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With her new single, “Scorpio,” Emma Charles manufactures intriguing atmosphere with little more than her guitar and subdued embellishments by producer/multi-instrumentalist Doug Schadt. At the center of the song is the Connecticut native’s quavering voice, which flutters upward serenely through the loneliness and darkness like a beam of radiant light. Charles’ yearning observations about “being on the cusp of Scorpio” are made memorable by a cycling, breathy chorus and subtle hints of romantic mystery. Her 2018 single, “Comfort in the Chaos,” is an aptly titled folk-pop reverie in which Charles’ lulling vocals spin a gentle web that keeps the outside world at bay for a spell. She appears at the Mint’s Hunnypot series, which includes sets from Chris Truent, Down North, and Cheer Up Club. - Falling James
INDICA is an LA-based hip-hop artist. Not too long ago, he released his anticipated EP, entitled, “RETROMODERN”, through the Tommy Boy label system to rave reviews.
‘RETROMODERN’ takes listeners on a joyous ride through a futuristic soundscape littered with club-friendly singles and feel-good vibrations.
The 7-track project contains relatable storylines, auto-tuned vocals, and new-age swag. Also, the EP possesses boomin’ instrumentations flavored with alternative hip-hop, neo-funk, and electro-pop elements. ‘RETROMODERN’ was produced and engineered by Andrew Luce, known for his viral remixes of Jeremih‘s “Birthday Sex” and Kid Cudi’s “Day ‘N’ Nite” singles.
Throughout the EP, INDICA keeps listeners engaged with his sun-kissed California vibe which oozes out of every line. Also, a tad bit nostalgic texture sinks in when he displays his post-modern-day signature flow. With tempo and instrumental changes from track to track, “RETROMODERN” brings an array of grooves which feels totally relaxed. Also, the EP entertains from beginning to end with its fun narratives, feel-good vibe, and party atmosphere. The bubbly entertainer’s music fuses the popular genres of R&B, hip-hop, electro-pop, funk, and soul music.
Do your life a favor...plug in your earbuds & headphones or turn up your stereo and feel the vibe of INDICA's new album, RETROMODERN. Focus tracks are "Intoxicated", "Retromodern" and "Time Machine". Hunnypot is proud to be Indica's official sync representative controlling both Masters & Publishing, ask us about LICENSING!
ShitKid strikes again with another super nostalgic video for the song "Grown-ups are KiDS!".
The Swedish duo brings us back to the 90's in this video. The simple, "homemade" style, video complements the very straightforward message of the song, the girls from ShitKid also bring a lot of girl power and rebel attitude to their music. "Grown-ups are KiDS!" is the perfect athem for teenagers that feel misunderstood by the adults in their lives.
ShitKid's Norwegian fans can look forward to see them live in their next tour starting on November.
-Renata Vontobel
We booked everyone at Hunnypot Live #422 by texting "Number Neighbors" until they agreed. Then we used the FaceApp to make everyone look over 15. It worked. Hot Tub Johnnie dove in with a playlist panacea for all of Pangaea. Michael Pelleg took us on a wild ride of his music business education and jobs that got him to ABC TV Music. Nyles Lannon ripped and curled our toes with dangling jangling set. Duke Evers, boy was he evers hard rocking. Pacific Radio brought the party down upbeat tunes. Steve Dukeheart was a multimedia rhythm machine and Hot Tub returned to the decks to keep everyone boot scootin. (8/5/2019)
Michael Pelleg. Certified Hairy Person. Follower of the Church of Bob Ross. Aspiring stock photo ankle model. Music Coordinator with the ABC Studios music team.
In his 3 years with ABC, he’s worked on such shows as Black-ish, American Housewife, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Criminal Minds, and Daredevil, among many others. Before his time at ABC, he took a rather meandering journey through several different jobs within the music industry, working at a talent agency, artist management company, record label, and concert promoter before landing in the Film/TV music space where he’d always wanted to be. If it weren’t for Lisa Simpson (RIP Bleeding Gums Murphy), he never would have started playing the saxophone as a kid, starting him on his path toward a career in music.
Nyles Lannon (formerly N. Lannon) returns in March 2019 with The Clouds and the Sea, his first release since 2015’s Falling Inside. The EP is a sparkling collection of introspective psych-pop and starts an exciting new chapter in Lannon’s musical evolution. Drawing on his work as guitarist in shoegaze band Film School, the songs are bathed in a layer of dreamy atmosphere but maintain a focused clarity and melodic flare that has become Lannon’s staple.
The first single from the EP, the hook-laden pop song “Love Again” was featured in the NBC show New Amsterdam and aired on January 15th.
