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| Celebrating her first fabulous year as HIP's Director of Video Promo, Megan Albert enjoys our trip to Magnifico's in East Brunswick, NJ - 6/21 |
Megan Albert is much admired by her fellow HIPsters: Bob Alaburda, Jacob Pastrovich, Andrea Manalese and Rob Fitzgerald - 6/21 |
Andy at HIP is grateful for Megan's incredible work ethic, keen attention to detail, insatiable need to rock, and, most of all, her friendship - 6/21 |
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| Albert Hammond, Jr. and his all-star rockin' band electrify the sold-out crowd at Webster Hall in NYC - 6/18 |
New Line Records biggest seller Albert Hammond, Jr. spends a mellow moment with his hometown homies at Webster Hall - 6/18 |
Sammy James, Jr. and rock and roll storm troopers Mooney Suzuki invade the Canal Room on the Lower East side of NYC - 6/18 |
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| Mooney Suzuki's hard hitting and ebullient drummer Will Rockwell-Scott works up a mighty sweat during his band's triumphant set - 6/18 |
Mooney Suzuki leader Sammy James, Jr. and guitarist Chris Ison celebrate the release of their new CD Mercy at The Canal Room - 6/18 |
Charismatic and oozing NYC rock and roll royalty, Mooney's Sammy James, Jr. revs up the sellout NYC audience at The Canal Room - 6/18 |
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| When it comes to full on, no holds barred rock and roll theatrics, Mooney Suzuki know how to give the crowd their money's worth - 6/18 |
As the band launches into their first single (and Video) "99%", Sammy and the Mooney boys get the crowd all whipped up and clapping along - 6/18 |
Demon lead guitarist Chris Ison works his magic as his band Mooney Suzuki barrels through their compelling set - 6/18 |
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| Mooney Suzuki's kick ass bassist Reno Bo keeps the groove smooth and soulful throught his band's performance at the Canal Room - 6/18 |
Dynamic and hard rocking HIPster Megan Albert hangs with Chris Ison and Reno Bo from Mooney Suzuki after their sweat drenched show - 6/18 |
Mooney Suzuki hard at work prior to their NYC show autographing CDs for video programmers who are supporting the new clip "99%" - 6/18 |
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| As Paulie from Powerplay runs the videotape, Sammy James, Jr. and Will Rockwell-Scott chat about the world of Mooney Suzuki at The Canal Room - 6/18 |
Andy from HIP is in rock and roll heaven as he hangs with Sammy and Will from Mooney Suzuki prior to their huge CD Release Party in NYC - 6/18 |
Andy from HIP is totally lovin' The Dollyrots! Here he is with lead singer Kelly Ogden after their fun-filled performance at The Knitting Factory in NYC - 6/3 |
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| Andy Gesner from HIP Video Promo gets to hang with Ken Griffin from Favourite Sons prior to his show at Webster Hall in NYC - 6/15 |
The mastermind of Favourite Sons, Ken Griffin, at Webster Hall during his Powerplay video interview in his band's dressing room - 6/15 |
Andy spends a moment with Favourite Sons guitarist A.J. Edmiston before their big show at Webster Hall in NYC - 6/15 |
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| Paul Cerqueira from Powerplay Music TV with Ken Griffin from Vice Records' latest buzz band Favourite Sons in NYC - 6/15 |
HIP is in the house! Jacob Pastrovich and Megan Albert show lots of respect to Young American Recordings head honcho Josh Swade in NYC - 6/11 |
Direct from New Zealand, The Phoenix Foundation invade the Lower East Side of New York City with their emotional intensity - 6/11 |
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| The Phoenix Foundation's brilliantly crafted back beat is supplied with passion by drummer Richie Singleton and percussionist Will Ricketts - 6/11 |
The Phoenix Foundation guitarist & vocalist Luke Buda pumps up the energy at The Delancey Lounge in NYC - 6/11 |
