Motel Black

Motel Black first emerged on the Boston music scene in 2016, armed with an 8-song collection of demos dubbed A Commonwealth Songbook. Upon its release, The Noise Boston labeled the band's sound as an amalgamation of alt / indie / stoner rock, adding, "The music hits hard. It’s stealthy, and wastes no time." It is this early description of the band, coupled with the demo's overarching themes, that capture what Motel Black is: a sound that blurs the lines of rock's sub-genres, with songs that tackle social issues relevant to most American cities: racism, substance abuse, gentrification, love, death, the school-to-prison pipeline, and changes in urban landscapes.