Archive for June 2012
Lie of the Mind
On this episode’s Style Gospel According to Luke, it’s all about accepting the present and banishing the comparisons. Luke encourages us to love our bodies for what they are now and attempt to stop comparing ourselves to others, choosing instead to compare ourselves to ourselves only. Leading a healthy lifestyle is all well and good,…
Read MoreLana Del Rey’s Epic “National Anthem” Video
Yes, Lana Del Rey is channeling Jackie O in this nearly eight-minute mini movie/video to “National Anthem.” And her JFK? Non other than Harlem rapper A$AP Rocky. Check it out….
Read MoreKeaton Simons – Masterpiece (LIVE)
Singer and songwriter Keaton Simons shows off his incredible voice and songwriting chops when performing “Masterpiece” with his acoustic guitar. Be sure to see Keaton Play at Hotel Café on July 16. Click here for info on Keaton.
Read MoreKeaton Simons – “Beautiful Pain” (LIVE)
Singer Songwriter Keaton Simons visits the Weekly Comet and treats us to some smoothed out melodies. He performs “Beautiful Pain” off of his forthcoming new studio album.
Read MoreInterview with The Miracals and Jason Kramer
The pop trio, fresh out of USC, talked to us about making the video to “Pretend” and eating pizza. KCRW DJ Jason Kramer also joined for the interview! For more info on the band click here.
Read MoreInterview with The Heavy Guilt
San Diego Indies The Heavy Guilt join Tamara on the Comet couch. The band discuss funding their second album, “In the Blood,” via Kickstarter, how they formed, and where their name comes from. For more info click here.
Read MoreInterview with the Director of “With Her”
Nina sits down with Laurent Morlet, the director of the Marilyn Monroe documentary “With Her” to discuss how her impact still affects so many people around the world. President of the Marilyn Remembered fan club Greg Schreiner also stops by. He too was in the film and shares his memories of Marilyn.
Read MoreInterview with Dirty Heads’ Jared Watson
Jared Watson, lead singer of of hip-hop, reggae and alternative rock group the Dirty Heads, tells the Weekly Comet about the making of “Cabin By The Sea” and collaborating with Del the Funky Homosapien, KyMani Marley, Rome, as well as Matisyahu. In fact the band will be on the road with Matisyahu starting July 5.…
Read MoreInterview with Composer Kevin Manthei
Film, TV and video game composer Kevin Manthei, talks scoring “Ultimate Spider-Man” which airs on Sundays at 11:00 a.m., ET/PT on Marvel Universe on Disney XD. Plus he brings out two very special guests, his daughters Piper, age 12, and Keller, age 10. Piper lent her composing skills to The Cartoon Network’s action show “Generator…
Read MoreInterview with Composer Inon Zur
Film, TV and video game composer Inon Zur, whose credits include such hot games as “Prince of Persia” “The Lord of the Rings,” talks about the differences in scoring for different mediums. Plus, he reveals the secrets for composing for Massive Multiplayer Online games as well as what it was like studying with the legendary…
Read MoreInterview with Artist & Director Nick Egan
Artist, director and punk rocker Nick Egan sits down with co-host Tamara Conniff and KRCW DJ Jason Kramer to talk about his transition from album art, to fashion, to music video director, to feature director. Nick tells stories of working with the Clash, Oasis, Duran Duran, Bow Wow Wow, Iggy Pop, among others. Plus, he…
Read MoreHow to look like Marilyn!
LifeBites Live’s very our Genevieve Lamb, make-up artist extraordinaire shows us how to get that classic Marilyn Monroe look. With just a few simple steps, you could be looking just like Hollywood’s favorite bombshell!
Read MoreFather’s Day Special – It’s Raining Men
This week’s Style Gospel According to Luke is all about cutting off momentum of negative remarks. Luke shares a few tricks he’s learned as a seasoned stylist on a movie set, encouraging viewers to “Cut and Reset” when the self-deprecating remarks begin. By resetting, we rob the harmful comments of their power and end a…
Read MoreElectro Pop Rockers Maniac Interview
Electro pop rockers Maniac is in the house! Founding members, Jake Grigg, who hails from Sydney, Australia, and Oakland’s own Shawn Harris, talk about what is was like writing music via Skype. Plus, Shawn reveals how me made the video to “Thank Each Mistake” solely with an Ipad app called Brushes. Jake and Shawn are…
Read MoreDWNTWN – “See My Eyes” (LIVE)
Electro Pop band DWNTWN takes The Comet stage and performs “See My Eyes” off of the Kitsune America compilation. Their new album “Cowboys,” is currently available for free download on their website. They will release their next EP “Indians” later this year. Plus, be sure to go to their next free show in Los Angeles…
Read MoreDWNTWN – “Believe Me” (LIVE)
Electro Pop band DWNTWN takes The Comet stage and performs “Believe Me” off their new album “Cowboys” which is currently available for free download on their website. They will release their next EP “Indians” later this year. Plus, be sure to go to their next free show in Los Angeles on July 16 @ Bootleg…
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