[4] The members of Hot Flash Heat Wave all grew up in Davis, California, and first met in high school.
[6] In 2015, Hot Flash Heat Wave released their first full-length album, Neapolitan.
[11] In March 2017, Hot Flash Heat Wave announced their second full-length album, released by OIM Records.
[12][13][14][15][16] In November 2018, Hot Flash Heat Wave released a song titled "Dreaming of U", featuring Sophie Meiers.
The group released a single called "Bay Boys" on the 11 February 2022 followed by the album Sportswear on 11 March.