Hi-octane, neon-clad rockers The Hot Damn! are back with a bang, launching their electrifying new single “Can You Hear Me Now?” today with its video comprised of their stunning set at Call of the Wild and backstage antics. This release comes hot on the heels of the announcement of their highly anticipated debut album Dancing on the Milky Way, set to drop on Friday, September 27th, 2024, via Fat Earth Records.
Based in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, The Hot Damn! are not just turning heads with their music but also raising awareness for an issue close to their hearts — hearing protection. Recognising the vital importance of hearing health for both audiences and musicians, the band has pledged to provide disposable earplugs at all their shows.
Guitarist Laurie Buchanan emphasizes the importance of ear protection:
Since I was a kid, it’s been drilled into me — earplugs are a must! Whether it’s sound check, rehearsal, or the real deal, protecting your ears is non-negotiable, especially for us musicians! No one wants to be the one who can’t tune by ear anymore (bad tone alert!). That’s why we at The Hot Damn! are teaming up with Help Musicians to spread the word about their hearing protection scheme, and we’re making sure we’ve always got free earplugs available for punters at our shows too! Whether it’s shielding your ears from nasty frequencies—or just from our music—we’ve got you covered.
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The band offers “Can You Hear Me Now?” in of Help Musicians to amplify the message of hearing protection through their program. Learn more about the initiative here.
Drummer Josie O’Toole adds:
Yeah, we like it loud, but we’re in this for the long haul and hope to continue to enjoy music ’til we’re old and crusty! I know many people don’t care about hearing health until it’s too late… I certainly didn’t until I started getting some early warning signs. Losing the ability to enjoy music would be a very sad thing indeed, so we’re trying to do our bit to make sure that the party lasts for everyone, for many years to come! Come to a Hot Damn! show! Byo earplugs! (Or grab some freebie ones at merch if you’ve forgotten.) Can you hear me now? No?! Good!
“Can You Hear Me Now?” marks the final single release leading up to the debut album, and the band couldn’t be more excited. Vocalist Gill Montgomery shares her anticipation:
We are so excited to finally get this release out – not long now, just a month to go until a pop-rock explosion! Haven’t heard enough bangers yet? Get ready for the ultimate ear snack comin’ in hot… just the way we like it. “Can You Hear Me Now?” is our latest, maybe greatest, party choon yet — a big fuck you to all our loser exes, haters, and the hard times. Just try and stop us!
To celebrate the release of “Can You Hear Me Now?”, The Hot Damn! is offering a special earplug bundle with a cassette of the album including the new single, embodying the “Can You Hear Me Now?” nostalgic vibes. “Punch restart and play / Get up off the floor / It’s not the 90s anymore…”
You can also take The Hot Damn! up on their offer of free earplugs on their autumn Dancing On The Milky Way tour when they hit the road in November across the UK!
Pre-order the debut album Dancing on the Milky Way now and get ready for a full blast of pop-rock goodness. Available in multiple formats, including cosmic splatter vinyl and holographic deluxe CD. Visit their website to place your order and grab it on your DSP of choice.
Since bursting onto the UK circuit in 2021, The Hot Damn! — composed of Laurie Buchanan, Josie O’Toole, Gill Montgomery, and Lzi Hayes — have been turning up the heat, ing acts like “Automatic” being made Amy Lamé’s ‘Sunday Girl’.
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With their debut release set for September, the band is ready to take their infectious energy to new heights.
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