Hot Mulligan has teamed up with Cory Castro of Free Throw for their latest single, “Island in the Sun.” The track serves as the second taste of their upcoming fourth full-length album The Sound a Body Makes When It’s Still, which arrives on August 22nd via Wax Bodega.
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Blending the post-emo band’s classic upbeat instrumentals and brutally introspective lyrics, “Island in the Sun” is an anthem for spiraling thoughts, self-destruction and dissociation. Tades Sanville’s and Castro’s gritty vocals complement each other to deliver a cathartic, angsty punk authenticity. Hot Mulligan’s signature honesty and self-awareness shine through on lyrics like “Can’t get better if I can’t remember anything / Why acknowledge what a terrible thing I’ve been” and “Chasing the only way I learned to cope with mistakes / Drinking more for each new one I’ve made.”
“Island in the Sun” captures the desperation and numbness that comes along with feelings of regret and overthinking. The track is accompanied by a fun music video directed by Michael Herrick that features candid clips of the band onstage performing and behind-the-scenes tour footage.
The Sound a Body Makes When It’s Still is described as Hot Mulligan’s most ambitious and cohesive project to date. The record explores themes of fear, paranoia and navigating uncertainty of the future across a 16-song tracklist, which includes “Island in the Sun” and previously released lead single “And A Big Load.”
Hot Mulligan will be embarking on a massive North American headlining tour in support of the new record this fall. The No. 1 hot new band will bring their raw, unfiltered energy to the stage for 28 dates in major markets, including New York City, Los Angeles, and more, with almost half the shows already having sold out. Tickets and information regarding Hot Mulligan’s upcoming tour can be found here.
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