KGUP PRESENTS

From "Animal", to "Shoulder to Shoulder", to "Say the Word",  to "Freaky" Pop / Soul Artist Wolves has been impressing us at KGUP FM Emerge Radio ever since they got on our radar nearly 4 years ago. Their music has yet to disappoint. They've performed all over the Los Angeles area and we were fortunate enough to see them live at The Satellite before the lockdown. You might recognize their music from the hit NBC TV show Songland Season 2,  NBA games on TNT, All American on the CW, Chevrolet commercials, Huffington Post, AND you might also recognize them from the TV show Family Business on BET.  Listen for their music on www.kgup1065.com. Also, search "KGUP PRESENTS" on our official curator playlist on @Spotify, @YouTubeMusic, @YouTube and Amazon Alexa. Just say, "Alexa, play KGUP FM".  We are proud to have #Wolves a part of the KGUP family 🏳️‍🌈 .

More about Wolves

WOLVES is a Los Angeles based duo that is breaking barriers and pushing the boundaries of modern music with their infectious blend of genres. Consisting of songwriters Marc Avery and Sean Carney, the two have created their own unique Pop Alternative sound, coining it “Surf Trap” and have had their music used by Chevrolet and featured in Huffington Post.

Although WOLVES were born in 2016, neither are puppies to the trials and tribulations of life. Its’s very hard to miss the cold Chicago streets in Marc’s voice, echoed by Sean’s soul melting guitar riffs, heard on their latest EP “Say The Word” . London’s pop publication 1883 Magazine observed the EP’s, “…infectious melodies will quite literally leave you howling with joy”.

“We wondered what it would be like if we took all these different influences we loved—artists like Janelle Monae, Post Malone, Coldplay—and rolled them all into one band today,” Marc muses. Their eclectic influences proved to be inspirational, as heard on their debut single “Animal” and most currently “Say The Word”.

Having already earned top spots on the Billboard charts and heavy rotation on Sirius XM Hits 1, the duo hopes to inspire audiences across the globe and increase their evolution as artists and creators. They have another EP due this fall, collaborating with mega producer KAIRO, titled “DYNAMIC” that will no doubt continue to press the envelope of the forever changing musical landscape.

In this episode Mikey Jayy of KGUP PRESENTS, we met up with Director, Producer, and Actress Amy Campione to talk about her latest project called, "Snares of the Devil" and talk about the Television and Film Industry during the time of Covid-19.  "Snares of the Devil" caught our attention as she was the recipient of the Filmaka "Trapped" Web Series competition and was subsequently funded into a 10 episode short form series. The series is out now on Filmaka and can also be watched on YouTube! 

About Amy Campione

In 2017 Amy’s first feature film, “American Girl” which she not only produced and directed, was released on Amazon Prime, Xbox, iTunes and Google Play. “American Girl” was an Official Selection for the LA Femme International Film Festival, holding its World Premiere at Regal Cinemas at LA LIVE in downtown Los Angeles. The film took home the award for “Best Feature Producer.” The film also screened around the country including at the Chicago International Movies and Music Festival (CIMMFest).

Amy's body of work over the last couple of years has lead her to being named one of Del Weston's “Top 100 Indie Filmmakers of 2015”. She was then selected for and participated in the 2016/2017 Women in Film Mentorship Program which aims at nurturing emerging talent in the entertainment industry. In 2018, Amy was also selected for and participated in Ryan Murphy’s HALF Foundation Directing Mentorship Program.

Amy is currently based in Los Angeles. She writes and develops multiple short, feature and episodic scripts.

Find more of Amy Campione at www.amycampione.com

KGUP PRESENTS discovered SANTINO when recording Artist and long time friend Chelsea Perkins ("Right Now" and AIMA Best Pop Song winner) recommended we check out a Hip Hop artist that goes by the name "SANTINO" of 83 Sound. Santino worked on the Production for Chelsea's song "Right Now"  and we were pleasantly surprised to hear he released the songs, "Notorious" and "Rings" now playing on KGUP FM Emerge Radio. 

About SANTINO

Santino Corleon is a rapper, songwriter and producer with a distinct voice from Cincinnati, Ohio. He released his first project ‘The Hangover’ and has traveled all over the country touring and opening for Method Man, Redman, J. Cole, Mac Miller, Big Sean, Machine Gun Kelly, Gucci Mane. In 2018 Santino toured his latest project ‘Therapy’  along side hip hop Artist Talib Kweli as well as Skyzoo.

Now working on a new project with Cook Classics and Outasight, Santino is ready for the primetime.  Inspired by his doubters,  Santino has a chip on his shoulder and something to prove.  He skillfully weaves his urgent vocals over absolutely monstrous beats alongside arena sized hooks.  This is the music to take the world over to.  Santino is ready to do just that.

KGUP PRESENTS returns with an introduction episode to Season 2 hosted by Program Director and Founder Mikey Jayy of KGUP FM Emerge Radio!

The podcast that introduced KGUP FM Emerge Radio is back and better than ever. Mikey kicks off the season with a special podcast to talk about the history of KGUP the original podcast and the radio station with a line-up preview of the amazing guests coming this season, including Hip Hop artist Santino, Director/Producer of Snares of the Devil and American Girl Amy Campione, Pop Artist Wolves, Pop artist Chelsea Perkins, Alternative/Synth-Pop Artist Llynks, and many more to come! Subscribe so you don't miss a single episode!

