This is a vinyl LP pressing of Hot Shock, the debut album from the Hastings-via-Brighton trio HotWax.The band – comprised of Tallulah Sim-Savage (vocals/guitar), Lola Sam (bass), and Alfie Sayers (drums) – is known for living lifeintensely, having clocked over 150 tour dates, including shows with Royal Blood and major appearances atfestivals likeReading & Leeds.Set for a March 7 release via Marathon Artists, Hot Shock is a record of adrenaline-jolted anthems focused on abandoning fear and leaping boldly towards the future. HotWax worked with an all-female production team at the prestigious RAK studios, including Catherine Marks (Boygenius, Wolf Alice) and Steph Marziano (Hayley Williams), with additional recording by Stella Mozgawa of Warpaint in Joshua Tree, California. While the songs are clearly made to be played loud and live, a pulse of vulnerability underpins the album, underscoring the honest sentiment that has led critics like NME to call them “Britain’s most thrilling and fiercely confident new rockers.

Label: Marathon Artists

Release Year: 2025

Track List:

1. She’s Got a Problem
2. Strange to Be Here
3. Wanna Be a Doll
4. Dress Our Love
5. One More Reason
6. Hard Goodbye
7. In Her Bedroom
8. Lights on
9. Chip My Teeth for You
10. Pharmacy