Hot Flash Heat Wave is an American indie rock band originally from Davis, California, now based in the Excelsior District of San Francisco, California.[1][2] Their sound has been described as "surfer pop meets post punk"[3] and "dream pop".[4]

Hot Flash Heat Wave
OriginDavis, California, U.S.
Excelsior District, San Francisco
LabelsOIM Records
Members
  • Ted Davis
  • Adam Abilgaard
  • Nick Duffy
Past membersNathaniel Blüm
Websitewww.hotflashheatwave.com

History

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The members of Hot Flash Heat Wave all grew up in Davis, California, and first met in high school.[5] The members came up with the name Hot Flash Heat Wave due to a period of hot weather in San Francisco.[6] In 2015, Hot Flash Heat Wave released their first full-length album, Neapolitan.[7][8][9][10] In June 2016, the band released their first song since their debut full-length album, titled "Bye Bye Baby".[11] In March 2017, Hot Flash Heat Wave announced their second full-length album, released by OIM Records. The album, titled Soaked, was released on June 2, 2017. The album was produced by Jeff Saltzman.[12][13][14][15][16]

In November 2018, Hot Flash Heat Wave released a song titled "Dreaming of U", featuring Sophie Meiers.[17] In early 2019, they released another new song, titled "Sky So Blue".[18] In September 2020, the band released their song titled "Grudge".[19] Throughout 2021, the group released three singles, "m o t i o n s", "Vampires", and "Where I'm @". The group released a single called "Bay Boys" on the 11 February 2022 followed by the album Sportswear on 11 March.[20] [21]

Band members

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  • Ted Davis - Bass and Vocals
  • Adam Abilgaard - Guitar and Vocals
  • Nick Duffy - Drums

Discography

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Studio albums

  • Neapolitan (2015)
  • Soaked (2017)
  • Mood Ring EP (2019)
  • Sportswear (2022)

References

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  1. ^ Oakes, Wendy. "Nathaniel Blüm of Hot Flash Heat Wave on Phono del Sol and beyond". AXS. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  2. ^ Oakes, Wendy. "Hot Flash Heat Wave plays SF with good friends". San Francisco Examiner. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  3. ^ Skogsberg, Claire. "Hot Flash Heat Wave's Tour Bus Playlist Featuring Beach Fossils, Errorsmith, And Anika". Bandsintown. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  4. ^ Benzschawel, Celeste (28 September 2017). "Gr8 Unknowns: Hot Flash Heat Wave showcase 'ganja gaze' dream pop genre". The Badger Herald. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  5. ^ Ekunsanmi, Tope (10 November 2018). "Catching Up With Hot Flash Heat Wave". WVUM. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  6. ^ Johnson, Hailey. "Q&A: Hot Flash Heat Wave Talk 'Soaked' Album, Touring, & Unbearably Hot Summers". Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  7. ^ Bennett, Kim (8 September 2015). "Stream Hot Flash Heat Wave's LP 'Neapolitan'". Vice. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  8. ^ Murray, Robin (13 July 2015). "Premiere: Hot Flash Heat Wave - 'Gutter Girl'". Clash. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  9. ^ Henry, Dusty (12 August 2015). "Hot Flash Heat Wave shares new song "Homecoming" — listen". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  10. ^ Edelstone, Steven. "Hot Flash Heat Wave: The Best of What's Next". Paste. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  11. ^ Havens, Lyndsey (14 June 2016). "Hot Flash Heat Wave premiere anthemic new song "Bye Bye Baby" — listen". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  12. ^ Martin, Bronte (30 March 2017). "Hot Flash Heat Wave announce 'Soaked', share lead single "Gold Years"". Earmilk. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  13. ^ Manning, Emily. "premiere: hot flash heat wave wants to brighten your day with 'raindrop'". Vice. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  14. ^ DeVille, Chris (15 May 2017). "Hot Flash Heat Wave – "Lonely Times"". Stereogum. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  15. ^ "Hot Flash Heat Wave have bizarre music video for "San Francisco Dating Life", new LP out now". The Deli. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  16. ^ Edelstone, Steven (15 June 2017). "Album of the Day: Hot Flash Heat Wave, "Soaked"". Bandcamp. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  17. ^ Cole, Daniel. "ListenSD Chats with Nathaniel Blum of Hot Flash Heat Wave". ListenSD. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  18. ^ Hallihan, Dylan. "Track of the Day: Sky So Blue by Hot Flash Heat Wave". frtyfve. Retrieved 13 February 2019.
  19. ^ Huguenor, Mike (6 October 2020). "Hot Flash Heat Wave Offer Glimpse of New Direction". San Francisco Weekly. Retrieved 19 October 2020.
  20. ^ instagram.com/hotflashheatwave
  21. ^ spotify