Love Hotel

Band Bio

Decortica is an alternative rock act from New Zealand. Following on from the 2008 debut “A New Aesthetic,” the band is set to release its second album “Love Hotel” on August 16th. As evidenced by the lead single “Monster in a Pretty Dress,” the forthcoming record is a modern rock album that sees the band explore several new sonic and technical territories. The end result is a precisely crafted balance of the band’s renowned explosive performance and mature song writing.

A narrative set in the Tokyo nightlife, the songs revolve around ideas of ennui, escapism and fantasy. Progressive song structures lend cinematic qualities to the album; the lyrics abstract and observational. Decortica has taken the hallmarks of their sound to the next level and will transpose this into the live arena as they prepare for an onslaught of shows over the coming months in Australasia.

ACHIEVEMENTS
“A New Aesthetic” was recorded on the west coast of New Zealand. The band converted a beach house into a live-in studio for two weeks. The debut included the singles “Peace May Come”, “Macchina”, and “Featherlight” – the music videos for each receiving strong rotation locally. “Macchina” was included in the top 10 music videos of the James Coleman Collection of 130 New Zealand music videos. The album received 4 out of 5 stars in Groove Guide magazine and was described by NZ Musician Magazine as “very contemporary, almost futuristic rock.”

“Decortica have the dedication and ability to rise to the summit of modern musical success, they just need readers like you to give their timeless music a chance. Regardless of how one feels towards alternative rock with progressive tendencies, erase all preconceptions and bare all – check into Decortica’s Love Hotel and experience the pleasures of a masterful album and allow your jaw to fall.” (read our review)