Hotel Ugly

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Hotel Ugly
Origin Houston, Texas, U.S.
Genres
Years active2019–present
MembersMike Fiscella
Past membersChris Fiscella
Website hotelugly.com

Hotel Ugly is a solo indie pop musical project of Mike Fiscella, under the stage name Mike Vince. The project was formerly a duo with Mike and his brother Chris. [1] Hotel Ugly is best known for the song "Shut Up My Moms Calling," which has charted in multiple territories, including reaching number 68 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 87 on the Billboard Global 200.

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History

Hotel Ugly initially formed as a duo in 2019 and composed of brothers Mike and Chris Fiscella. They are based out of Houston, Texas. [2] On June 7, 2021, the duo's debut extended play (EP), The Ugly EP, was released. [3] [4] The EP featured the song "Shut Up My Moms Calling," which later gained popularity on video-sharing app TikTok. [5]

In 2022, Chris left the duo, making Hotel Ugly the solo act of Mike. In late 2022 and early 2023, "Shut Up My Moms Calling" appeared on many worldwide charts, including the Billboard Hot 100. [5] On March 24, 2023, Hotel Ugly's debut studio album, Ugly Duck, was released. [6] The album included the single "Action Figures Fighting". [7] [8]

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum details
Ugly Duck
  • Released: March 24, 2023 [6]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: LP, digital download, streaming

Extended plays

TitleEP details
The Ugly EP
  • Released: June 7, 2021 [3]
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Charted singles

TitleYearPeak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[9] 		CAN
[10] 		IRE
[11] 		NZ
[12] 		SWE
[13] 		SWI
[14] 		UK
[15]
"Shut Up My Moms Calling" [16] 202068542830576436The Ugly EP

Other singles

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"Shut Up My Moms Calling" is a song by American indie pop duo Hotel Ugly, originally released on February 10, 2020, as part of their 2020 EP, The Ugly EP. Beginning in 2022, the song gained popularity on TikTok, and has since appeared on many charts around the world, peaking at #68 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #36 on the UK Singles Chart in early 2023. It was re-released as a single on September 14, 2022 to coincide with this, along with a sped-up version.

References

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  2. ↑ "Hotel Ugly Talks Family Ties, Texas Origins, & Music". New Houston Music Outlet. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
  3. 1 2 "Stream Hotel Ugly | Listen to The Ugly EP playlist online for free on SoundCloud". SoundCloud. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Hotel Ugly is back with feel-good, layered single 'Action Figures Fighting'". unrecordedmu.com. 9 February 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
  5. 1 2 "Hot 100 First-Timers: Hotel Ugly Checks In With 'Shut Up My Moms Calling'". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  6. 1 2 "Ugly Duck by Hotel Ugly on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  7. ↑ Blake, Martha (February 2, 2023). "Hotel Ugly announce themselves in 2023 with fun-filled bedroom pop single 'Action Figures Fighting'". musiccrowns.org. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
  8. ↑ Padin, Malvika (February 3, 2023). "Hotel Ugly delivers crisp indie pop anthem "Action Figures Fighting"". earmilk.com. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
  9. ↑ "Hot 100: Week of January 28, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Canadian Hot 100: Week of January 23, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Discography Hotel Ugly". irishcharts.com. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Discography Hotel Ugly". charts.org.nz. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Discography Hotel Ugly". swedishcharts.com. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Hotel Ugly - Shut Up My Moms Calling". hitparade.ch. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  15. ↑ "HOTEL UGLY | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  16. ↑ "Shut up My Moms Calling - Single by Hotel Ugly on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  17. ↑ "British certifications – Hotel Ugly". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved September 22, 2024.Type Hotel Ugly in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
  18. ↑ "New Zealand single certifications – Hotel Ugly – Shut Up My Moms Calling". Recorded Music NZ . Retrieved 2024-11-20.
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