Bryce Vine Brings Alt-Pop Prowess on 'Motel California'

Platinum-selling solo artist Bryce Vine returns with Motel California, his most personal and creatively unfiltered project to date. The 11-track album is a genre-blending, sun-soaked ride through his signature mix of pop, hip-hop, and alternative sounds—effortlessly cool, melodically rich, and full of laid-back charm.

The concept behind Motel California plays out like a sonic roadside stop, where each track acts as its own room with a different story to tell. From late-night adventures and romantic entanglements to moments of self-reflection and ego checks, the album offers an open-door glimpse into the highs and lows of modern life. Bryce’s conversational lyricism and melodic flow ground every moment, making even the most introspective verses feel warm and accessible.

The album rollout was led by two standout singles. ‘Lauryn Hill’ featuring Flyana Boss channels classic Bryce Vine energy with its smooth blend of pop and hip-hop, layered over funk-inspired basslines and crisp drums. It’s an instant summer anthem—catchy, confident, and made to move. In contrast, ‘Rocky Mountain’ featuring Brittney Spencer leans into acoustic-pop with a country twist. Built around bright guitar riffs and an airy, modern beat, the track explores themes of escape, freedom, and inner clarity—like a road trip through the more reflective corners of Vine’s mind.

Other highlights include the rebellious opener ‘GOOD 4 NOTHING’, the melancholic yet catchy ‘Bittersweet Symphony’, and the nostalgic, life-questioning ‘THE DAYS (This Thing Called Life)’. There’s also the quirky and cheeky ‘JANE FONDA’ with Mickey Avalon, and the euphoric closer ‘7 DAYS A WEEKEND’, which captures the album’s anything-goes, no-skip vibe.

Motel California is available everywhere now, released May 2nd, and marks a new creative chapter for Bryce Vine—fully in control, unapologetically himself, and inviting listeners to check in and stay a while.