Hunnypot brings to you, LA alt rock band Skull Tape's new video for their debut single "Crop Circles" off their debut album The Invisible Hand and the Descent of Man (out now via LA’s Fine). The video directed by Vice Cooler, is an exciting take - showcasing the band having some wild fun..."Matrix" style.
Hunnypot Radio last week was insane! We had 2 live performances from F.L.O (Flyest Lyrics Overall), Josie Cotton and a special guest host Kii Arens.
The night was kicked off with a brand new set of music from DJ Hot Tub Johnnie. The set included new tracks from… The Rassle "Full Speed Ahead", The Knocks "Something I Can Dance To", The Weeknd "Glass table Girls", Big Sean "Big Nut Bust" and more. For a complete listing, check the playlist on the right.
Kicking the night off for performances was a brand new up and coming hip hop duo from Grenada Hills, F.L.O. (Flyest Lyrics Overall). These 2 16 and 17 year old rappers came and completely stole the show with a high energy set that left everyone shook. Highlight of the night was "This Generation". Keep your eyes and ears peeled for this hip new act that is sure to break soon.
Next, was a special guest DJ set from Kii Arens (La La Land Posters). Kii who is no stranger to the Hunnypot fam, was in full form. He displayed a loud rousing set that included cuts from LA rock band Tarantula "Devil Inside My Head", Tame Impala "Lucidity", brand new Beastie Boys "Non Stop Disco Power Pack" and the latest jam from Ziggy Marley "Forward To Love". Check out Kii's amazing art/design work at La La Land.
Our final guest of the evening was none other than Josie Cotton. Miss Cotton, who is well known for her 80's hit "Johnny, Are You Queer?", came on to promote her new record Pussycat Babylon and also stood in for a featured interview with Hot Tub Johnny. However, the highlights of the set were by far her striped down performances of the title track "Pussycat Babylon" and "Super 8". Be sure to check out her latest album Pussycat Babylon, available at Amazon.
The night was closed out with a rawkus sing-a-long version of "Jump Around" by House Of Pain. 05/02/2011
We welcome Josie Cotton, singer-songwriter of the hits "Johnny Are You Queer" and "He Could Be The One". Josie will be our first guest performer of the night and will also have a special interview with Hot Tub Johnny. Josie will be performing acoustic renditions of songs off her latest album Pussycat Babylon and maybe even a classic...!
We will also have another performance on the night from F.L.O. (Flyest Lyrics Overall), a hip hop duo based out of Granada Hills, CA. Bio and Skinny (F.L.O.) ages 16 and 17 will be on for a live performance and interview from the Hot Tub. The duo brings a fresh new sound, that will end the dance movements and bring real Hip-Hop back.
Also special guest DJ set from Kii Arens of La La Land Posters! Don't Miss it!
It was an incredibly, fantastic night at Hunnypot Radio – Live at Libertine last week!
The night was ignited by another tastemaker, selected musical adventure by DJ Hot Tub Johnnie. Featuring new tracks from – Johnny Ringo “Got Bass”, Egyptrixx (feat. Trust) “Chrysalis Records”, S.C.U.B.I. “Tech-Etu” and more.
Our first industry guest DJ was Jonathan Parch of Last Gang Records. Coming in with a wide variety of selected tracks to choose from out of the Last Gang catalogue, Jonathan featured new cuts from Chromeo “Hot Mess”, Crystal Castles “Not In Love (feat. Robert Smith)”, MSTRKRFT “Beards Again (Exchange Master Mix)” and much more! Check out the full set and interview at the link after the drop.
The irresistible, Lindi Ortega out of Toronto, Canada left her mark on Hunnypot Radio with a killer taste of her hip alt. country sound. Playing for a jammed pack Libertine crowd Lindi, featured new tracks off her forthcoming album Little Red Boots due June 7th, on Last Gang Records. Check out her raw, roots rock performances of her songs “Angels” and “Black Fly”. “You will know her by her Little Red Boots”- out June 7th, so keep an ear to the ground.
Our final DJ set was provided by multi talented, industry professional, DJ, producer (The Arbiters), music supervisor – Thomas Golubic’ (The Killing | Breaking Bad | The Walking Dead). Featuring his patented sounds and tastemaker quality music, his choice selection of Kenny Dope’s “Get On Down” was the highlight of an amazing night of music and lifestyle! Be sure to check out the interview and intellectual thoughts on the state of the music game.
