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Saint Motel
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Origin:Los Angeles, California, US
Years Active:2007–present

Saint Motel (stylized in all caps) is an American indie pop band from Los Angeles, whose music has been described as everything from dream pop to progressive indie.[1] [2] The band is composed of singer, songwriter, and producer, A. J. Jackson (lead vocals, guitar, piano), Aaron Sharp (lead guitar), Dak Lerdamornpong (bass) and Greg Erwin (drums).[3] [4]

Career

2007–2011: ForPlay

The group initially came together while Jackson and Sharp were attending film school in Southern California.[5] The duo later met Lerdamornpong 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 No. 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 praised by journals ranging from The Washington Post to Daytrotter. KCRW Music Librarian and DJ Eric J. Lawrence wrote, "They have attacked [the debut album] with gusto on Voyeur, adding dynamic touches to their rock-solid core of songwriting", and, "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 30 charts in many European countries including Italy where it was certified platinum.[15] The band 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 performing 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] and the 2015 KROQ Weenie Roast.[20]

2016–2018: Saintmotelevision

On July 11, 2016, Saint Motel announced Saintmotelevision, their second album, would be released on October 21, 2016. The band embarked on a North American tour in support of the album, with Hippo Campus and JR JR as supporting acts.[21] On August 12, Saint Motel released the album's first single, "Move", with an accompanying 360-degree video.[22] The song was featured in the EA Sports video game FIFA 17. In September, in an exclusive with Billboard, they released another song from the album, "You Can Be You".[23] Saint Motel has released 10 virtual reality components, one for each song on the album.[24] This makes Saint Motel the first band to release an entire album with a virtual reality VR experience to accompany every track.[25] Saint Motel has continued to experiment with new technologies, releasing the first-ever augmented reality version of Saintmotelevision.[26]

2019–2021: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

On October 16, 2019, the band released the EP The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack: Part 1, the first of two extended plays consisting of songs from their third album, The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.[27] On March 16, 2020, the band released the single "A Good Song Never Dies". This was part of the EP The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack: Part 2, the second part of their third album.[28] In 2020, "A Good Song Never Dies" was featured on the soundtrack to the video game MLB The Show 20. On June 25, 2021, the full The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack album was released, containing every song from both EPs, the previously-released single "It's All Happening", and four new songs.

2023–present: Saint Motel Studios

On May 5, 2023, the band released their first single of what they describe as "Saint Motel Studios", a concept based on the classic Hollywood film studio system that they described more as a phase than an album.[29] [30] The new single "Everyone's A Guru Now" was quickly followed by "Fine Wine" on August 4, and “Slowly Spilling Out” on November 3.[31] They then released "Stay Golden" on July 26, 2024.

Live shows

Saint Motel has created or performed at a variety of shows,[32] including The Kaleidoscopic Mind Explosion in 3D,[33] Future Fathers Day, The Black & White Show,[34] Make Contact, the 80/35 Music Festival in Des Moines, Iowa,[35] and Valentine's Zombie Prom[36] and has toured with bands such as Band of Skulls,[37] Nico Vega, Imagine Dragons,[38] Races,[39] Hockey,[40] Arctic Monkeys,[41] Weezer, and Lights.[42] Saint Motel performed at the 2015 Sanremo Music Festival in Sanremo, Italy, and at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.[43] On December 12, they performed in Live Out (Monterrey, Mexico). The band opened for Panic! At The Disco on their Death of a Bachelor Tour. Starting in 2023 the band began their latest endeavor, "The Awards Show Tour" which was modeled after a classic Awards Show program where the fans could vote on songs throughout the night.[44]

Discography

Studio albums

TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
US
[45] 		US
Alt.
[46] 		US
Rock
[47] 		ITA
[48]
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
62 9 13 100
The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
  • Released: June 25, 2021[49]
  • Label: Elektra Records
  • Formats: Digital download, CD, LP
— — — —
"—" denotes album that did not chart or was not released

Extended plays

TitleDetailsPeaks
ITA
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
52
The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack: Part 1
  • Released: October 16, 2019[50]
  • Label: Elektra
  • Formats: Digital download
—
The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack: Part 2
  • Released: September 18, 2020[51]
  • Label: Elektra
  • Formats: Digital download
—
"—" denotes album that did not chart or was not released

