In 2007, Rob Dickinson did an acoustic set for us on Hunnypot Radio! Rob Dickinson is perhaps best known for his role as lead singer and guitarist of the band Catherine Wheel. Some of Rob's biggest hits with the 90's alternative band include Black Metallic, I Want to Touch You, and the song he sang for us, Crank! Rob Dickinson also released a solo album Fresh Wine for the Horses in 2005. Watch Rob Dickinson pour his heart out for Hunnypot Live in this awesome video! Shoutout to Lisa Goodwin for providing this cool clip!
Check out the video for Babymetal's new single "Karate!" Babymetal is a Japanese metal band, known also for their songs "Gimme Chocolate!!" and "Megitsune." Their line-up consists of Suzuka Nakamoto as "Su-metal", Yui Mizuno as "Yuimetal", and Moa Kikuchi as "Moametal." The band found their way to the US when their first studio album, BABYMETAL, made the US Billboard Chart. Since then, they have gone on tour with Lady Gaga in support of her "Artrave: The Artpop Ball" tour and headlined shows at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City.
The Belgian indie-rockband Amongster have just released a new single called "Teacher," as part of the announcement for their brand-new album that will be released in September. Directed by Joan Repiso, the video features a young woman being hunted in the forest by possibly the most surprising predator of all--herself. The song is decidedly unique, with syncopated drums and relaxed strings and vocals making it dreamy and eerie all at once. Thomas Oosterlynck, Jasper Maekelberg, Tom Soetaert, and Robbe Vekeman come together to give the band a sound that, according to them flirts "along the fringes of indie and electronica." Shoutout to Piet Bekaert for tipping us to this awesome band!
Sisters Holly and Coco Chant are Xylaroo, an alternative duo with a relaxing, inspirational, and positive sound. The group combines a thought-provoking, socially conscious musical message with harmonious vocal melodies that seemingly only siblings are capable of. Their second single ‘On My Way’ out now via Sunday Best/ PIAS is an upbeat melodic number which highlights their beautiful harmonies and songwriting skills, this is sure to be another smash. Similar to many bands, the pair (Holly aged 25, Coco 23) are a product of their own environment. What makes them totally at odds with everyone else, however, is that their environment has been constantly shifting since day one. You could say they've been “on the road” their whole lives, growing up in Papua New Guinea, Hong Kong, The Philippines, United Kingdom, Switzerland and finally Sri Lanka before returning to London, where they are now based out of. This constant travel in addition to being siblings has, without a doubt, affected the band. “It's only in the last couple of years that we've considered ourselves a proper band,” says Coco. “When you're sisters you don't take yourselves as seriously. You play around in your living room.”
Xylaroo don't want the messaging of their songs to be set in one timeframe. Rather the themes they care about – love, humanity, philosophy, “conspiracy theories” – are ones that pervade every generation, not just theirs. While Holly's scholastic past makes her aware of political upheaval and social consciousness, she doesn't believe in using Xylaroo for preaching. “We want to write songs that make people think without telling them what to think. I'll read an article about racism and police brutality in America, for instance, and then we'll write about it. But it will be subtle" says Holly. 2016 Will be a big year for this upcoming unique act!
Raw throwback footage from the Hunnypot Party (6 Degrees of Hunnypot) at The Highlands Feb 25th, 2010! An undoubtedly awesome performance by Dev and the Cataracs! The Ruby Friedman Orchestra also played that night with Thomas Golubic (SuperMusicVision) as our guest DJ! You can see in the video Dev killed it right away starting with The Far East Movement's hit single "Like a G6"
Who remembers this legendary night and what was your favorite part?!
Go check out Dev's new single 'Lowkey' (single from her album set to drop later this year)
Hunnypot party alumni YG drops a brand new single featuring Drake and Kamaiyah. LA rap artist Keenon Jackson (also known as YG or Young Gangsta) began to develop a following through the internet. The tracks "She a Model" and "Aim Me" were successful online and led the rapper signing to DefJam in 2009, right around the time he played our Hunnypot party at The Highlands. Everyone knows Drake, but also working with YG for the first time is Kamaiyah a rising Oakland MC.
A little rough...a little raw...but here's an awesome #throwbackthursday of Far East Movement! Composed of the members Kev Nish, Prohgress, J-Splif (not featured), and DJ Virman, Far East Movement is a Hip Hop-EDM group based in Los Angeles. The group is probably best known for their hit single "Like a G6" which made them the first Asian-American group to to earn a #1 on the Billboard Top 100. The clip is from one of our old Culver City house parties back in 2009. We've always had great artists! Check it out!
Check out SWMRS with their video "Figuring It Out"! Based out of Oakland, CA, SWMRS (formerly "Emily's Army") is currently on their second European Tour, this time with FIDLAR. In fact, their new album Drive North was actually produced by FIDLAR'S Zac Carper. The band is made up of brothers Cole and Max Becker on guitar and vocals, Joey Armstrong (son of Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong) on drums, and Seb Mueller on bass guitar. The genre Rolling Stone labeled "angsty garage rock" never sounded so good!
