Hot Little Rocket

Hot Little Rocket
Origin Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Genres Indie rock
Years active 1998–2009
Labels Endearing Records, Saved by Radio, File Under: Music
Website http://www.hotlittlerocket.com
Past members Mark Macarthur
Pat May
Joel Nye
Aaron Smelski
Matthew Swann
Andrew Wedderburn

Hot Little Rocket was a Canadian indie rock band based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The band consisted of vocalist and guitarist Andrew Wedderburn, guitarist Aaron Smelski, drummer Joel Nye, and bassists: Mark Macarthur, Pat May, and Matthew Swann.

History

Hot Little Rocket formed in 1998, the band released its debut EP, Laika, in 2000,[1][2] and followed up with Danish Documentary the following year.

The band performed at a number of venues while in Beijing, China for two weeks.[3] Their second album, Our Work and Why We Do It, was recorded in Chicago,[4] and reached No. 9 on the !earshot charts in 2003.

The band's third album, How to Lose Everything, was produced by Steve Albini.[5] The band was signed to the Filed-Under music label.[6] The band released a single, "Like Killers", from the album.[7]

In 2005, the EP Laika was reissued.[2] Hot Little Rocket disbanded following the release of a final self-titled album. Hot Little Rocket in the fall of 2009. The band played its final show September 19, 2009 at the Marquee Room in Calgary.

Former

  • Mark Macarthur (1997–2005)
  • Pat May (2005–2006)
  • Joel Nye
  • Aaron Smelski
  • Matthew Swann (2006–2009)
  • Andrew Wedderburn

Discography

Albums

  • Danish Documentary (2001)
  • Our Work and Why We Do It (2003)
  • How to Lose Everything (2007)
  • Hot Little Rocket (2009)

EPs and singles

  • Laika EP (2000)
  • China EP (2005)

See also

References

  1. ↑ Wilton, Lisa (25 March 2000). "Blast off!". CANOE -- JAM!. Archived from the original on 9 November 2012.
  2. 1 2 "Hot Little Rocket Laika". Exclaim!, By Rob Nay Jul 01, 2005
  3. ↑ Beijing Review. Beijing Review. 2005. p. 84.
  4. ↑ "Hot Little Rocket How To Lose Everything". Exclaim!, By Josiah Hughes Jul 19, 2007
  5. ↑ Conner, Shawn (27 September 2007). "Hot Little Rocket". The Georgia Straight. Archived from the original on 9 November 2012.
  6. ↑ "Calgary musician Matthew Swann goes it alone as Astral Swans". Georgia Straight, by John Lucas on March 19th, 2014
  7. ↑ "Hot Little Rocket Tour After Losing Everything". Chart Attack - Oct 18, 2007
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