Jacob Pastrovich and Megan Albert from HIP both agree; The Phoenix Foundation's bearded wonder Luke Buda is New Zealand's greatest export! - 6/11 |
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The Phoenix Foundation's guitarist Conrad Wedde keeps keen attention to his part during his band's performance of "Going Fishing" - 6/11 |
The Phoenix Foundation's Samuel Flynn Scott and Conrad Wedde impress the voluminous crowd at The Delancey Lounge to catch their set - 6/11 |
Nearly irrestible for any fan of well performed off-kilter pop masterpieces, The Phoenix Foundation deliver the goods in NYC during their recent visit to the States - 6/11 |
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| It's the rhythm section of Bloc Party! Gordon Moakes and Matt Tong during their Powerplay video interview in Asbury Park, NJ - 6/7 |
Gordon Moakes and Matt Tong from Bloc Party in a jovial moment while Jesse Cerami from Powerplay sets up the camera - 6/7 |
Jesse Cerami from Powerplay Music TV visits with the HIPsters: Andrea Manalese, Megan Albert, Rob Fitzgerald & Jacob Pastrovich- 6/7 |
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| Andy from HIP joins his pals Jesse Cerami from Powerplay and Rob Fitzgerald on the steps at HIP HQ - 6/7 |
The new HIP office at HIP HQ is really starting to take shape! Here Rob is starting to assemble our kick ass new oak desk - 6/7 |
Look! It's a bird, no, it's a plane...it's Architecture in Helsinki working up the crowd at Irving Plaza in NYC - 6/8 |
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| Architecture In Helsinki percussionist Sam Perry and guitarist James Cecil kick out the eclectic indie rock at Irving Plaza in NYC - 6/8 |
Switching effortlessly from instrument to instrument, Gus Franklin & Cameron Bird lead up the Architecture in Helsinki musical parade - 6/8 |
Architecture in Helsinki's James Cecil, Cameron Bird & Jamie Mildren bring the "Down Under" vibe and intensity to the heart of the "Big Apple" - 6/8 |
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| An appreciative Irving Plaza audience raise their hands to applaud the riveting live set from Architecture in Helsinki - 6/8 |
Architecture in Helsinki leader and main guitarist Cameron Bird delivers "Heart It Races" with passion and enthusiasm! - 6/8 |
Andy from HIP catches up to Isaac Lekach and Patrick Edwards from the band Acute after a recent show at Niagara in NYC -6/5 |
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| Snowden, Jade Tree's latest buzz band and HIP client, electrifies the very appreciative Roseland audience in NYC - 6/5
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Snowden's dynamic bassist Corinne Lee takes advantage of her band's opening slot with Kings of Leon to wow the crowd - 6/5 |
Kicking it into high gear, Snowden launches into "Like Bullets", the song video programmers have embraced nationwide - 6/5 |
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| Hard hitting and always on the beat, Snowden's drummer Chandler Rentz entertains the sell out crowd at Roseland in NYC - 6/5 |
Andy from HIP hangs out in NYC with dear friend Leslie Beattie and Retail Entertainment Design's very own Max Leinwand - 5/31 |
Friends for many years, Leslie and Max share an embrace at Mustang Sally's on 7th Avenue in the heart of "The Big Apple" - 5/31 |
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| One Eleven Records' head honcho Brad Frischetti joins Devin Lima on stage at Piano's in NYC - 5/31 |
Devin Lima, along with his band The Cadbury Diesel, welcome old pal Brad Frischetti on stage - 5/31 |
Devin and Brad, former bandmates in LFO, get the packed Piano's crowd all whipped up - 5/31 |
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| Devin Lima flamboyantly leads his band through a spirited and well received set at Piano's in NYC - 5/31 |
Handsome, charismatic, and at some points a bit crazed, Devin Lima and his band The Cadbury Diesel are poised for great things in 2007 - 5-31 |
From behind his aviator shades, "Corporal" Devin Lima pours it out for the full house at Piano's in NYC - 5/31 |