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Victoria, British Columbia, Canada (1999 – present)

Hot Hot Heat is an indie rock band from Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. They formed in 1999 as a synthpunk band with Matt Marnik, who eventually left the band, on lead vocals. Steve Bays (vocals and keyboards) took over lead vocals, significantly changing the band’s sound. The rest of the band is currently composed of Paul Hawley (drums), Louis Hearn (bass), and Luke Paquin (guitar). Paquin (also of The Street & Babe Shadow) replaced former guitarist, Dante DeCaro (Wolf Parade/Johnny and the Moon), while Hearn recently replaced bassist Dustin Hawthorne (USA Out of Vietnam). The band’s name was coined by drummer Paul Hawley.

Their first full-length CD was Scenes One Through Thirteen (2001) which comprised all of the three prior EPs released to that point. In Spring of 2002, the band released another EP entitled Knock Knock Knock, with Steve Bays taking over vocals, and Dante DeCaro adding guitars to the previously synth-heavy sound. That same year, the band entered the studio to record their second full length album, Make Up The Breakdown, for Sub-Pop Records which propelled Hot Hot Heat into greater popularity and provided the band with a strong fan-base. The video for their song “Bandages” off of Make Up the Breakdown even received rotations on channels such as MTV.

In 2005 the band released their second album, Elevator, this time with Sire Records. This was a critical time for the band, because Dante DeCaro (guitar) decided to leave Hot Hot Heat. As one of the innovators of Hot Hot Heat’s sound, the band considered breaking up. Wanting to continue the band, Luke Paquin was added as DeCaro’s replacement. And although Elevator was recorded with DeCaro, Paquin is featured on the album art.
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  • kokoise

    Hey guys, someone knows about the guitar pedal used on 'No not now'?

    last week

  • lightningmonkey

    "Their charts don't show the fact that they're having 770K listeners" probably because they've got lots of listeners like me who only listen to them once in a while. It's not that I don't like them, it's just that I'm not always in the mood for 'em.

    last month

  • CRAZYBALLIZTIK

    cool music style

    last month

  • kaitrodamus

    brings me back, missed them! ♥

    December 2011

  • BerlynnTix

    Their charts don't show the fact that they're having 770K listeners... :( [2] I was thinking the same, exact thing. There are bands with less listeners and more plays. What the actual fuck?! Anyway, I have been listening to Hot Hot Heat since elementary school. I will ALWAYS love them!

    November 2011

  • vrockera

    last time i heard them was in 2005! :P forgot about them!

    November 2011

  • goodw1nn

    Мне это нравится!

    October 2011

  • clevergirlooooo

    http://www.last.fm/music/Clevergirl%2A free garage pop mp3's

    October 2011

  • Aryan2205

    ♥ Conversation ♥

    October 2011

  • Bloadi

    Talk to Me, Dance With Me ♥

    October 2011

  • dogstooth

    I miss this band so much. Reminds me of when I was in middle school. Formed several friendships because of this band.

    September 2011

  • AnneKsuwan

    I LOVE THEM <3

    August 2011

  • kramerfan86

    I feel bad for them that they didnt get to capitalize off the popularity of Elevator. Still enjoy the two albums after it though even if neither of them come close to make up the breakdown or elevator.

    August 2011

  • bruitigor

    where songs from the last album? you that they did not listen??!

    August 2011

  • ArcMonkey

    nice music

    August 2011

  • The_Groove_Girl

    Conversation ♥

    August 2011

  • radenesia

    talk to me dance with me is the best song ever!

    July 2011

  • mineralko

    nice indie rock)

    July 2011

  • Jerry_Bakinskih

    It's fucking awesome!!!

    July 2011

  • Znourrwringmm

    I miss the Make Up The Breakdown days.

    July 2011
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At last, I shit! I've to endure all the pain and there's no blood, I guess. I've to drink more plain water. Body too heaty. Hot hot heat.

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