Hidden Hospitals
{{Short description|US musical group}}
{{Notability|Music|date=March 2012}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2025}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Hidden Hospitals
| image =
| caption =
| genre = Progressive rock, Alternative rock
| years_active = 2011 – present
| label = Unsigned
| associated_acts = Damiera, Kiss Kiss
| website = [http://www.hiddenhospitals.com/ Official website]
| current_members = * David Raymond (Vocals/Guitar)
- Jared Karns (Drums)
- Aaron Boynton (Bass)
| past_members = * Steve Downs (Guitar)
- John Scott (Bass/Vocals)
}}
Hidden Hospitals is an alternative progressive rock band from Chicago, Illinois. The band was originally formed from members of the bands Damiera and Kiss Kiss (band).{{cite web|title=AltPress|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/hidden_hospitals_ex_damiera_and_kiss_kiss_release_debut_ep|publisher=AltPress|accessdate=12 January 2012}} They released their first EP, EP 001, in September 2011. They played their first show September 6, 2011 at the Bottom Lounge in Chicago.{{cite web|title=Bottom Lounge|url=http://bottomlounge.com/|publisher=Bottom Lounge|accessdate=7 September 2011}} Their next album, EP 002, was released in October 2012. Hidden Hospitals has supported many national acts including Blindside (band), Hot Rod Circuit, Cartel (band), Middle Class Rut, Now, Now, Kevin Devine and The Used.{{Cite web | url =http://www.songkick.com/artists/4330286-hidden-hospitals | title = Hidden Hospitals Show History |publisher=Songkick|accessdate=13 December 2013}} 2013 saw the band release EP 001 + EP 002 on a combined vinyl and go on two national tours in support of the release.{{Cite web | url =http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/hidden_hospitals_start_march_tour_launch_ep_001_002_vinyl_pre_orders | title = Hidden Hospitals start March tour, launch 'EP 001 + 002' vinyl pre-orders | date = 5 March 2013 |publisher=Alternative Press|accessdate=5 March 2013}}{{Cite web | url =http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/hidden_hospitals_ex_damiera_announce_june_tour_dates | title = Hidden Hospitals (ex-Damiera) announce June tour dates | date = 14 May 2013 |publisher=Alternative Press|accessdate=14 May 2013}}
In 2015 band released their LP Surface tension.
Discography
=''EP 001'' (2011)=
EP 001 was released on September 1, 2011.{{Cite web | url =http://music.hiddenhospitals.com/album/ep-001 | title = EP 001 by Hidden Hospitals |publisher=Hidden Hospitals|accessdate=21 October 2012}} For the initial release, the band packaged together packs of five download cards that were individually stamped and signed with hand written codes. The packs were banded together with vellum and sealed with a |+| wax seal. These cards were sent to friends and family as well as press and industry. The album was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, and produced by J. Hall.
This EP contained five songs: "Atonement", "One to Ones", "Controlled Chaos", "Swan Dive", and "Poet & Liar."
=''EP 002'' (2012)=
EP 002 released 30 October 2012.{{Cite web | url =http://music.hiddenhospitals.com/album/ep-002 | title = EP 002 by Hidden Hospitals |publisher=Hidden Hospitals|accessdate=21 October 2012}} The album was produced and mixed by J. Hall.
This EP contained five songs: "Featherweight," "The Absence of Emotion," "Picture Perfect," "Monsters," and "Lullaby."
=''Surface Tension'' (2015)=
- Pulp
- Rose Hips
- Modern Saints
- History
- Wounded Sirens
- Bone Scraper
- Trilogy
- Synesthesia
- Animals
- Broken Skeletons
- From Toxin
- Surface Tension
=''Liars'' (2018) =
{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/liars/1371591432|title = Liars by Hidden Hospitals|website = iTunes|date = 18 May 2018}}
- Razor Blades
- Liars
- Smile & Wave
- Better Off
- Acid Rain
- Pulling Teeth
- Typecast
- Memories
- Taking Sides
- The Weeds
References
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Category:Rock music groups from Chicago
Category:Musical groups established in 2011
Category:Progressive rock musical groups from Illinois
Category:2011 establishments in Illinois
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