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Rob Lowry is a Los Angeles based Music Supervisor for Film, TV, and Advertising.
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When Tiki Lewis moved to Los Angeles from Chicago, she had no idea she'd meet Johnny Burkes and they'd subsequently join forces together to make some of the most memorable music in the world today, but through a combination of vision, empathy, melody, and rhythm, their sound has evolved into just that. While curating an absolutely remarkable stable of collaborators, they have played live shows that have made a distinct mark on a town filled to bursting with others who have fallen short of that and conversely inspired people all over the world with their online audio and video presence.
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Luke Top is best known for being the singer and co-founder of Fool’s Gold, a band that has enjoyed international acclaim for their unique blend of African dance music and New Wave pop stylings since 2009. His new release Suspect Highs is a step inward for the songwriter, resulting in his most personal collection of songs to date. It was self-produced during a period of relative isolation after several years of touring and being in bands full time.
The sound of the album itself is somehow familiar, yet can’t be ascribed to any particular era. There are subtle parallels to the world music touchstones of Fool’s Gold, but the music stands alone as something wholly new; a singular offering of intimately spun chamber-pop, constructed with lush arrangements and topped with Luke’s trademark melismatic croon.
Suspect Highs limited edition vinyl is now available via Org Music. Digital formats available for purchase and streaming via Grand Gallop.
Big Search is the ever-present alter ego of Matt Popieluch as he continues to make his way through Californian life, channeling the cross-currents of romance, upheaval, and casual adventure.
After over a decade of making music in various bands like Foreign Born, and assisting in bands Papercuts, Fools Gold, Glasser, Cass McCombs, Taken By Trees and Sky Ferreira, Big Search has been steadily uncovering the music being revealed to him in flow-states. After two albums and a number of singles including "Love In Return" which first appeared on season 2 of Maron, his upcoming album track "Please Do Not Explain" was included on the first compilation from Dangermouse's new label 30th Century Records. The full record, Life Dollars, will be released this Summer.
Things are happening fast for Los Angeles based MIDNIGHT DIVIDE. After nearly a year of writing sessions and toiling in three different studios, singer, songwriter and producer Austen Moret finally saw his indie/alternative project come to fruition with the band’s debut EP: Embrace The Wave on September 1st, 2015. The EP managed to crack the CMJ 200 at #149 in early October, receiving widespread national college and specialty radio airplay. The group also placed 2nd at the Hollywood Battle Of The Bands. Not a bad start.
The five track EP, which Austen wrote and produced took longer than expected but was well worth the wait. “I tried a lot of different ideas out for this record. It took forever to finally feel like I had arrived at the sound I wanted. I wanted a BIG band sound. Tribal drums, huge guitars, driving bass and electronics…I wanted people to hear it and say “damn…I need to hear this live”.”
For live performances, long time friends and live band members: Dan Beltran (lead guitar), Steve Robinson (bass) and Mike Aguado (rhythm guitar) joined Austen in April of 2015, along with Mark Colgrove (keys) in September. Sab Cahrunas (drums) joined in October 2015 to replace former percussionist Eddie Vyeda. Together, they provide the backing band so vital in bringing the songs to life.
The band is currently working on on their debut LP to release sometime in the Fall of 2016. Their current EP Embrace The Wave is available in all digital stores and in physical copy at shows. The band plays regularly in Los Angeles and surrounding area.
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Formed in 2006, Day Method is a young, Los Angeles EDM/rock trio with a futuristic live performance for all ages.
Day Method combines the EDM/Dubstep genre with a high-energy, full band rock show; breaking grounds previously untouched in modern music.
Through the use of dance and rock music, futuristic costumes, choreography and a state-of-the-art DMX Laser Light Show and effects, Day Method guarantees an unforgettable performance.
Over the years they have performed at a number of events and festivals, playing with artists such as Switchfoot, Family Force 5 and Twenty One Pilots.
Day Method is one of the only independent artists to perform with their own fully-automated Laser Light Show, now included at any indoor or night-time performance.
They have released three studio albums, the most recent of which being “Silence Departed” in 2015. All three albums are available on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play and Spotify.
Day Method is currently in Los Angeles working on projects for TV, film and advertising in between live events.
Hunnypot is still in the race. Hot Tub Johnnie began the night with his platform of groovy tunes. Mr. Bonzai regaled us with his tales of "being there" when rock n roll was dangerous, how he met John Lennon and a classic set of music. Olivia Harris torched the live sets off, Kalen Lister belted out her epic compositions, Iconique dazzled with their electro/disco indentity, Phil Gibbs brought the heartache through music and Somos Uno made everyone believe Tijuana is really a place in Jamaica with their international reggae sounds. 5-2-2016
Mr. Bonzai a.k.a. David Goggin is an award-winning photographer, music journalist and author. He has written over 1,000 articles for magazines in the U.S., Europe and Asia, and has published numerous books, including ”Studio Life” (Mix, 1984), “Hal Blaine and The Wrecking Crew” (Mix. 1992) “The Sound of Money” (Focal, 2000) “Faces of Music” (Cengage, 2006) “Music Smarts” (Berklee Press, 2009) and “John Lennon’s Tooth” (BookBaby, 2012). His photos and articles have appeared in Rolling Stone, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Billboard, Mix, EQ, Keyboard, Daily Variety, Hollywood Reporter, Los Angeles magazine, Disney Channel Magazine, Sound & Recording, and Relix, among others.
