Spoken word bands like hotel books

You see hotel books started off as one of those spoken word kinda bands, and by kinda i mean thats all they had going for them, which would be fine and well, but cam smiths performance on their first couple of releases was just awful. We publish books in audio cd format, and also as downloadable books through audible and apples itunes store. Mar 31, 2015 hotel books started as a spoken word poetry project by cameron smith. Peter weibel, the bands lead singer and a pioneering austrian video artist, loved rock. Hotel books would be the answer if only they didnt make frustratingly terrible music. The fact that they arent afraid to stray from the script and sprinkle in elements of other genres make them a promising act for the future. A devout christian, he sees hotel books as a way to tell his personal story without excluding nonbelievers. Hotel books is a spoken word emo band fronted by poet cameron smith. They used to incorporate heavier posthardcore elements into their sound before cooling it down a good bit on their last album equivalency.

September stories is an ohio based spoken word band that. Hotel books run wild, young beauty invogue records hotel books is a spoken word indieemolight hardcore group in the vein of listener, being as an ocean, and mewithoutyou. A singer, poet, actor, visual artist and spoken word performer, she has no manager or pr agent shes even been. Spoken word type artists similar to hotel books or. Hotel books is an american spoken word project from porterville, california revolving around. When it comes to spoken word performances of genuine literary merit, choosing socals best venues can be a highly subjective experience, based as much on the power and immediacy of hearing a. Hotel books explain band name, premiere new single in exclusive video.

Cam smith would love hotel books to be the spoken word. Spoken word project from san diego mixes poetry with posthardcore, ambient, and emo. Hotel books is a california based band fronted by cam smith. Wooden floorboards or nothing was the same would be a good place to start. I dont have anything against christianity or religion, but would appreciate other similar bands that are secular. Embracing who you are and whose you are gunn, robin jones, bethke, alyssa joy on. Hotel books schedule, dates, events, and tickets axs. Watch the video for constant collapse from hotel books s im almost happy here, but i never feel at home for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. May 04, 2017 the theme is similar to the most recent hotel books record, with a more heavily weighted vein of melodic vocals thrown in for good measure, emphasising the uplifting parts of the song. The world needs their hyper sincerity with bands like dad closet. Music with spoken word from various genres including postrock, post hardcore, and indie music. May 30, 2012 mix hotel books ghosts cant love new single may 2012 youtube hotel books sometimes i feel like nothing lyric video duration. Mix hotel books ghosts cant love new single may 2012 youtube hotel books sometimes i feel like nothing lyric video duration. When alternative press reaches spoken word poet and hotel books.

But when the lyrics are spoken word as they are in every hotel books song, thats kind of hard to do. Smith was drawn to both the fringe aspect of spoken word poetry and to the chance to focus on writing lyrics unhindered by melody. Christian or not, we appreciate you and want you to be a part of this journey. Whether at the gym, in the car, on the bus, or traveling abroad, people are enjoying audio books. September stories is an ohio based spoken word band that utilizes full band and orchestral. The bands new ep will be out this july mixed and mastered by jay maas worthwhile, defeater. Watch the video for nicole from hotel books s im almost happy here, but i never feel at home for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Fronted by california native and spoken word poet cam smith, hotel books have been recognized for their brutally honest and impactful lyrics. Apr 06, 2014 hotel books is a christian band, but we are not a band set out for christians alone. Spoken word hardcore emotion with a punk sound hobo johnsonla dispute hotel booksetc. May 23, 2017 this ones for fans of hotel books, or any emotionally charged music that contains spoken word and ambient instrumentals. And i somehow fashioned together an array of broken glass that looked enough like a vase that it would pass.

Spoken word project from san diego mixes poetry with post hardcore, ambient, and emo. But hotel books is a breath of fresh air from the playedout spoken word music that has been dominating this space as of late. Their music is based on smiths poetry, which is read over some ambientindie instrumentals, which usually consists of some clean, noodly guitar sounds that are pretty commonplace for emomath rockesque bands. Nicolehotel books made by poetry quotes, lyric quotes, life quotes, band. Hotel books released their album last week, run wild, young beauty, a band with a growing fanbase, the band release the vinyl on the 19th. Find hotel books similar, influenced by and follower information on allmusic. Stream hotel books run wild, stay alive, a playlist by invogue records from desktop or your mobile device. Their vocalist delivers those lyrics with such passion the listener lingers on his every word. Hotel books started as a spoken word poetry project by cameron smith.

