Hot Mulligan
Hot Mulligan | |
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 Hot Mulligan performing in Columbus, Ohio at the Athenaeum Theatre on March 17, 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Lansing, Michigan, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels |
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| Members | Nathan "Tades" Sanville Chris Freeman Ryan "Spicy" Malicsi Brandon Blakeley Jonah Kramer |
| Past members | Brett Annelin Montana Svaboda Dylan Bowie Brendan Lambert Garrett "Sniff" Willig |
| Website | hotmulligan |
Hot Mulligan is an American emo band from Lansing, Michigan. The band currently consists of lead vocalist Nathan "Tades" Sanville, rhythm guitarist and vocalist Chris Freeman, lead guitarist Ryan Malicsi, bassist Jonah Kramer, and drummer Brandon Blakeley.[1][2]
History
In 2015, Hot Mulligan released two EPs titled Fenton and Honest & Cunning via Michigan-based label Save Your Generation Records.[3] After signing to No Sleep Records in 2017, Hot Mulligan re-released an EP titled Opportunities (original release on Save Your Generation).[4] In 2018, Hot Mulligan released their debut full-length album titled Pilot on No Sleep Records.[5][6] In 2020, they released their second album, You’ll Be Fine, also on No Sleep.[7] In 2023, Hot Mulligan signed to Wax Bodega and released their third album, Why Would I Watch.[8] In 2024, touring bassist Jonah Kramer officially joined Hot Mulligan as a full-time member. The band also released the EP Warmer Weather, which had the singles Stickers of Brian and End Eric Sparrow and The Life of Him.[9]
In June 2025, the band announced their fourth album, titled The Sound a Body Makes When It’s Still, which is set to release on August 22.[8][10] The band also made a song for AEW professional wrestler Kyle Fletcher titled Prototheme.[11]
Band members
Current
- Nathan "Tades" Sanville – lead vocals (2014–present)
- Chris Freeman – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2015–present), drums (2014–2015)
- Ryan "Spicy" Malicsi – lead guitar (2016–present)
- Brandon Blakeley – drums (2016–present)
- Jonah “Fantasy Camp” Kramer – bass (2024–present, touring 2022–2024)
Former
- Brett Annelin – lead guitar (2014–2015)
- Montana Svaboda – bass (2014–2015)
- Dylan Bowie – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2014–2016)
- Brendan Lambert – drums (2015–2016)
- Garrett "Sniff" Willig – bass (2016–2021)
Former Touring Members
- David Daignault – bass (2021–2022)
Timeline
Discography
Studio albums
- Pilot (2018, No Sleep Records)
- You’ll Be Fine (2020, No Sleep Records)
- Why Would I Watch (2023, Wax Bodega)
- The Sound a Body Makes When It's Still (2025, Wax Bodega)
EPs
- Fenton (2014, Self Released, 2015 re-released Save Your Generation Records)
- Honest & Cunning (2015, Save Your Generation Records)
- Split 7" w/ Everyone Leaves (2016, Save Your Generation Records)
- Opportunities (2016, Save Your Generation Records, 2017, re-released/remastered No Sleep Records)
- I Won’t Reach Out to You (2021, Wax Bodega)
- Acoustic Vol. 1 (2021, Wax Bodega)
- Acoustic Vol. 2 (2022, Wax Bodega)
- Hot Mulligan Lofi (2023, Wax Bodega)
- Warmer Weather (2024, Wax Bodega)
Compilation albums
- SYG Years (2018, Save Your Generation Records)
Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "I Fell in Love with Princess Peach" | 2017 | Non-album single |
| "All You Wanted By Michelle Branch" | 2018 | Pilot |
| "How Do You Know It's Not Armadillo Shells?" | ||
| "The Soundtrack to Missing a Slam Dunk" | ||
| "Feal Like Crab" | 2020 | You'll Be Fine |
| "Bleed American" | 2021 | Non-album single |
| "Drink Milk and Run" | 2022 | |
| "Shhhh! Golf Is On" | 2023 | Why Would I Watch |
| "Gans Media Retro Games" | ||
| "Shhhh! Golf Is On (Lofi)" | Hot Mulligan Lofi | |
| "No Shoes in the Coffee Shop (Or Socks) [Lofi]" | ||
| "Stickers Of Brian" | 2024 | Warmer Weather |
| "End Eric Sparrow and the Life of Him" | ||
| "Fly Move (The Whole Time)" | ||
| "And A Big Load" | 2025 | The Sound A Body Makes When It's Still |
| Prototheme | Non-album single | |
| "Island in the Sun" | The Sound A Body Makes When It's Still |
References
- ^ Staff, The Alt Editing (May 28, 2021). "Artist Interview: Hot Mulligan". The Alternative. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ^ Ashley, Skyler (April 19, 2018). "Pop punk up-and-comers: A Q&A with Hot Mulligan". Lansing City Pulse. City Pulse. Archived from the original on April 29, 2019. Retrieved February 2, 2020.
- ^ Defever, Landon. "PREMIERE: Hot Mulligan explore new 'Opportunities' on latest EP". Substream Magazine. Archived from the original on April 29, 2019. Retrieved February 2, 2020.
- ^ Eowen, Skye (March 30, 2017). "Hot Mulligan sign to No Sleep Records, premiere new song from EP". Alternative Press. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
- ^ Shotwell, James. "Pop-punk's not dead it's just called Hot Mulligan". Substream Magazine. Archived from the original on November 9, 2020. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
- ^ Tullio, Lauren (January 18, 2018). "Hot Mulligan announce debut album with relatable new song "All You Wanted by Michelle Branch"—listen". Alternative Press. Retrieved February 13, 2019.
- ^ Ian, Cohen (April 4, 2020). "Hot Mulligan You'll Be Fine". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on September 25, 2020. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
- ^ a b Hughes, Mia (May 10, 2024). "How Hot Mulligan created unflinching yet ultra-fun pop punk with 'Why Would I Watch'". Alternative Press. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ https://preludepress.com/news/2024/09/19/hot-mulligan-fly-move-the-whole-time/
- ^ Rogers, Karlie (June 23, 2025). "Hot Mulligan Plot North American Tour". Exclaim!. Retrieved June 24, 2025.
- ^ Tepper, Ned (July 16, 2025). "Hot Mulligan Drop Kyle Fletcher's New AEW Theme 'Prototheme'". Blunt Magazine. Retrieved August 5, 2025.