Consider their first release, "EP 001", to be a prototype. Written between Chicago, New York, and Nashville, singer David Raymond has taken this collection of songs and carefully crafted the sonic base for this band. “Addition by subtraction” is how producer J. Hall describes the orchestration within "EP 001". “Whenever a new sound is introduced, another must be scaled back to accommodate.” The result is an album rooted in the foundation of soulful rhythm and melody, orchestrated in a disciplined fusion of cohesive sound. Combining orchestral movements with razor sharp edges, while paying their respects to bands such as Jawbox, Thrice, and more, it’s a taut and potent sound that spans - from pop to electronica to progressive - the breadth of modern rock. Think a more buoyant Minus The Bear, or a more syncopated Mutemath, both informed by the better parts of turn-of-the-21st Century indie rock.

Amid 5 years of continuous touring, former Damiera frontman, Raymond and Nashville-based producer J. Hall formed a bond of mutual respect and purpose. This relationship made "EP 001" possible, with no need for outside funding or labels. Hidden Hospitals has chosen to forgo the traditional roads mapped by an industry in transition. They intend to forge new paths, leaving a trail that inspires others to follow.

Hidden Hospitals Tour Dates
(w squid the whale, american opera)
02.29.12 // Saginaw, MI @ Hamilton St Pub
03.01.12 // Kalamazoo, MI @ The Strutt
03.02.12 // Chicago, IL @ Township

(alone)
03.09.12 // Dubuque, IA @ The Busted Lift
03.10.12 // Madison, WI @ The Frequency
03.11.12 // Dekalb, IL @ House Cafe

04.05.12 // Chicago, IL @ Underground Lounge

(alone)
04.12.12 // Fredonia, NY @ BJs

04.13.12 // New York, NY @ Sullivan Hall
(show is with Gabriel the Marine, Those Mockingbirds and Abel)

04.14.12 // Danbury, CT @ Heirloom Arts
04.15.12 // Rochester, NY @ The Bug Jar
04.16.12 // Akron, OH @ Musica

Hidden Hospitals performed on Audiotree Live in Chicago on February 16th - check out the video below:



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