Los Angeles based singer/songwriter Olivia Harris released her first EP, "Lonestar Heart", in January of 2016. With influences like Amy Winehouse, Joni Mitchell, Jeff Buckley, Erykah Badu, and Betty Carter, Olivia's alternative pop/jazz and neo-soul is driven by her many travels, curiosities and
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Kalen Lister is a Brooklyn-based songwriter, vocalist, piano player, and performer. She leads the rock band, Kalen & The Sky Thieves, in addition to recording and performing under her own name as a solo artist. She has toured from coast to coast, playing many well-known venues including: Hotel Café (LA, CA), Brooklyn Bowl and Joe's Pub (NYC), DC9 (Washington, DC) and the Empire Ballroom (Portland, ME). Her most recent album, Bluebird, was her band’s debut album, which was released in 2014 on Ropeadope Records. Relix Magazine calls Kalen “a singer-songwriter with real character.” Kalen’s lyrics have earned her honorable mention in American Songwriter and her works have been favorably reviewed in such tastemaker blogs as Diffuser and Impose Magazine. Currently, Kalen is working on a new electronic recording project, Death By Piano, with bassist Jay Giacommazo while continuing to perform as a solo artist and with her band.
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Somos Uno Sound System began in 2003, with the creative initiative of Cesar Hank (Aka Abatzi) to create a group of MC's and DJ's, an idea that with time and creative needs have evolved and have been included to participate in the project important musicians and singers reggae scene for collaborations; for three years line-up was changing with male voices but always led by Abatzi. In 2006 in the 1st Route Raztlan he joined the We Are One's Aurely Monraz (Aka Khata) thus initiating a new stage in the project where female voice takes the same force as the male voice creating a melodic and rhythmic balance in music we are one.
In his music, the main idea has always been and will be to bring positive awareness and listeners through the rhythm of reggae, funk, hip hop and dance hall messages; Each vocalist has developed a particular and personal style in their lyrics and his voice, using various topics ranging from social situation currently live to issues of a spiritual nature, thus proposing with their lyrics free thinking and creativity as impulses good living in a world where we are all one unit.
They have participated in festivals such as Vibrations of America, La Quimera, in the 3 editions of Yampamento in 5 editions of Raztlan Festival, Music Festival in Guadalajara, festival new Fire, One Love and Peace festival, SunFest, Festival Quetzacoatl side artist of international stature as Pato Banton (UK), Gondwana (Chile), Don Carlos (Jm), Gomba Jhabari and Culture Prophetic (PR), Pericos and Cafres (Arg) with reggae legends such as Gladiators, U Roy and Max Romeo (JM), Eka Mouse (JM), Army and Midnite, Rakes, Antidoping and Ganja (Mx), Alika and Natty Combo (Arg), Ras Cocoman (Cb), Lumumba (Arg), Ras Michael (JM), Fermin Muguruza (PV) founder of the legendary group Negu Gorriak and collaborator of Manu Chao, Easy star All Stars, Mad Professor and Bad Manners pioneering ska band in Europe (UK), Natty Congo Crew (Mx), the Damn Yankees (Mx) Triston Palmer (JM), Ranking Joe (JM), to name a few. They have also been included in tours around the Mexican Republic with artists like Alborosie (It), Alika (Arg), Gondwana (ch), Cartel de Santa (Mx), Okokan sound system led by Sergeant Garcia (Fr / Sp).
Somos Uno have traveled most scenarios and major cities in the Mexican Republic and California (USA) on tour promoting his music in recent years. They are currently promoting her album We Are One Sound edited in 2008 by Option Sonica USA / Razlan records and mastered at Tuff Gong (study in Jamaica reggae legend Bob Marley), In their live performances have collaboration as band support the Black Star Band (Jm) grouping with which it was recorded its first album and Cualli band (USA) and the DJ Tijuas and Dj Triana (Dub Maniacs Tj), they are also working on new material for their next album.
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Iconique's heavy disco rhythms entwine with silky synth highlights to encapsulate the shimmering grit of the Los Angeles music scene. Self-produced and written, their material lures listeners to the dance floor with a synthesis of sounds ranging from Chic to David Bowie. Formed in 2015, the trio consists of brothers Eric Promani (drums / synths) and Greg Promani (guitar), and frontman Leo Paparella (vocals / synths).
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Phil Gibbs is a singer-songwriter from the United Kingdom. His music creates a refreshing and immediately contagious sound that ensnares audiences from the first bar. In a unique cocktail of soul, jazz and R&B influences combined with Phil's influences from modern hip-hop and pop, Phil has continued to evolve his music from his early writing days as a teen. Phil has created, recorded and performed in a series of bands and projects over the years, honing his unique vocal sound and recorded and self-released his debut EP: 'Diamond In The Rough' EP, in early 2014.
