| The Hotrats | |
| Background: | group_or_band |
| Origin: | Oxford, England |
| Genre: | Alternative rock, Post-Punk Revival |
| Years Active: | 2009–2011 |
| Label: | G&D Records Fat Possum Records Hostess Entertainment |
| Associated Acts: | Nigel Godrich Supergrass The Jennifers Diamond Hoo Ha Men |
| Website: | Official website |
| Current Members: | Gaz Coombes Danny Goffey |
The Hotrats (originally the Diamond Hoo Ha Men) were a cover band formed by Gaz Coombes and Danny Goffey as a side-project from their main band Supergrass. The band were named after Frank Zappa's album Hot Rats. The duo recorded a set of covers with producer Nigel Godrich for an album entitled Turn Ons in the vein of David Bowie's Pin Ups which was released in early 2010. They performed a short UK tour which included the Reading and Leeds Festivals.
Since Supergrass announced they were to split, The Hotrats have joined with Air to perform The Virgin Suicides live for the first time, over several concert dates. So far this has included an appearance at the Théâtre de la Passerelle in Saint-Brieuc, as part of Festival Art Rock 2010.[1] [2]
They also recorded a cover of "Under My Thumb" for the Scott Pilgrim vs. the World movie, but currently remains unreleased.[3]
| Year | Single | Album |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "Drive My Car" | Turn Ons |
| "Damaged Goods/(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!)" | ||
| 2010 | "Pump It Up" | |