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  • Honey Badger

    SOVCD043

    Artist: The Black Hotels

    Label: Electromode for The Black Hotels

    The Black Hotels are an indie rock band from Johannesburg, South Africa. Formed in 2006 their first release, a five-track EP called Beautiful Mornings, made them one of the most critically acclaimed South African bands of 2007. The EP was recorded over a weekend at JSL Studios in Primrose with the singles Natalie and Beautiful Mornings becoming instant radio hits.

    The band’s first full-length album Films for the Next Century was released in May 2009 and was nominated for a South African Music Award for Best Alternative Album.

    “Album of the Year 2009.” Star Tonight
    “Top 10 Albums of the Year 2009.” Sunday Times
    “Album of the Year 2009.” Femina
    “Reminiscent of the best moments of bands such as REM and Interpol - 5 Stars.” Muse.
    “4-Stars.” Uncut
    “4-Stars.” GQ
    “4-Stars.” Glamour

    In April 2011 the band released their second full-length album, Honey Badger, with critics comparing the record to Arcade Fire, Interpol, Bowie, Blondie and REM. The first single from the album, No Sign of Science, was play listed on national radio and campus stations around the country.

    “Album of the Month.” GQ
    “A sombre beauty.” Mail & Guardian
    “Makes you sit up and listen.” Sunday Independent
    “Exceptional.” Star Tonight
    “Superb.” The Citizen

    In 2011 The Black Hotels supported Kings of Leon in Cape Town and Johannesburg. They have also toured with UK bands Starsailor and Ash.

  • Films For The Next Century

    HTNCD101

    Artist: The Black Hotels

    Label: Electromode

    The Black Hotels are an indie rock band from Johannesburg, South Africa. Formed in July 2006 their first release, a five-track EP called Beautiful Mornings, made them one of the most critically acclaimed South African indie bands of 2007 and 2008.

    Beautiful Mornings was recorded at JSL Studios in Primrose and produced by Matthew Fink. The singles Natalie and Beautiful Mornings became instant radio hits with both songs reaching #1 on the 5FM Hi5@5.

    In May 2009 the band released their first full-length album titled Films for the Next Century. The album was recorded at SABC studios in Auckland Park and once again produced by Matthew Fink. In February 2010 Films for the Next Century was nominated for a South African Music Award in the category Best Alternative English Album.

    "Album of the year 2009." The Star Tonight.

    "Top 10 albums of 2009." Sunday Times Magazine

    "Reminicent of the best moments of bands such as REM and Interpol. 5 Stars." Muse Magazine.

    "4 Stars." GQ

    The Black Hotels are a regular feature on the local festival circuit with appearances including Oppikoppi, Rocking The Daisies, Rocking The Garden, On The Night, Old Mutual Summer Concerts, Kirstenbosch Gardens, Durban Botanical Gardens, Unplugged Festival, Earth Hour, XBox Summer Tour and others.

    The group's lyrics are sung by John Boyd and Lisa Campbell. John also plays guitar and Lisa plays bass guitar. Neil White plays lead guitar, Warrick Poultney plays drums and Matthew Fink plays s...

  • Beautiful Mornings - Ep

    SOVCD029

    Artist: The Black Hotels

    Label: Electromode for The Black Hotels