Hotel Books
| Cam Smith (Hotel Books) | |
|---|---|
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Cam Smith of Hotel Books in 2014. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Cameron Michael Smith |
| Born | February 16, 1993 |
| Origin | Porterville, California, US |
| Genres | emo, indie rock, ambient, spoken word |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, spoken-word poet |
| Instruments | Vocals, spoken word |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | InVogue Records, Dream Atlantic Records, Dead Letters Collective |
| Associated acts | Porterville High School |
| Website | http://www.hotelbooksfamilyforever.com/ |
Hotel Books (born February 16, 1993), is the American spoken-word project from Porterville, CA of Cam Smith. Hotel Books is commonly viewed as Faith-based, which Cam Smith has confirmed through numerous interviews. Smith has released four EPs and one full-length album with Hotel Books, featuring a revolving door of musicians who work alongside Smith.[1] The project is often presented on tour as a full band, but has also been shown as a solo project of Cam Smith. They are known for Smith's unique vocal style, which is often the central focus of their work.
The band's latest effort, "I'm Almost Happy Here, But I Never Feel at Home" was released July 1, 2014 via InVogue Records. The album received mostly positive reviews, as well as earning the band their first Billboard chartings, #9 on Alternative New Artists and #20 on Heatseekers, for the album's debut week.[2]
Hotel Books has toured USA, Europe, and Australia, playing with a variety of notable acts, including Whitechapel, Code Orange Kids, and Being As An Ocean.[3]
Members
- Studio Musicians
- Cam Smith – vocals (since 2011)
- Dan Colasanto – drums (2013-2014), guitar (since 2014)
- Kaleb Thibeau - guitar (since 2014)
- Andy Garcia - drums (Since 2014)
- Jordan Leal – guitars (2013–2014)
- Kevin Glaudel – guitar (2012–2013)
- Matthew Walker – guitar (2011–2012)
Releases
This is a list of official releases by Hotel Books represented by distribution. "Everything We Could Have Done Differently" is a collection of short EPs released through Dead Letters Collective, including a three song split with Brave Coast, and a two song split with Endure. The EP series was always intended to be released as one record, but ended up being an independent compilation release.
"I'm Almost Happy Here, But I Never Feel At Home" is a two-part double EP featuring the December 2013 EP "I'm Almost Happy Here " (with the addition of two new singles released between EPs) as well a brand new EP entitled "But I Never Feel At Home".
| Title | Release Date | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Call Me Human (EP) | December 2011 | Dead Letters Collective |
| Everything We Could Have Done Differently (compilation) | December 2013 | Independent |
| I'm Almost Happy Here, But I Never Feel at Home | July 1, 2014 | InVogue Records |
| Run Wild, Young Beauty | April 7, 2015 | InVogue Records |
Music Videos
- "Visions" (2012)
- "Beliefs [Upon Contact]" (2013)
- "Dreaming or Sinking" (2014)
- "Cult Leader" (2014)
- "Nicole" (2014)
- "Run Wild, Young Beauty" (2015)
- "Constant Conclusions" (2015)
References
- ↑ "Sputnikmusic Hotel Books". Sputnikmusic.com. Retrieved July 10, 2014.
- ↑ "Billboard Heatseekers Chart 7/1/2014". Billboard Charts.
- ↑ "IndieVisionMusic Interviews Hotel Books". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved July 10, 2014.