Posts Tagged ‘kcrw’

Jason Kramer’s Pick of the Week

By WeeklyComet | May 9, 2012 | 0

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.

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Eric Dill, Liza Richardson, Jason Kramer

By WeeklyComet | May 11, 2012 | 0

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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Composer Inon Zur and Electro Pop Act Maniac

By WeeklyComet | June 2, 2012 | 0

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…

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Composer Kevin Manthei & Beach Rockers The Miracals

By WeeklyComet | June 9, 2012 | 0

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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Performance by California Beach Rockers, The Miracals

By WeeklyComet | June 9, 2012 | 0

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…

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The Dirty Heads’ Jared Watson and Singer/Songwriter Keaton Simons

By WeeklyComet | June 23, 2012 | 0

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,…

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Interview with Artist & Director Nick Egan

By WeeklyComet | June 30, 2012 | 0

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…

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Interview & Performance by Rodriguez; Lance Sloane talks “H +”

By WeeklyComet | July 20, 2012 | 0

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…

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