Brand new video from FRANKIE, Don't miss them performing TONIGHT, Hunnypot Live at The Mint. Hunnypot Approved!
Hunnypot Live! once again helped to seed the clouds of entertainment till they burst all over everyone in attendance.
Show #337 got started with Hot Tub Johnnie brought the quiet storms and monsoons with his eclectic DJ set. John Houlihan wrangled a twister full of energy and unleashed stories and music from his history as one of the most sought after music supervisors in the business.
The live music was thick with musical humidity: Grand Canyon started us off with Americana stories in harmonies, Wild! tamed us all with their sweet dewy melodies, Frankie stormed in from the great white north to sun shower us with their sounds, Deronda splashed us with puddles of jangle rock and Unavails rocked us like a hurricane. 3/07/2016
JOHN HOULIHAN is a veteran Music Supervisor who has worked in film, television, advertising and politics. He has helped shape the music of more than 80 feature films including Mr. Holland’s Opus, the three Austin Powers films, Charlie’s Angels, Training Day, Looper, Let’s Be Cops, John Wick, Supermensch, Southpaw, and The Peanuts Movie. Current projects include Deadpool, Ice Age 5 and John Wick 2. John is currently serving as President of the Guild Of Music Supervisors.
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Grand Canyon is a rock n roll band out of Los Angeles, CA including Casey Shea (vocals and guitar), Jillette Johnson (vocals and keys), Joe Guese (guitar), Adam Popick (bass), Tom Polce (drums), and Matt Pynn (guitar and pedal steel). Formerly all east coasters, the band members migrated to Los Angeles, and created Grand Canyon on the east side of town in 2015.
WILD is a trio from Los Angeles, CA. They write, record, and produce all of their own music. WILD will be playing live throughout the rest of this year and will be releasing more material in the coming months. Shout out to our friends at Danger Village for turning us on to this one, we'll done!
Kristina Antuna / Vocals
Zach DeGaetano / Vocals, Guitar
Tyler Thompson / Guitar
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FRANKIE is a four-piece, dream-rock group from Vancouver, BC formed in December 2013. When the girls first got together for what they thought would be a one-off gig, they had no idea where it would lead. Now the four of them have becomes such good friends and go on many adventures with their music.
Their first summer as a band they played at The Edge of The World Music Festival in Haida Gwaii and filmed a Sitka sponsored documentary about their experience. They also played at Ponderosa Music Festival, and began gigging in various cities around their home province.
More recently they opened for Jon and Roy on two tour dates in Vancouver and Victoria. Following these dates the girls set out on their own spring tour through Quebec and Ontario playing a show in Montreal presented by CJLO to support Girls Rock Camp, and also showcasing In Toronto at Canadian Music Week.
They began recording their debut studio EP ‘Girl of Infinity’ in January 2015 with producer Shawn Cole (Bend Sinister, Yukon Blonde, Hannah Georgas), engineer Paul Boechler (Jordan Klassen, Treelines, Sunny Pompeii), and assistant Charles Hughes. They spent 5 days in a cabin near Mount Baker with no cell phone reception or internet to create the bulk of the album. Finishing touches were recorded at Fader Master studios in Vancouver. The six-track ‘Girl of Infinity’ EP will be officially released online July 7th, 2015.
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North Hollywood-based DERONDA began as a challenge lead singer/rhythm guitarist Gabe Hernandez assigned himself: write a new song every week. the native Angeleño, fed up with years of writer’s block, decided to isolate himself in his bedroom and force himself to be productive, regardless of the quality of the final songs. After several months work, Gabe started passing his demos among his friends, and the positive response he received encouraged him to turn his solo effort into a live project. With longtime friend, James Gordon Miller, joining him on drums, and Steven Petersen contributing on bass, the core of DERONDA took shape.
The sound of DERONDA aims to balance influences from synth-pop, art-rock, indie-pop, and psych, while building from a base of classic songwriting structure.
DERONDA, currently unsigned, are working on their first EP, scheduled to be released later this year.
Born in 70’s-era Detroit, singer-guitarist Andre Comeau grew up in a family of professional musicians. A childhood steeped in all genres of music fostered an instinctual understanding of melody and song. Andre has music in his blood.
In the early nineties, Andre’s band Reigndance (which also featured Dean Fertita, Queens of the Stoneage, The Dead Weather) ignited but quickly outgrew the burgeoning Detroit music scene. They relocated to New York, and shortly afterward Andre was chosen to be a cast member of MTV’s seminal reality show, The Real World. The show was an instant success; Andre and his band were afforded massive exposure. But after three records and extensive touring, Reigndance found themselves at a creative crossroads. They disbanded in 1997. Seeking new stimuli and fresh musical landscapes, Andre relocated to Los Angeles in the fall of 1997.
