Let’s go back to what must have been 2012. It’s pretty late at night and I’m standing on a street corner on Capitol Hill near Neumos chatting with Allen Stone and a man named Tim. Allen Stone gestures to Tim and says “Steven, you know this is the drummer of the best band in Seattle?” The band he was talking about was Hot Bodies In Motion. High praise coming from Mr. Stone.
Around that time Ballard’s Hot Bodies In Motion had plenty of buzz around town and looked like they were on deck to be one of the next bands to do it big out of Seattle. Then about ten years ago or so, silence.
Fast forward to early 2023… Ben Carson and Scott Paul Johnson of Hot Bodies In Motion catch fans off guard by announcing they have been writing and recording new music together and would be releasing their first new music in roughly a decade with the single “All Night.” It was good. Like, really good.
Then Hot Bodies In Motion released their new Fortune EP last Friday (6/2) with three more great new songs on it. With the recent return of Locals Only lining up pretty nicely with the recent return of Hot Bodies In Motion it felt right that they should be our new Locals Only Artist Of The Month. That means you will be hearing their new single “Hymn 151” all month long on The End.
Learn more about Hot Bodies In Motion below:
Official Bio
Hot Bodies In Motion was formed by good friends Scott Johnson and Ben Carson in a Seattle basement 12 years ago. Both Johnson and Carson share a religious upbringing, which shaped their musical interests early as Johnson picked up guitar and Carson learned bass. By immersing themselves into their community, the duo explored a variety of musical outlets, such as high school choir and gigs at local farmer’s markets. After meeting in college choir, Carson and Johnson eventually started to jam together in their free time, which led to the creation of Hot Bodies In Motion.
Tracing their influences to various artists, ranging from Pharrell Williams and The Black Keys toRage Against the Machine and Mariah Carey, Hot Bodies In Motion is a powerful blend of throwback rock, dripping with soulful swagger that is equal parts fervent and sensual. With inescapable guitar hooks, pulsing rhythms, and a vintage vibe, Hot Bodies in Motion both promises and delivers. The duo has collaborated with notable artists such as Macklemore, Natalie from JOSEPH, and Allen Stone. Furthermore, they’ve championed major media outlets with placements in the Lionsgate Film Abduction, Netflix’s Lucifer, and NBC’s The Night Shift.
After a 10-year hiatus, Johnson and Carson are back and better than ever. Their first single back, “All Night,” paved the way for their upcoming EP, Fortune, dropping later this year. Fortune explores themes of difficult decisions in life that keep us up at night, being there for a loved one in crisis, and learning to embrace things outside of our control. Their unique sound, described as “baby-making mammal funk,” gives the duo creative freedom as they break genres. Stay up to date with Hot Bodies In Motion’s upcoming releases by following them on Spotify, Instagram @HotBodiesInMotion, and by visiting HotBodiesInMotion.com.