The night was officially closed out with a classic, sing-a-long to Peaches - “Fuck The Pain Away” 04/18/2011
Special thanks to our guests…
Lindi Ortega, Johnathan Parch (Last Gang Records), Thomas Golubic’ (SuperMusicVision), Chris Taylor (Last Gang Records), Kristen Payne (StageIt.com), Jason Hemmens, Schpilkas, Kevin Kent (High Dessert Music), Tim Stephens (Chopperhead Magazine), Allie Burbacher (ole Songs), Matt Goldberg (Roxwell Management), Sammy H. Greenspan, Marvin Bonilla, Larken Phillips, Lindsay Nourse, Andrea Livingston, Erik Johnson, Julie Moe (ole Songs), Asa Anderson, Linda O’Conner (Opal Star Music Management), Sean Mulligan, Allan Steil (SUDDYN), Brendan Connolly (SUDDYN), Jarrett Steil (SUDDYN), Winnie Jow, Suzanne Chancellor and many more!!
We welcome Jonathan Parch (Last Gang Records) as our 1st industry guest DJ of the night. Jonathan Parch comes to us representing Last Gang Records, a Toronto based company which has its hands in publishing and management. They represent artists by the likes of Mother Mother, Mark Sultain, K-os, Crystal Castles,Chromeo, Metric and more. With a roster of talent like this, how can you miss what Jonathan will be sharing in his set.
Our musical guest of the night is Lindi Ortega, a Toronto based alt country, roots rock, folk artist who herself is also a member of the distinguished roster mentioned above that makes up Last Gang Records. Lindi, will be stepping into the Hot Tub to preview new songs from her forthcoming new album “Little Red Boots“, which will be released on June 7th through Last Gang Records.
Lastly, our final industry guest DJ set will be provided by beloved music supervisor, Thomas Golubic’ (SuperMusicVision). Thomas is will be swinging in to chat about his latest new show project The Killing and to also lay on us a killer DJ set full of all the best new musical goodness. Don’t miss out on one of the most talented and top tier music supervisors in the game today!
Last Gang Records' recording artists LINDI ORTEGA, has made and released a video from her forthcoming album Little Red Boots for the single "Angels". The video was directed by Lindi Ortega with the help of production assistant Stanley Chan, was shot entirely on the iPhone 4 using the nexvio 8mm Vintage Camera app. A quality video for a great song...
¡¡BE SURE TO CHECK OUT LINDI ORTEGA TONIGHT ON HUNNYPOT RADIO!!
As always Hot Tub Johnnie started the night off with some nice freshly picked jams for all of us. A few of his highlighted picks were… The Knocks "Dancing With The DJ", South Rakkas Crew (feat. Lei Di Dai) "Smokin' Sensi (In Brazil) and some pop love from Big Sean "My Last (feat. Chris Brown)". See all the songs - at the playlist to the right.
Special thanks to our guests...
Andrea von Foerster (Firestarter Music), Piney Gir, Paul Enriquez, Jordan Lee, Dani Endrei, Larken Phillips, Cyndi Lynott, Melissa Rapp, Andrew Williams, Scott LaRock, Allie Burbacher, Sarah Ellquist DeBlanke (Robotanists), Daniel DeBlanke (Robotanists), Marvin Bonilla, Lindsay Nourse, Sammy H. Greenspan, Jason Kramer (Elias Arts/KCRW), Debra Delshad Banks, Jeff 'Pesci' Gray (Fox Sports), Rob Valente, Diana Szyzszkiewics, Juan Gonzalez, Sergio Sanchez, Kali Hinkel (The Hush Down), Jeremy Paul Hicks-Kachik (The Hush Down), Cody Zingraf (The Hush Down), Asa Anderson, Matt Goldberg (Roxwell Management), Justin Born and many more!
We welcome one of the top industry music supervisor's Andrea von Foerster (Firestarter Music). Andrea is well known for her tastemaker work on 500 Days Of Summer, The O.C., Dollhouse and many more. She will be jumping into the Hot Tub for an interview/DJ set to provide an inside look into her favorite tunes and the life of the most wanted job in... music these days.
