Hot Flash Heat Wave

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

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]

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History

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

Discography

Studio albums

References

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