Rising London-based outfit Hot Stamp have released their striking debut single 'Josephine', a twisted, disco-infused tale of obsession, betrayal, and emotional unraveling. Merging haunting verses with a glittering, infectious chorus, the track feels like a knife wrapped in silk: beautiful, dangerous, and unforgettable.
Written and recorded in a single day, 'Josephine' showcases the band’s bold lyrical vision and theatrical flair. “It felt like your favourite memory stabbing you in the back,” they say of the process. Drawing from real-life emotional turmoil (minus the murder), the song amplifies personal anecdotes into something surreal and cinematic, a fever dream of toxic friendship set to a dancefloor beat.
Following 18 months of buzz-worthy live shows around London, 'Josephine' marks Hot Stamp as one of the capital’s most daring new acts; equal parts spectacle and substance, and unafraid to dance on the edge.
Have a listen to 'Josephine' in the player below.