Saint Motel

Saint Motel

Live at The Rickshaw Stop April 10, 2010 with Band of Skulls
Background information
Origin Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres Indie rock, indie pop, dream pop, nu disco
Years active 2009 – present
Labels Elektra Records
Parlophone
OnThe Records
Website saintmotel.com
Members A/J Jackson
Aaron Sharp
Greg Erwin
Dak

Saint Motel is an American indie pop band from Los Angeles, whose music has been described as everything from "dream pop" to "indie prog".[1][2] The band consists of A/J Jackson (lead vocals, guitar, piano), Aaron Sharp aka "a sharp" (lead guitar), Dak (bass), and Greg Erwin (drums).[3][4]

Career

2009: ForPlay

Main article: ForPlay (album)

The group initially came together while A/J and Sharp were attending film school in Southern California.[5] The duo later met Dak at a sushi restaurant where he worked near campus and Greg who went to a school nearby. The band emphasizes visuals in addition to its music; their 2009 debut EP ForPlay included a video for each of the six songs.[6]

2012: Voyeur

The band's first full length album, Voyeur (2012), debuted at #18 on the alt specialty radio charts and six of its eleven songs managed to chart or hit number one on the Hype Machine Charts.[7][8][9][10][11] The album was celebrated by everyone from the Washington Post to Daytrotter, as KCRW Music Librarian and DJ, Eric J. Lawrence put it, "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".[12]

2014–present

The band released the EP My Type with Parlophone on August 17 in the UK.[13][14] "My Type" climbed the Top 40 charts in many European countries including Italy where it was certified platinum.[15] The band have embarked on two European and one US tour in support of the EP and are expected to release the full length album later in 2015. In December 2014 Saint Motel announced that they had joined the Elektra Records roster.[16] Saint Motel appeared as the musical guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on ABC with guests Tom Arnold and Maisie Williams; the band performed the songs "My Type" and "Cold Cold Man".[17] In April 2015, Saint Motel performed during both weekends on the main stage at the 2015 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.[18] They also performed at Piqniq[19] in Tinley Park, IL on June 6. Saint Motel performed at the 2015 KROQ Weenie Roast[20]

Live shows

Saint Motel has created or performed at a variety of shows,[21] including The Kaleidoscopic Mind Explosion in 3D,[22] Future Fathers Day, The Black & White Show,[23] Make Contact, and Valentine's Zombie Prom[24] and has toured with bands such as Band of Skulls,[25] Nico Vega, Imagine Dragons,[26] Races,[27] Hockey,[28] Arctic Monkeys,[29] Weezer, Lights.[30] Saint Motel performed at the 2015 Sanremo Music Festival in Sanremo, Italy, and at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.[31] In December 12, they performed in Live Out (Monterrey, Mexico). The band is on the line-up to play the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, June 2016, in Tennessee.[32]

Appearances

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. Saint Motel's music has been used frequently in film and television including a recent HBO Films use of "Dear Dictator" in their 2013 trailer for Boardwalk Empire.[33] Saint Motel is prominently featured in Dewars Scotch Whiskey's current "Live True" ad campaign.[34] "My Type" was used by UK cellphone retailer phones 4u in their 2014 UK TV ad campaign and NOW TV ad in 2015. "My Type" is also featured in the EA Sports, FIFA 15 soundtrack[35] and Konami's Pro Evolution Soccer 2016.[36] In December 2015 they appear in OVS' winter commercial.

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details
Voyeur
  • Released: 10 July 2012
  • Label: OnThe Records
  • Formats: Digital download, CD

Extended plays

Title Details
ForPlay
  • Released: 8 September 2009
  • Label: OnThe Records
  • Formats: Digital download, CD
7"1
  • Released: 13 December 2011
  • Label: OnThe Records
  • Formats: 7"
7"2
  • Released: 2013
  • Label: OnThe Records
  • Formats: 7"
My Type
  • Released: 17 August 2014
  • Label: Elektra, Parlophone
  • Formats: Digital download, CD

Singles

Year Title Peak chart positions Album
UK FR
[37]		 SWI

[38]

 IT
[39][40]		 US
Alt.
2012 "Puzzle Pieces" — — — — — Voyeur
"At Least I Have Nothing" — — — — —
2012 "Honest Feedback" — — — — —
"Feed Me Now" — — — — —
"Benny Goodman" — — — — —
2014 "Ace in the Hole" — — — — — My Type (EP)
2014 "My Type" 34 120 51 14 9
2015 "Cold Cold Man" — — 45 20
"—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released.