Andre turned to the folk music he grew up on and started releasing indie folk music under the band name, River Rouge (a reference to his father’s former employer, the Ford Motor Company, and the plant where they operated). River Rouge has released a handful of well received albums: their most recent EP, 2015’s “Building A Better Bomb”, garnered critical acclaim and positive reviews.
Andre Comeau returns to his musical roots in 2016 with UNAVAILS, a heavy rock band that features Darren Elpant on drums (10 Speed) and Matt Beal on bass. With a sound that toes the line between classic and cutting edge, UNAVAILS proves that guitar-rock can still be vital, original, and relevant in 2016. UNAVAILS are purveyors of passionate music that’s capable of seizing a listener both above and below the belt.
Likely one of the most original bands in Nashville, The Royal Hounds is one of the city's wildest bands with one of the best guitarists in Nashville. In a world where 2+2 equals 4, the combination of Scott Hinds and Matheus Canteri easily add to six! Throw in one of Nashville's most versatile drummers, Nathan Place, and you have Music City's most powerful rock and roll trio. With their wild showmanship, stage tricks, quirky original songs, and stellar musicianship, it all adds up to the most unique live show around.
The Royal Hounds latest release, A Whole Lot of Nothin' is seeing plenty of success, even charting on the Americana radio charts. Lead singer Scott Hinds spent three years in Vegas in the Tony Award Winning show Million Dollar Quartet, but he is now back home in Tennessee, taking the Royal Hounds across America and across the globe. You can currently see them every Sunday night at the world's most famous honky tonk, Robert's Western World, in Nashville, TN.
Hunnypot is The Royal Hounds official sync representative both Masters & Publishing, ask us about LICENSING! - John Anderson
And By Nothin’ We Mean Fiery Honky Tonk With A Rock And Roll Edge Served With A Healthy Sense Of Humor.
Find yours with Hunnypot Live! Alumni, Purple and their brand new video "Bliss"
Check out the new video for LA Based trio Wild! See them live at Hunnypot Live! at The Mint on March 7th. Shout out to Beth Martinez at Danger Village.
A recent Hunnypot Hot Tub fave, L'ENFANT release the video to their stellar single Marius Aquarius. Enjoy the struggle of a party fish...
L'ENFANT, the brainchild of producing brothers Oscar & Thomas Peters. Best described as indie-based electronica with both soul and pop twists, their sophomore EP ‘Sit Back/Sell Your Soul’ will be released in March 2016 on the Boogie Angst imprint, founded by Dutch collective Kraak & Smaak. On the live front, they perform with a full 6-piece band on stage.
Check out the latest video by Hunnypot Live! Alumni Miranda Lee Richards - "7th Ray".
Today Hunnypot Radio Live alumni Kerli made a welcomed return to the world of music with her stunning new video for her latest single “Feral Hearts.”
The video -- directed by CJ Task with creative direction by Kerli -- premiered today on NYLON.com who described the video as "spellbinding," signifies Kerli’s show-stopping return with this breathtaking new single.
“(Feral Hearts) isn’t like anything I have ever created before. It comes from deep within the core of my land and my bloodline,” the young Estonian artist explains of her new single, taken from her forthcoming album due out later this year. “It captures that idea of going back into the wild, reconnecting with nature and embracing that beauty and delicacy.” Which is exactly what Kerli did last year.
In 2015, she packed her bags, left Los Angeles (where she had resided since 2008) and returned to her birthplace of Estonia. In search of inspiration, she sought a certain solitude and mythical tranquility that could only be found amongst the lush forested landscapes of her homeland. Back amongst the wildlife and trees and beneath the Eastern European moon and stars is where she first found inspiration as a child and where “Feral Hearts” was born.
Kerli’s accompanying official video to “Feral Hearts” is as captivating as the track itself and was shot in Estonia too, showcasing the expansive landscapes, dusks and dawns and lush greenery of her native land. What Bjork has done for Iceland, Kerli hopes to do for her own country, of which she is extremely proud of it’s unique and unspoiled beauty and the inspiration it has provided on her forthcoming full-length.
When creating her art, Kerli seemingly constructs an entire world that envelopes the very essence of her inspirations. A unique visual aesthetic compliments her music and every effort is made to bring the song to life. In the case of “Feral Hearts,” Kerli created exotic characters based on her own designs and chose to film the video in the forests of Estonia with a local production and crew, also emphasizing the importance of supporting local business in the global age we live.