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart positionsCertificationsAlbum
US
Rock
[52] 		BEL
(WA)
[53] 		CAN
Rock
[54] 		CIS
[55] 		FRA
[56] 		ICE
[57] 		ITA
SCO
[58] 		SWI
[59] 		UK
[60]
"Puzzle Pieces"[61] 2011— — — — — — — — — —Voyeur
"At Least I Have Nothing"[62] 2012— — — — — — — — — —
"1997"[63] — — — — — — — — — —
"Benny Goodman"[64] — — — — — — — — — —
"Ace in the Hole"[65] 2013— — — — — — — — — —My Type EP
"My Type"201418 53 7 186 130 — 14 20 51 34
"Cold Cold Man"[71] 2015— — — — — — 45 — — —
  • RIAA: Gold
  • FIMI: Gold[72]
"Move"[73] 201629 — 37 — — — 48 — — —
  • RIAA: Gold
saintmotelevision
"You Can Be You"[74] — — — — — — — — — —
"Born Again"[75] — — — — — — — — — —
"Destroyer"[76] 2017— — — — — — — — — —
"Van Horn"201930 — 47 — — — — — — —The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
"A Good Song Never Dies"[77] 2020— — — — — — — — — —
"Preach"[78] — — — — — — — — — —
"Feel Good"[79] 2021— — — — — 12 — — — —
"It's All Happening"[80] — — — — — — — — — —The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
"Everyone's a Guru Now"[81] 2023— — — — — — — — — —rowspan="4"
"Slowly Spilling Out"— — — — — — — — — —
"Fine Wine"— — — — — — — — — —
"Stay Golden"2024— — — — — — — — — —
"—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released.

Notes

Videography

YearTitleDirector
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" (Virtualizer)N/A
"Born Again" (Virtualizer)N/A
2018"Late Night Tour" (Recap Video)N/A
2019"Old Soul" (Official Visualizer)
"Sisters" (Official Visualizer)
"Van Horn" (Official Visualizer)
"Diane Mozart" (Official Visualizer)
"Save Me" (Official Visualizer)
2020"Van Horn"A. J. Jackson
"Preach"N/A
2021"It's all happening"N/A
2023"Slowly Spilling Out"A. J. Jackson & Mario Contini