In each song you can feel every ounce of emotion pouring out. Spoken word type artists similar to hotel books or listener. The spoken word revolution brings to life the written and performed works of more than 40 of the most influential slam, hip hop, performance art and contemporary poets in the world today. Hotel books is an expression of spirit conveyed through spoken word poetry and ambient music. Hotel books biography, albums, streaming links allmusic.

Delivering his intense, cathartic poetry over a musical blend of ambient, posthardcore, and emo, smith and his bandmates have toured extensively throughout the us, europe, and australia. You can listen to lead single celebration now through youtube here. Their sound is ambient and simplistic, making the lyrics the sining star of the songs. Modest mouse was the band that made me want to write. On past releases, much of whether or not you liked hotel books depended on your appetite for spoken word performances. Centered around vocalist cam smiths spoken word poetry, porterville, cas hotel books deliver ten new compositions on equivalency, all of which linger between ambient soundscapes and indie rock meets posthardcore tunes. Music profile for hotel books, born september 2011. Jonathan coe explains on linking music and the spoken word. Find similar artists to hotel books and discover new music.

On this, their second album, they experimented with a. Hotel books is a spoken word project started by cam smith in porterville, california in 2011. The band still has room to mature, both lyrically and musically. Music like hotel books similar bands and artists musicmap. Oct 23, 2017 hotel books release equivalency this week, their new album through invogue records. Oct 31, 2018 a few years later, a group of artists started avantgarde bands, like hotel morphila orchester. I think their guitarist has a band called september stories and from them id recommend a song called mess. In the video, before the song starts, smith explains why he chose the. The california spoken word band hotel books are bringing poetry in to world of indie rock. They are known for smiths unique vocal style, which is often the central focus of their work.

Something like sleep patterns by merchant ships, except that is their only spoken word song. Hotel books began as the spoken word project of californianative cam smith c. Nov 03, 2017 furthermore, hotel books incorporates a lot of singing into equivalency often in the form of a hooky chorus or a melodious bridge which helps set them apart from other bands in their genre. Find hotel books similar, influenced by and follower information on allmusic allmusic new releases. I have such a lovehate relationship with bands like hotel books and mewithoutyou. If you are looking for songs with spoken word, i would absolutely recommend you to check out the band hotel books. Formed in 2011 in porterville, california, hotel books is the project of spoken word poet cameron smith. Find top song lyrics from hotel books you are now on the desktop site. Spoken word hardcore hobo johnsonla disputehotel booksetc. Hotel books is an american spoken word project from porterville, california revolving around the poetry of cam smith born february 16, 1993. Ive redone the playlist, adding new artist, trimming down ones already in the mix. Wrapping up a tour of the us this week, hotel books make a record with a combination of strong melodies, emo and spoken word that are hard to forget and this record is no different. Hotel books lyrics 88 song lyrics sorted by album, including july part one, car crash. Still exploring, but i would deffo add those three to a list like this.

The poet x by elizabeth acevedo, black coffee blues by henry rollins, let them eat chaos by kate tempest, brave new voices. Find upcoming event tour dates and schedules for hotel books at. This defining collection of spoken word poetry captures todays electrifying words and voices, in text and immediately live on one audio cd. The halfscreamed, half spoken word vocals dabble in the poetic and gnomic but usually end up being too metaphorical to relate or too lyricallyconstrained to the same themes to be interesting. Hotel books proudly play in melancholic music, and vocalist cam smith belts out honest to god poetry. In early december 2015, september stories were signed to invogue records. Hotel books ghosts cant love new single may 2012 youtube. People who like hotel books might also like these artists. Hotel books hotel books is a christian band, but we are.

Hotel books broke love official music video duration. Cam smith would love hotel books to be the spoken word third. Over time, the project evolved into a full band setup incorporating elements of postrock and melodic hardcore. This post might turn some away, but i feel it right in my heart that i make this clear to all of you, our family. Hotel books run wild, young beauty official music video. Well make loneliness into love when were bored and find the right emotional principle to cut like a sword over the words of a past me whispering love was the destination. Now, usually, i like music that i can sing or at least bob my head to. It is an oral art that focuses on the aesthetics of word play such as intonation. Ive been listening to a playlist of those bands and more postrock stuff like the world is a beautiful place.