Videography

Year Title Director
2009 "Butch" A/J Jackson
"Dear Dictator" Carlos Estrada
"To My Enemies" Carlos Estrada
"Eat Your Heart Out" Evan Savitt
"Pity Party" A/J Jackson
"Do Everything Now" A/J Jackson
2010 "Dear Dictator" (Sam Sparro Remix) A/J Jackson
2011 "Puzzle Pieces" A/J Jackson
"At Least I Have Nothing" Saint Motel
2012 "1997" A/J Jackson
"Benny Goodman" A/J Jackson
2013 "Daydream/Wetdream/Nightmare" Sidsel Sørensen
2014 "My Type (Unofficial)" Sam Winkler
"My Type" A/J Jackson
2015 "Cold Cold Man (Unofficial)" N/A
"Cold cold man (official)" N/A

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. ↑ Sankaran, Jasmine. "Music Q&A: Dak Lerdamornpong from Saint Motel". AsianWeek. Retrieved 2014-08-24.
  4. ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2343601/soundtrack
  5. ↑ "Saint Motel". Interview Magazine. Retrieved September 16, 2011.
  6. ↑ "Music gift: Saint Motel's 'ForPlay' EP | Holiday Gift Guide | Los Angeles Times". Latimesblogs.latimes.com. 2009-12-10. Retrieved 2010-05-16.
  7. ↑ "Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Nielsen Ratings, Music News and more!". FMQB. Retrieved 2014-08-24.
  8. ↑ "Check Out: Saint Motel – "1997" (CoS Premiere) « Consequence of Sound". Consequenceofsound.net. 2012-05-16. Retrieved 2012-09-04.
  9. ↑ "Saint Motel: Voyeur - Album Preview on KCRW". Kcrw.com. Retrieved 2012-09-04.
  10. ↑ https://web.archive.org/20120625010830/http://www.musicmuso.com:80/news/2112/los-angeles-quartet-039-saint-motel-039-release-debut-album-039-voyeur-039-on-july-10th-news-article.html. Archived from the original on June 25, 2012. Retrieved May 1, 2013. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  11. ↑ "Saint Motel Presents Judgment Day On May 21st At The Roxy". The Audio Perv. Retrieved 2014-08-24.
  12. ↑ Fusilli, Jim (2012-07-27). "Critic Review for Saint Motel". Washington Post. Retrieved 2012-07-27.
  13. ↑ Bambridge, Fred. "It's All Indie: Saint Motel sign to Parlophone Records". Itsallindie.com. Retrieved 2014-08-24.
  14. ↑ "Saint Motel deliver exuberant live performance". Daily Californian, February 23, 2015. Sasha Chebil
  15. ↑ Barnabi, Maria. "La Nostra Canzone Del Giorno: My Type Dei Saint Motel". Cosmopolitan Italia. Hearst Magazines. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
  16. ↑ Thompson, Gus. "Media Life: Ex-Auburn drummer's Saint Motel signs with Elektra Records". AuburnJournal.com. Retrieved 2015-04-23.
  17. ↑ "Tom Arnold, Maisie Williams, Music from Saint Motel" (Video upload). abc.go.com. ABC. 2015-03-24. Retrieved 2015-04-23.
  18. ↑ Miller, Jeff. "Coachella 2015: Saint Motel Talks U.S. Breakout Moment". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2015-04-23.
  19. ↑ First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
  20. ↑ "KROQ Weenie Roast Y Fiesta 2015 Lineup & Ticket Info". kroq.cbslocal.com. Retrieved 2015-05-01.
  21. ↑ "Saint Motel @ The Roxy". L.A. Record. Retrieved October 21, 2011.
  22. ↑ 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.
  23. ↑ "Saint Motel Black and White Show: Concert Review". Beatcrave.com. November 10, 2009. Retrieved October 21, 2011.
  24. ↑ Jessup, Julie (February 4, 2011). "Saint Motel Presents 3rd Annual Zombie Prom". NBC Los Angeles. Retrieved October 21, 2011.
  25. ↑ "Saint Motel to Support Band of Skulls". Green Shoelace. 2010-04-02. Retrieved 2012-09-04.
  26. ↑ Joemeservy (2010-10-08). "Imagine Dragons, Nico Vega, and Saint Motel Announce Tour « Hungry Tiger Music". Hungrytigermusic.wordpress.com. Retrieved 2012-09-04.
  27. ↑ "Frenchkiss Records". Frenchkiss Records. 2012-07-16. Retrieved 2012-09-04.
  28. ↑ Van, Jen (2013-07-19). "Check in to Saint Motel & Get a Chance to Check Them Out 7/25 at Soda Bar!". Sounds in San Diego. Retrieved 2014-08-24.
  29. ↑ "Arctic Monkeys at First Avenue, Minneapolis". We Heart Music. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
  30. ↑ "LIGHTS AND SAINT MOTEL". sandiegoreader.com. Retrieved 2015-04-23.
  31. ↑ "Coachella 2015: Saint Motel bring flashy style to main stage". Los Angeles Daily News, By Liset Marquez, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, 04/12/15,
  32. ↑ http://lineup.bonnaroo.com/
  33. ↑
  34. ↑ "#LIVETRUE Joaquín Reyes o José Antonio Bayona estrellas en los pasionales spots de White Label". Cultture.com. Retrieved 2014-08-24.
  35. ↑ "Listen to the FIFA 15 Soundtrack". EASports. Retrieved 15 October 2014.
  36. ↑ Makuch, Eddie (2 September 2015). "PES 2016 Soundtrack Revealed". GameSpot. Retrieved 6 September 2015.
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  38. ↑ Hung, Steffen. "Saint Motel - My Type - swisscharts.com". swisscharts.com. Retrieved 2016-02-03.
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  40. ↑ "Top Digital - WK 13 (dal 2015-03-23 al 2015-03-29)" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 2 April 2015.

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