External links

Notes and References

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  2. News: The Circus Tumbles In, to the Sound of the '70s . The New York Times. 2011-01-06 . Jon . Pareles.
  3. Web site: Sankaran . Jasmine . Music Q&A: Dak Lerdamornpong from Saint Motel . AsianWeek . 2014-08-24 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140722232120/http://www.asianweek.com/2012/09/06/music-qa-dak-lerdamornpong-from-saint-motel/ . July 22, 2014 . mdy-all .
  4. Web site: Knuckleball! (2012) - IMDb. IMDb.
  5. Web site: Saint Motel . September 16, 2011 . Interview Magazine . September 16, 2011.
  6. News: Music gift: Saint Motel's 'ForPlay' EP | Holiday Gift Guide | Los Angeles Times . Latimesblogs.latimes.com . 2009-12-10 . 2010-05-16.
  7. Web site: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Nielsen Ratings, Music News and more! . FMQB . 2014-08-24.
  8. Web site: Check Out: Saint Motel – "1997" (CoS Premiere) « Consequence of Sound . Consequence.net . 2012-05-16 . 2012-09-04.
  9. Web site: Saint Motel: Voyeur - Album Preview on KCRW . Kcrw.com . 2012-09-04 . September 10, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130910095910/http://www.kcrw.com/music/programs/ap/ap120723saint_motel_voyeur . dead .
  10. Web site: Los Angeles quartet 'Saint Motel' release debut album 'Voyeur' on July 10th . May 1, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120625010830/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 . June 25, 2012 .
  11. Web site: Saint Motel Presents Judgment Day On May 21st At The Roxy . The Audio Perv . 2014-08-24 . October 23, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141023064714/http://theaudioperv.com/2011/05/09/saint-motel-presents-judgment-day-on-may-21st-at-the-roxy/ . dead .
  12. News: Critic Review for Saint Motel. Fusilli. Jim. 2012-07-27. KCRW. 2016-09-13.
  13. Web site: Bambridge . Fred . It's All Indie: Saint Motel sign to Parlophone Records . June 3, 2014 . Itsallindie.com . 2014-08-24.
  14. http://www.dailycal.org/2015/02/23/saint-motel-deliver-exuberant-live-performance/ "Saint Motel deliver exuberant live performance"
  15. Web site: Barnabi. Maria. La Nostra Canzone Del Giorno: My Type Dei Saint Motel. Cosmopolitan Italia. September 30, 2014. Hearst Magazines. 15 October 2014.
  16. Web site: Thompson . Gus . Media Life: Ex-Auburn drummer's Saint Motel signs with Elektra Records . AuburnJournal.com . 2015-04-23.
  17. Web site: Tom Arnold, Maisie Williams, Music from Saint Motel. abc.go.com. ABC. 2015-04-23. Video upload. 2015-03-24.
  18. Web site: Miller . Jeff . Coachella 2015: Saint Motel Talks U.S. Breakout Moment . Billboard.com . 2015-04-23.
  19. News: Ryan . Patrick . June 4, 2024 . Saint Motel might just be your 'Type' . August 11, 2024 . . en.
  20. News: Brown . August . April 27, 2015 . KROQ Weenie Roast revamps with Florence + the Machine, Death Cab for Cutie . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170521065545/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/posts/la-et-ms-florence-the-machine-death-cab-for-cutie-headline-kroq-weenie-roast-20150427-story.html . May 21, 2017 . August 11, 2024 . . en-US.
  21. News: Saint Motel Announce New Album, saintmotelevision. pastemagazine.com. 2017-01-05.
  22. Web site: Green. Jake. LISTEN: SAINT MOTEL // MOVE. When The Gramophone Rings. 23 August 2016.
  23. Saint Motel's 'You Can Be You' Song & Video: Exclusive Premiere. Billboard. Havens. Lyndsey. September 15, 2016. October 21, 2016.
  24. Web site: Locker . Melissa . This L.A. rock band just released the first full VR album . Fast Company . May 12, 2017 . 26 June 2018.
  25. Shouneyia . Alexa . Saint Motel Is Turning 'saintmotelevision' Into First-Ever Virtual Reality Album . billboard . 26 June 2018.
  26. News: Quamme . Margaret . February 17, 2020 . Visuals augment the sounds of Saint Motel . August 11, 2024 . . en-US.
  27. Saint Motel Break Down 'The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack: Part 1': Exclusive. Billboard. 2019-10-30.
  28. Web site: Saint Motel Share New Track, "A Good Song Never Dies". The Prelude Press. March 16, 2020 . en-US. 2020-04-01.
  29. Web site: Saint Motel Unveil New Single 'Everyone's a Guru Now'. The Prelude Press. en-US. 2023-05-05.
  30. Web site: Introducing: Saint Motel Studios!. Instagram. en-US. 2023-04-23.
  31. 10 Cool New Pop Songs to Get You Through The Week: Cannons, Lauv, BAMBII With Aluna & More. Billboard. en-US. 2023-08-07.
  32. Web site: Saint Motel @ The Roxy . L.A. Record . October 21, 2011 . June 14, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120614034849/http://larecord.com/uncategorized/2010/02/19/live-review-saint-motel-the-roxy . dead .
  33. Web site: The Troubadour says… . Saint Motel Kaleidoscopic Mind Explosion in 3-D w/ Aushua, Oliver Future, and the Voyeurs @ The Troubadour – Flavorpill Los Angeles . flavorpill.com . October 21, 2011 .
  34. Web site: Saint Motel Black and White Show: Concert Review . Beatcrave.com . November 10, 2009 . October 21, 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20111016142902/http://beatcrave.com/2009-11-10/saint-motels-black-and-white-show-concert-review/ . October 16, 2011 .
  35. Web site: Rogan . Adam . Archived . . June 25, 2017 . 2023-06-06 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230210211842/https://www.instagram.com/p/BVwBzgWjbBi/ . Feb 10, 2023 . en.
  36. Web site: Jessup . Julie . Saint Motel Presents 3rd Annual Zombie Prom . NBC Los Angeles . February 4, 2011 . October 21, 2011.
