For the sound that they possess, Hot Shock is an ideal title for HotWax’s debut album. The British group features lots of vintage punk rock spirit and attitude, and that’s laced throughout this debut full-length. The album was released just last month via Marathon Artists. They tried to make a tight, potent-sounding record designed to be played in front of a crowd. They feel that they shine brightest in a live setting, and they wanted to capture that with this record. That’s why a part of Hot Shock was recorded live in front of a crowd at London’s RAK Studios. Recording in that environment helped create the flair and energy that you hear on the album. Since they first emerged, HotWax has taken a very hard-work approach to how they conduct themselves. They began self-releasing singles in 20...