Posts Tagged ‘the weekly comet’
Jason Kramer’s Pick of the Week
Then The Weekly Comet mainstay KCRW DJ Jason Kramer is back with his Pick of the Week: Dirty Porjectors. Tamara and Jason also talk about the new Silversun Pickups album, Chester French and King Charles.
Read MoreQ&A with Liza Richardson
Music supervisor Liza Richardson is on The Comet couch to talk her projects as well as her favorite new bands and DJing for KCRW for 20 years.
Read MoreEric Dill – “War with the Wolves” (LIVE + Interview)
Eric Dill is the special musical guest. The former lead singer of the Click Five talks about why he decided to go solo with his new EP “Wherever You Are” and his forthcoming full-length album. Plus we get the scoop on his hit song “No Surprise,” which was a collaboration for Daughtry, and originally Nickelback.…
Read MoreEric Dill, Liza Richardson, Jason Kramer
Tamara Conniff mans the ship alone-while her co-host Jonathan McHugh parties at Jazz Fest in New Orleans. In the news, Tamara reports on Maroon 5’s new smash “Payphone,” featuring Wiz Khalifa, debuting at No. 2 on the Ultimate Chart; the head-banging “Rock of Ages” soundtrack; the upcoming NARM music biz convention; Neil Young & Crazy…
Read MoreDas Tapes, John Anderson, Far East Movement
Co-hosts Tamara Conniff and Jonathan McHugh welcome The Weekly Comet’s first Dance Party, complete with a live studio audience boogying to electro-pop duo Das Tapes. In the news: Goyte’s “Somebody That I Used To Know” holds at No 1 on the Ultimate Chart, No Doubt is back this fall with their first new album in…
Read MoreThe 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 MoreClip of the Week with Jason Kramer
The Weekly Comet mainstay KCRW DJ Jason Kramer is back with his Pick of the Week: Keaton Henson. During this segment Tamara has a laughing fit and starts to cry. You have to watch to find out why.
Read MoreDas Tapes – “Neon Boots” (LIVE)
Das Tapes, featuring Kevin and Mark Ignatius, talk about brotherly love and making their way from Pennsylvania to Los Angeles. You can download their EP for free at www.dastapes.com. Watch out for their full length album this year!
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 MoreInterview with composer iZler
Tamara and John sit down with iZler, fresh off his win at the BMI awards for his work on Revenge. iZler is a rock star turned composer whose credits include Humboldt County, Revenge, and Shameless.
Read More“Revenge” composer iZler answers your tweets!
In a bonus post show edition of The Weekly Comet, Tamara and John sit down with iZler to address the twittersphere’s question about the hit show Revenge. iZler is a rock star turned composer whose credits include Humboldt County, Revenge, and Shameless. In this edition, he talks about the differences between scoring films and television,…
Read MoreEarly Morning Rebel – “Find an Easier Way” + “LifeBoat” (LIVE + Interview)
Early Morning Rebel, whose music has already been featured on such hit shows as “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Breakout Kings” rock The Comet stage. The trio also talk about taking on London, New York and LA fashion week and being style icons. Tamara and John sit down with the band and then they play “Find an…
Read MoreWeekly Comet Bonus: Superstar DJ Adrian Lux
Ultra Music superstar Swedish DJ and music producer Adrian Lux sits on The Comet Couch and talks about Electronic Dance Music, his festival tour, new music and what it’s like being not just a DJ, but a songwriter & producer as well. Good stuff.
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 MoreInterview with Composer Trevor Rabin
“Armageddon” and “National Treasure” composer and legendary Yes prog rocker, Trevor Rabin, talks about his first solo album in two decades, “Jacaranda.” His son Ryan Rabin of hot new band Grouplove, guests on the album, and according to Rabin, lives at home with his bandmates when not on the road! It’s a rock ‘n roll…
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.
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