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Hot Dress is a New Jersey based indie rock band that has been taking the area by storm in the last few years. From their fun and light personalities, to their quirky style, there’s a huge chance that you’ll have a good time experiencing their art however you choose to consume it! We know these guys are onto big things with lots more to come! Be sure to listen to their song “Last Week” on our newly released compilation album, “Winter Rental” as well as on their latest EP, “Take Yourself Apart”!!
All images taken by James Waltsack @jwalttzco
Hot Dresses Favorites!
Favorite food: Texas Roadhouse rolls & cinnamon butter
Favorite beverage: Barqs
Favorite movie: Megamind
Favorite bands: Geese, The Strokes, and Radiohead
Favorite season: Spring
Favorite non musical activity to do together: Escape rooms and Fortnite
Favorite show you've attended: We've all been to so many shows that we've loved both separately and together but one of the most memorable ones we attended as a group was at The Stone Pony in November of 2021. We were seeing Parquet Courts and were first in line. It was fucking freezing and we got there way too early but we had a blast.
Dream lineup: LMFAO & Death Grips
Q+A
How did Hot Dress come together as a band?
"In high school Jason and Caleb were in one band and Max and I were in another. We were rivals and we were not fond of each other. Towards the end of my senior year, both of our bands broke up and Jason and I shared some mutual friends so I asked if he wanted to Frankenstein our old bands and jam sometime. We have been playing together (somewhat) happily ever since." - Andrew
What is "Last Week" about?
"I wrote it at a time when I was feeling very disconnected from myself mentally, it’s basically just a hodgepodge of all my anxious thoughts about the future and growing up." - Jason
What does your songwriting process look like?
It really depends on the song. Sometimes one of us has an idea for something and we just run with it on our own, writing most of the song's parts. Other times someone has chords and vocals and we just build from there at practice.
What does the future of Hot Dress look like?
The future of Hot Dress looks like more shows, more music, and more good times.
As a band, what are some things you stand for? (This can be around our political climate, human rights, etc)
As a band, we strive to actively contribute to causes we believe in within our communities. This includes participating in events such as the strike for fair wages at Rutgers and donating proceeds from our shows to various charities. We believe in human rights and equality in any capacity. Using the platform we have is important and although our lyrics aren't directly political we still aim to support others around us with the platform we have.
