The Hotrats (originally the Diamond Hoo Ha Men) were a cover band formed by

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and Danny Goffey as a side-project from their main band

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. The band were named after

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'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

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'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

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, as part of Festival Art Rock 2010. They also recorded a cover of " Under My Thumb" for the '' Scott Pilgrim vs. the World'' movie, but this currently remains unreleased.Track-by-track: Beck, Nigel Godrich, Emily Haines, Bryan Lee O'Malley & Edgar Wright dissect the 'Scott Pilgrim' music
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Discography

Studio albums

Singles

References

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Hotrats English indie rock groups Supergrass Fat Possum Records artists Musical groups established in 2009 2009 establishments in England