Hanging On Sunset

It's time to get deep and talk music with another incredible artist. Today we have Ben Grey, the lead vocalist and guitarist of the LA-based indie rock band Dear Boy, joining us for a special episode of Hanging On Sunset.

Dear Boy has been making waves in the indie music scene since their formation in 2011, with their dreamy, anthemic sound and influences from post-punk, new wave, and alternative rock. They've released seve...

If you're looking for a singer who isn't afraid to be raw, honest, and unapologetic in their music, then you need to know about Scout Gillett. I got to watch her perform solo at the Zebulon towards the end of last year, and I was moved to tears. That doesn't happen a lot those days for me.

Her latest album, "No Roof No Floor", is a testament to her journey as an artist and a singer. "When I'm recording a song, it's crucial for me t...

If you're an independent musician or just someone who's been wondering how to break into the music biz, buckle up because this episode is for you. It's like a roadmap to the industry!

We had the pleasure of speaking with Gulce Turek, a Marketing Manager at Fantasy Records, a well-established independent record label. And let me tell you, she's been around the block a few times. She shared her journey of discovering her passi...

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Janie Hendrix, the sister of the legendary musician Jimi Hendrix. And let me tell you, if you thought Zoom interviews were tough, try conducting one with a connection that keeps dropping like a rollercoaster. This was one of the shortest interviews I've had, and it's not because Janie wasn't a great interviewee - trust me, she was fantastic - it's just that the connection kept breaking a...

During a flight from Paris the other day, my friend David, who is also the owner of our new label Team Nowhere, listened to the podcast. When he landed, he called me and said, "I have figured out what you are doing with the podcast". Curious, I inquired, “What is it that I am doing?".

With his usual wit, he replied, "This is not just an interview, it's a rock n' roll psychoanalysis!".

In retrospect, I think he's right. As an...

Baba Jenkins label their music as "Gumbo". The culinary term Gumbo describes a type of soup or stew that originates in the southern United States. It's basically a blend of flavors, which is exactly what Baba Jenkins music is. Alternative, Classic Rock, Blues, old time RnB are all mixed together to create a soul infused dish.

We met Rone (vocals) and Guy (guitar), and we talked about their musical journey, how they formed during th...

Hi Sunset people. Or should I call you Sunseters? Sunseties? I think it’s time I find you a name. You know, like the Swifties for Taylor Swift, or like the Avocados for Billie Eilish.

I think you deserve a name. Some of you have been listening to me for 2 years now and I think you deserved to be addressed properly. Maybe we should do a poll and see what you like. Right now, I’ll just call you “My little Sunsets”. Isn’t it cute? All...

I’m not gonna lie, I’m not a huge fan of pop music. That said, I must admit I'm not totally immune to the genre. I've been spotted dancing to Taylor Swift occasionally. Over the summer, I might (according to unreliable witnesses) have sang Britney's Baby One More Time at the karaoke. In my world, pop is okay with when booze is involved (with moderation, of course). Okay, I won't usually blast N'Sync or One Direction in my car or li...

Atta Boy are a bit of an anomaly. Everything they do goes against the rules of the data-driven, social media age we live in. They don't post constantly on social platforms, they don't tour, they don't release a new song every six weeks. In fact, they didn't even promote their first album when it came out in 2012. Basically, they put out Out Of Sorts on Spotify, disappeared, and didn't release new music for about 8 years.

Yet, they ...

Oh my gosh, are you ready for the trip? I hope you have a lot of commuting because that guy, Christian Gisborne, the founder and leader of the local legends in the making Velvet Starlings likes to talk! And so do I. We just rambled on for about 2 hours... That's the beauty of podcasts. No one can tell us to shut up! Of course, you can always turn your device off and stop whenever you want, and that's the beauty of it as well.

The t...

As August draws to a close, I'm not sure how I feel. While I'm excited to start a new season of HOS in September, it also means a great time is coming to an end. After traveling to Spain and France, I returned to LA and started working on Yard Of Blondes' new record. Getting up early and spending the day listening to music, writing and demoing new songs has become a habit for me. And  I have to say I’m pretty happy about it. I...

Hey folks! How are you? How's your summer going? Did you get that hot summer body you dreamed about all year? Have you ruined it already with too many Margaritas and BBQs? I can't believe it's already August and I have to come up with a plan to lose the 13 pounds I gained in Europe. 13 lbs, 6 kilos. Damn you, French bread and confiture! Damn those greasy paellas and all the sangria I got to drink in Spain too.

However, I won't comp...

As part of our Desert summer special, today I have a special guest who is very close to my heart. I met Ted Quinn 11 years ago after I arrived in California from my native France. We were just starting Yard Of Blondes, our band, and we dreamed of playing in the desert.

This trip was sparked by one particular place, the Rancho de la Luna. The legendary studio has been the home of numerous amazing artists including Queens of the Ston...

Jesika Von Rabbit is a legend in the High Desert. Although not a native of the area, she found her dream place after first moving to LA from Wisconsin at the end of the 1990s. She first worked as a stylist for the likes of Debbie Harry and Gwen Stefani in Los Angeles, but this wasn't fulfilling enough; she wanted to be the one behind the microphone. About that time, she first visited Joshua Tree and found there the artistic freedom...

What better way to start our Summer Special coverage of the Pioneertown Film Festival than by talking to one of America's greatest bands, The Dandy Warhols. On the morning of the first day of the Festival, Courtney Taylor-Taylor agreed to meet with me in the Press Lounge before the band performed a psychedelic and trippy set for the attendees later that night. I was very pleased to meet him because the Dandys are one of t...

Aidan Amini, the 17 yo leader of Slaves To Humanity came to our HQ and we spent a couple of hours together, talking about the band’s journey, how it is to be in a High School rock band in 2022, and mainly, his strategy to make a living out of his passion; because Aidan thinks a lot about how the industry works and he’s the type of person who likes to plan. He told us how he’s trying to use social platforms, especially TikTok and Yo...

Sam Pereira believes in the power of music. He also believes in a better world, especially for those impacted by homelessness. That's why, on October 24th, 2020, he launched House Party Presents, a charitable organization that organizes concerts and uses all the benefits toward the homeless.

For every dollar raised, 60% goes to other homeless assistance organizations and the rest (minus House Party expenses) goes towards independen...

On March 25th, Billy Graziadei, the legendary founder of Biohazard, will release his second solo album Leaders and Liars.

I have to say, this interview is not like the other ones. First, Billy was already on the show in Season 1 when we were still doing this on Zoom (https://anchor.fm/hangingonsunset/episodes/Season-1---Episode-5--Billy-Graziadei-Biohazard--Powerflo--Billy-Bio---Keep-it-real-en10te), but also because Billy p...

Grace McKagan is an up-and-coming rock artist that throws it back while throwing it forward. She’s been a musician since she was a small child at three, writing songs and performing for her parents. She was in the ex-band Pink Slips but decided to re-band and go solo. Grace has a variety of experiences with playing live shows, performing in small, dive venues like Harvard and Stone, and big festivals like Reading in the UK.

Fernand...