Last year, we aired the first season of KGUP PRESENTS and you can still watch previous episodes on inDtv channel 140 on Universe Network. This year, our approach has some slight changes. We decided to return to our roots with the return to the podcast format with some added flavor, more personality, and we have a little more freedom to explore a wide range of topics. If you want to be a guest on the show to talk about your project or service, or you have a story to tell the world, please reach out to us at kgup1065.com/contact

Defoe was born in Southern California and grew up on the golden oldies that played on her father's radio, classical music, and motion picture soundtracks. Patsy Cline, Connie Frances, The Beach Boys, the Beatles, and the Motown sound - along with composers such as Ennio Morricone informed her developing musical tastes. With the release of the cinematic new video for "Something's Happening", she is bringing those influences and more to bear as she takes her career to the next level.

In July of 2019 Defoe released an album called “Too Soon to Cry”, which is an amalgamation of all her life stories, espoused from the perspective of a woman who has made her way and succeeded in the male-dominated field of studio engineering and recording. Being a woman in an area of music mostly dominated by men and balancing that with motherhood has led her to where she is today: bold, strong and empowered. After many years behind the scenes, she is ready to step into the spotlight and shine as a performer in her own right.

Find more of Defoe at https://www.whatisdefoe.com/

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KGUP PRESENTS caught up LA-based band, Broken Baby to talk about their upcoming EP, out later this year. 

Broken Baby is an uncompromising rock band with post-punk edge and melodic appetites. Formed out of the ashes of failed relationships, both romantic and musical, Amy Bollinger and Alex Dezen wrote and recorded all the songs from their debut EP in the span of 2 weeks, honing their singular, collaborative work without pretension or extravagance. Their boomy, low-fi sound soothes and scrapes in equal measure, with Bollinger’s bright, wispy vocals turning into adrenal-fueled rants with little warning. Caught somewhere between Savages, The Jesus Lizard, B-52s, and The Eurythmics, Broken Baby is a band for punching the air and driving a little too fast.

Find more of Broken Baby at https://www.brokenbabybaby.com

Watch KGUP PRESENTS and all of inDtv programming on inDtv!  Television including inDspotlight™ LIVE, Geo Reveals, inDspotlight Countdown™. Sign up is FREE (using Email/Facebook/Twitter). Tune to inDtv | Channel 140 on Universe Network. Watch at home on Roku, online or on the go via UNTV App on iPhone or Android. Universe Network website https://www.universenetwork.tv/channel/indtv

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Listen to the podcast version of KGUP PRESENTS on your favorite podcast or go to: https://anchor.fm/kgup-presents

Listen to a full range of KGUP artists at: 

Official KGUP Website: https://www.kgup1065.com 

KGUP FM Emerge Radio on TuneIn at: https://tunein.com/radio/KGUP-FM-Emerge-Radio-s162571

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/16OtUdIFaIu7mfr7CiDMvI

Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/playlist/AMaBXymaouuItU3613wFD0Al3cJWPkvAd6ifmE6F3t9t6kB_3T0XJCc8UXD7Nh00NVGza2rjyHRniXITCElMBoFVSQWlPrZR0w%3D%3D

Introducing The Controversy on KGUP PRESENTS as seen on inDtv channel 140 on Universe Network. This episode is brought to you by Leafy Legal Services. The Controversy is an Alternative music band based out of Los Angeles, CA. The trio is a collaboration of Laura Vall (lead vocals, keyboards), Thomas Hjorth (guitars, vocals), and Amy White (synth). In 2019, instead of the release of a traditional EP, they released six stand alone singles including the hit single "I", followed with "The World on Fire," and their most recent single "Oh Dear My".

As they mention in our interview, The Controversy is heavily influenced by David Bowie, St Vincent, Radiohead, and Massive Attack. One of The Controversy's most alluring feature is their dark melodramatic sound. Some might compare them to the melodies of The Cure and Depeche.

KGUP PRESENTS is a talk show based on the Los Angeles local Indie Radio station KGUP FM Emerge Radio. Established in 2012, KGUP has been supporting local artists and showcasing what’s up-and-coming for the past several years. KGUP’s Alumni include artists including but not limited to Big Data, LP, Teagan and Sara, Bleachers, The Neighbourhood, Cher Lloyd, Ed Sheeran, Pierce the Veil, Sleeping with Sirens, Lana Del Rey, London Grammer, and many more!  With the partnership of inDtv | inDspotlight television channel 140, KGUP decided to procure its first televised show and air it on UNTV.

Tune in every Tuesday for a brand new episode of KGUP PRESENTS! This episode features @juliandevizio originally aired on inDtv | Channel 140 on Universe Network!

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Tune in every Tuesday for a brand new episode of KGUP PRESENTS! This episode features Trapdoor Social originally aired on inDtv | Channel 140 on Universe Network!

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KGUP PRESENTS features ShipsHaveSailed on inDtv | Channel 140 on Universenetwork every Tuesday at 5pm PST/8pm EST followed by Indspotlight Countdown at 5:30pm featuring the top music video countdown!

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