HOTEL HEAVEN

Released in April 2024, Hotel Heaven represents a pivot for Yellow Days toward a more cohesive, conceptual narrative. Moving away from the loose, guitar-driven indie-soul of his debut, George van den Broek embraces a 'space-age bachelor pad' aesthetic filtered through modern lo-fi sensibilities. The album is structured as a journey through a fictional establishment, using the seven tracks to explore themes of fame, isolation, and the search for meaning in a material world. Sonically, the record is defined by its use of vintage gear and tape saturation, creating a 'warped' sound that has become his trademark. Critically, the album was noted for its improved focus and world-building compared to previous efforts, cementing his place as a unique voice in the UK's alternative R&B scene. It stands as his most atmospheric and sonically consistent work to date.