The Black Hotels are an indie rock band from Johannesburg, South Africa. Formed in May 2006 their first release, a five-track EP called Beautiful Mornings, made them one of the most critically acclaimed SA indie bands of 2007 and 2008. Beautiful Mornings was produced by Matthew Fink and recorded at JSL Studios. In May 2009 the band released their first full-length album titled Films for the Next Century, recorded at SABC studios and produced once again by band member Matthew Fink. The band's lyrics are sung by John Boyd and Lisa Campbell. John also plays guitar and Lisa plays bass. Neil White plays lead guitar, Matthew Fink plays synthesiser and Warrick Poultney plays the drums. From the 1950's to current day guitar bands The Black Hotels are influenced by them all, inspired by their own record collections and the many artists that affect them.
"Currently the most authentic, original and exciting rock band in SA. Films for the Next Century is the most important SA album of 2009. 5 stars." The Tonight.
"Brutally classy songwriting. An album of delicate genius. Films for the Next Century unfolds like an art-house film. 5 stars." Sunday Times Magazine
"Reminicent of the best moments of bands such as REM and Interpol. 4 stars." Muse Magazine.
"4 Stars." GQ
"On some levels The Black Hotels can be a more whimsical version of The Decemberists, on others they are a rockier Belle and Sebastian." Mahala.com
"Plays like some weird night in a bar in Russia, sipping vodka with Lloyd Cole and riling up close to a boy wearing a Joy Division T shirt." Painter Jane
Dear friends, I thank you for friendship! It’s a honour to be among the circle of your friends! Your music is great! I’m an artist-jewelery-smith from Latvia. I hope you and your fans will check out my page too. Have a great weekend and take my care! Yours Daumants
thanks! i was as an exchange student in SA last year. i "found" your music in the sl magazine and love your music. now im back in germany and still listen to your music^^ hope your coming to germany someday...
I saw you at Camps Bay High and The Nameless Pub, great shows both times, also bought the Beautiful Mornings EP and I'm lovin' it! Hope the rest of your tour was also a success :)
Melissa here from PE. Just wanted to drop by and show your page some love.
Awesome gig on Tues nite at Tapas! I'm so thrilled that I got the chance to see you perform live :-) It was one crazy crowd and the place was packed. I hardly ever see it that full.
Jeez buds - looks like you got quite a road trip coming up!! Well, hope it rocks and you have good party and safe journey back!!!! Till then...........
