FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

OCTOBER 21, 2016

SAINT MOTEL RETURN WITH “saintmotelevision”

CELEBRATED ALBUM RELEASE WITH A LIVE PERFORMANCE ON NBC’S THE TODAY SHOW

LEAD SINGLE “MOVE” CONTINUES ITS ASCENT UP THE RADIO CHARTS

“saintmotelevision” AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE NOW

LISTEN TO “saintmotelevison” HERE:

Elektra recording group Saint Motel has unveiled their much anticipated album, “saintmotelevision.” The band’s first full-length for Elektra is available now at all DSPs and streaming services (see attached track listing). To celebrate “saintmotelevision’s” release, the band gave an electric performance of lead single, “Move” on NBC’s “TODAY”. Watch the performance here:

“saintmotelevision” was recorded earlier this year in Los Angeles with production from the likes of Lars Stalfors (Cold War Kids) and Tim Pagnotta (Walk The Moon) among others, as well as Saint Motel’s own A/J Jackson. The album’s infectious, lead single “Move” is the #1 most played song on Sirius/XM’s Alt Nation, and has entered the Top 20 at Alternative and Top 10 at Triple A. “Move” is also currently featured in Uber’s Fall/Winter ad campaign that will continue into next spring. Check out both television commercials here: Spot 1Spot 2.

In addition to “Move,” “saintmotelevision” is highlighted by album tracks “You Can Be You” and “Born Again”. Each of thesongs is accompanied by a surreal new 360⁰ “virtualizer”, which transcends the standard companion lyric video format. By combining 360° animation and virtual reality technology, the virtualizers offer fans an interactive and immersive experience on either conventional mobile devices, desktops, or VR goggles. Each visual is viewable now via Saint Motel’s official YouTube channel,

The arrival of “saintmotelevision”also coincides with the NYC stop of the band’s North American headlining tour at the famed Webster Hall. The extensive trek - featuring varying support from such artists as JR JR, Hippo Campus, and Weathers – has already sold out multiple dates, including a raucous, hometown show at the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles and featured a crowd-favorite set at Austin City Limits Music Festival in Austin, TX. The tour continues until late October and includes a stop at the forthcoming Voodoo Music + Arts Experience in New Orleans, LA (see attached tour itinerary). As an added bonus, each ticket purchase includes a digital copy of “saintmotelevision.” For complete details, please log on to Motel also recently announced plans to support Panic! At The Disco on an extensive U.S. arena tour in 2017.

“saintmotelevision” follows Saint Motel’s 2014 label debut EP, “MY TYPE,” highlighted by such singles as “Cold Cold Man” and the breakthrough hit title track, “My Type” – which is also featured on Atlantic Records’ “PAPER TOWNS – MUSIC FROM THE MOTION PICTURE” – proved a top 5 AAA and top 10 Alternative radio smash here in the US. The song has garnered over 52 million streams on Spotify and was a top 40 favorite in such European countries as Germany, Switzerland, and Italy, where it received platinum sales certification. In addition, the “My Type” companion video – directed by Saint Motel frontman A/J Jackson – has drawn more than 14.2million views at the band’s official YouTube channel,

Saint Motel came together when A/J Jackson met fellow Southern California film student Aaron Sharp, and together launched a new musical project. Bangkok-born bassist Dak Lerdamornpongand drummer Greg Erwin completed the group, which immediately attracted attention for their striking visual presentations and dynamic indie rock.

“VOYEUR,” Saint Motel’s independently released 2012 debut album, earned national acclaim and massive play on Alternative blogs and specialty radio. Further applause came from the band’s increasingly inventive live performances, including such audio/visual extravaganzas as “The Kaleidoscopic Mind Explosion in 3D” and the annual Zombie Prom, as well as tours alongside Arctic Monkeys, Imagine Dragons, Band of Skulls, and Weezer.

Saint Motel has spent much of the past year in the studio and on the road, including high-energy sets at festivals including Indio, CA’s Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, Dover, DE’s Firefly Music Festival, George, WA’s Sasquatch! Music Festival, and Manchester, TN’s Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. The band has also made an array of major network TV appearances including NBC’s TODAY, CBS’ The Late Late Show with James Corden, ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and TBS’ CONAN.

In addition, Saint Motel have also become beloved international pop superstars via multiple European tours, high profile features in GQ Italia, Cosmopolitan Italia, Italian Vogue and Rolling Stone, being playlisted on BBC1 in the UK, and live appearances on X Factor (Italy) and the nationally televised 65th annual Sanremo Music Festival.

Saint Motel is: A/J Jackson (vocals), Aaron Sharp (guitar), Dak Lerdamornpong(bass), and Greg Erwin (drums).

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(TRACK LISTING AND TOUR ITINERARY ATTACHED)

SAINT MOTEL

“saintmotelevision”

(Elektra)

Release date: October 21, 2016

Track listing:

  1. Move
  2. Getaway
  3. Destroyer
  4. Born Again
  5. Sweet Talk
  6. You Can Be You
  7. For Elise
  8. Local Long Distance Relationship (LA2NY)
  9. Slow Motion
  10. Happy Accidents

SAINT MOTEL

Ones To Watch Presents: the saintmotelevision tour 2016

*festival appearance

OCTOBER

21New York, NYWebster Hall

22Philadelphia, PAUnion Transfer

24Cincinnati, OHBogart’s

25Nashville, TNCannery Ballroom

27Charlotte, NCThe Underground

28Atlanta, GAThe Masquerade

29New Orleans, LAVoodoo Music + Arts Experience *

NOVEMBER

20Mexico City, MexicoCorona Capital Festival

FEBRUARY

07Glasgow, UKKing Tuts

08Manchester, UKDeaf Institute

09London, UKScala

11Paris, FRLe Badaboum

14Belgium, BEBotanique

15Amsterdam, NLBitterzoet

16Berlin, DEMusik & Frieden

18Hamburg, DEMolotow

20Zurich, CHMascotte

21Milan, ITFabrique

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CONTACT:

Glenn Fukushima (National)Chelsey Northern (Tour/Online)

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