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Formed in 1999 in the seemingly improbable
locale of Victoria, British Columbia (perhaps the launch of
a new British (Columbian) invasion?), Hot Hot Heat have, in
their relatively short life-span, metamorphosed in a way coincidentally
implicit in the elemental dynamism of their name. Heat as
force of change. Hot Hot Heat have transformed from within
the confines of their tense, angular synth-rock beginnings
while losing none of their sense of urgency. Combining '60s
mod rock, '70s prog and '80s new wave/punk, these four have
created their own style of danceable pop oddities. And, more
to the point, Hot Hot Heat are genuinely fun, with a capital
F-U-N. Responses to the band often cite such varied influences
as the quirks of early XTC, the solid, blues-based rhythms
of Led Zeppelin or the melodic hooks of The Cure. Equally
apt, these disparate touchstones give an indication of Hot
Hot Heat's sources of inspiration and unique synthesis.
After the past 3 years of building up a
loyal following, through playing shows in their hometown (Victoria,
British Columbia) and around the northwest with the likes
of Vue, The Locust, Dub Narcotic Sound System, Pretty Girls
Makes Graves, and others, Hot Hot Heat have learned to embrace
their subversive nature and challenge their listeners. Hot
Hot Heat's debut release for Sub Pop, Knock Knock Knock, produced
in part by Chris Walla of Death Cab for Cutie, builds on the
complexity and attention to detail of their four previous
releases, but focuses on merging their raw energy with melody
and danceability. Hot Hot Heat are currently preparing for
an extensive North American tour this summer, and for the
release of their upcoming Sub Pop full-length.
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