Saint Motel

Saint Motel

Saint Motel
Background information
Origin Los Angeles, California, US
Genres
Years active 2009–present
Labels
Website saintmotel.com
Members
  • A/J Jackson
  • Aaron Sharp
  • Greg Erwin
  • Dak Lerdamornpong

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 (lead guitar), Dak Lerdamornpong (bass), and Greg Erwin (drums).[3][4]

Career

2009–2011: ForPlay

The group initially came together while Jackson 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]

2012–2013: Voyeur

The band's first full-length album, Voyeur, debuted at #18 on the alt specialty radio charts and six of its eleven songs charted 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 [the debut album] 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]

2014–2015: My Type

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 were 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 and the 2015 KROQ Weenie Roast.

2016–present: saintmotelevision

On July 11, Saint Motel announced their second album, saintmotelevision, set to be released on October 21. The band will embark on a North American tour in support of the album, with Hippo Campus and JR JR as supporting acts.[19] On August 12, Saint Motel released the album's first single, "Move", with an accompanying 360-degree video.[20] In September, in an exclusive with Billboard, they released another song from the album, "You Can Be You".[21]

Live shows

Saint Motel has created or performed at a variety of shows,[22] including The Kaleidoscopic Mind Explosion in 3D,[23] Future Fathers Day, The Black & White Show,[24] Make Contact, and Valentine's Zombie Prom[25] and has toured with bands such as Band of Skulls,[26] Nico Vega, Imagine Dragons,[27] Races,[28] Hockey,[29] Arctic Monkeys,[30] Weezer, Lights.[31] Saint Motel performed at the 2015 Sanremo Music Festival in Sanremo, Italy, and at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.[32] 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, as well as the Firefly Music Festival, June 2016, in Dover, Delaware.

Appearances

In 2010 Saint Motel opened for Band of Skulls at Venue in Vancouver, B.C.[33] 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.[34] Saint Motel is prominently featured in Dewars Scotch Whiskey's current "Live True" ad campaign.[35] "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 EA Sports game FIFA 15[36] and later re-used again in Konami game Pro Evolution Soccer 2016.[37] In 2016, Uber used "Move" in a television commercial.[38]

In 2015 Saint Motel performed at the Crocodile in Seattle,[39] and at the Pilgrimage Festival in Tennessee. [40]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details
Voyeur
  • Released: July 10, 2012
  • Label: OnThe Records
  • Formats: Digital download, CD, LP
saintmotelevision
  • Released: October 21, 2016
  • Label: Elektra Records
  • Formats: Digital download, CD, LP

Extended plays

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

Singles

Year Title Peak chart positions Album
US
Alt.
[41]		 FRA
[42]		 ITA
[43][44]		 SWI
[45]		 UK
[46]
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)
"My Type" 9 120 14 51 34
2015 "Cold Cold Man" 22 — 45 — —
2016 "Move" 15 — — — — saintmotelevision
"—" 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" Chris Osbrink
2016 "Move" Nick Roney and Zach Wechter
"You Can Be You" N/A
"Born Again" 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. ↑ "Los Angeles quartet 'Saint Motel' release debut album 'Voyeur' on July 10th". Archived from the original on June 25, 2012. Retrieved May 1, 2013.
  11. ↑ "Saint Motel Presents Judgment Day On May 21st At The Roxy". The Audio Perv. Retrieved 2014-08-24.
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  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
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  16. ↑ Thompson, Gus. "Media Life: Ex-Auburn drummer's Saint Motel signs with Elektra Records". AuburnJournal.com. Retrieved 2015-04-23.
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  20. ↑ Green, Jake. "LISTEN: SAINT MOTEL // MOVE". When The Gramophone Rings. When The Gramophone Rings. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
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  24. ↑ "Saint Motel Black and White Show: Concert Review". Beatcrave.com. November 10, 2009. Retrieved October 21, 2011.
  25. ↑ Jessup, Julie (February 4, 2011). "Saint Motel Presents 3rd Annual Zombie Prom". NBC Los Angeles. Retrieved October 21, 2011.
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  28. ↑ "Frenchkiss Records". Frenchkiss Records. 2012-07-16. Retrieved 2012-09-04.
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  38. ↑ "Uber TV Spot, 'It's Time' Song by Saint Motel". iSpot.tv. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
  39. ↑ "Finish Ticket Steals The Show At The Crocodile!". Seattle Music Insider, By Robin Fairbanks on April 7, 2015
  40. ↑ "Pilgrimage Festival is a blend of Southern musical influences". The Crimson White. 09/29/15
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  44. ↑ "Top Digital - WK 13 (dal 2015-03-23 al 2015-03-29)" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
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