Post-emo rising stars Hot Mulligan release their Midwest emo-tinged single and video “Island in the Sun (feat. Cory Castro of Free Throw)” via Wax Bodega. This is the second offering from their highly anticipated fourth full-length LP, The Sound A Body Makes When It’s Still, to be released on 22nd August. Furthermore, the band will be heading to the UK and Europe in September to support Pierce The Veil.
“Island in the Sun” feat. Cory Castro of Free Throw is a raw, self-aware track that continues to showcase Hot Mulligan’s unmatched ability to transform brutal angst into punk catharsis. Anchored by gritty vocals and a spiraling sense of collapse, the song chronicles a night of self-destruction and dissociation over unexpectedly upbeat instrumentals.
The band’s signature blend of brutal honesty and melodic chaos shines through lyrics like “I want to want nothing / To forget what I need to change,” capturing the numb desperation of trying to outdrink regret. The accompanying music video directed by Michael Herrick waves together candid tour footage, offering a glimpse into the raw, unfiltered energy that fuels Hot Mulligan’s world.
In addition to bold riffs and careful sonic nuances that fans know and love, the album is chock full of addressing fears, screaming unfiltered vulnerabilities, and finding solace in the fact that regardless of the uncertainty of the future, we exist in this moment. Despite the subject matter, Hot Mulligan strike a balance between sincerity and humour, and find the light moments of comfort, even when it feels impossible.
The Sound a Body Makes When It’s Still Tracklisting
Moving to Bed Bug Island
And a Big Load
It Smells Like Fudge Axe in Here
Island in the Sun (feat. Corey Castro of Free Throw)
Bon Jonah
This Makes Me Yummy
Monica Lewinskibidi
Milam Minute
Cream of Wheat of Feet New Cream of (feat)
Mix Master Wade On The Beat
Carbon Monoxide Hotel
This Makes Me Yucky
Let Me See Your Mounts
Monster Burger and a $5 Beer
Slumdog Scungillionaire
My Dad Told Me To Write a Nice One For Nana So This Is It
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Hot Mulligan UK/EU 2025 Tour Dates
September 20 – 3Arena – Dublin, Ireland *
September 23 – OVO Arena Wembley – London, United Kingdom *
September 25 – Co-Op Live – Manchester, United Kingdom *
September 26 – OVO Hydro – Glasgow, United Kingdom *
September 27 – Utilita Arena Birmingham – Birmingham, United Kingdom *
September 29 – AFAS Live – Amsterdam, Netherlands *
October 2 – Mitsubishi Electric Halle – Dusseldorf, Germany *
October 3 – Zenith – Munich, Germany *
October 4 – Lotto Arena – Antwerp, Belgium *
*Opening for Pierce The Veil