"Hothouse" is a song by American band 78violet. It is their first single release since their renaming from Aly & AJ in 2009 and only single released under the name before they returned to Aly & AJ in 2015. It was released on July 8, 2013. The song was written by sisters Aly and AJ Michalka, and Mike Einziger (of the band Incubus), while production was handled by David Kahne.[6] The single was noted for showcasing a change in musical direction for the duo.[7]
| "Hothouse" | ||||
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| Single by 78violet | ||||
| Released | July 8, 2013[1] | |||
| Recorded | 2012 | |||
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| Length | 4:04 | |||
| Label | 78Violet Music LLC | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | David Kahne | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| Hothouse on YouTube | ||||
Composition
edit"Hothouse" incorporates a wide variety of musical influences, including pop,[2] folk pop,[3] indie pop,[4] dream pop, and indie rock.[5] The song introduces the public to a new psychedelic sound from the duo that strays from their commercial pop rock roots. "When you hear it, it kind of takes you a little bit back to the '60s, '70s and has that throwback sound as well as the female strength," older sister Aly, 24, told MTV News.[3] The single was musically compared to Lana Del Rey and She & Him.[2]
Promotion
editImmediately after the single's release the duo began promotion. On June 26 the girls performed their first concert in five years at the Roxy Theater in West Hollywood. The duo appeared in several interviews, beginning with ClevverNews[8] where they discussed the single and album. The day of the release they interviewed on HuffPost live with Ahmed.[9] On July 9 they hosted a concert in New York City at the Gramercy Theater. The duo also performed "Boy" and "Hothouse" live on Billboard's Tastemakers. Along with a performance on Vevo. During this time the duo would be nominated for "Best Siblings in Pop" on Popdust and would single-handedly beat out the Jonas Brothers, the McClain Sisters, and Chord and Nash Overstreet.[10]
Music video
editA self-directed music video was released the same day as the single.[6] The video acts as a short film similar in style to those of Lana Del Rey. It features scenes of Aly and AJ in different looks and verdant locations from a mountainside and forest to an actual greenhouse. [11][5]
Cancelled album
editIn 2013, Hothouse was released as the first single off of 78violet's upcoming album,[12][13] which was also supposed to feature their second single, "Boy," which was later cancelled. The album was leaked in 2013, leading to 78violet to cancel all plans to release an album.[citation needed] "Boy" was featured in their 2015 movie, Weepah Way for Now.[citation needed]
Track listing
edit- Digital single release[14]
- "Hothouse" - 4:04
Release history
edit| Country | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Worldwide | July 8, 2013 | Digital download | 78violet Music LLC | [15] |
References
edit- ^ "Aly and AJ Return As 78Violet, Announce 'Hothouse' Single". Billboard. Retrieved December 31, 2013.
- ^ a b c "78Violet 'Hothouse' single review: by David Deady | Music Scene". musicscene.ie. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
- ^ a b c Mandel, Lauren (July 9, 2013). "78Violet Start Their Comeback With 'Hothouse': Watch Now! - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV.com. Archived from the original on July 12, 2013. Retrieved December 31, 2013.
- ^ a b "78Violet aka Aly & AJ Finally Return with 'Hothouse'!". Jon ALi's Blog. July 8, 2013. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
- ^ a b c "78Violet Rips Off Lana Del Rey, Releases Excellent Comeback Single, "Hothouse"". arcadey. July 8, 2013. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
- ^ a b "78Violet Announce Debut Single "Hothouse," Save Pop Music From Itself - idolator". idolator. June 5, 2013. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
- ^ Admin (July 8, 2013). "Aly & AJ Michalka Premiere New 78Violet Music Video for "Hothouse" – Watch Now!". Shine On Media. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
- ^ "78VIOLET TALK NEW SONG "HOTHOUSE" & NEW ALBUM!". YouTube. July 8, 2013. Retrieved December 31, 2013.
- ^ "HuffPost Live". Live.huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved December 31, 2013.
- ^ "Welcome to nginx!". Popdust.com. Retrieved December 31, 2013.
- ^ "ANDPOP | FIRST LOOK: 78Violet's Music Video for "Hothouse"". Retrieved August 28, 2017.
- ^ "Aly and AJ Return As 78Violet, Announce 'Hothouse' Single". Billboard. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
- ^ "78Violet's 'Hothouse' Video – Watch Now!". mizhollywood.com. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
- ^ "78violet - Hothouse". Discogs. Retrieved August 23, 2017.
- ^ "Hothouse - Single by 78violet on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved August 23, 2017.