Radiator Hospital Explained

Radiator Hospital
Origin:Grand Rapids, Michigan
Genre:Indie rock, indie pop, Emo revival
Label:Salinas Records
Current Members:
  • Sam Cook-Parrott
  • Cynthia Schemmer
  • Jon Rybicki
  • Jeff Bolt

Radiator Hospital is an American indie rock band. Though songwriter Sam Cook-Parrott (vocals/guitar) is from Grand Rapids, Michigan, they are now based in Philadelphia.[1] [2] The rest of the current lineup is Cynthia Schemmer (guitar/vocals), Jon Rybicki (bass), and Jeff Bolt (drums). They have released six albums; two out of print lo-fi cassettes, and four LPs put out by Salinas Records.

History

After Sam Cook-Parrott's high school band ended, he started recording solo material with a four-track tape recorder. He named the project after an auto body shop in Grand Rapids.[1] Radiator Hospital released their first full-length album in 2010 titled My Most Imaginary Friend.[3]

In September 2012, after a few years of regional shows and some minimal touring, Cook-Parrott relocated to Philadelphia, moving into a house with members of Swearin' and other punk bands. This is where the current full band Radiator Hospital lineup settled, also featuring guitarist/vocalist Cynthia Schemmer, bassist Jon Rybicki, and drummer Jeff Bolt.

Their first official full-length, Something Wild, was released in the summer of 2013 on Salinas Records. It was recorded partially in the same lo-fi manner as earlier cassettes, but added a more studio honed production sound (provided by Swearin' guitarist/vocalist Kyle Gilbride) on the more energetic full-band songs.[4]

Their next album Torch Song, also recorded with Gilbride, was released in 2014, and brought the band wider recognition.In 2017 Radiator Hospital released Play the Songs You Like, which had been recorded by Jeff Zeigler.[4]

Another album, Sings 'Music For Daydreaming, was released in early 2019. It was also recorded with Zeigler and is the first full length album credited to Radiator Hospital to be performed entirely by Cook-Parrott since 2011.[5]

On May 25 2023 Radiator Hospital released Can't Make Any Promises, which was recorded once again with Kyle Gilbride.

Radiator Hospital's recorded output often features collaborations with other vocalists, such as Allison and Katie Crutchfield, Maryn Jones, and Elaiza Santos. Likewise Cook-Parrott has contributed to recordings by Waxahatchee, Japanese Breakfast and Allison Crutchfield.

Discography

Albums

EPs

Split releases

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Zarrillo. Zack. POZ Showcase: Radiator Hospital. Property of Zack. 24 January 2017.
  2. Web site: Jones. Charles. INTERVIEW: Sam Cook-Parrott, Radiator Hospital. Funeral Sounds. 24 January 2017. bot: unknown. https://web.archive.org/web/20170202022026/http://funeralsounds.com/uncategorized/interview-sam-cook-parrott-radiator-hospital/. 2 February 2017.
  3. Web site: My Most Imaginary Friend. Radiator Hospital. 24 January 2017.
  4. Web site: Radiator Hospital Biography. Thomas. Fred. Allmusic. 18 April 2018.
  5. Web site: Radiator Hospital Sings Music for Daydreaming. Donelson. Marcy. Allmusic. 21 May 2019.
  6. Web site: Radiator Hospital - Nothin' In My Eyes. Stereokiller. 24 January 2017.
  7. Web site: Ozzi. Dan. Philadelphia Has the Best Punk Scene in the Country Right Now. 4 February 2014 . Vice. 24 January 2017.
  8. Web site: Pelly. Jenn. Radiator Hospital "Our Song" / "Are You Feeling Me?". Pitchfork. 24 January 2017.
  9. Web site: Wheeler. Vicky. The Oddly Nostalgic Sound of Radiator Hospital. 2 January 2014. The New York Observer. 24 January 2017.
  10. Web site: Bowe. Miles. Stream Radiator Hospital Torch Song. 8 July 2014. Stereogum. 24 January 2017.
  11. Web site: Minsker. Evan. Radiator Hospital "Cut Your Bangs". Pitchfork. 24 January 2017.
  12. Web site: Radiator Hospital "video premiere: "Weird Little Idea" - Radiator Hospital". Lauren. Rearick. The Grey Estates. 18 March 2019. 18 March 2019.
  13. Web site: Sacher. Andrew. Radiator Hospital announce new LP 'Can't Make Any Promises' & tour dates, share new song. BrooklynVegan. April 13, 2023. July 4, 2023.
  14. Web site: Rakoff. Evan. Andy Griffith, America's surrogate father. Salon. 23 April 2013. 24 January 2017.
  15. Web site: Sacher. Andrew. Radiator Hospital cover "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" for new single series. 3 September 2014 . BrooklynVegan. 24 January 2017.

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