Name: Hotrod Hotel
Brand: East Village

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

LPSLR241

{"blocks": [{"data": {"text": "LPSLR241"}, "type": "paragraph"}]}

Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Housed in Tip on Sleeve with Insert.

{"blocks": [{"data": {"text": "Housed in Tip on Sleeve with Insert."}, "type": "paragraph"}]}

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2020-01-31

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Proper

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

749846024114

{"blocks": [{"data": {"text": "749846024114"}, "type": "paragraph"}]}

Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

East Village

Genre GB

Indie Pop / Shoegaze

Label GB

Slumberland

Formed in the mid-1980s by two brothers, Martin and Paul Kelly, East Village were an indie pop band from Princes Risborough, England. The band's music, which drew heavily on the influence of 1960s guitar bands such as The Byrds, The Beatles and Buffalo Springfield was in stark contrast to the acid house and rave influenced output of their contemporaries.

Slumberland is a US record label based in Oakland, CA. Founded by Mike Schulman, it has become a prominent force in the indie music scene since its inception. With a focus on *alternative* and *indie rock* genres, Slumberland has consistently released groundbreaking and influential albums.

Since its establishment, Slumberland has been dedicated to discovering and nurturing talented artists. The label's roster includes some of the most exciting names in contemporary music, such as *The Pains of Being Pure at Heart*, *Frankie Rose*, and *The Wake*. These artists have helped shape the sound of modern indie rock and have garnered critical acclaim for their innovative approaches.

With an extensive catalog spanning over several decades, Slumberland continues to release exceptional music that resonates with fans worldwide. Whether you're searching for dreamy pop melodies or raw punk energy, this label offers a diverse range of sounds that will captivate any listener. Explore the world of Slumberland and discover your new favorite artist today!

Check out our latest restocks of vinyl records, CDs, books and merchandise at Rough Trade. Dive into rare finds, classic albums and add something special to your collection.

Back In Stock

East Village are one of the great lost bands, a group whose music has only grown in stature since their premature demise in the spring of 1991. Along with other legendary bands like Big Star and The Action, who also failed to fully stamp their mark whilst active, East Village made pop music that was timeless, but out of step with the musical environment around them. 

Originally named Episode Four, the band was formed in the mid-1980s by brothers Martin and Paul Kelly in the sleepy Buckinghamshire market town of Princes Risborough just forty miles to the west of London. They were soon joined by Johnny Wood (guitar/vocals) and Spencer Smith (drums) and by 1986 they had forged their brilliant, classic pop sound and recorded their first release, the Strike Up Matches EP, which has gone on to become one of the most sought after releases of the C86 era.

By 1987 they had renamed themselves East Village and relocated to London where they recorded two EPs for Jeff Barrett's Sub Aqua label. The band gigged extensively through 1988 and 1989, including tours with The House Of Love and McCarthy. The 1989 collapse of Sub Aqua left the band without a label, but they recorded their debut album using money loaned by Bob Stanley, and were soon re-united with Jeff Barrett on his new Heavenly label, releasing their classic single Circles. Just as interest in the band was building East Village played a sold out show at the New Cross Venue in South London only to end the set by splitting up on stage.

The album that followed, Drop Out (1993), was mixed and released posthumously on Heavenly and has gone on to be hailed as a classic of its genre. The years that followed saw East Village gain a cult status amongst fans of indie music and prices of original pressings rose rapidly as demand outweighed supply. A singles compilation, Hotrod Hotel, was released to great acclaim by Summershine in 1994, and now Slumberland facilitate its first, long overdue, vinyl release.