The lights are low and the music is loud; “it’s showtime!”. Hunnypot Live! #336 Kicked off and kicked out with jams right from the start. Hot Tub Johnnie’s blazing party music set helped everyone get in the mood for Laura Webbs’ interview and guest DJ set. She led us on a journey from the center of her musical mind and outwards. The Down and Outlaws dared us to try to bring them in on a bounty, Purple Mountains Majesties made us feel that rock music is our patriotic duty, The Magic Wands proved they are spellcasters of great music and Demario SB laid down his winning rap game. Flora Cash finished the live music portion with a beautiful acoustic set that mesmerized the party. The famous HP Dance Party finished the night with guest DJ Dew-Lord (Spencer Brown) and everyone had a really, really, really good time. 2/22/2016
Laura is a Music Supervisor with over ten years in the industry. In 2009 she created her own company, Webb Worldwide Music. Some of her credits include: Joss Whedon’s recent independent release IN YOUR EYES, TEEN WOLF, EYE CANDY, MTV’s WORLD OF JENKS, THE CITY, TAKING THE STAGE, HOW’S YOUR NEWS, and the 2012 MTV Movie Awards. She also supervised the movie SAVE THE DATE, which competed at Sundance Film Festival and was distributed by IFC. Current projects include: EYE CANDY, Season Five of TEEN WOLF, and the aftershow WOLF WATCH. Webb started her career in music supervision working with esteemed music supervisor, Laura Wasserman, at Avenger Entertainment. During this time she coordinated films such as, SHARK TALE, A LOT LIKE LOVE, XXX2: STATE OF THE UNION, 500 DAYS OF SUMMER, as well as the THE HILLS on MTV.
Rock and roll isn't a sound. It's not an attitude. It's a need, it's a fight, it's the saving grace in the wake of a broken heart or something lost.
Down and Outlaws are a rock and roll band, pure and simple. Influenced by bands like The Stooges and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, you can call these San Franciscans dirty, bluesy, rootsy; it doesn't really matter, because all four members – Peter Danzig, Kyle Luck, Chris Danzig, and Jon Carr – are determined to put their stamp of rock and roll back on the map, literally and figuratively.
The band balances packed local performances with tour dates across the country. Over the past year, they've performed with Reignwolf, Cancer Bats, The Silent Comedy and Black Pistol Fire, picking up die-hard fans and media attention from Austin and Portland to Tucson and Los Angeles and beyond.
Their recent single, “Lay Me Down," convinced Carson Daly to book them on NBC's Last Call in May. With a new video for their second single, “I Don’t Care (I Don't Care),” and their upcoming debut album, Above Snakes, all signs point toward a breakout year in 2016.
These days, when rock and roll often survives in the shadows, the quartet's energy, authenticity, and blistering live performances are impossible to ignore or forget.
Down and Outlaws play because they’ve got no choice. Music has saved the D&O, and they hope to return the favor.
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Purple Mountains Majesties is comprised of a bassist, a drummer, and four front men who switch off on every instrument they can afford to buy - all types of guitar, ukulele, keys, glockenspiel, flute, trumpet, melodica, recorder, and assorted percussion. Their heavenly three and four part harmonies and melodies bring to mind the sound of early Beach Boys and Beatles, but their inventive instrumentation and arrangements put them firmly at the forefront of the modern alternative scene populated by bands like Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros.
Hailing from the depths of Orange County, they were performing in a local raw food restaurant run by the renowned silent chef Ito (yes you read that right) where they were 'discovered' by former Oingo Boingo keyboardist, film composer, and record producer Richard Gibbs. Gibbs immediately brought them on board and began producing their debut album for his new recording venture, Invisible Arts.
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Magic Wands are back with their highly anticipated sophomore album Jupiter.
Former Nashville electronic duo Chris and Dexy Valentine are currently residing in Los Angeles and have expanded their group, adding bassist Tommy Alexander and drummer Keith Crutchfield.
Chris and Dexy are following a different path for 2016 by foregoing their trademark electro-pop sound established with their Magic Love and Dreams EP and debut album Aloha Moon. According to the Valentines this was inspired by their desire to capture the feeling of early days of falling in love with playing instruments. Jupiter is Magic Wands sonic revolt against the cut and paste electronic age we reside in today—recorded live in the studio with minimum overdubs in only three days.
Since their debut record the Valentines have been studying the ancient art of “sound healing” and have applied this to their self-produced album Jupiter and live shows, tuning their instruments to 528 Hz—which is known in sound healing circles as the ”love" frequency. Magic Wands adhere to the mystic belief that the way of the future is using sound for healing.
