Motel Raphaël

PRESS “Motel Raphaēl are the most exciting band to come out of Montreal since Arcade Fire.” - GQ Magazine UK "These sweethearts embody what it means to be from Montreal, not only because they are a group of strong, idol-worthy women, but because they represent the city in such a distinct way. The way they layer their voices to make them more than just mere harmonies, but three distinct voices, says something about the uniqueness of this Montreal cultural hub, showcasing all the their differences while highlighting how well they all mesh together.” Vice Magazine / Noisey "...while Cable TV has all the usual trappings of a highly orchestrated pop album (the string-skipping guitar duels and clap-heavy rhythm of "Ghosts," the twinkling twee instrumentation of "The Things You Should Have Said"), what sets the recordings apart from more achromatic albums is the band's use of technicolour melodies (album opener "Rooftop at Romolo's") and vivid storytelling ("London," "Young"), which a press release notes emphasizes "a songwriting maturity that far exceeds the fact that the band members are all still in their early twenties.” - EXCLAIM! “Elles nous offrent une pop romantique, brodée d’harmonies vocals et de reflexions feminines” – Elle QC “There’s a tangible note of nostalgia that wends its way through much of the writing, amplified by Skahan, Malkin and Legault’s thrilling and often chilling three-­‐part harmonies. It’s especially evident on propulsive pop songs like the clever and compelling Ghosts, the rootsy, cool London and the relentlessly ear-­‐wormy new The Things You Should Have Said. ” – Montreal Gazette (cover story) “Montreal’s Motel Raphaël is a band that’s reaching for the stars at the speed of light.” – Open Til Midnight We all take turns playing the tambourine.