Hot Mulligan Drops New album, “The Sound A Body Makes When Its Still,” Alongside Chaotic New Music Video
[City, State] – august 23, 2023 – Hot Mulligan has released their fourth full-length album, “The Sound A Body Makes When It’s Still,” today via Wax Bodega. The release is accompanied by a visually striking music video for the track “It Smells Like Fudge Axe In Here,” directed by Michael Herrick.
The album marks a significant step forward for the band, delving into themes of fear and vulnerability wiht a raw and relentless energy. Described as their most cohesive work to date, “The sound A Body Makes When It’s Still” blends fight-or-flight hooks with intricate details like shimmering guitar lines and subtle synth flourishes, all anchored by vocalist Tades Sanville’s powerful vocals.
The album journey begins with the cathartic opener, “Moving to Bed Bug Island,” where sanville expresses a desperate plea for sanity. It culminates in the deeply personal “My Dad Told Me to Write a Nice One for Nana So This Is it,” a heartfelt acoustic tribute to a maternal figure. Previously released singles like the energetic “And a Big Load” and the groove-driven “It Smells Like Fudge Axe In Here” offer further glimpses into the album’s dynamic range. Other standout tracks include the emotionally charged “Carbon Monoxide Hotel” and the enterprising “Slumdog Scungillionaire,” which weaves lyrical themes from across the LP into a complex sonic structure.
The “It Smells Like Fudge Axe In Here” music video depicts a seemingly peaceful Italian chess match escalating into a chaotic brawl, complete with flying doves and spaghetti. The video perfectly complements the song’s blend of upbeat melodies and darkly reflective lyrics.
A Rising Force in Post-Emo:
Hot Mulligan has steadily built a dedicated following with their emotionally resonant lyrics and dynamic sound, frequently enough categorized as post-emo and pop-punk.The band,known for their energetic live performances,announced “The Sound A Body Makes When It’s Still” earlier this year with the release of the single “And A Big Load” (June 3,2023) and previously shared the track “Island in the Sun” featuring Cory Castro of Free Throw (August 6,2023). They also revealed a tour supporting the new album on June 23, 2023, following earlier album announcement visualizers released on March 9, 2023.
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