Atlantic City’s The Washups are back with “Hot Dog,” a raucous new single dropping June 27 via Purple Door Records. Known for their no-frills basement punk energy, The Washups have carved out a name in the local scene through sweaty gigs and unfiltered sound. This track captures that same spirit—raw, fast, and loud as hell.
Recorded and mixed at Purple Door’s DIY homebase, “Hot Dog” distills the band’s live intensity into two and a half minutes of punchy riffs, barked vocals, and driving rhythms. It’s punk rock in its purest form—nothing fancy, just attitude and volume.
Having played spots like Anchor Rock Club alongside acts like Mules of the Cellar and Reckless Randy, The Washups are no strangers to chaotic, floor-level shows. “Hot Dog” feels like a snapshot of that chaos—captured on tape but still threatening to blow out your speakers.
For a band rooted in Atlantic City’s underground, and a label that lives and breathes DIY ethos, this release is a perfect match. “Hot Dog” is messy, honest, and impossible to ignore—just like the scene that birthed it.
