.”
https://twitter.com/koshadillz
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Awfully Awesome is an America based duo out of Los Angeles, California. Composed of rappers Chris “Spex” King and Ronald “Luck Norris” Hamilton. The group was originally known as FSC, a foursome which was formed in 2006 along with Todd “Trace” Hightower and Elliott “Shula” Johnson, but later in 2011 Awfully Awesome was born. The group’s music a style is 90′s boom bap with a modern influence. Covering topics from going on dates with merely a reasonable budget to falling in love with a girl over social media, Awfully Awesome’s music is the soundtrack to life, applaudable and embarrassing. In May of 2013, the duo released their debut project, ReFRESHments. For the duo, 2013 consisted of an array of shows covering Southern California. From leimert park to riverside and also to echo park where the group opened up for Blu & Exile.
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