HOTSPUR - THE STORY
Hotspur, named “New Artist of the Year” by the Washington Area Music Assoc.- DC, recently released their second full-length album titled, “You Should Know Better By Now” - produced by Bryan Russell (Envy On The Coast, Straylight Run) and mixed by Paul Leavitt (All Time Low, Senses Fail).
2010- Grand Prize Winner” – In a nationwide search, Hotspur is selected as one of the country's top unsigned bands - by OurStage, Myspace, Facebook, ReverbNation, New Music Seminar and Tommy Boy Records Hotspur performs at New Music Seminar NYC, on July 20, and is chosen the Grand Prize Winner - “Artist on the Verge”. Hotspur's video, “If These Walls Could Talk”, is the band's third independent video, now in rotation on mtvU and also seen on MTV.com. Hotspur's second single “Heads/Tails” has been shown on 100 video outlets and was a special feature on “FUSE on Demand”. In October 2009, Hotspur won the nationwide fan vote on mtvU's program, “The Freshman”, for the video “Chandelier”. The video was placed in mtvU’s regular rotation for the Fall. MTV deemed the band, “Buzzworthy”. In addition, the “Chandelier” single has received strong support on a number of East Coast radio stations. Hotspur was also selected for Taco Bell's “Feed the Beat” program. Hotspur has been on tour since the album’s release, supporting such artists as Boys Like Girls, Metro Station, and recent RCA-signees, 2 AM Club. Hotspur performed at SXSW 2010, New Music Seminar, and headlines major concert venues which include DC's prestigious 9:30 Club, and Rams Head Live - Baltimore MD.
Trailblazing indie magazine Alternative Press featured Hotspur in its August 2009 issue, informing their loyal readers: “Hotspur combine intricate piano and heartfelt melodies with enough electronics to keep pop-punk and club kids content.”
“You Should Know Better By Now” is an immediately captivating album, one that draws you in at the first listen.” Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Singer/songwriter/guitarist Joe Mach, keyboard player Dave Trichter, and drummer Scott Robinson, formed Hotspur while undergraduates at the University of Maryland. Inspired by the sophisticated songwriting and dynamic live performances of bands such as The Killers and Muse, they aspired to create “the sound of rock ’n’ roll evolving”—grandiose vocals and crunchy guitars, infused with intricate piano work and hip-hop inspired synthesizers. Dave “Coop” Cooper, joined on bass. The band was christened “Hotspur” after the rash and hot-headed Shakespearean villain, namesake to the cult favorite UK football team.
Their debut album “Beta” garnered universal praise and an infectious buzz. Eight of the album’s 10 songs landed on MTV programs and garnered Hotspur a spot on Warped Tour 2007. In 2008, Hotspur completed their current line-up, with the addition of guitar ace, Evan Anderson. Hotspur has now evolved into a five-man barrage of sound. Constant touring, stadium-caliber live performances, and tireless attention paid to their growing legion of fans will all contribute to one day making Hotspur a household name.
