Hot Mulligan
American emo band
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Hot Mulligan is an American emo band from Lansing, Michigan. The band currently consists of lead vocalist Nathan "Tades" Sanville, rhythm guitarist and vocalist Chris Freeman, lead guitarist Ryan Malicsi, bassist Jonah Kramer, and drummer Brandon Blakeley.[1][2]
- Save Your Generation Records
- No Sleep Records
- Wax Bodega
Hot Mulligan | |
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Hot Mulligan performing in Columbus, Ohio at the Athenaeum Theatre on March 17, 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Lansing, Michigan, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels |
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| Members | Nathan "Tades" Sanville Chris Freeman Ryan "Spicy" Malicsi Brandon Blakeley Jonah Kramer |
| Past members | Brett Annelin Montana Svoboda Dylan Bowie Brendan Lambert Garrett "Sniff" Willig |
| Website | hotmulligan |
History
In 2015, Hot Mulligan released two EPs titled Fenton and Honest & Cunning via Michigan-based label Save Your Generation Records.[3] After signing to No Sleep Records in 2017, Hot Mulligan re-released an EP titled Opportunities (original release on Save Your Generation).[4] In 2018, Hot Mulligan released their debut full-length album titled Pilot on No Sleep Records.[5][6] In 2020, they released their second album, You’ll Be Fine, also on No Sleep.[7] In 2023, Hot Mulligan signed to Wax Bodega and released their third album, Why Would I Watch.[8] In 2024, touring bassist Jonah Kramer officially joined Hot Mulligan as a full-time member. The band also released the EP Warmer Weather, which had the singles Stickers of Brian and End Eric Sparrow and The Life of Him.[9]
In June 2025, the band announced their fourth album, titled The Sound a Body Makes When It's Still, which released on August 22.[8][10] The band also made a song for AEW professional wrestler Kyle Fletcher titled Prototheme.[11]
Band members
Current
- Nathan "Tades" Sanville – lead vocals (2014–present)
- Chris Freeman – rhythm guitar, co-lead vocals (2015–present), drums (2014–2015)
- Ryan "Spicy" Malicsi – lead guitar (2016–present)
- Brandon Blakeley – drums (2016–present)
- Jonah “Fantasy Camp” Kramer – bass (2024–present, touring 2022–2024)
Former
- Brett Annelin – lead guitar (2014–2015)
- Montana Svoboda – bass (2014–2015)
- Dalton Kaiser - drums (2014-2015)
- Dylan Bowie – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2014–2016)
- Brendan Lambert – drums (2015–2016)
- Garrett "Sniff" Willig – bass (2016–2021)
Former Touring Members
- David Daignault – bass (2021–2022)
Timeline
Discography
Studio albums
- Pilot (2018), No Sleep Records
- You'll Be Fine (2020), No Sleep Records
- Why Would I Watch (2023), Wax Bodega
- The Sound a Body Makes When It's Still (2025), Wax Bodega
Compilation albums
- SYG Years (2018), Save Your Generation Records
EPs
- Fenton (2014), self-released, 2015 re-released on Save Your Generation Records
- Honest & Cunning (2015), Save Your Generation Records
- Split 7" w/ Everyone Leaves (2016), Save Your Generation Records
- Opportunities (2016), Save Your Generation Records, re-released/remastered in 2017 on No Sleep Records
- I Won't Reach Out to You (2021), Wax Bodega
- Acoustic Vol. 1 (2021), Wax Bodega
- Acoustic Vol. 2 (2022), Wax Bodega
- Hot Mulligan Lofi (2023), Wax Bodega
- Warmer Weather (2024), Wax Bodega
Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "I Fell in Love with Princess Peach" | 2017 | Non-album single |
| "All You Wanted by Michelle Branch" | 2018 | Pilot |
| "How Do You Know It's Not Armadillo Shells?" | ||
| "The Soundtrack to Missing a Slam Dunk" | ||
| "Feal Like Crab" | 2020 | You'll Be Fine |
| "Bleed American" | 2021 | Non-album single |
| "Drink Milk and Run" | 2022 | |
| "Shhhh! Golf Is On" | 2023 | Why Would I Watch |
| "Gans Media Retro Games" | ||
| "Shhhh! Golf Is On (Lofi)" | Hot Mulligan Lofi | |
| "No Shoes in the Coffee Shop (Or Socks) [Lofi]" | ||
| "Stickers of Brian" | 2024 | Warmer Weather |
| "End Eric Sparrow and the Life of Him" | ||
| "Fly Move (The Whole Time)" | ||
| "And a Big Load" | 2025 | The Sound a Body Makes When It's Still |
| "Prototheme" | Non-album single | |
| "Island in the Sun" | The Sound a Body Makes When It's Still | |
| "I Don’t Think It’s the Right Time for Emojis" | 2026 | Non-album single |