| Band Description |
The Black Hotels are an indie rock band from Johannesburg, South Africa. 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. 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 with Matthew Fink on synthesiser and glockenspiel. Warrick Poultney play drums. From the 50's to current day guitar bands The Black Hotels are influenced by them all, inspired by their individual record collections and the artists that affect them.
The Black Hotels debut album FILMS FOR THE NEXT CENTURY was released in May 2009. |