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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. 30 release of their new record, Van Nuys. The album is named for the San Fernando Valley region of Los Angeles, a place that finds a home […]

Cam Smith, aka spoken word musician Hotel Books, has teamed up with AP to premiere the new single and video “Broke Love.” In the video, before the song starts, Smith explains why he chose the band name 'Hotel Books.' He says that a past specialist had told him people are like hotels, where people visit […]

Fronted by California native and spoken word poet Cam Smith, Hotel Books have been recognized for their brutally honest and impactful lyrics. But at their core, the band is about is emotional endurance and the basic, fundamental need to help others. Since their inception in 2011, Smith’s music has been giving listeners a reason to […]

California act Hotel Books are gearing up to begin recording a sophomore follow-up to their 2015 InVogue Records debut, Run Wild, Young Beauty. Later this month, HB mastermind Cam Smith and friends will hit the studio with Chiodos frontman Craig Owens to produce, along with engineer Nick Ingram who worked on the band's previously mentioned LP […]

Hotel Books are teaming up with AP to bring you an early stream of their new album, Run Wild, Young Beauty, which comes out April 7 on InVogue Records. Stream the album in full below, and let us know your thoughts. Pre-order Run Wild, Young Beauty.

Music festivals are like superhero movies–every year there’s seven more you haven’t heard of, they are no longer confined to the summer and it’s unclear whether it is better to see in person or stream on the internet. One that is definitely worth paying attention to? This year’s South by So What?! Festival just outside […]

Hotel Books have released a heart-wrenching music video for their new single, “Constant Conclusions,” which you can check out below. Be sure to leave us a comment with your thoughts! Watch: Hotel Books – “Nicole” video premiere “Constant Conclusions” is taken from the band's impending album, Run Wild, Young Beauty, which is due out April 7 on InVogue Records. […]

Hotel Books are teaming up with AP to bring you their new music video for “Run Wild, Young Beauty.” The track is taken from the band’s new album of the same name, which comes out April 7 on InVogue Records. Check out the video, and let us know your thoughts. Vocalist Cam Smith says, “With […]

A Lot Like Birds frontman Kurt Travis and spoken word group Hotel Books have revealed that they will be embarking on a winter tour this November and December. Support will come from emo-indie rockers Tommy Boy. You can check out a full itinerary below. Do you plan on hitting up any dates? Travis will be […]

Hotel Books are teaming up with AP to bring you the premiere of their music video for “Nicole.” The track is taken from the band's double EP, I’m Almost Happy Here, But I Never Feel At Home, which is officially out now via InVogue Records. Check out the video, and let us know your thoughts. AP […]

Hotel Books are teaming up with AP to bring you the premiere of their upcoming double EP, I’m Almost Happy Here, But I Never Feel At Home, which will be officially released on July 1 (CD/digital) and July 29 (vinyl) via InVogue Records. Stream the EP in full below, and let us know your thoughts. Pre-order […]

Hotel Books have released another new song titled “Nicole.” The track comes off the band's upcoming double EP, I’m Almost Happy Here, But I Never Feel At Home, which is due out on July 1 (CD/digital) and July 29 (vinyl) via InVogue Records. If you have yet to, you can pre-order the effort now. Check out the song below and let […]

Hotel Books have released a brand new song, “Car Crash.” The track comes off the band's upcoming double EP, I’m Almost Happy Here, But I Never Feel At Home, which is due out on July 1 (CD/digital) and July 29 (vinyl) via InVogue Records. If you have yet to, you can pre-order the effort now. You can check out the song now below. […]

Hotel Books have released a brand new song titled “Cult Leader,” along with an accompanying music video. The track is taken from the band's upcoming double EP, I’m Almost Happy Here, But I Never Feel At Home, which is due out on July 1 (CD/digital) and July 29 (vinyl) via InVogue Records. If you have yet to, you […]

Phoenix, AZ's Hotel Books have signed to InVogue Records and will release a double EP titled I’m Almost Happy Here, But I Never Feel At Home on July 1 (CD/digital) and July 29 (vinyl).  They've debuted a music video for the first single, “Dreaming Or Sinking” from [Side B] of the EP. [Side A] of the EP features […]