Gold Motel
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Gold Motel is the Chicago-based solo project of singer-songwriter Greta Morgan
, formerly of The Hush Sound
. The band consists of Morgan (vocals, songs, piano/organ/keyboards), Eric Hehr (guitar), Dan Duszynski (guitar, vocals), Matt Minx (bass), Adam Coldhouse (drums).
went on hiatus, Morgan moved from Chicago
to Los Angeles
looking for inspiration. There, she soaked up the Southern California music scene, going to five or six concerts a week. Morgan began writing nostalgic, summery music inspired by her time in California, which would eventually be the songs for Gold Motel. Upon her return to Chicago, Morgan started recording songs with friend Dan Duszynski of Chicago band This is Me Smiling, which lead to the recording of Gold Motel's first single, "Perfect in My Mind". Morgan and Duszynski were then joined by Matt Minx and Adam Coldhouse, both from This is Me Smiling, and Eric Hehr formerly of Chicago bands, The Villains of Verona and The Yearbooks.
The band decided on the name Gold Motel after pulling words out of a hat.
Gold Motel's first show ever was at the Beat Kitchen in Chicago with Secret Colours on December 22, 2009, before a sold-out crowd. In January 2010, Gold Motel opened for Butch Walker
during his residency at Schuba's in Chicago. Since then, Gold Motel has toured across the United States with bands like Family of the Year
, Skybox
, Mark Rose, hellogoodbye
, and Steel Train
. Gold Motel played at South By Southwest
and Lollapalooza
in 2011 and in June 2011, Gold Motel toured the UK with hellogoodbye
.
In August 2011, Gold Motel released a new single called "Leave you In Love", which will appear on the band's next album. This fall, Gold Motel plans to write and record its sophomore album.
's commercials. "Perfect In My Mind" was also used in a Labello
commercial.
's website.
Greta Salpeter
Greta Morgan Salpeter is the pianist and one of the lead singers for the band The Hush Sound. While the band is on hiatus, she has started a solo project entitled Gold Motel, with an EP released and the first album released June 1, 2010...
, formerly of The Hush Sound
The Hush Sound
The Hush Sound was an indie quartet originating in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. Initially named "The Hush," the band later changed their name to "The Hush Sound" due to the discovery of a rapper with the same name...
. The band consists of Morgan (vocals, songs, piano/organ/keyboards), Eric Hehr (guitar), Dan Duszynski (guitar, vocals), Matt Minx (bass), Adam Coldhouse (drums).
History
After The Hush SoundThe Hush Sound
The Hush Sound was an indie quartet originating in DuPage County, Illinois, United States. Initially named "The Hush," the band later changed their name to "The Hush Sound" due to the discovery of a rapper with the same name...
went on hiatus, Morgan moved from Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
to Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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looking for inspiration. There, she soaked up the Southern California music scene, going to five or six concerts a week. Morgan began writing nostalgic, summery music inspired by her time in California, which would eventually be the songs for Gold Motel. Upon her return to Chicago, Morgan started recording songs with friend Dan Duszynski of Chicago band This is Me Smiling, which lead to the recording of Gold Motel's first single, "Perfect in My Mind". Morgan and Duszynski were then joined by Matt Minx and Adam Coldhouse, both from This is Me Smiling, and Eric Hehr formerly of Chicago bands, The Villains of Verona and The Yearbooks.
The band decided on the name Gold Motel after pulling words out of a hat.
Gold Motel's first show ever was at the Beat Kitchen in Chicago with Secret Colours on December 22, 2009, before a sold-out crowd. In January 2010, Gold Motel opened for Butch Walker
Butch Walker
Butch Walker is an American recording artist, songwriter, and record producer. He was the lead guitarist for the metal band SouthGang from the late 80s to early 90s as well as the lead vocalist and guitarist for rock band Marvelous 3 from 1997 until 2001.-Career:Walker grew up in Cartersville,...
during his residency at Schuba's in Chicago. Since then, Gold Motel has toured across the United States with bands like Family of the Year
Family of the Year
Family of the Year is an American indie band from Los Angeles, California consisting of members Sebastian Keefe, Joseph Keefe, Christina Schroeter, and James Buckey.-History:...