Moving away from the singer/songwriter bedroom style of his previous releases to a more band-focused, open rock sound, the The Clouds and the Sea is a taste of what is to come with Lannon’s music: a melding of 80’s New Wave, acoustic pop and modern chillwave, channelling The Police and Fleetwood Mac but layered with synths and washy guitar. Lannon’s heart-felt lyrics pair nicely with the sounds of his seasoned band, a group he has had in place since touring for his last album, and it shows right from the start - with the Motown-style drumming of Jon Langmead, driving bass by Michael Rivo, high harmonies/synths by Nichole Kreglow and bold lead guitar by Chad Bredehoft all shining on the title track.
The production has been a family affair. Lannon recorded the EP at his home studio in San Rafael, CA, with the help of his bandmates and his 10 year old son, Skye, often manning the controls. His friend Count (Tycho, DJ Shadow) mixed and mastered, and his pals Alex Kemp (Poolside/Rhye, ESX) and Halou chimed in with remixes. Rogue Wave drummer Pat Spurgeon, who Lannon met while touring as the band’s keyboard player, provided a drum track for the cover of Missing Persons’ “Destination Unknown”. Friend/poet Julie Butler provided lyrics for the title track, and friend/photographer Laura Plageman the cover. The Clouds and the Sea is coming out on the same label that released Lannon’s three other solo albums starting with Chemical Friends in 2004 - Badman Recording Co. Lastly, movie director and friend Jonathan Caouette (maker of the cult-favorite Tarnation) is producing a series of videos.
Feeling the love and camaraderie of making music together is important to Lannon. “Music has been such an important part of my life these last few years, it’s my solace. I’m so grateful to have creative friends around me contributing,” Lannon reveals.
His work with director Jonathan Caouette has evolved into a continuous collaboration. Caouette’s psychedelic-collage approach has influenced Lannon’s writing, and vice versa. Videos and songs have multiple versions and remixes. The first video “Hiding” premiered on IndieWire, to be followed by many more.
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Born from an unbridled urge to play pure, loud, energetic rock and roll, Seattle’s Duke Evers comprised of Josh Starkel, guitar/vox and Kyle Veazey, drums have crafted an infectious indie pop album that begs the listener to dance. Their forthcoming record, Dreams and Desires That Are Common to Youth, showcases the innate chemistry at the center of the duo’s world.
Following the success of their debut EP, 2014’s Handfull of Pennies, and their first full-length album Velvet Hips the band flirted with label life, uncovering different sides of themselves with each incarnation, before realizing their truest form was in their roots as an unrestrained duo.
There 2nd full-length album releases May 3, 2019, Dreams and Desires That Are Common to Youth is 9 tracks of pure energy. Produced by Casey Bates (Portugal. The man, INXS, MxPx), the new record is a compelling landscape of lush tones, electrified rhythms, and honest songwriting that feels both fresh and familiar. With its release, Duke Evers deliver one of the most exciting records to come out of Seattle this year, proving that intuition and independence are a force to be reckoned with.
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“You know those bands that the moment you get to the first chorus of their first song you realize, holy f*ck, they are gonna be HUGE. Introducing, Pacific Radio. With a penchant for big freaking hooks, thundering bass lines and singalong choruses, they remind me of The Killers, Weezer, the Airborne Toxic Event, Eagles of Death Metal and early Foo Fighters all poured into one flaming mojito.”
~Keith Creighton (Pop Dose)
Pacific Radio is a sonic collision of energetic garage rock with L.A. heartbreak. It's origins can be traced back to when Joe Robinson (singer/ guitar) and Joe Stiteler (bass) left L.A. punk band The Ringers in search of a more dynamic sound and space. The duo grew to a quartet with the addition of Kyle Biane (Guitar) and Hyke Shirinian (Drums). Stiteler, Biane and Shirinian created the perfect backdrop for Robinson’s catchy melodies.
After the release of their debut EP, 2017 saw the band hit the road with their wildly charismatic live show. From their home base in L.A. to Austin to Seattle to Napa’s Bottlerock Music Festival, the band began winning over fans from festivals to dive bars.
Between tour dates, the band retreated to the studio with Grammy nominated engineer and producer, Eric Weaver, putting the finishing touches on their upcoming full length album “Pretty, but Killing Me”. They diligently transformed their songs from wild rock show crowd-pleasers into a meticulously crafted record inspired by their heroes.
