“Putting the swagger back into UK rock n’ roll, The Hot One Two are an act you need to be checking out” ( BBC Introducing ).
Founded in Cambridge in 2017 by bassist Nick Blackburn, lead guitarist Nick Manners, and drummer Joe Chivers, THE HOT ONE TWO is a hard rock quintet boasting the swagger of 1980s greats and souped-up with punchy modern metal riffs.
As recently as 2018 The Hot One Two attracting attention from local festival circuits and radio shows such as BBC Introducing, which quickly established them as mainstays in the UK New Wave Of Classic Rock (NWOCR) scene. With the addition of charismatic frontman Simon West and veteran guitarist Kev Baker, The Hot One Two achieved escape velocity in 2019.
On the heels of successful singles and their debut EP ‘Come What May’, the band signed a deal with Tower Rok Band Management in 2022. Soon they were performing in front of larger crowds and knocking them dead with their catchy old-school foundation and supercharged modern sound. Building upon their tight and energetic stage performances, The Hot One Two have worked extensively with Kris Barras on music videos that accompany their releases.
“This band has the potential to go through the stratosphere in 2023, and I’m just pleased to have caught them in an intimate venue before
that happens. In the meantime I implore you to go and see them if they are playing a show in your area, you won’t regret it.” [jace media]
Delivering Hard Rock with a strong message in every track. Taylor-Grace commands the front, belting her lungs out to Zander Browns relentless riffs. Having disabilities since childhood, Taylor-Grace took the decision to turn her pain into power and to the stage.
Fiercely independent - Not Now Norman are at the helm of everything, from their sound to their image. Over the years since their formation, they’ve interacted daily with their fans - creating a strong, loyal fanbase that grows by the day.
With their new album Its Not This One released in November 2022, Not Now Normans name is set to spread even further. Over the years they have supported several bands including Follow Deep, Scott Cavanagh, LoGoZ and played many venues such as RISE, Trillians, Bannermans and NE Volume - building a solid reputation musically with a huge stage presence to match.
