Hot Mulligan
Hot Mulligan | |
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 Hot Mulligan performing in Columbus, Ohio at the Athenaeum Theatre on March 17, 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Lansing, Michigan, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels |
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| Members | Nathan "Tades" Sanville Chris Freeman Ryan "Spicy" Malicsi Brandon Blakeley Jonah Kramer |
| Past members | Brett Annelin Montana Svaboda Dylan Bowie Brendan Lambert Garrett "Sniff" Willig |
| Website | hotmulligan |
Hot Mulligan is an American emo band from Lansing, Michigan.[1]
History
[edit]In 2015, Hot Mulligan released two EPs titled Fenton and Honest & Cunning via Michigan-based label Save Your Generation Records.[2] After signing to No Sleep Records in 2017, Hot Mulligan re-released an EP titled Opportunities (original release on Save Your Generation).[3] In 2018, Hot Mulligan released their debut full-length album titled Pilot on No Sleep Records.[4][5] In 2020, they released their second album, You’ll Be Fine, also on No Sleep.[6] In 2023, Hot Mulligan signed to Wax Bodega and released their third album, Why Would I Watch.[7] In 2024, touring bassist Jonah Kramer officially joined Hot Mulligan as a full-time member. The band also released the singles "Stickers Of Brian” and “End Eric Sparrow and the Life of Him”.[8]
In June 2025, the band announced their fourth album, titled The Sound a Body Makes When It’s Still, which is set to release on August 22.[7][9] The band also made a song for AEW professional wrestler Kyle Fletcher titled Prototheme.[10]
Band members
[edit]Current
- Nathan "Tades" Sanville - lead vocals (2014–present)
- Chris Freeman - rhythm guitar, co-lead vocals (2015–present), drums (2014–2015)
- Ryan "Spicy" Malicsi - lead guitar (2016–present)
- Brandon Blakeley - drums (2016–present)
- Jonah “Fantasy Camp” Kramer - bass (2024–present, touring 2022–2024)
Former
- Brett Annelin - lead guitar (2014–2015)
- Montana Svaboda - bass (2014–2015)
- Dylan Bowie - rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2014–2016)
- Brendan Lambert - drums (2015–2016)
- Garrett "Sniff" Willig - bass (2016–2021)
Former Touring Members
- David Daignault - bass (2021–2022)
Timeline
[edit]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
- Pilot (2018, No Sleep Records)
- You’ll Be Fine (2020, No Sleep Records)
- Why Would I Watch (2023, Wax Bodega)
- The Sound a Body Makes When It's Still (2025, Wax Bodega)
EPs
- Fenton (2014, Self Released, 2015 re-released Save Your Generation Records)
- Honest & Cunning (2015, Save Your Generation Records)
- Split 7" w/ Everyone Leaves (2016, Save Your Generation Records)
- Opportunities (2016, Save Your Generation Records, 2017, re-released/remastered No Sleep Records)
- I Won’t Reach Out to You (2021, Wax Bodega)
- Acoustic Vol. 1 (2021, Wax Bodega)
- Acoustic Vol. 2 (2022, Wax Bodega)
- Hot Mulligan Lofi (2023, Wax Bodega)
- Warmer Weather (2024, Wax Bodega)
Compilation albums
- SYG Years (2018, Save Your Generation Records)
Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "I Fell in Love with Princess Peach" | 2017 | Non-album single |
| "All You Wanted By Michelle Branch" | 2018 | Pilot |
| "How Do You Know It's Not Armadillo Shells?" | ||
| "The Soundtrack to Missing a Slam Dunk" | ||
| "Feal Like Crab" | 2020 | You'll Be Fine |
| "Bleed American" | 2021 | Non-album single |
| "Drink Milk and Run" | 2022 | |
| "Shhhh! Golf Is On" | 2023 | Why Would I Watch |
| "Gans Media Retro Games" | ||
| "Shhhh! Golf Is On (Lofi)" | Hot Mulligan Lofi | |
| "No Shoes in the Coffee Shop (Or Socks) [Lofi]" | ||
| "Stickers Of Brian" | 2024 | Warmer Weather |
| "End Eric Sparrow and the Life of Him" | ||
| "Fly Move (The Whole Time)" | ||
| "And A Big Load" | 2025 | The Sound A Body Makes When It's Still |
| Prototheme | Non-album single |
Tours
[edit]| Tour name | Participating bands | Participating from – to | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headline Spring 2019 Tour | Hot Mulligan, Belmont, Kayak Jones, Fredo Disco, Future Teens | April 26 – June 2, 2019 | US & Canada[11] |
