THE HOT TODDIES formed in 2004 while relaxing on a beach in Mexico, heavily under the influence of Tecate and tequila. Heidi and Erin began writing songs, and Jessica and Sylvia joined the band in the fall of 2005. Blending 60's pop, doo-wop, and beautiful harmonies, they are a fun loving group of four girls from Oakland who play drums, guitar, bass, and keyboards and sing charmingly about being bad. Check out their debut album, Smell the Mitten out now on Asian Man Records!!
Reviews:
"Oakland girl band The Hot Toddies mix 1950's beach movie pop with soft indie rock, hard whiskey and a dry sense of humor. The song "HTML" is neo-retro code-romantic." -M. Myers, KEXP
"Four cute girls singing about being bad and horny. Could there be anything better? With the impending release of their debut album, Smell the Mitten (via Asian Man 9/11), the quartet from Oakland replace the cuteness with the raunchy. Casio tone keys, barbershop-style harmonies and retro-surf pop guitars soften the edge a bit, but once you decipher the silly lyrics, you'll be the hot one." - theOwlMag.com
"The band’s debut full length album, titled Smell the Mitten, meets the expectations set by the EP and singificantly one-ups it. The same great elements are there–the vocal melodies, tight songwriting, and funny and sweet lyrics–but they’re joined by a more full production sound and some instrument experimentation. As a result, Smell the Mitten is really terrific, an exciting album that should bring The Hot Toddies further well-deserved attention." - theBayBridged.com
"The Hot Toddies - "Rocker Girl"-
Like all Hot Toddies songs, this song has got all the elements for a fun rock song. But this one is a great example of the vocal capabilities of this amazing band. With unison melodies that break into harmonies half way through to piggy-back catch lines, this song is full of color. The climax near the end is complete with heavily distorted guitars and the full group of vocal harmonies. Yes. yes." -Deli Magazine
"If you want to hear the honest truth about girls being bad and horny, pick up The Hot Toddies' first full-length release, Smell the Mitten. These four girls from Oakland tackle topics such as wet dreams, online sex predators and photosynthesis all covered by happy harmonies. "I miss my boy when I'm in Seattle/ I'd like to ride him like a horse without a saddle/ I'd like to spank him with a big wooden paddle," the girls sing ever so sweetly on "Seattle". Not only are their lyrics entertaining, they have talent to boot. Made up of drums, bass, keyboards and guitar, The Hot Toddies craft upbeat indie-pop rhythms with a dash of retro-rock and barbershop style harmonies that are almost too catchy. Oh, and they're hot too." -Synthesis Magazine
"The quartet, whose debut full-length should be out in July, offers ... sweet multi-part vocals and gritty guitar hooks. But there's a bubblegummy vibe to the songs, and the Hot Toddies' lyrics tend toward the silly or salacious. "Seattle" may be the funniest and sexiest tour song ("It gets so hard without someone to straddle/ I get so horny when I'm in Seattle"), while "Jaguar Love" ("So let me take you for a ride/ You might get laid") sounds like the kind of grrrl-empowered rock that '70s icon Nikki Corvette used to make." - Dan Strachota, SF Weekly
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