One night on tour in 2023, the band spent a rare night off relaxing together in a hotel hot tub. The conversation covered everything from favorite performances, to the challenges of being an all-female band in a male-dominated genre, and the joys of collaboration. This moment of camaraderie was the catalyst for members of the band to write their own original music and develop the collection of songs that make up Brass Queens’ 2024 album Hot Tub Sessions Vol. I.

With the New Orleans Brass Band tradition at its core, the songs are spiced with a wide range of musical influences including balkan, mambo, film scores, pop, and classic rock. Expanding on the signature sound that already defined Brass Queens, this album showcases their versatility by delivering intricate horn lines, driving grooves, and their ability to construct a wall of sound. Vol. I tells their story so far, through triumphant anthems, joyous odes to friendship, and danceable tunes representative of their high energy performance style.