Saint Motel

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Saint Motel

Live at The Rickshaw Stop April 10, 2010 with Band of Skulls
Background information
Origin Los Angeles
Genres Indie rock, alternative rock, Indie Pop
Years active 2009–present
Labels OnThe Records
Website http://www.saintmotel.com
Members A/J Jackson
Aaron Sharp
Chondrak "Dak" Lerdamornpong
Greg Erwin

Saint Motel is an American four piece band from Los Angeles, whose music has been described as everything from "dream pop" to "indie prog".[1][2]

Saint Motel consists of A/J Jackson (lead vocals/guitar), Aaron Sharp aka "a sharp" (lead guitar), Chondrak "Dak" Lerdamornpong (bass), and Greg Erwin (drums),[3][4] who met in film school in Southern California. The band emphasizes visuals in addition to its music, and its debut EP ForPlay included a video for each of the six songs.[5]

Saint Motel has created or performed at a variety of shows,[6] including The Kaleidoscopic Mind Explosion in 3D,[7] Future Fathers Day, The Black & White Show,[8] Make Contact, and Valentine's Zombie Prom[9] and has toured with bands such as Band of Skulls,[10] Nico Vega, Imagine Dragons,[11] Races,[12] and most recently Hockey.[13]

On July 23, 2011, Saint Motel performed a live set for "Guitar Center Sessions" on DirecTV. The episode included an interview with program host, Nic Harcourt.[14]

The band's debut full length album, Voyeur, was released on July 10, 2012.[15][16] Mark Jenkins of the Washington Post described the album as, "Channeling British glam-pop as only a Los Angeles band can, Saint Motel makes chic and sprightly music with hints of ironic malevolence".[17] KCRW Music Librarian and DJ, Eric J. Lawrence said, "They have attacked it with gusto on Voyeur, adding dynamic touches to their rock-solid core of songwriting" and that "Overall the album is a satisfying package from start to finish", and Daytrotter said "The band makes its vices sound and seemingly taste like salt water taffy. Jackson sings about California dreams and somehow they sound attainable anywhere."[18]

Four of the album's songs, "Puzzle Pieces", "At Least I Have Nothing", "Honest Feedback", and "1997" were #1 on the Hype Machine's Twitter charts with Puzzle Pieces scoring in the top ten in the overal Popular charts twice.[19][20][21][22][23]"Voyeur" debuted at #18 on the alt specialty radio charts.[24]

Recently HBO Films used "Dear Dictator" in their 2013 trailer for Boardwalk Empire[25] and Dewars Scotch Whiskey featured Saint Motel in their 2013 "Live True" ad campaign.[26]

Discography

Albums

  • 2009 ForPlay" (EP) - On The Records
  • 2011 "7"1" (7") - On The Records
  • 2012 Voyeur (LP) - On The Records

Singles

  • 2011 "Puzzle Pieces" 7" Split - On The Records
  • 2011 "At Least I Have Nothing" 7" Split - On The Records
  • 2012 "Honest Feedback" - On The Records
  • 2012 '"'Feed Me Now" - On The Records
  • 2012 "Benny Goodman" - On The Records
  • 2013 "My Type" - On The Records

Videography

  • 2009 "Butch"
  • 2009 "Dear Dictator"
  • 2009 "To My Enemies"
  • 2009 "Eat Your Heart Out"
  • 2009 "Pity Party"
  • 2009 "Do Everything Now"
  • 2010 "Dear Dictator (Sam Sparro Remix)"
  • 2011 "Puzzle Pieces"
  • 2011 "At Least I Have Nothing"
  • 2012 "1997"
  • 2012 "Benny Goodman"

References

  1. ↑ Fusilli, Jim (2009-10-31). "Warpaint, Free Energy, Fool's Gold and Others at CMJ Talk to Jim Fusilli About the Music-Making Business". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2010-05-16. 
  2. ↑ Pareles, Jon (2011-01-06). "The Circus Tumbles In, to the Sound of the ’70s". The New York Times. 
  3. ↑ http://www.asianweek.com/2012/09/06/music-qa-dak-lerdamornpong-from-saint-motel/
  4. ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2343601/soundtrack
  5. ↑ "Music gift: Saint Motel's 'ForPlay' EP | Holiday Gift Guide | Los Angeles Times". Latimesblogs.latimes.com. 2009-12-10. Retrieved 2010-05-16. 
  6. ↑ "Saint Motel @ The Roxy". L.A. Record. Retrieved October 21, 2011. 
  7. ↑ The Troubadour says…. "Saint Motel Kaleidoscopic Mind Explosion in 3-D w/ Aushua, Oliver Future, and the Voyeurs @ The Troubadour – Flavorpill Los Angeles". Webcache.googleusercontent.com. Retrieved October 21, 2011. 
  8. ↑ "Saint Motel Black and White Show: Concert Review". Beatcrave.com. November 10, 2009. Retrieved October 21, 2011. 
  9. ↑ Jessup, Julie (February 4, 2011). "Saint Motel Presents 3rd Annual Zombie Prom". NBC Los Angeles. Retrieved October 21, 2011. 
  10. ↑ "Saint Motel to Support Band of Skulls". Green Shoelace. 2010-04-02. Retrieved 2012-09-04. 
  11. ↑ Joemeservy (2010-10-08). "Imagine Dragons, Nico Vega, and Saint Motel Announce Tour « Hungry Tiger Music". Hungrytigermusic.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2012-09-04. 
  12. ↑ "Frenchkiss Records". Frenchkiss Records. 2012-07-16. Retrieved 2012-09-04. 
  13. ↑ http://soundsinsandiego.com/2013/07/19/check-in-to-saint-motel-get-a-chance-to-check-them-out-725-at-soda-bar/
  14. ↑ Guitar Center Sessions with host Nic Harcourt Retrieved October 10, 2013.
  15. ↑ "Check Out: Saint Motel – “1997″ (CoS Premiere) « Consequence of Sound". Consequenceofsound.net. 2012-05-16. Retrieved 2012-09-04. 
  16. ↑ "Saint Motel: Voyeur - Album Preview on KCRW". Kcrw.com. Retrieved 2012-09-04. 
  17. ↑ Fusilli, Jim (2012-07-27). "Critic Review for Saint Motel". Washington Post. Retrieved 2012-07-27. 
  18. ↑ http://www.daytrotter.com/#!/concert/saint-motel/20055990-37383217
  19. ↑ http://www.musicmuso.com/news/2112/los-angeles-quartet-039-saint-motel-039-release-debut-album-039-voyeur-039-on-july-10th-news-article.html
  20. ↑ http://hypem.com/artist/SAINT+MOTEL/1/?sortby=blogged
  21. ↑ http://news.saintmotel.com/post/24201385534/new-song-1997-goes-to-1-on-hype-machine-charts
  22. ↑ http://hypem.com/artist/SAINT+MOTEL/1/?sortby=blogged
  23. ↑ http://theaudioperv.com/2011/05/09/saint-motel-presents-judgment-day-on-may-21st-at-the-roxy/
  24. ↑ http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=40076
  25. ↑ http://www.brushwithcelebrities.com/news/2013/07/16/trailer-boardwalk-empire-season-4-kings/
  26. ↑ http://www.cultture.com/58611-livetrue-joaquin-reyes-o-jose-antonio-bayona-estrellas-en-los-pasionales-spots-de-white-label
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