Motel Motel
Motel Motel | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Brooklyn, NY, United States |
| Genres | Indie rock Indie folk |
| Years active | 2006–2011 |
| Labels | Independent |
| Website | https://www.motelmotelmusic.com |
| Members | Timo Sullivan Eric Engel Mickey Theis Jeremy Duvall Erik Gundel |
Motel Motel was an indie folk/rock band based in Brooklyn, New York, with roots and influences from Denver, Colorado; Captain Cook, Hawaii; and Richmond, Virginia and elsewhere across the United States.[1]
The band members are Eric Engel, John "Mickey" Theis, Timothy Sullivan, Jeremy Duvall and Erik Gundel. They are self-described as "shwag rock" but their distinctive style has also been called "rattling, old-timey country"[2] and "garage-Americana".[3]
The band often plays live with a string quartet.
In 2007,The band released the EP "Old York". The single "Coffee" first appeared on this EP. Coffee went on to be featured in a commercial for Crown Royal.
In 2008 they self-released their debut LP "New Denver", which NY Press named as NYC's best debut record of 2008.[4] It was re-released in July 2009 via the record label The Rebel Group.[5] Their most recent album The Big Island was released on August 24, 2010.[6] The year after the band went in indefinite hiatus.[7]
Motel Motel has toured in Egypt, the UK, and the United States.[8]
Discography[edit]
- Old York (June 27, 2007)
- New Denver (July 16, 2008)
- "The Big Island" (August 24, 2010)
References[edit]
- ↑ "Paste Magazine: Getting to Know Motel Motel". pastemagazine.com. 2 September 2009.
- ↑ "L Magazine, The Music Issue: Honorable Mentions". theLmagazine.com. 23 April 2008. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
- ↑ "Hear Ya Indie Music Blog". www.hearya.com. 17 April 2008. Retrieved 2008-04-17.
- ↑ "NY PRESS TOP 20 LIST". www.nypress.com. 15 October 2008. Retrieved 2008-10-15.
- ↑ "MOTEL MOTEL OFFERS "COWBOY" MP3 FOR DOWNLOAD, RELEASES REBEL GROUP DEBUT THIS WEEK!". mvremix.com. Retrieved 2016-10-24.
- ↑ "NYCtaper: Motel Motel at Union Pool". www.nyctaper.com. 2010-08-29.
- ↑ "Mecca Lecca Recording Co. - Erik Gundel". www.meccalecca.com. Retrieved 2016-10-24.
- ↑ "Motel Motel Returns from Egypt, Heads to UK". www.pluginmusic.com/. 1 September 2009. Retrieved 2009-09-17.
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