The band first jumped into the spotlight with their dreamy pop songs and were one of the first to bring back a shoegaze sound with their Magic Love & Dreams EP recorded in New York City with producer John Hill (Santigold/Lykke Li) back in 2009.
The Valentines waved their magic wands and vanished until they appeared again in 2012 with their stunning Debut LP Aloha Moon which quickly garnished plenty of attention. Magic Wands jumped on everyones radar with their infectious singles “Space” and “Black Magic” which were both played on a wide array of national TV shows, commercials, movies, video games, and a run of dates opening for The Jesus and Mary Chain.
If you go see Magic Wands live and you will understand why they aren’t spreading themselves too thin. Their shows are drenched in haze and laser lights, with an hour of epic and dreamy sounds that will elevate you to the stars and make you dance.
Chris and Dexy Valentine look like they could have co/starred in a John Hughes film with their oversized Ray-bans that they haven't taken off since the beginning, and their music is best described as dark 80's dream pop mixed with shoegaze and the brighter side of falling in love.
Jupiter is a dance through the stars with beautiful lush and out-of-this-world sounds that the band dubs as “lovewave.”
Magic Wands will be performing at SXSW this year with a full US tour to follow.
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Demario SB is an Independent Artist / Song-Writer and Entrepreneur. Originally from Buffalo, NY, he moved to Chatsworth Ca. at a very young age where he found his passion for music. As founding member of AYB (Ambitious Young Brothaz), Demario fine-tuned his craft on the journey to pursue a solo career. He creatively fuses music in genre’s as diverse as: HIP HOP, POP, ROCK, R&B, and EDM and TRAP.
Working closely with Revolution Entertainment, Dream Records and One Moment Productions, Demario continues to expand, and has worked alongside and performed with a plethora of artists such as Cali Swag District, Too Short, Houston, T. Mills, The Game, Warren G and Tyga.
A successful artist always leaves a positive lasting impression. They also create a connection with their audience while staying true to themselves. Demario SB, has the gift and the power to do just that. Already a ten-year veteran in the game, he is only just getting started and will definitely remain a force to be reckoned with in the years to come…
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We met on SoundCloud in early 2012 (where each of us had been posting music for some time). Our (for lack of a better term) “musical attraction” to one another quickly turned into something more and it wasn’t long before we began a “Skype relationship,” which lasted roughly five months. And by relationship, we really mean “relationship” in the fullest sense of the word… We were on Skype together as often as we possibly could be; morning ’til night and even that… never seemed enough. In June, 2012, Shpresa flew to Cole in Minneapolis, from Stockholm, and stayed until we returned to Sweden in August of the same year. It was in Sweden that Flora Cash; our ‘musical offspring,’ was truly born.
By the end of 2012, we had begun to collaborate with Swedish singer/songwriter and producer Daniel Westerlund/E GONE (formerly of The Goner) and had, with Daniel as our producer- released our “Mighty Fine EP,” which contained, among other tracks: “Mighty Fine” and “Summerset,” and at the same time (to our delight and amazement): had quickly begun to assemble a loyal bunch of listeners in and around Stockholm (and on YouTube where we currently have over 19,000 subscribers.)
While 2012 marked the crucial first steps of our musical journey- 2013 was a particularly big year for us. From several sold out shows in Stockholm to a three-month ‘mini-tour’ of London- (where we lived in a small room just under 2 miles south of Parliament)- 2013 saw us moving around constantly and playing any tavern, pub or venue we could find time for. 2013 also saw the release of an EP, “Made It For You.” The EP features, among others: “Freakin’ Love” and “When You Came (Oh Oh Oh).”
In July of 2013 we moved to Minneapolis where we lived for approximately a year. It was during that year together in the states that we decided to get married, take a road-trip-honeymoon to LA and begin work on the next chapter of Flora Cash. Since moving back to Stockholm in June of 2014, we have released the ‘I Will Be There’ EP, four singles (Snow, Lights, Save Me, This Breeze and Shout It Out Loud) and early in 2015 we signed to Stockholm based boutique label: Icons Creating Evil Art.
We are currently wrapping up a new Mini-LP, to be released in early 2016.
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The newest intern here at Hunnypot, Spencer Brown is a Musicians Institute graduate and budding industry professional with passion for discovering artists. Spencer will take the decks for his second time as the guest DJ this Monday for the Hunnypot Dance Party to showcase his favorite songs from the next big artists.
