Montell Fish's "Hotel" Is a Haunting, Hypnotic Affair


Photo: Brandon Minton

The first single following Montell Fish's lauded debut album Jamie, “Hotel” is a pensive ballad that sinks into the feeling of loneliness and the people we use as vices.

After his Jimmy Fallon debut and announcing a nearly sold-out 10-day tour, New York’s Montell Fish is making a habit of turning heads. His ease for captivation is seemingly effortless, infusing immersive soundscapes with faith and existential introspection. He’s reviving what The Weeknd left behind, making music that confronts pain and holds humble hands with grief. There are little deaths we mourn every day, from relationships to our own desires, and Montell Fish finds pleasure in building intimacy with life’s contrast. 

Melancholic and lucid, “Hotel” was born from a destination-less venture. He was exploring the edges of his production and vocal ability, getting lost in the birth of something beautiful. “Hotel” honors the density of Montell’s catalog, while also bearing witness to how he’s evolving as an artist.

All that he produces holds his entire heart, each song serving as a display of his soul in a glass box. It’s music crafted for late-night drives, where your only company is you and your subconscious, and as he continues to craft his trilogy project and embark on the 'A Night With A Ghost' tour, we’ll continue to see ourselves reflected back in the overflowing humanity and spirituality of his work. 

Listen to "Hotel" below:


Related Articles

Chelsea Jordan Is Just Like You [Q&A]

Chelsea Jordan Is Just Like You [Q&A]

April 6, 2026 A clear disciple of Amy Winehouse, Jordan’s luxurious contralto naturally quivers and quakes as she maneuvers through her tunes, many of which offer fragments of thought surrounding an affirmation she seeks to fully internalize.
Author: Noah Wade
r&b
Jumping off the Top Rope with Natanya [Q&A]

Jumping off the Top Rope with Natanya [Q&A]

April 6, 2026 Fresh off the release of "Feline’s Return", Natanya is stepping into the spotlight with a quiet confidence that allows the music to speak for itself before making her grand entrance.
Author: Kiani Shabazz
pop
R&B
Noah Guy Embraces Grief In R&B Album ‘MEMORIA, in blue’

Noah Guy Embraces Grief In R&B Album ‘MEMORIA, in blue’

March 27, 2026 It can be easy to turn away from sadness, but in new album MEMORIA, in blue, Noah Guy is facing grief head-on.
Author: India McCarty
R&B