Weekly Comet Episodes
iZler, “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 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 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 MoreComposer Kevin Manthei & Beach Rockers The Miracals
Co-hosts Tamara Conniff and Jonathan McHugh welcome film, TV and video game composer Kevin Manthei and “beach rock” trio The Miracals. In the news: Justin Bieber protégé Carly Rae Jepsen’s has finally stolen the No. 1 spot from Gotye on the Ultimate Chart. Plus American Idol winner Phillip Phillips’ first single “Home” bows in at…
Read More“Rock of Ages” Music Supervisor Matt Sullivan & The Heavy Guilt
Co-host Tamara Conniff welcomes Grammy-nominated music supervisor Matt Sullivan who reveals the secrets to 80s romp “Rock of Ages” and indie rockers The Heavy Guilt who tear down the house. In the news: Justin Bieber has two top 10s on the Ultimate Chart; Lady Gaga and Madonna go to war; Whitney Houston and Jordin Sparks…
Read MoreThe Dirty Heads’ Jared Watson and Singer/Songwriter Keaton Simons
Co-hosts Tamara Conniff and Jonathan McHugh welcome Jared Watson of the Dirty Heads, who talks about the band’s new album “Cabin By The Sea,” and singer & songwriter Keaton Simons who performs two songs including “Beautiful Pain.” Plus, Jason Kramer is back with his Pick of the Week. Jared Watson, lead singer of of hip-hop,…
Read MoreDirector & Designer Nick Egan and Electro Pop Band DWNTWN
Weekly Comet co-host Tamara Conniff is joined in the studio with seminal director & designer Nick Egan who has worked with such seminal acts as the Clash, Oasis, Duran Duran and Iggy Pop. Plus, electro pop-band DWNTWN perform two songs and talk about their new “Cowboys.” Of course KCRW DJ Jason Kramer is on hand…
Read MoreInterview & Performance by Rodriguez; Lance Sloane talks “H +”
The Weekly Comet hosts Tamara Conniff and Jonathan McHugh present an exclusive interview and performance with singer/songwriter Rodriguez, who is the subject of the award-winning documentary “Searching for Sugar Man.” Plus Lance Sloane, head of digital productions for Warner Bros. Digital Distribution, talks about the new digital series “H +.” Sixto Rodriguez’ story is truly…
Read MoreBehind “Sunset Strip: The Movie” and Performance by Laura Warshauer
The Weekly Comet host Tamara Conniff welcomes filmmaker Hans Fjellestad, who, in his new movie, takes us behind the scenes into the most iconic street in rock n roll history, “The Sunset Strip.” Plus, singer & songwriter Laura Warshauer takes the stage and KCRQ DJ Jason Kramer presents his Pick of the Week. Hans Fjellestad…
Read MoreComposer Adam Peters and Troubadour Steve Potlz
The Weekly Comet hosts Tamara Conniff & Jonathan McHugh welcome “Savages” composer Adam Peters and singer & songwriter Steve Poltz on their special show and after party celebrating the one year anniversary of the show! Adam Peters, former rhythm master of Echo and the Bunnymen, talks about his new score to the Oliver Stone film…
Read More“The Expendables 2” Composer Brian Tyler & Singer/Songwriter Julia Price
The Weekly Comet host Tamara Conniff welcomes “The Expendables 2” composer Brian Tyler and singer/songwriter Julia Price. Plus, KCRW DJ Jason Kramer pick of the week! 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…
Read MoreDirector Mario Van Peebles & Teen Star Telana
The Weekly Comet co-hosts Tamara Conniff & Jonathan McHugh welcome director Mario Van Peebles and teen star Telana. Up and coming 15-year-old teen sensation Telana Nicole performs “It’s About Time” and “Automatic.” In addition to singing, she’s appeared in three feature films, three TV pilots, six commercials and ten shorts! She’s a triple treat! She…
Read MoreFilm Music Chief Mike Knobloch & Electro Trio Have U Heard
The Weekly Comet hosts Tamara Conniff & Jonathan McHugh welcome president of film music and publishing for Universal Pictures Mike Knobloch and electro pop, rap, techno hipsters Have U heard aka hUH. Mike Knobloch, head of film music for Universal Pictures, talks about working with Florence and the Machine on an original track for “Snow…
Read More“Big Love” Composer Anton Sanko and Singer & Songwriter Kyler England
The Weekly Comet hosts Tamara Conniff & Jonathan McHugh welcome award-winning composer of “The Possession,” Anton Sanko and singer & songwriter Kyler England. Plus, KCRW DJ Jason Kramer’s Pick of the Week! Award-winning composer Anton Sanko takes The Comet Couch to talk about his latest film, “The Possession,” which will opens August 31. The film’s…
Read More“Vegas” Music Supervisor John Houlihan and A Cappella Group Sonos
The Weekly Comet hosts Tamara Conniff & Jonathan McHugh welcome “Vegas” music supervisor John Houlihan and quintet a cappella innovators Sonos are here to perform their genre bending tunes. Plus, KCRW DJ Jason Kramer’s Pick of the Week! Veteran music supervisor and music producer John Houlihan takes The Comet Couch and talks about working on…
Read MoreYouTube Star Kurt Hugo Schneider and Indie Rockers Troup
The Weekly Comet hosts Tamara Conniff & Jonathan McHugh welcome YouTube music sensation Kurt Hugo Schneider and indie rock quintet Troup. Plus Jason Kramer’s Pick of the Week! 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.…
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