Hot Water Music is an American punk rock band formed in October 1994 and based in Gainesville, Florida. Since their formation, the group has consisted of Chuck Ragan and Chris Wollard on shared lead vocals and guitars, bass guitarist Jason Black, and drummer George Rebelo. Since 2017, the band has also included guitarist-vocalist Chris Cresswell. The band initially broke up in August 1998, but reformed by October 1998. The group split up again in 2006, but has remained active since 2008.

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Features / Music

Chris Cresswell Details Five Lessons From Joining Hot Water Music

Ahead of the band’s Australian tour, The Music caught up with Chris Cresswell to discover five things he’s learned as a member of Hot Water Music.

Features / Premiere

VIDEO PREMIERE: Hot Water Music - 'Much Love'

The video premiere of 'Much Love' arrives as the Florida punk-rock band prepare to return to Australia.

Features / Track by Track

'A Love Letter To Our Fans': Hot Water Music Detail New LP 'VOWS'

Here's what Chuck Ragan, Jason Black, and Chris Cresswell had to say about the new Hot Water Music album, 'VOWS'.

Reviews / Album

Album Review: Hot Water Music - Exister

Exister is Hot Water Music’s glorious return to the punk stage.

Reviews / Album

Album Review: Hot Water Music - Exister

Exister is by far the band’s biggest-sounding and best-produced album of their career.

Reviews / Album

Album Review: Hot Water Music - 'Exister'

Back with the old and a little of the new.

Reviews / Album

Album Review: Hot Water Music - Exister

While some of Exister’s songs are forgettable, and the album is by no means the band’s best, it’s still great to have Hot Water Music back.