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Thursday, August 27, 2009
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Some more kind words 'bout the ol' record.
That's Hot(Kid)
As a blues-rock duo, the comparisons to make when talking about HotKid are obvious. Very, veryobvious, and I'm as guilty as anyone of relying on those comparisons. The thing is, as their new full-length Someday Somehow makes abundantly clear, those comparisons aren't very accurate. Like, at all. While the band's live show may bring their bluesiness to the fore a bit more (as I saw firsthand at this year's NxNE, where they delivered an outstanding set), on record it's clear that they owe just as much to some of the grrrl rockers of the '90s. They may not be political or as rough around the edges as bands like Bikini Kill or Team Dresch, but they still know how to rock out and rock hard, as songs like "Hold On" and "Oh No" make abundantly clear. Frontwoman Shiloh Harrison's vocals are impassioned (see "Feels So Wrong" for proof), but the lineage they belong to is that of a band like Sleater-Kinney, not Jack White or Black Keys.
http://www.indie-co-op.ca/co-op/node/487
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Monday, June 29, 2009
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Let's be honest. When any band decides to make the 12 hour trek from Montreal and include Hali on their tour, we should be happy. When a band decides to make the trek, video blog it and give a positive shine to the city, we should be ecstatic.
So, the least the hill can do in return is talk about a new (FREE) record from the Ontario two piece, HotKid. You might remember the three-song EP – The Cost – that rocked a few faces off last year (review), but in case you forgot they are presenting you with a nothing to lose offer. Download the new record from Zunior and in turn, pay them nothing.
Someday Somehow is just what you’d expect from the band; buzz saw guitars, screeching female vocals (courtesy of Shiloh) and crashing drums (from Peter), but it also shows the band making some big strides musically. Right out of the box, yu can hear the screws tightening. Thanks to time on the road and some guidance from Ian Burton and Rick White, the Cambridge duo manages to still hit you with spit and swagger, but prove they have more to offer than just limitless energy. With the surprisingly strong melodies and quick run time, you can throw the disc on for repeat listens.
Just check out the metal infused guitar work on Tossing n' Turning and crunch and powerful vocals of Hold On. Then head over to Zunior and get some free shit and use your spare change for some $1.75 beers at Gus' Pub, skinflint.
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Tuesday, June 09, 2009
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Current mood:  numb
Calling all rockers! Another Toronto June, another NXNE weekend full of sangria and rock'n roll. But what is a meandering rocker to do with their Saturday June 20th in the midst of all this revelry and excitement? Head to the Hideout for 11pm, 482 Queen Street West at Denison, of course! We'll be there, you'll be there. We'll bring the rock and you bring the party! Wanna keep up with us NXNE weekend, see where we'll be drinkin'? Follow us on twitter! http://twitter.com/iloveHotKidYeah!!! Woot!!! HK
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009
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Current mood:  relaxed
This week is Pitter Patter Music Festival week! And HotKid might just be coming to your area! Hope to see you there! Thursday May 28th Marcello's Mississauga, ON w/ The Champion Heartache, Great Bloomers Friday May 29th Teranga African Restaurant Toronto, ON w/ Kettle Black, Real Cops, The Knifings Saturday May 30th The York Tavern Lindsay, ON w/Living Lies, The Speaking Tongues, The DGB Rock, rock, rock.... All over Southern Ontario... HK http://www.pitterpatterfest.com
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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
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Current mood:  accomplished
Category: Music
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Monday, May 11, 2009
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Category: Music
Hello again, this time from Moncton. As you'll see in this installment the show didn't happen but the fun and frolic did...check it out! Love HK http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Bwq0b0qp1Q
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Monday, May 11, 2009
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Hey folks, Another installment of the ol' blog for your viewing enjoyment. Hop in and buckle up, it's been quit a ride fom Quebec to Fredericton. xo, HK Quebec City http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VXJxxzv-bMFredericton http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yw-dzYQtDiY
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Friday, May 08, 2009
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Bonjour, we're full of poutine and red wine here at Sam Murdock's house in Quebec city. It's day two of our East Coast Ripper tour with Andrew DeVillers. In order to keep our sanity and keep you entertained we've been documenting our adventures with digital recorded media. A video blog if you will. Stay tuned... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Db5kBO_pn0Q
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Wednesday, May 06, 2009
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Current mood:  horny
Heyo Friends, Someday Somehow is today and now! Get your FREE copy at Zunior.com. FREE? Yes FREE! "This is just too good to be true," you might be saying to yourself. Well it is true, but not for long, so get downloadin'! HotKid - Someday Somehowhttp://www.zunior.com/product_info.php?products_id=2409Visit http://www.hotkid.ca for more details. Yours truly, HK
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