Our musical guest of the night is London based indie/americana singer-songwriter Piney Gir. In town to record a new record here in LA, she will be swinging through the hot tub for a live performance of songs off her most recent album The Yearling and maybe even preview some new tracks. You can also check her out at The Silverlake Lounge on Wednesday 4/6.
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Last week's 208th Hunnypot Radio show featured a great rockin' set of music from guest DJ Tim Stephens (Chopperhead Records) and a killer stripped down performance from LA country rockers Alvarado. Including a great Hot Tub Johnnie recap from SXSW.
Special thanks to all our crew & attendees...
Tim Stephens (Chopperhead Magazine), John Knowles (Alvarado), Nelson Blanton (Alvarado), Paul Enriquez, Marvin Bonilla, Larken Phillips, Jeff 'Pesci' Gray, Barry Cole, Bronwen Boyan, Jeff Kendrick, Mike Spreitzer, David Whiteside, Rich Parizer, Dahni Trujillo, Jerry Pilato, Lindsay Nourse, Sammy H. Greenspan, Derek M. Carter, and many more!
Hunnypot Radio #207 welcomed the return of DJ Hot Tub Johnnie who was absent during our last broadcast. Hot Tub returned with a banging' set which featured new music from The Strokes "Under Cover Of Darkness", LA favorites Grouplove "Don't Say Oh Well", new music from Mic Terror "The Real" and some killer indie/pop from Skull Tape "Max Boot".
Jeremy Rosen (Roxwell Management) was our first guest on the show. Jeremy who used to be a disk jockey in New Jersey, previewed a fantastic set of new music. We heard from the new talent out of the Roxwell Camp. including the youngest rapper ever signed to Jive Records Issa, check out "Time Is Paper". The other superb new artists featured in the set were Power"When You're Gone" and producer/rapper/artist Dawaun Parker "Schemin'". Jeremy is set for a big week at SXSW as they're hosting a slammin' showcase party Cake Fight on 3/18 at The Thirsty Nickle 325 E. 6th St., Austin, TX - performances by Allen Stone, Neon Hitch, Washington and more. Be sure to show them love at SXSW.
Special thanks to our crew & guests… KutMasta Kurt, Jeremy Rosen (Roxwell Management), Matt Goldberg (Roxwell Management), Reason, Ben Rhinestone (The Greatest Management Firm), Jon Johnson, DJ Addict, Larken Phillips, Jeff 'Pesci' Gray, Rob Valente, Juan Gonzalez, Marvin Bonilla, Sammy H. Greenspan, Lindsay Nourse, Diana Szyszkiewcz, Jason Kramer (Elias Arts/KCRW), David Whiteside (P5 Audio), Lauren Walters, Richard Parizer, Jeremy Paul Hicks, Paul Enriquez, Larry Malinconico, Andrew Dixon, Jeff Maccora, Cody Zingraf and many more!
KutMasta Kurt well known as Kool Keith's main producer was our next guest DJ and KutMasta provided it all. A killer live DJ in his own right KutMasta Kurt featured a blazing set of remixes and original productions. Including classics like Beastie Boys "Body Movin", Dilated Peoples "Work The Angles", Kool Keith "Sex Dials" and PMD "Straight From da Heart". Be sure to check out this exclusive interview as Hot Tub and Kurt touched on some classic stories of Kurt's' early days in the biz with Kool Keith.
Our last guest and musical guest of the evening was rising new hip-hop artist Reason from Orlando, FL now based in LA. Reason, well known for his killer high energy performances' did not disappoint. Usually performing with his live band Reason still brought the heat, with DJ Addict providing the beats we heard new cuts off his latest release The Social Network incl…"In Retrospect" and "Go Reason". He closed the set with smooth, upbeat "Glass In The Air"off his The Cool Graduate EP. Check out Reason live at The Roxy, March 27th will a full band… it'll blow you away!
In classic HP style we closed the night with a sing-a-long of Lou Rawls - "You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine" it was epic! 03/07/2011
A brand new band Skull Tape has just released their debut music video cover of Willow Smith's "Whip My Hair". The band is fronted by Brad Breeck (from The Mae Shi) and also consists of members of various bands including Kyle Mabson (of XBXRX, drums), Daniel Deblanke (of Robotanists, guitar), Vice Cooler (XBXRX/Hawnay Troof, guitar), Dalton Blanco (Robin Williams On Fire, drums), and Jon Gray (Signals, synths).
