The Weekly Comet
Sugar Man – Rodriguez Exclusive LIVE
On The Weekly Comet’s upcoming season premiere on the 19th, Tamara and Jonathan will sit down with musician Sixto Rodriguez and director Malik Bendjelloul to talk about the upcoming documentary “Searching for Sugar Man”. Rodriguez’s story is truly inspirational. In the 1970s, he recorded two albums but did not have many sales in America. He…
Read MoreRodriguez – Sugar Man (LIVE)
The Weekly Comet hosts Tamara Conniff and Jonathan McHugh present an exclusive performance with singer/songwriter Rodriguez, who is the subject of the award-winning documentary “Searching for Sugar Man.” Sixto Rodriguez’ story is truly inspirational. A native of Detroit, in the 1970s he recorded two albums which went largely unnoticed in the U.S. He hung up…
Read MoreComposer Trevor Rabin & Rockers The Golden Ghosts
Co-hosts Tamara Conniff and Jonathan McHugh welcome legendary Yes prog rocker and award winning film composer Trevor Rabin and indie rockers The Golden Ghosts. In the news: Goyte’s “Somebody That I Used To Know” holds at No 1, while “The Voice” finalist Tony Lucca debuts at No 14 with his take on “99 Problems” on…
Read MoreKyler England – “We Rise Like Smoke” (LIVE)
Singer and songwriter Kyler England takes The Comet stage for a breathtaking performance of “We Rise Like Smoke”. Kyler music has been featured on such TV shows as “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Vampire Diaries,” “Private Practice,” “One Tree Hill,” “Switched At Birth,” “Ghost Whisperer,” “Army Wives” as well as in the film “The Lucky Ones.” She has…
Read MoreEmmy-Nominated Composer Miriam Cutler Interview
Emmy-nominated composer Miriam Cutler takes to the Comet Couch to talk about her new documentary “Ethel”, a full-length feature on the life of Ethel Kennedy, which premiered at Sundance 2012 and will be released on HBO this fall. Miriam is a renaissance woman. She started her career as a singer/horn player in a number of…
Read MoreInterview with YouTube Star Kurt Hugo Schneider
Producer, singer, songwriter and video editor Kurt Hugo Schneider has taken YouTube by storm. His YouTube channel has over 1.5 million subscribers and almost 436 million views. He has produced videos for Sam Tsui performing medleys and covers as a one man choir. The duo’s videos, notably the Michael Jackson medley, have been described by…
Read MoreI AM Movement Founder Lissa Lauria Interview
Lissa Lauria is a one movement, literally. She recently founded I AM Movement to support teens and young adults who are dealing with traumatic issues such as suicidal thoughts, cutting, drugs, alcoholism and low self-esteem. An actress, singer, musician and writer, Lissa began her career at a young age on the stages of New York…
Read MoreiZler, “Revenge,” Early Morning Rebel
In the news: Goyte’s “Somebody That I Used To Know” holds at No 1, while Rihanna’s “Where Have You Been” jumps from No. 88 to No. 8 on the Ultimate Chart. Lots of reality TV movement: Britney Spears and Demi Lovato have joined “X Factor” while Jennifer Lopez told Ellen DeGeneres she may not be…
Read More“The Trouble With Bliss” Composer Daniel Alcheh Performs
Independent film composer Daniel Alcheh brings a very special instrument on set to perform for Tamara and Jonathan in this clip from “The Weekly Comet”. Check out our full episode where Daniel talks about his latest original score for “The Trouble With Bliss” starring Michael C. Hall (“Dexter“), Lucy Liu (“Charlie’s Angels“) and Peter Fonda…
Read MoreCathy Heller – “Let Your Colors Shine” (LIVE)
Cathy Heller is truly an indie darling. Her latest EP, “Imagine Nation,” was produced by Bill Lefler, who is known for his work with Ingrid Michaelson, Laura Jansen and Cary Brothers. She and co-writer Kyler England (a The Weekly Comet alum who joins her on stage this week!) make quite a team. She was born…
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 MoreElan Atias, Music Supervisor Julia Michels & SXSW
Elan Atias, Musuc Supervisor Julia Michels & SXSW
Read MoreManiac – Hoodoo (LIVE)
Electro pop rockers Maniac take the stage! This is one of the most eclectic groups the comet stage has ever seen. Their unique DIY attitude helped them raise funds for their sophomore album “Sons of Summer.” Watch to find out how! They are currently on tour with Foxy Shazam. Click here for more info on…
Read MoreJason Kramer’s Pick of the Week: Little Green Cars and Fink
Jason Kramer chooses his Pick of the Week on The Weekly Comet! He talks about the band Little Green Cars whose new album has been released by Glassnote Records. It has been produced by Markus Dravs who has also produced huge bands such as Mumford and Sons, Coldplay, and Arcade Fire. Little Green Cars has…
Read MoreThe 88 – “Center of the Sun” (LIVE)
The 88 are one of the best alt/pop/rock bands to come out of Los Angeles in recent years. After a brief stint signed to Island Records, the band eared their indie status again in 2009 and went on to record a self titled full-length album and EP “Actors.” Along the way they caught the ear…
Read MoreInterview with “The Expendables 2” Composer Brian Tyler
Composer Brian Tyler’s epic scores include “Constantine” and “Fast and Furious” as well as the blockbuster videogame, “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3” which grossed $775 million in its first 5 days. He talks about his current film, “The Expendables 2,” and why “windy” and “12th notes” are not musical terms.
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