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Interview 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 MorePerformance by The Heavy Guilt
San Diego hipsters The Heavy Guilt take the stage and blow the lid off of The Weekly Comet studio, even breaking a tambourine in the process. For more info click here.
Read More“Rock of Ages” Matt Sullivan – Music Supervisor Interview
Grammy nominated music supervisor Matt Sullivan talks “Rock of Ages” covering everything from Tom Cruise belting out “Pour Some Sugar” on me, the secret behind the monkey named “Hey Man,” why the strip bar scene was a sound effect challenge, and they the Twister Sister/Jefferson Starship mash-up is one of the biggest songs in the…
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 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 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 MorePerformance by California Beach Rockers, The Miracals
California hipsters The Miracals take the stage for two songs “Tell Me You’re the One” and “Friends.” Co-host Jonathan McHugh coins their sound “jangle pop” cause its “sweet and popolicious.” The trio, fresh out of USC, talked about making the video to “Pretend” and eating pizza. KCRW DJ Jason Kramer joined for the interview. For…
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…
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