In the video the band teased segments from a song called "Drowning In Blood" towards the end of the song. "Drowning In Blood" is from the forthcoming album The Invisible Hand and the Descent of Man out on April 12th via LA's Fine Records!
The video was Directed and edited by Skull Tape / Shot by Dalton Blanco.
The "Drowning In Blood"/"Whip My Hair" single is available now on iTunes.
Follow: @skulltape
Hunnypot Radio #206 featured a special guest host Jason Kramer (Elias Arts/KCRW) filling in for the vacationing Hot Tub Johnnie. The night still proved to be very entertaining as we had some great guests!
Special thanks to our crew & guests...
Jason Kramer, Franklin Manor, Tracii Guns, Bronxstyle Bob from The Bastard Blues Band, Kevin Kelpin, David Trimeloni, Arthur Lang, Lucas Tuttle, Adrian Flores, Anthony Severino, Zac Browne, Moe Sai, Dani Endrei, Marvin Bonilla, Paul Enriquez, Larken Phillips, Trygge Toven, Jeremy Paul Hicks, Kali Hinkel, Cody Zingraf, Lindsay Nourse, Diana Szyszkiewicz, Adam Schlachter, Juan Gonzalez, Colleen Crumb, Christopher Hawley, Sammy H. Greenspan and many many more!
We welcome back renowned music supervisor/DJ,Jason Kramer (Elias Arts/KCRW). Jason Kramer is one of the most sought after tastemakers in the business. He will be providing his musical insight while featuring some of the latest musical goodness you've yet to hear! This will be a one of a kind interview/DJ set do not miss this!
Listen to Jason Kramer on KCRW's "The Lab"
Our musical guests of the evening will be LA rock band Franklin Manor. Coming through in support of their lead single "Pushover", these guys are killing it with their mid 90's sound reminiscent of Alice In Chains. Franklin Manor will surely be bringing it live when they go all out at the Libertine!
Also we have very special guest Tracii Guns, of LA famed rock band L.A. Guns. Tracii will be on to perform a special acoustic set live on Hunnypot Radio!
Hot Tub Johnnie returned with a bang for our 205th Hunnypot Radio Show! DJ Hot Tub featured a killer set of his latest goodness and spoke on the his time at Sundance. Be sure to check out these choice tracks played during Hot Tub's set..."Bounce" (feat. Hollywood Holt) by Gzus Piece, Cali Swag Districts' latest "Kickback" and the brand new "Do It Again" by Holy Ghost!
We will be welcoming L.A.'s multi-talented rapper/singer/producer Rob Roy (Dim Mak Records). Rob Roy had the internet buzzing last year with the release of his video for "Fur In My Cap", which eventually got him signed to Dim Mak Records this past Fall. He is from Florida but now resides in L.A. and is currently working on his brand new full length album due out soon! Rob Roy will be joining the party in the Hot Tub with a interview/performance that will turn the show into a frenzy!
Our special guest DJ of the night is Jesse Lee (dF). Ian is coming in representing dF (dubFrequency), which is a music & lifestyle tastemaker blog. Ian also represents the Creme De La Creme music party series which currently hosts parties at the House Of Blues in many major cities across the country. Jesse will be on for a featured interview and DJ set. Look to be introduced to some of the hottest new music that is out now!
Special thanks to our guests….
Rob Roy, Ian Macpherson (dF), KutMaster Kurt, Paul Enriguez, Larken Phillips, Liryc, Malach Mott, Deanna French, Rob Velente, Kevin Kent (High Dessert Music), Jessica Craft, Lindsay Nourse, Allie Burbacher, Colleen Crumb, Christopher Hawley, Celeste Shields, “Pesci” Jeff Gray, Irving C. Spivak, Sammy H. Greenspan, Briana Beauvoir, Seline Beauvoir, Jeremy Paul Hicks-Kachik, Kali Hinkel, Marvin Bonilla, Juan Gonzales, Kyle Williams, Joshua Edmonds, Jay Guzman and many more!