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Electro Pop Rockers Maniac Interview
Electro pop rockers Maniac is in the house! Founding members, Jake Grigg, who hails from Sydney, Australia, and Oakland’s own Shawn Harris, talk about what is was like writing music via Skype. Plus, Shawn reveals how me made the video to “Thank Each Mistake” solely with an Ipad app called Brushes. Jake and Shawn are…
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 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 MoreDexter Composer Daniel Licht & Roots Rockers Uncle Daddy
The Weekly Comet hosts Tamara Conniff & Jonathan McHugh welcome composer of the hit Showtime series “Dexter” Daniel Licht and roots rockers Uncle Daddy. The seventh season of Showtime’s Emmy-winning series “Dexter” premiered to over 2.9 million viewers, making it the network’s number one telecast for the year. And award-winning composer Daniel Licht provides the…
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 MoreCanto – “Griseous” (LIVE)
Canto is a family affair – the band consists of three brothers all under the age of 20: Seamus Blackwell (vocals, guitar), Aidan Blackwell (bass) and David Blackwell (drums). The brothers, three of nine, come from a family that has always been heavily involved in music. Canto’s music is heavily influenced by the rock music…
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 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 MoreGolden State – “Setting Sun” (LIVE)
James Grundler from Golden State performs one of his favorite songs,”Setting Sun,” on The Weekly Comet. MORE MUSIC NEWS AND GIVEAWAYS: http//www.thecomet.com FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @theStreamdottv GOLDEN STATE: http://www.goldenstateband.com GOLDEN STATE TWITTER: @GOLDEN_STATE1
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 MoreMatt Von Roderick – Believe It’s True (LIVE)
Matt Von Roderick and his band and dancers are in the house!
Read MoreLaura Warshauer – Dream Sequence (I Want To Make Things Right) – LIVE
Singer and songwriter Laura Warshauer takes the stage with her band to perform “Dream Sequence (I Want To Make Things Right)”. Later in the show, she talks about performing at this year’s Lollapalooza, working with PJ Bianco on her new album, and what it’s like to be a bad ass Jersey Girl. For more info…
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 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.
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.”
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…
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