"Pacific Radio is a band that listeners will fall in love with from their Pop Rock to Punk Rock tempos and upbeat sound. Even with a theme around heartache and love each song has its own sound and style.” ~Alexis Coleman (Side Stage Magazine)
"...even though I hadn’t heard a single song from this band, their performance had me dancing like a maniac before the first song even finished" ~Kylie Banks (The Music Court)
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Steve Dukeheart’s music is a throwback in the best sense of the word. It invokes the work of craftsmen like John Sebastian, Gerry Rafferty, and Marshall Crenshaw; writers who, at their best, created melodies that could steal your heart.
-Jon Langmead, Pop Matters
He was once a professional Sound Man. That changed in 2013 when Steve Dukeheart retired his Maglite, and set about making music. He had spent a decade of nights on busses and vans, in hotel rooms, and parking lots. Jotting lines down in a notebook considering it all: “I can’t explain why I’m so serious...why I think it’s so dangerous to lose control”. Lines that would become the anthemic chorus from his debut “I’m Serious”. The record is a nimble seven song set, ranging from the Genesis inspired title track, to the Paul Simon-esque “Blue Eyed Boy”.
The work doesn’t end at the song. A Steve Dukeheart live show consists of a five piece band marrying his music with a narrative video projection. Driving visual material from his #gimmeaminute instagram project, the live show is as much for the eyes as it is for the ears.
courtship. arrived on the scene in late 2016, when both Eli Hirsh and Micah Gordon left former rock band Bloodboy; the vampire sounding band to start a whole new project from scrap. Both rockstars left to mainly focus on writing and production. For years they have supported the local L.A indie scene performing in various bands like Dreamers and more.
They began taking out singles in 2016 steadily growing a new fan base, and they have not been letting their followers down. courtship. recently released a new track taking their fans on a trip down memory lane that only old timers might remember. The music video for “Guy Stuff” takes you back to that baby boomer era with a greatly adapted music video that is a great representation of the 50’s with dancing and badass choreography-- with a bleak ending that feminists might probably enjoy. The song is getting much love and appreciation from playlists all around including Spotify, which the song was added to their new music Friday playlist. It is also getting love from a bevy of people on Youtube with comments like “This is a GEM. And I don’t know why it’s not more popular” and my favorite comment “Spooky ending”.
Our interview guest, Amanda Jones, got called in to a last minute scoring session and DJ Spectrum had a tantrum in a bagel shop when he found out. We filled the tub with artists to interview and learned some things about Sophie and Boogie Whip. Sophie Strauss played catchy organic pop. Jakey Heartbreak & The Bad Skulls played, the music of rock n' roll and were joined by DJ Spectrum for a song. Dirty Lovely Creatures played their brand of scary truths rock. Indica got us lifted on his hip hop. Nandes brought was a powerful positive rap official and the night closed with our famous Hunnypot Dance party courtesy of Hot Tub Johnnie. (7/22/2019)
Sophie Strauss is a 25 year old musician from Los Angeles. A rare person actually from here. She used to be a butcher but now she's just a singer with correct opinions. She released her first full-length record Hard Study in December.
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Jakey Heartbreak and The Bad Skulls are living humans who play loud rock music meant to excite and incite wonderfully terrible behavior amongst its listeners. If you enjoy feeling like you want to hug a stranger or tackle a friend, we’re here to meet your needs. Faces may melt, heads might explode, but one thing for sure is it will certainly be a good time. Sing, shout, scream, do a back flip. We got you. With song releases earlier this year and packed shows at some of LA’s more well known establishments, Jakey Heartbreak and the Bad Skulls are creating a buzz from more than just the alcohol. We know it’s only rock n roll, but we are the walrus…walruses? Anyway, let’s party.
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DIRTY LOVELY CREATURES is an odd mix of sounds. It’s influences range from Germany’s Boozoo Bajou to SoCal’s own Fu Manchu. Chris Brann’s Ananda Project and Shawn Lee’s Ping Pong Orchestra are also heavy inspiration’s for this unusual act. The lyrics center around human secrets, and “the things that people do, when they think no one is watching...” The majority of the songs are written by the group’s frontman, Boogiewhip, aka; lead singer of the Cabaret Rock n’ Roll Show, HOT SAUCE HOLIDAY. And they (mostly) chronicle the thoughts and opinions he carries towards the situations (and people) he witnessed during his “cult” upbringing in Northern California, circa, the late 90’s and early 2000’s. Cynical and sexy, vulgar and articulate, DLC is a one-of-a-kind music experience you’ve got to hear AND see to believe.
INDICA is an American Musician. The 22-year-old is based In California, born and raised in the Washington D.C. area.
He is creating an unparalleled buzz with his infectious style and sound. There is no doubt that this gifted Twenty-something, is shaking up the industry while creating his own sound with melodic flows, electronic synths, and big drums. Fusing all the sonics together creates the INDICA sound that has gained him an ever expanding fanbase. Along with his music, authentic aesthetic flair and vintage-styled visuals shape a creative cohesive package that further elevates his ‘Iit’ factor.