  37. Web site: Saint Motel to Support Band of Skulls . Green Shoelace . 2010-04-02 . 2012-09-04 .
  38. Web site: Joemeservy. Imagine Dragons, Twenty One Pilots, Nico Vega, and Saint Motel Announce Tour « Hungry Tiger Music . Hungrytigermusic.wordpress.com . 2010-10-08 . 2012-09-04.
  39. Web site: Frenchkiss Records . Frenchkiss Records . 2012-07-16 . 2012-09-04 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140221213946/http://frenchkissrecords.com/news/item/dodos_and_races_tour . February 21, 2014 .
  40. Web site: Van . Jen . Check in to Saint Motel & Get a Chance to Check Them Out 7/25 at Soda Bar! . Sounds in San Diego . 2013-07-19 . 2014-08-24 . February 22, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140222031054/http://soundsinsandiego.com/2013/07/19/check-in-to-saint-motel-get-a-chance-to-check-them-out-725-at-soda-bar/ . dead .
  41. Web site: Arctic Monkeys at First Avenue, Minneapolis . We Heart Music . February 15, 2014.
  42. Web site: LIGHTS AND SAINT MOTEL . sandiegoreader.com . 2015-04-23.
  43. http://www.dailynews.com/article/LA/20150412/FEATURES/150419800 "Coachella 2015: Saint Motel bring flashy style to main stage"
  44. Web site: Votes are in: Saint Motel's 'The Awards Show' tour is set for success with fan-selected songs. The Daily Northwestern. en-US. 2023-04-27.
  45. Saint Motel - Billboard. Billboard.
  46. Saint Motel – Chart history (Alternative Albums). Billboard. September 8, 2020.
  47. Saint Motel – Chart history (Rock Albums). Billboard. September 8, 2020.
  48. Peaks in Italy:
  49. Web site: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Saint Motel on Apple Music . Apple Music . May 14, 2021.
  50. Web site: Saint Motel Break Down 'The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack: Part 1': Exclusive . Billboard. October 16, 2019. November 5, 2019.
  51. Web site: Saint Motel goes rollerskating in new 'Preach' video . ABC News Radio . August 18, 2020 . August 26, 2020.
  52. Saint Motel – Chart history (Hot Rock Songs). Billboard. December 21, 2016.
  53. Web site: Discografie Saint Motel . ultratop.be . Hung Medien . July 12, 2021 . fr.
  54. Saint Motel – Chart history (Canada Rock). Billboard. February 10, 2020.
  55. Web site: Saint Motel - TopHit - Highway To Airplay. TopHit. May 13, 2024.
  56. Web site: Saint Motel discography . Hung Medien . lescharts.com . April 18, 2014.
  57. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20210420140802/http://ruv.is/thaettir/vinsaeldalisti-rasar-2. April 20, 2021. Vinsældalisti Rásar 2 - RÚV. is. RÚV. July 24, 2023.
  58. Peaks in Scotland:
  59. Web site: Saint Motel - My Type - swisscharts.com. swisscharts.com. February 3, 2016.
  60. Web site: SAINT MOTEL full Official Chart history. Official Charts Company. October 21, 2016.
  61. Web site: Puzzle Pieces - Single by Saint Motel on Apple Music. Apple Music (US). May 10, 2011. March 18, 2020.
  62. Web site: At Least I Have Nothing - Single by Saint Motel on Apple Music. Apple Music (US). February 7, 2012. March 18, 2020.
  63. Web site: 1997 - Single by Saint Motel on Apple Music. Apple Music (US). May 31, 2012. March 18, 2020.
  64. Web site: Benny Goodman - Single by Saint Motel on Apple Music. Apple Music (US). June 22, 2012. March 18, 2020.
  65. Web site: Ace in the Hole - Single by Saint Motel on Apple Music. Apple Music (US). November 12, 2013. March 18, 2020.
  66. United States. Saint Motel. November 25, 2022.
  67. Web site: BPI: Certified Awards . British Phonographic Industry. January 19, 2024. Enter the keyword "Saint Motel" into the box.
  68. Italy. single. My Type. Saint Motel. 2735. March 6, 2020.
  69. Switzerland. Saint Motel. August 16, 2024.
  70. Canada. Saint Motel. July 30, 2024.
  71. Web site: Cold Cold Man by Saint Motel on Apple Music . Apple Music . December 16, 2015 . September 8, 2020.
  72. Italy. single. Cold Cold Man. Saint Motel. 3105. March 6, 2020.
  73. Web site: Move by Saint Motel on Apple Music . Apple Music . November 17, 2016 . September 8, 2020.
  74. Web site: Watch Saint Motel's Quaint Video for "You Can Be You," Another 360-Degree VR Experience . Paste Magazine. September 16, 2016 . March 16, 2020.
  75. Web site: New song "Born Again" and 360 Virtualizer out today! - Saint Motel Latest News . saintmotel.com . October 14, 2016 . March 16, 2020 . March 18, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200318222943/https://www.saintmotel.com/news/new-song-born-again-and-360-virtualizer-out-today-22021 . dead .
  76. Web site: Saint Motel Is Turning 'saintmotelevision' Into First-Ever Virtual Reality Album, Premieres Visual for 'Destroyer': Exclusive . Billboard . May 11, 2017 . March 16, 2020.
  77. Web site: Saint Motel premieres new track, "A Good Song Never Dies" . ABC News Radio . March 16, 2020 . April 12, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200412134423/http://abcnewsradioonline.com/music-news/2020/3/16/saint-motel-premieres-new-track-a-good-song-never-dies.html . dead .
  78. Web site: Preach - Single by Saint Motel on Apple Music . Apple Music . July 9, 2020.
  79. Web site: Feel Good (From the Netflix Film YES DAY) - Single by Saint Motel on Apple Music . Apple Music . March 11, 2021.
  80. Web site: It's All Happening by Saint Motel . Napster . May 14, 2021 . May 14, 2021.
  81. Web site: Saint Motel Declare 'Everyone's A Guru Now' With New Single . antiMusic.com . May 5, 2023 . June 20, 2023.

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