| Senses Fail 2019 Fall Headliner | Senses Fail, Hot Mulligan, Yours Truly | September 7 – October 19, 2019 | US[12] |
| Nella Vita North American Tour Part 2 | Grayscale, Hot Mulligan, WSTR, Lurk | January 24 – February 27, 2020 | US |
| Pop Punk's Still Not Dead Tour | New Found Glory, Less Than Jake, Hot Mulligan, LØLØ | September 4 – October 17, 2021[13] | US |
| Headline Fall 2021 Tour | Super American, Sincere Engineer, Prince Daddy & The Hyena | November 13 – December 17, 2021 | US |
| Knuckle Puck 2022 Tour | Anxious (band), Meet Me @ the Altar, Hot Mulligan, Knuckle Puck | February 10 – June 5, 2022 | US & Europe |
| Sad Summer Fest 2022 Tour | LØLØ, Magnolia Park, Games We Play, The Summer Set, Hot Milk, State Champs, Hot Mulligan, Mayday Parade, Neck Deep, Waterparks (band) | July 8 – August 5, 2022 | US |
| Knuckle Puck, Hot Mulligan | Knuckle Puck, Hot Mulligan | May 22 – June 5, 2022 | UK/EU |
| The Hum Goes On Forever Tour | The Wonder Years, Hot Mulligan, Carly Cosgrove | February 17 - March 26, 2023 | US & Canada |
| First UK/EU Headline tour | Hot Mulligan, Arms Length | April 21 – May 1, 2023 | UK/EU |
| Sad Summer Fest 2023 Tour | Andrew McMahon, Cliffdiver, Daisy Grenade, Dunes, Head Automatica, Hot Mulligan, L.S., Mom Jeans, Motion City Soundtrack, PVRIS, Sincere Engineer, Stand Atlantic, Taking Back Sunday, The Maine | July 6–29, 2023 | US |
| Why Would I Watch Tour | Hot Mulligan, Heart Attack Man, Spanish Love Songs, Ben Quad | November 8 - December 17, 2023 | US & Canada |
| Australia Tour 2024 | Hot Mulligan, Free Throw | February 28 - March 9, 2024 | Australia & New Zealand |
| Choose Your Fightour | Hot Mulligan, Free Throw, Just Friends, Charmer | March 23 - April 30, 2024 | US |
References
[edit]- ^ Ashley, Skyler (April 19, 2018). "Pop punk up-and-comers: A Q&A with Hot Mulligan". Lansing City Pulse. City Pulse. Archived from the original on April 29, 2019. Retrieved February 2, 2020.
- ^ Defever, Landon. "PREMIERE: Hot Mulligan explore new 'Opportunities' on latest EP". Substream Magazine. Archived from the original on April 29, 2019. Retrieved February 2, 2020.
- ^ Eowen, Skye (March 30, 2017). "Hot Mulligan sign to No Sleep Records, premiere new song from EP". Alternative Press. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
- ^ Shotwell, James. "Pop-punk's not dead it's just called Hot Mulligan". Substream Magazine. Archived from the original on November 9, 2020. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
- ^ Tullio, Lauren (January 18, 2018). "Hot Mulligan announce debut album with relatable new song "All You Wanted by Michelle Branch"—listen". Alternative Press. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
- ^ Ian, Cohen (April 4, 2020). "Hot Mulligan You'll Be Fine". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on September 25, 2020. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
- ^ a b Hughes, Mia (May 10, 2024). "How Hot Mulligan created unflinching yet ultra-fun pop punk with 'Why Would I Watch'". Alternative Press. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "Hot Mulligan Release New Single 'Stickers Of Brian'". Rock Sound. March 22, 2024. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ Rogers, Karlie (June 23, 2025). "Hot Mulligan Plot North American Tour". Exclaim!. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
- ^ https://bluntmag.com.au/music/hot-mulligan-kyle-fletcher-aew-theme-song/
- ^ LaPlante, Brad (February 11, 2019). "Tours: Hot Mulligan announces spring headlining tour with Belmont, more". Substream Magazine. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
- ^ Shoemaker, Whitney (June 4, 2019). "Senses Fail announce tour performing debut EP in its entirety". Alt Press Magazine. Retrieved June 17, 2019.
- ^ "Pop Punk's Not Dead Tour 2021". New Found Glory - Tours. Archived from the original on September 29, 2021. Retrieved September 29, 2021.