Recently signing with Tommy Boy Records, the super talent and his imprint have wasted no time cooking up dynamic music in the lab. INDICA plans to release his next project titled, RETROMODERN on March 29, 2019. Momentum is building with the recently released singles INTOXICATED and REMEDY
The highly anticipated effort, RETROMODERN produced and mixed by Andrew Luce, is inspired by 80's movies like the cult classic ‘Scarface’ and millennial fav, ‘Tron’. RETROMODERN gives fans and newcomers a glimpse inside the mind of one the industry most multi-faceted, multi-talented, rising artist.
The catalogue the musician has put together is outstanding -- being able to cross between genres with projects like INDICA (self-titled), and now RETROMODERN. From Electronic to R&B; from Hip-hop to Pop, INDICA’s knows no boundaries! The rising star has solidified his roles as a musician, song writer, influencer and fashion mogul. In an effort to continue to build and expand his brand beyond music, INDICA has joined forces with esteemed entertainment industry veteran Kevin Evans of 7th Agency.
Do yourself a favor...plugin your earbuds or headphones to feel the vibe of his new album, RETROMODERN.
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Nandes is a Compton CA artist focused and determined to bring positive awareness and prestige back to the city that he loves while making thought provoking yet fun music in the process. Having being raised by a single mother Nandes is well aware of the struggles that can be ever so present in most urban communities. It was these very factors that led Nandes to write his very first rap at the age of 11, although he did not seriously start to write until his senior year of high school when a friend encouraged him to do so.
Fast forward several years after dealing with various trials and tribulations within his collegiate education, and working various jobs Nandes released his free download debut EP entitled " The Talented Tenth Compton Era" on Soundcloud, Noisetrade.com and other various music platforms in the summer of 2015. Nandes has accomplished quite a bit in his journey to the top of the music game such as opening up for Baby Bash, Dee-1 and Slum Village and the best is yet to come!
Nandes has said " I just want to inspire and restore hope in our communities much like the jobs artists such as Tupac, Nas, Lupe Fiasco, and Kanye West has done for their communities, I just want to be in the the company of greats!
Queen Key really came with the anthem on this one!
"Shake" is the fourth music video to drop off of her 2019 album, charmingly titled Eat My Pussy Again. Initially released as a WorldstarHipHop Exclusive, the vibrant video is a montage of classic hip-hop swagger mixed with what can only be described in her own words--"Queen Shit". As for the track itself, the bass hits so hard that all of us here at Hunnypot HQ were seriously concerned for our subs. As the title suggests, there is only one thing you can do when this track comes on...SHAKE!
You KNOW this one is Hunnypot Approved!
A year before Mason Reese met the love of his life Sarah, and the couple became a recent news item, he sat down in the Hunnypot Live hot tub for a very special interview. We discuss Mason's acting career, his drum skills, his famous friends and of course, his favorite music.
There weren't too many goals when we started, but we definitely wanted to get to show #420. We made it! We are still riding a high. Hot Tub Johnnie dabbed us with party tunes. Madeline Ziecker lit up the tub with her origin story and a favorite tracks playlist. Deavion got us up from "couch lock" to pop and rock. Bonavega dropped a musical (bong) load all over our faces. MZ 007 smoked us out with her rap hooks. Elevaters got us lifted like Samson and Hot Tub closed the night with our 420th famous dance party. (7/8/19)
Madeline Ziecker spent the past decade living in France, Hawaii, Nashville, and NYC working as a journalist, commercial photographer, and branded content video producer. Upon moving back to her hometown of LA a couple of years ago, she realized that she was a workaholic that wasn’t getting a buzz off of any of the careers she’d pursued, no matter how skilled she was at them or how much time and drive she threw at them.
She decided to go back to her roots in every sense – her family’s business is music supervision and entertainment, and music has always been her first language and lifeblood. At 15 she was scouting bands for her dad to license for shows like Mad Men and Weeds. All grown up, she wanted to do it in a more official capacity. After interning and coordinating for some of the raddest, most creative women in music supervision, she’s found a home at ABC working for a true queen (think Elizabeth, not Freddy) of industry, Dawn Solér. Madeline’s now a practicing workaholic again with a full-blown addiction to this work in TV music that she feels privileged to be a part of every day. If you ask nicely though, she may still take your picture.
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Born July 7th in Anchorage, Alaska. Deavion is based in Los Angeles, CA after relocating from Miami, Florida to pursue a career in music as a singer and song writer.