The closer two names are, the greater the probability people will like both artists. Cam smith would love hotel books to be the spoken word third eye. It plays like a short film, telling two stories that are both related and. Spoken word hardcore emotion with a punk sound hobo johnsonla disputehotel booksetc. Nightout find events, tickets, artists and nightlife. Hotel books is based out of porterville, ca and lead by singersongwriter cam smith who started the band in 2012. September stories is an ohio based spoken word band that utilizes full band and orchestral instruments to create a unique sound.

Part one separation is normal when asked why people break up, there is not one simple answer a sense of selfknowledge and intentional awareness is a catalyst between the communication of two partners hoping to achieve emotional intimacy. Being as an ocean is another great band that implements spoken word very well along with clean vocals and screams. Hotel books id give anything to feel something september stories shock and value listener. Hotel books is a spokenword projectposthardcore band from porterville. This isnt metal core but a lot of people i know that like metalcore like this band because of its spoken word. Over time, it evolved to incorporate a full band sound. Hotel books has always been a complicated project for me, because they have some songs i really love and cameron is a very genuine person. Nights like tonight hold on, night, books, livres, book, libri. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from hotel books.

Cam smith, aka spoken word musician hotel books, has teamed up with ap to premiere the new single and. From poetry to posthardcore 22 west magazine medium. This is a mobile songbook application for spoken word ministry. Scrobble songs to get recommendations on tracks, albums, and artists youll love. Hotel books frontman cam smith talks about how music. Watch the video for lose all friends from hotel books s im almost happy here, but i never feel at home for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Hotel books has always been a complicated project for me, because they have some songs i really love and cameron is a very genuine person, and an amazing poet, but it all seems a bit over.

I like hotel books and listener, not sure if theyre exactly what youre looking for though. Hotel books ill leave the light on just in case album. I am looking for music similar to hotel books or listener but not religious. Hey guys i posted this over on rposthardcore and while giving me some great recommendations they directed me here. Apr, 2015 hotel books released their album last week, run wild, young beauty, a band with a growing fanbase, the band release the vinyl on the 19th. Hotel books run wild, stay alive by invogue records free. The spoken word portions transition seamlessly into singing, and they complement each other quite nicely. The song was originally written by johnny franck for his musical project bilmuri, but didnt end up on. Find hotel books discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Formed in 2011 in porterville, ca, hotel books is the project of spoken word poet cameron smith. Spoken word is a poetic performance art that is wordbased. Cam smith, aka spoken word musician hotel books, has teamed up with ap to premiere the new single and video broke love.

It contains all the songs we sing at spoken word ministry, belvedere and most of the hymns from the only believe songbook which is used by branham tabernacle. Hotel books lyrics, music, news and biography metrolyrics. Jul 11, 2008 jonathan coe explains how the chance of working with one of his favourite bands, the high llamas, led him to commit the sin of linking music and the spoken word. At its core hotel books is the spoken word music project of cam smith, a chap who is more performance poet than front man, but then again werent some of. Delivering his intense, cathartic poetry over a musical blend of ambient, posthardcore, and emo, smith and his bandmates have toured extensively throughout the u. Hotel books top song lyrics, albums and similar artists overview. For better and worse for the band s third record, thats all you really need to know about run wild, young beauty. The songs lyrics predominately feature alonge reenacting the tragedy of darth plagueis the wise from star wars episode iii. When alternative press reaches spoken word poet and hotel books frontman smith at his california home, he is recovering from his fall tour and preparing for the sept.

September stories mix a fair amount of melodic vocals as well, which offers variation as well as catchy choruses and makes this debut album a great listen. The only other album i can think of is between bodies by twiabp. The project is often presented on tour as a full band, but has also been shown as a solo project of cam smith. Wikipedia also classifies the genres for this music as. Hotel books run wild, young beauty lyrics genius lyrics. Find out what it is like to tour as a spoken word artist, who he has enjoyed playing shows with, and the meaning behind his words and songs.