The Weekly Comet
The Weekly Comet – John Anderson of Hunnypot Unlimited
Hunnypot Unlimited ringmaster John Anderson brought his own party to The Weekly Comet, complete with himself, a posse, a bar, a band, and the video to LMFAO’s remix of Far East Movement’s “Live My Life” featuring Justin Bieber! He divulges how Hunnypot started out as a music supervisor/A&R party and turned into an indie music…
Read MoreEmmy-Nominated Composer Miriam Cutler and The 88
The Weekly Comet hosts Tamara Conniff & Jonathan McHugh welcome Emmy-nominated compose Miriam Cutler and indie rockers The 88. Composer Miriam Cutler is a renaissance woman. She started her career as a singer/horn player in a number of bands including Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo alongside Danny Elfman. Plus, she has co-produced a number…
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 MoreThe Golden Ghosts – “Heart of Coal” (LIVE + Interview)
The Golden Ghosts’ take The Weekly Comet stage with songs off their recently released debut album “Gleam.” The band is the brainchild of engineer, producer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and frontman Riley Bray, who sits on The Comet Couch to discuss his musical influences and the group’s bright future.
Read MoreComposer Inon Zur and Electro Pop Act Maniac
Co-hosts Tamara Conniff and Jonathan McHugh welcome film, TV and video game composer Inon Zur and electro pop rockers Maniac. Plus KCRW DJ Jason Kramer reveals his pick of the week, The Neighbourhood. In the news: It’s hard to believe that it’s been 25 years since Michael Jackson’s “Bad” was released. In honor of the…
Read MoreInterview with Composing Duo Fall on Your Sword
Brooklyn-based composing duo Fall On Your Sword, featuring Will Bates and Philip Mossman, sit on the Comet couch to talk about recent film projects including “Nobody Walks” and “28 Hotel Rooms.” Will Bates and Philip Mossman met in 2008 when they collaborated on a soccer boot commercial that was honored with a Cannes Gold Lion…
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 “Once Upon A Time” Composer Mark Isham
Grammy and Emmy-winning composer Mark Isham sits on The Comet Couch and discusses new film, “The Lucky One”, and the joys of working on the hit TV show “Once Upon a Time”. He talks about the weekly use of a full orchestra to record the score for “Once Upon a Time” and how film scoring…
Read MoreChristina LaRocca – Freddie (LIVE)
Folk & R&B infused singer/songwriter Christina LaRocca performs two songs, “Freddie” and “Call Your Name.” This Brooklynite talks about how she’s wowed audiences at festivals across the country. But Christina is not only an artist, she’s also a savvy business woman and discusses starting L Rock Entertainment, a New York City-based company dedicated to “live…
Read MoreThe Weekly Comet – Live Music Every Thursday
Welcome to The Weekly Comet, hosted by Jonathan McHugh and Tamara Conniff. Each week we give you the low down on what’s happening in the world of music from the latest news to all the must see shows, what’s hot, what’s not–we got you covered. We showcase the hottest new bands and upcoming acts, premiere…
Read MoreJason Kramer’s Pick of the Week: Bloc Party – Octopus
KCRW DJ Jason Kramer’s Pick of the Week is Bloc Party. On August 21, the band will be releasing their new album “Four” on Frenchkiss Records after a four year hiatus.
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 MoreConnie Lim – “Pour Me More” (LIVE)
Connie Lim is a California girl who spent her early childhood overcoming stage fight while writing short piano compositions. She pursued music even though she was a pre-med student at UC Berkley and teamed up with Jay Frank, founder of Nashville-based record label DigSin, and release her debut single in March called “LA City.” Plus…
Read MoreEarly Morning Rebel – “Lifeboat” (LIVE)
Visit http://empowerme.tv/the-weekly-comet for Full Episodes, Photos and More! Early Morning Rebel, whose music has already been featured on such hit shows as “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Breakout Kings” rock The Comet stage. They perform “Lifeboat.” Subscribe to keep up with all of the latest video uploads and live events http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=empowermetv Follow our network on twitter @emPOWERmedottv…
Read MoreMeiko and GCB
In our upcoming episode, Tamara returns, music supervisor Frankie Pine comes in to discuss her hot new show debuting on ABC “GCB” and Meiko is in the house to perform some of her new songs off her album “The Bright Side”.
Read MoreUncle Daddy Interview with Live Performance of “Crossroads”
Uncle Daddy is roots rock with a southern soul. The band, and LA favorite, features frontman/guitarist TJ Stafford, violin player Robbie Anderson, cellist Jacob Szekeley, mandolin player Andrew Jed, guitarist Noah Needleman, and drummer Christopher Allis. They recently released their latest full-length album “Good Mourning.”
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