The Laugh Button Podcast #78: Half year check-in and Hari Kondabolu
The year is half over, where does the time go? A stoned Mark (MarkSaysHigh?) and Matt check in and make some picks for their favorite comedy specials of the year so far. What did they like? What are they looking forward to. Comedian Hari Kondabolu then talks to us about his new TruTV show and […]
It’s been the year of debuts for Rhea Butcher
This has been quite the year for comedian, actor, and writer Rhea Butcher. Lucky for us, we get to join her for the ride. From her marriage to her new show, new album to late night appearances, we were able to catch up and discuss what this year has been like for her. We also […]
Hari Kondabolu is an “American Mainstream Comic”
Hari Kondabolu’s second album Mainstream American Comic is boldly political and satirical. This is Kondabolu’s wheelhouse. Look at the guy’s credentials. The comedian’s repertoire includes being a correspondent for Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell. His first album, Waiting For 2042, was loaded with with commentary and observations about society. This follow up album, out […]
Amy Miller to release debut album “Solid Gold” on Kill Rock Stars; video sneak-peek
Kill Rock Stars has announced the release of Amy Miller’s debut album, Solid Gold, which will be available on CD and MP3 on November 25th, 2016. Originally from Oakland, California Miller found her comedy chops in the Bay Area scene and is still a favorite at the San Francisco Punch Line and Cobb’s Comedy Club. […]
“Hot Tub with Kurt and Kristen: Live at The Virgil” double album announced
It’s never too early to start getting ready for Record Store Day. Hot Tub with Kurt and Kristen: Live at The Virgil double album has been announced for release on the sacred day for vinyl junkies, November 25th. Kill Rock Stars is behind the new release. Recorded live over two nights at The Virgil in […]
Nathan Brannon’s “Because” analyzes the rules of reality
Nathan Brannon’s second album, Because, proves his meticulous thinking makes sense. He plays with both nature and civilization. He analyzes the rules of reality, sometimes falling into the great absurd. Thus, he creates a deep onstage personality despite being judged as less than. The album opens with a sketch about self doubt. A scenario at […]
Rhea Butcher announces debut album “Butcher”
Rhea Butcher announced the release of her debut new comedy album Butcher on Kill Rock Stars on August 19th. Recorded live in Portland, OR, Butcher perfectly showcases Rhea’s brilliant takes on vegetarian dog ownership, her wardrobe and mistaken identity, her Ohio roots, and much more. Rhea Butcher is a Los Angeles-based standup comic, actor and […]
W. Kamau Bell’s “Semi-Prominent Negro” set for album release, Tour announced
Critically-acclaimed socio-political comedian W. Kamau Bell (Totally Biased, CNN’s United Shades of America) announces the album release of his first solo stand-up special W. Kamau Bell: Semi-Prominent Negro. Directed by Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me, Freakonomics) and originally seen on Showtime, Semi-Prominent Negro was filmed before a live audience in Brooklyn and features Kamau’s uniquely […]
Cool thing to buy this week: Dana Gould “Mr. Funny Man”
Today Dana Gould returns with a new comedy album on a new record label as it marks the release of Mr. Funny Man on his new record label Kill Rock Stars, a predominantly indie rock record label that’s known to release a stand-up comedy album here and there. Mr. Funny Man is the follow-up to […]
Take an exclusive listen to a track from Dana Gould’s new comedy album, “Mr. Funny Man”
Next Friday (October 6th), Dana Gould will release his new stand-up comedy album, Mr. Funny Man on the indie record label Kill Rock Stars. It’s the follow-up to 2013’s I Know It’s Wrong and was recorded in Seattle and showcases Gould in top form as he wryly observes life as only Dana Gould can and […]