East Sussex based, teenage punk powerhouses HotWax consisting of members Tallulah Sim-Savage, Lola Sam, and Alfie Sayers have released their second EP ‘Invite me, kindly’. The trio are currently on tour with Royal Blood touring around the United States.

HotWax open their EP with ‘High Tea’ a single of clear energy and dominance. The song is centres around pushing away those doubts – no more ‘what if’ or ‘why’ and as those lyrics are belted out by Tallulah Sim-Savage listeners can almost feel hesitation being drawn out of the body and away from our minds. The track starts with choppy riffs guiding us to the chorus as the band give every last drop of energy into their instruments creating a sound that explodes but with a hint sleekness and precision. Organised chaos.

Following this powerful single, the next track on the EP is ‘Phone Machine’. It follows the same style of dominance outlined in the first track but the vocals feel less loud and more like a command we’re instructed to do. Through the whole track it’s impossible not to hear a similar sound to one created by Indie Legends Wolf Alice. In a statement vocalist Tallulah said “I felt I had lots of phrases saved up in my head that I couldn’t wait to put into my lyrics. The EP looks at themes of acceptance to people who have hurt you before, letting your doubts leave you and feeling free. Playing these songs live this summer has been so refreshing, I still feel so passionately about a lot of the lyrics, which makes it feel very therapeutic to perform.”

The outstanding factor of this bands EP is undoubtedly ‘Drop’. Guided by gruelling guitars and the constant beat of the drums marches listeners to the chorus, the delivery of these powerful vocals alongside the ferocious lyrics reinforces the bands message of sheer anger and enragement as Tallulah lets us have it belting out “Coz you’re angry then you’re not / Then I feel the tension drop / Then I’ll have it all for you /Yeah is that what humans do”.‘E Flat’ and ‘She don’t like it’ are also great additions to this EP showcasing this bands versatility and range with sections that are much softer and slower.

Our rock trio are currently enjoying their first ever shows in America supporting Royal Blood on tour and have two solo dates to play once this tour finishes in LA and New York. The band return back to their adoring UK crowds on December the 15th at De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill-on-Sea.