Hot Chip

Hot Chip formed in London in 2000, Alexis Taylor, Joe Goddard, Al Doyle, Owen Clarke, and Felix Martin developing a sound that drew on electronic dance music, synth-pop, and indie rock in ways that were immediately distinctive. Taylor's vocals — high, emotional, and entirely his own — were the emotional centre of everything they did, and the band's sophisticated production gave their music a depth that belied its surface accessibility.

'The Warning' (2006) was their breakthrough album — a Mercury Prize-shortlisted record that produced 'Over and Over' and established them as one of the most interesting new British acts. 'Made in the Dark' (2008) and 'One Life Stand' (2010) continued their development, with each album finding new ways to combine emotional directness with sophisticated electronic production.

Hot Chip have continued to release albums of remarkable consistency, with each record maintaining the emotional intelligence and production sophistication that has always defined their work. 'A Bath Full of Ecstasy' (2019) was widely acclaimed as one of their finest records. They are one of the most consistently rewarding British acts of their generation — a band whose music rewards both dancing and deep listening. ⚠ Flag: post-2019 activity — verify any releases since 'A Bath Full of Ecstasy'.