Hot Little Rocket
| Company type | Indie rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Headquarters | Calgary , Canada |
| Products | Music albums, EPs, singles |
Hot Little Rocket was an indie rock ensemble originating from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The group comprised vocalist and guitarist Andrew Wedderburn, guitarist Aaron Smelski, drummer Joel Nye, along with bass players Mark Macarthur, Pat May, and Matthew Swann.
History
Established in 1998, Hot Little Rocket debuted with the EP Laika in 2000, followed by their first full-length album Danish Documentary in 2001. Their live performances included a show in Beijing, China, and they recorded their sophomore album Our Work and Why We Do It in Chicago. This release attained the No. 9 position on the !earshot charts in 2003.
The band’s third studio album, How to Lose Everything, was produced by Steve Albini and issued through the Filed-Under label. From this record, they also released the single "Like Killers." Additionally, the Laika EP saw a re-release in 2005.
Following the release of their final self-titled album in autumn 2009, Hot Little Rocket concluded their career with a farewell concert on September 19, 2009, held at Calgary’s Marquee Room.
In addition to his musical pursuits, Wedderburn authored the novel The Milk Chicken Bomb in 2007. This work was shortlisted for both the Chapters/Books in Canada First Novel Award and the ReLit Award for Fiction in 2008.
Former members
- Mark Macarthur (1997–2005)
- Pat May (2005–2006)
- Joel Nye
- Aaron Smelski
- Matthew Swann (2006–2009)
- Andrew Wedderburn
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)