Deavion is known for his smooth voice, amazing dance moves and boy-next-door charm. He creates music in various genres, including Folk, Urban Pop, R&B and Alternative.
Some of his influences include Stevie Wonder, Busta Rhymes and Tears for Fears. After working with well-known musicians, producers and writers in the LA area he will be releasing a new EP in June 2019. You can find him performing at various shows in the Los Angeles area and music festivals in 2020. Deavion hopes his listeners find his music therapeutic as it has been a healthy outlet and a life long form of therapy for him.
Extracting inspiration from Queen, Talking Heads, Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, Duran Duran, Reggie Watts, and The Screaming Headless Torsos, BONAVEGA established himself in 2015 as THE new look and sound of performance based, theatrical pop music. Focusing on entertainment he builds his sounds and songs themes, at his home studio, around ideas and subject matter that are very relatable but then tells the stories in a way that are dramatic and unorthodox in order to captivate the audience.
Underneath his gaudy, ostentatious shell however, BONAVEGA has a deeper, fully aware intention for his seemingly trite "song and dance.” Zeroing in on corruption in the church and mocking bigotry with his sensual, homo-erotic, dance moves, the high society music industry and religious advocates protest his cheeky songs and taunting stage antics. Both sides of the coin feel he doesn’t squeeze into their box and fear his almost flippant disregard for fitting in or following suit. Poised and outspoken, he defends himself as a result of, rather than a cause of, a stifling religious upbringing and a “square” objectifying society.
BONAVEGA, completely aware of the ever changing musical climate, has released genre defying EP's and singles that individually hold their own weight and almost completely disregard one another in a way that continues to push his overly-confident out of the box way of thinking about music and life. The only thing left is the future. BONAVEGA has plans for touring/festivals/and premiers. He asks his followers to keep their ears and eyes wide open for whats to come and to also, as always “Take it off your mind… and take it to the floor."
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Since going viral with her song 'Important' and scoring a nation wide Southwest Airlines Commercial, MZ 007 has been keeping busy. She's had a recent musical feature on ABC's hit show Grownish, work with plus size fashion giant Dia & Co, and is currently signed to WEtv with Matador Content costarring in a tv show that premiers this fall. This self-proclaimed #FatFlyChick is set to take the world by storm. Pass her a drink, kiss her on the cheek, she's comin' through and she's important.
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Elevaters are a Los Angeles-based independent hip-hop, dance and soul group comprised of songwriters Sam Golzari and Benjamin Hall, producer/multi-instrumentalist David Noily, Drummer (and party starter) Andre Morton and emcee Miles Gregley.
The Elevaters' first full-length album 'Rising' was hailed for its rootsy, meaningful and clever tracks. Produced by Ian Kirkpatrick (Neon Trees, Plain White T's) the album featured 17 songs with musical influences as eclectic and diverse as their subject matter.
The Elevaters' notoriously infectious live shows took over Los Angeles garnering new legions of fans. The group toured opening for the likes of The Roots, Janelle Monae, Shwayze and Bruno Mars and released two EP's - 'Live 'n' Remixed' (2009) and 'Vol.1, Tonight' (2010).
In early 2012, the group's founding members set out in the studio to record their sophomore full-length record. The new album, titled 'Come Alive", (due in early 2014) is a leap into a decidedly newer sound. The record showcases the groups' evolution from traditional rock/funk arrangement/instrumentation into an exciting new fusion of analog and digital soundscapes. True to the energy of their live shows, the groups' new record is dance heavy with a mix of new disco, house, soul, and hip-hop - a broad sound which maintains its appeal while making a bold artistic statement.
Attention Cannabis enthusiasts: In celebration of our 420th Live Streamed Event! Hunnypot is again offering a very special private cannabis "tasting" event.
The WHITE BUFFALO mission is to support global respect for the healing properties of the cannabis plant. Through dedication to sustainable manufacturing practices, we wish to create a positive legacy for generations to come. We strive to source post-consumer content for marketing materials and packaging solutions to benefit our environment and to safeguard the future of humanity.
Our event is located in the Green Room directly behind The Mint. Their will be surprises and give-aways throughout the night, bring a friend or two!
+21, 7-11PM
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6010 W. Pico Blvd.
LA, CA 90035
Hunnypot's been following Minnesota rapper Yung Gravy, since he released "Mr. Clean", followed by "1 Thot 2 Thot Red Thot Blue Thot" and "Alley Oop" featuring Lil Baby. We've been waiting for a video to "Gravy Train" when Yung Gravy surprised us with the "Yung Gravity" single/video. We're delighted to see Yung Gravy was able to explore space and shoot rockets from his penis.
Hunnypot Approved!