Edmonton’s Hot Panda has been compared to everyone from the Talking Heads, to Daniel Johnson, Roxy Music and the Flaming Lips. In truth most writers simply get confused trying to describe the sound. This is probably because the band “…have yet to sit down and have the discussion that goes: “So, what should we sound…
2009 Should Be Hot Panda’s Year
One of last year’s most talked about bands was Edmonton’s Hot Panda. For example: “Hot Panda is a lot of fun, easy to dance to and just might be the latest big thing, which Edmonton seems to have an endless supply of.” – Jam “Really, Whale Headed Girl is a starter album for a band…
An Early Xmas Gift for Everyone from Mint Records
From CBC Radio 3 comes word that Mint Records has conjured up a free 7 song sampler featuring The Pack A.D., Kellarissa, the Buttless Chaps, the Awkward Stage, Vancougar, Novillero and Hot Panda. The only catch is that you have to have an eMusic account to access it – but the e-Music account is free…
The Bicycles and Hot Panda in the West
If you’re in Vancouver, Victoria, Cumberland, Kelowna or Calgary you have plans. Toronto’s the Bicycles are headed your way, promoting their new CD “Oh No, It’s Love” along with Edmonton’s Hot Panda. Both of these bands are amazing and completely fun. Go, drink, dance and buy CDs! Saturday November 15, 2008 Di’Metric Studios (also playing…
Happy Birthday to Hot Panda
One of my favorite bands from the rapidly emerging Edmonton music scene, Hot Panda are now officially two years old. If you’re on Facebook, join their group and wish them a happy bday! Also, they are struggling through the terrible twos on tour: 8 Oct The Grittsmill w/Awkward Stage Waterloo9 Oct Call The Office w/Young…
Mint Records Signs Hot Panda
Just days after signing Kellarissa Vancouver’s Mint Records has scored another major coup – adding Edmonton’s Hot Panda to the Mint roster. Mint’s latest addtions are, by far, the hottest pandas in all of Edmonton. “When you get compared, in the same breath, to everything from Daniel Johnson to the Talking Heads, you know you…