, Skybox
Skybox (band)
Skybox is an American indie pop quintet that formed in Tempe, Arizona in 2005.After singer Tim Ellis moved from Missouri to Tempe with bassist Johnny Kenepaske, they soon formed a trio with drummer Aurelio Damiani. Finally, pianist-lead guitarist and vocalist Christian Fields, and...
, Mark Rose, hellogoodbye
Hellogoodbye
Hellogoodbye is a power pop band that was formed in Huntington Beach, California in 2001 by singer Forrest Kline. They were signed to Drive-Thru Records and released their first full-length album Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs! in 2006, in addition to their previously released EP Hellogoodbye...
, and Steel Train
Steel Train
Steel Train is an indie rock band from New Jersey. They have toured with Tegan and Sara, Girl in a Coma, Ben Folds, The Fray, Silversun Pickups, Hanson, The Format, Gomez, O.A.R., Barenaked Ladies, Fun and others...
. Gold Motel played at South By Southwest
South by Southwest
South by Southwest is an Austin, Texas based company dedicated to planning conferences, trade shows, festivals and other events. Their current roster of annual events include: SXSW Music, SXSW Film, SXSW Interactive, SXSWedu, and SXSWeco and take place every spring in Austin, Texas, United States...
and Lollapalooza
Lollapalooza
Lollapalooza is an annual music festival featuring popular alternative rock, heavy metal, punk rock and hip hop bands, dance and comedy performances, and craft booths. It has also provided a platform for non-profit and political groups. The music festival hosts more than 160,000 people over a...
in 2011 and in June 2011, Gold Motel toured the UK with hellogoodbye
Hellogoodbye
Hellogoodbye is a power pop band that was formed in Huntington Beach, California in 2001 by singer Forrest Kline. They were signed to Drive-Thru Records and released their first full-length album Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs! in 2006, in addition to their previously released EP Hellogoodbye...
.
In August 2011, Gold Motel released a new single called "Leave you In Love", which will appear on the band's next album. This fall, Gold Motel plans to write and record its sophomore album.
Gold Motel EP
The five-song Gold Motel EP was released on December 15, 2009. The first single off the EP was "Perfect in My Mind", which was also the band's first music video directed by Eddie O'Keefe.Summer House
Summer House is Gold Motel's first full-length album and was released on June 1, 2010. The album features ten songs which includes five new songs in addition to the five songs from the EP. Gold Motel premiered their music video for “We’re on the Run” on Spinner.com on April 27, 2010. The band celebrated Summer House at a record release show at Lincoln Hall in Chicago on June 11, 2010. On July 1, 2010, Gold Motel premiered their music video for "Safe in LA" on Spin Magazine's website. The song "Summer House" was used in one of CrayolaCrayola
Crayola is a brand of artists' supplies manufactured by Crayola LLC, which was founded in 1885 as Binney & Smith. It is best known for its crayons...
's commercials. "Perfect In My Mind" was also used in a Labello
Labello
Labello is a century-old brand of lip balm stick. It is produced by Beiersdorf AG in Germany and Austria. The labello lip care sticks are also sold under the name Labello Nivea, Liposan and Nivea Lip Care...
commercial.
Talking Fiction
Talking Fiction is Gold Motel's 7-inch, which was released in November 2010. It includes the songs "Cold Shoulders" and "Slow Emergency". The band premiered the music video for "Cold Shoulders" on MagnetMagnet (magazine)
Magnet is a music magazine which generally focuses on alternative, independent, or out-of-the-mainstream bands.-History:The magazine is published four times a year, and is independently owned and edited by Eric T. Miller. Music magazines with a similar focus in the 1990s era included Option,...
's website.
Albums
| Title | Release date |
|---|---|
| Gold Motel EP | December 15, 2009 |
| Summer House Summer House (Gold Motel album) -Track listing:... |
June 1, 2010 |
| Talking Fiction 7" | November 30, 2010 |
Singles
| Title | Release date | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Perfect In My Mind" | 2009 | Gold Motel EP |
| "We're on the Run" | 2010 | Summer House |
| "Safe in LA" | 2010 | Summer House |
| "Cold Shoulders" | 2011 | Talking Fiction |
| "Leave You In Love" | 2011 | New album |