Hot Property: "Get Yourself in the Groove," Doubling The Rolling Stones and the Analogue Resurrection

Interview with Hot Property on their newest single "Get Yourself In The Groove"

Building a sustainable music career completely independently is an uphill battle but Hot Property is bypassing the traditional industry playbook entirely. Without even having released an official debut track, the band had managed to sell out nearly every single date of their first headline tour.

The five-piece band consists of frontman Gabe (from Hull), guitarist Luca (from Massachusetts), guitarist Jonny (from Bristol), bassist Tyla (from Dudley), and drummer Brad (from Walsall). The project first started to form in London, where Gabe, Luca, and Jonny crossed paths in pubs and through mutual friends, bonding over a shared musical taste. After searching for a drummer for several months, they engaged Brad, who quickly brought in his longtime friend Tyla to play the bass for the band. “It just clicked from there,” the band recalls.

Now, with the release of their highly anticipated single, “Get Yourself In The Groove,” recorded at the historic Church Studios, Hot Property is ready to prove they are far more than just a viral phenomenon.

From Pub Arguments to On-Screen Doubles

The foundational lore of Hot Property is famously tied to rock royalty. Long before they ever shared a stage, the band’s core members were locked in a fierce debate. “We literally started this entire band arguing about which Rolling Stones record was the best,” they reveal. “And that debate is still ongoing!”

That argument took a surreal turn when the band was hand-picked to star as the on-screen doubles for Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, and Ronnie Wood in the Stones’ own music video for “In the Stars,” alongside Hollywood actress Odessa A’zion. The opportunity came fast, leaving the band with little time to overthink the high-profile gig. “We only got the roles confirmed a few days before, so we barely had time to process anything - we just went along with it!”

For a group known for explosive, high-octane live shows, stepping onto a major production set felt surprisingly natural. “To be honest, we’re all big Stones fans, so we didn’t need too much instruction on set,” they say. “It was all quite natural. Luca’s been practicing his Jagger moves in pubs and at parties for years!”

Individual Paths and the Church Studio Sessions

The particular energy behind Hot Property is the result of diverse backgrounds and musical upbringings of its members. For Gabe, the inspiration came from a childhood soundtrack of 70s and 80s icons, paired with a stint attending local gigs in London. “The mystique of artists like David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, and Rod Stewart always fascinated me - the personas they created, the unpredictability of their live shows, and the real energy behind every performance,” Gabe explains. “What inspired me most was that lack of showmanship and personality in the local scene. Everything kind of seemed the same; there wasn’t much individuality. It pushed me to start my own project, bring those elements back, and revive the classic rock sound.”

The rest of the band contributed their own distinct influences into the rehearsal room. Luca was introduced to the guitar through his father’s love for Pink Floyd, Dire Straits, and the Rolling Stones. Jonny, who picked up a cheap guitar one Christmas, found his drive through 90s and 2000s stadium acts like Oasis and Kasabian. “Oasis probably inspired me the most to be in a band,” Jonny says. “I love it when bands make you feel that you could easily do it too.” Tyla grew up watching music videos on MTV and Kerrang in Birmingham, heavily inspired by the heavy riffs of Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath, while Brad honed his timing under the tutelage of Ash Sheehan, pulling theatrical performance inspiration from legendary drummers like Keith Moon and John Bonham.

This melting pot of perspectives heavily influenced the recording sessions for “Get Yourself In The Groove” at Church Studios. The track marks a distinct stylistic pivot from their earlier, unreleased material. “The other tracks, ‘Ain’t That A Lotta Love’ and ‘Saddle Up,’ were a bit laid back and have a slight soul element to them - they probably would have included a gospel choir or soul backing singers if we had the budget,” the band notes.

In contrast, the band’s new single brings a striking sense of immediacy. “It wasn’t written with the intention of being particularly gritty, but when we played it in rehearsal, it came out that way and the chorus just sounded massive. This one is definitely more urgent, but it wasn’t done unintentionally. That’s the great thing about making music - you never know what’s going to come out or how the band will shape the song.”

Forging an Independent Identity

Because the world first discovered Hot Property through the lens of legacy rock icons, the band is incredibly intentional about establishing their own autonomous identity. They pull from an eclectic pool of inspiration that stretches well into the present day. “We all have different bands and musicians that we look up to, so there’s a real mix of influences in there,” they clarify. “Not just 60s and 70s bands either - ’Get Yourself In The Groove’ feels like it’s got a strong modern element to it.”

Gabe has previously described the new track as an anthem for pushing past anxiety - a message that mirrors the band’s own philosophy toward their sudden, massive live success and the pressures of performing. “There’s always a few nerves and a bit of excitement before any show - that’s natural if something is important to you,” the band says. “That’ll hopefully remain however big or acclaimed we get - if it doesn’t, then it’s probably time to quit! In terms of the track, it’s about getting out of your own head and having a good time, you only live once. This is important for playing live also - it could be your last show for all you know, so you’ve got to give it everything.”

Even with early, high-profile endorsements from figures like Rod Stewart and a rapidly growing online platform, Hot Property remains firmly grounded in the realities of the independent grind. When asked what keeps them anchored away from the cameras and social media, their answer is entirely practical: “To be honest, as an independent band there’s always so much work to do, so that keeps us grounded. For now, anyway!”

Ultimately, the collective wants their growing audience to recognise them as an entirely standalone entity. “We’ve always been adamant as a band that we don’t want to be seen as a carbon copy of any other group, or any other time period. Our influences and personalities go much deeper than that, so we want to be seen as our own entity, not a rip-off of this band or that band like some groups appear to be. We want to make music we like and have a good time doing it, which should come across when we play live.”

As for the remainder of 2026, the band’s blueprint is focused entirely on expansion and momentum. “We want to play as many places and release as much music as we can,” they conclude. “We already have a lot of songs recorded and lots of gigs booked. This is the year where we take our biggest step towards getting to the place we want to be as a band.”

“Get Yourself In The Groove” releases today. Have a listen below!

-Shelley D. Schwartz