Dublin blues and indie-rock influenced act the Hot Sprockets are currently streaming two new tracks entitled ‘Head Over Heals’ & ‘Dimestore Cowboy’. Taken from the band’s forthcoming 8 track E.P. Licks from the Vault, these latest releases from the Hot Sprockets leaves little doubt as to it’s (and possibly it’s parent E.P’s) swaggering indie-rock edge and blues…
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Dublin indie-rock outfit the Hot Sprockets are set to play a headline show at Vicar Street on Sunday, December 21st. The gig will come towards the end of the band’s upcoming tour in support of their brilliant new album Brother Nature (read T.L.M.T’s review here). See below for full list of tour dates. The forthcoming show at…
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In this edition of our song of the week feature The Mixed-Tape we turn our attention to the Hot Sprockets and their song ‘Homeslice’. Taken from the group’s seminal new album Brother Nature ‘Homeslice’ is the key moment of repose in a record brimming with blistering blues-rock brilliance. Showcasing a serene dynamic aspect and alternative-folk side to the…
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http://vimeo.com/101975820 A Fund:it campaign has been set up by Irish film-maker NOB for an upcoming documentary about Dublin blue-rock band the Hot Sprockets. It has been a momentous year for the Hot Sprockets so far, the release of their sophomore album Brother Nature was met with wide-spread acclaim (not least of all from the Last Mixed Tape:…
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Dublin blues-rock outfit the Hot Sprockets make an intensely infectious return with their sophomore album Brother Nature. Slithering out of the speakers with a joyously gritty timbre album opener ‘Quarter Room’ rattles and hums with a short sharp groove, while the sudden crack of percussion in the song’s chorus gives Brother Nature the perfect introduction. As the…
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The Hot Sprockets return with a new music video for the group’s frantically paced blues-rock tinged single ‘Shake Me Off’. Made by Little Beast, the video for ‘Shake Me Off’ provides a playful, fun accompaniment to the Hot Sprockets’ latest hook-laden release. Cut to the palpable pounding rhythm of the song, Little Beast’s stylish visuals…
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