2010- Hotspur's second single “Heads/Tails” is currently featured on MTV.com and rotation on MtvU. The video can also be seen on 'FUSE On Demand', and 100 video outlets nationwide. In October 2009, Hotspur won the nationwide fan vote on MTV’s mtvU program, “The Freshmen”, for the video, “Chandelier”, defeating competition from major-label artists across several genres of music. As a result, this video was placed in mtvU’s regular rotation for the Fall. MTV.com deemed the band, “buzzworthy”, and recommended that viewers “keep them on your radar.” In addition, the “Chandelier” single has received strong support on a number of East Coast rock radio stations.
Hotspur was also selected for Taco Bell's “Feed the Beat” marketing program, along with notable acts as All-American Rejects, Boys Like Girls, and Owl City. Hotspur has been on tour since the album’s July release, supporting such artists as Boys Like Girls and Metro Station. The tour continues into 2010, including a December tour with recent RCA-signees, 2 AM Club. Hotspur performed at SXSW, and headlines major concert venues which include DC's prestigious 9:30 Club, and Rams Head Live - Baltimore MD.
Trailblazing indie magazine Alternative Press featured Hotspur in its August 2009 issue, informing their loyal readers: “Hotspur combine intricate piano and heartfelt melodies with enough electronics to keep pop-punk and club kids content.”
“You Should Know Better By Now” is an immediately captivating album, one that draws you in at the first listen.” Metro Weekly (Washington, DC)
Singer/songwriter Joe Mach and keyboard player Dave Trichter formed Hotspur while both were undergraduates at the University of Maryland. Inspired by the sophisticated songwriting and dynamic live performances of bands such as The Killers and Muse, the duo aspired to create “the sound of rock ’n’ roll evolving”—grandiose vocals and crunchy guitars, infused with intricate piano work and hip-hop inspired synthesizers. Drummer Scott Robinson joined the band after producing their debut EP. Dave “Coop” Cooper soon joined on bass. The band was christened “Hotspur” after the rash and hot-headed Shakespearean villain, namesake to the cult favorite UK football team.
Their debut album “Beta” garnered universal praise and an infectious buzz:
“This is a debut? It’s self-assured and confident enough to be a third or fourth album.” PopMatters.com
Eight of the album’s 10 songs landed on MTV programs and garnered Hotspur a spot on Warped Tour 2007.
Hotspur truly shines onstage. With the addition of guitar ace Evan Anderson in late-2008, the band has evolved into a five-man barrage of sound. Constant touring, stadium-caliber live performances, and tireless attention paid to their growing legion of fans will all contribute to one day making Hotspur a household name.
Skydive
Hotspur Lyrics
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When I look back and remember everything
This is how I always want to see you when I think about you
Everything it always seems to change
When you fall / from the sky
Will your parachute arrive
Read the headlines / from your bedside
When you fall / don't look down
If you're feet don't touch the ground
Well you'll never come back down
All you ever wanted was to be a part of something
That was bigger than the sum of everyone
Who ever wanted something
All you ever wanted was
To be the start of something
Everybody wants what everybody's got
I would capture this on video
Record your voice in stereo
Relive this on the radio
But it would not compare
The lyrics to Hotspur's song "Skydive" suggest an introspective reflection on past memories and relationships. The singer desires to remember a particular moment with someone in a specific way, free from the changes and imperfections that inevitably come with time. The metaphor of skydiving is used to emphasize the unpredictable nature of life and the fear of falling, both literally and metaphorically. The lyrics ask whether the person's metaphorical parachute will arrive to save them from the fall, or if they will be able to land safely without it. The mention of reading headlines from the bedside and being on the front page of The Times suggests a possible tragedy or accident.
The second half of the song shifts to a broader commentary on the universal desire for recognition and significance. The lyrics suggest that everyone wants to be part of something bigger than themselves and leave a mark on the world. However, this desire creates a sense of competition and envy for what others have, rather than appreciating what we are blessed with. The final lines suggest that even the best memories and experiences recorded on video, stereo or radio cannot compare with the real thing.
Overall, "Skydive" captures the bittersweet nostalgia and longing for something unattainable that many can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
This is how I always want to look back and remember
I want to look back and remember with nostalgia and fondness.
When I look back and remember everything
Reflecting back on past events in my life.
This is how I always want to see you when I think about you
I want the memory of you to be a positive one.
Everything it always seems to change
Nothing ever stays the same; everything is always in a constant state of change.
When you fall / from the sky
When you experience a great fall, coming down from a high.
Will your parachute arrive
Will you have a safety net to catch you when you fall.
Read the headlines / from your bedside
Reading the news and current events from your personal space.
On the front page of the Times
On the forefront of what's happening in society and culture.
When you fall / don't look down
When you're in a difficult situation, don't focus on the negative aspects.
If you're feet don't touch the ground
If you're floating away from reality and the truth.
Well you'll never come back down
You'll never face the reality of your situation.
All you ever wanted was to be a part of something
The desire to belong and have a sense of belonging.
That was bigger than the sum of everyone
Something greater than the individual parts.
Who ever wanted something
The universal longing for something more.
To be the start of something
Being the catalyst for change.
Everybody wants what everybody's got
The desire to have what others have, and the belief that the grass is always greener.
I would capture this on video
Record this experience in a tangible way.
Record your voice in stereo
Preserving the sound of someone in high fidelity.
Relive this on the radio
Replaying a moment in time through audio recordings.
But it would not compare
The recorded memory could never compare to the actual experience.
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