the Isthmus (newspaper) as one of Madison's best new bands. In 2010 the band returned to the studio to record four more songs, which added to the previous two would make up a 6-song EP. The band would also be nominated for a MAMA for best rock song. The EP, Hubba Bubba, was released on Slothtrop Records in November 2010. 2011–present On January 27, 2011, Sexy Ester made the official announcement, via a message on Facebook to the members of their group, that Dusty Hay (drums) would be "hanging up his drumsticks" but would stay with the band until they could find a replacement. In May 2011 Sexy Ester announced that Paul Kennedy would take over on drums. Hay's final performance with Sexy Ester was at The 2011 Madison Area Music Awards. The band took home a total of four awards at the event including Alternative Album of the year for Hubba Bubba, Alternative song of the year for Love Bubble, Alternative performer of the year, and female vocalist of the year. In June the band released the single Glitter Baby in preparation for the release of their next record. In September the album Sequins Sins and Appetite was released along with the music video for Glitter Baby. The band continued to play an aggressive slate of shows in support of the new record. This culminated in winning eight Madison Area Music Awards in 2012 including: Artist of the Year, Video of the Year, Alternative Song of the Year (Glitter Baby), Female Vocalist of the Year (Lyndsay Evans), Interpretive song of the year (Girl You Want), Specialty Instrument of the Year (Roscoe Evans), and Drummer of the Year (Paul Kennedy). On January 7, 2013, it was announced that Paul Kennedy was leaving the band and being replaced by Sun Prairie, WI native Jenna Joanis. In March 2013 the band released the EP Monomania to a great fan reaction. In the summer of 2014 Paul Kennedy resumed his drum playing duties. On April 18, 2015, the band released its newest creation self-titled Sexy Ester, and will tour the country in support. Notes External links Sexy Ester website Musical groups from Wisconsin