Bad Copy

Toronto, Ontario’s HotKid released their newest album, Downtown, via Fortune Stellar Records. The 4-track indie fueled EP features both full-band and acoustic versions of the title track, as well as two additional guitar-driven songs, “Naked” and “All Time,” capturing the band’s signature sound and versatility.

The full-band tracks were recorded live off the floor at the National Music Centre’s Studio Bell in Calgary, AB, using the renowned Trident console. This legendary piece of equipment has been instrumental in creating classic records by artists like David Bowie, Elton John, Queen, Rush, and Metallica. The session was engineered by Eric Cinnamon, ensuring that the recordings preserved the authentic, live feel of the band’s sound.

The acoustic version of “Downtown” was recorded live at the House of Miracles in Cambridge, ON, featuring Shiloh Harrison on guitar and vocals and Andrew DeVillers on baritone acoustic and vocals. Engineered and mixed by Andy Magoffin (Great Lake Swimmers, Constantines, Attack in Black, Feist) this stripped-down rendition highlights the emotive core and lyrical depth of the song.

The Downtown EP also includes contributions from Jesse Bellon on guitar, Andrew DeVillers on bass, and Mike McKeever on drums. The EP was mixed by Shiloh Harrison and mastered by Noah Mintz at the Lacquer Channel in Toronto, ON.

The band has also released a music video for the title track. Check that out below!

And you can stream the whole EP below!