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Los Angeles, California, United States (2005 – present)
Silversun Pickups is a Grammy-nominated American indie rock band which formed in Los Angeles, California, United States in 2005. The band consists of Brian Aubert (vocals, guitar), Nikki Monninger (bass, vocals), Joe Lester (keyboards) and Christopher Guanlao (drums). The band members are friends who had played together previously or in mutual friends’ bands. The band is signed to Dangerbird Records. They released their debut EP “Pikul” in July of 2005.
The band has released two albums, 2006’s “Carnavas” and 2009’s “Swoon”. The band managed two Top 10 singles on Billboard’s Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart in 2007: “Lazy Eye” (#5) and “Well Thought Out Twinkles” (#9). In 2009, they managed their third top 10 on the chart, “Panic Switch” (#1) and a fourth song “Substitution” was also on that chart (#23).
Silversun Pickups have been compared to The Smashing Pumpkins (possibly due in part to Brian Aubert’s vocal style) and 90’s shoegazing bands like My Bloody Valentine, Lush, Ride, and Slowdive. Silversun Pickups claim they have been heavily influenced by Modest Mouse and The Velvet Underground as well as other lesser-known acts.
Their first break came when a friend mailed a boombox demo to CMJ and they were accepted. They got their start in many of the most important L.A. clubs and began to draw a strong following upon the release of the Pikul EP. This culminated in frequent touring, including a co-headlining stint with Viva Voce.
Silversun Pickups have been compared to The Smashing Pumpkins (possibly due in part to Brian Aubert’s vocal style) and 90’s shoegazing bands like My Bloody Valentine, Lush, Ride, and Slowdive. Silversun Pickups claim they have been heavily influenced by Modest Mouse and The Velvet Underground as well as other lesser-known acts.
Their first break came when a friend mailed a boombox demo to CMJ and they were accepted. They got their start in many of the most important L.A. clubs and began to draw a strong following upon the release of the Pikul EP. This culminated in frequent touring, including a co-headlining stint with Viva Voce.
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no_surp wrote:
ok guys. come to europe plz
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noisybishop wrote:
checkered floors and Sort of should be higher!
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intheskywd68 wrote:
been listening to these guys for the first time in ages during the past week - forgot how ridiculously awesome they are.
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RushingFM wrote:
Well they didn't tour at all last year and don't have any upcoming tour dates planned, new album coming? I've been out of the loop..
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michaelmcguire wrote:
Checkered Floor should be higher
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wolvesdan wrote:
There's no secrets this year!! Amazing!
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Audiobinge wrote:
http://vimeo.com/14256182
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sk8boyfighter wrote:
the best indie rock ever
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InterceptorZero wrote:
Well Thought Out Twinkies
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lannaq wrote:
<3!
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barium62 wrote:
Consistently Awesome (2) Love these guys
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rechris06 wrote:
@ urdnotwrex Silversun Pickups got their name from a Convenience store in LA.
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fozzi26 wrote:
4 major releases, (2 studios albums 2 EP) - Consistently Awesome, Next Album - Probably Awesome too.
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AngelzinhaLee wrote:
Little Lover's So Polite. ♥
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mdr9inchnails wrote:
SEASICK IS FUCKING AWESOME!!!
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Deadmarsh81 wrote:
@ CheezyNoodles. Check out Carnavas, or Swoon, both are great, but Carnavas is the better one to me.
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CheezyNoodles wrote:
I'm only familiar with like one or two songs by this band. Can anybody recommend me an album to check out? I'd like to get into them after seeing them open for Muse :)
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LittleInkTree wrote:
I can't wait until the new album. I'm so excited~ <3
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eviethecyborg wrote:
I FUCKING NEED THE NEW ALBUM MAN.
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Phlunked wrote:
The shoegaze influence is obvious. Glad I found these guys.
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Sasquatch! Music Festival 2012
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Edgefest '12
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Pablove Foundation Benefit Show
1 Dec 2010 | from blog.myspace.com/silversunpickups
Dangerbird Records and the Pablove Foundation present the
Pablove Foundation Benefit Show at Turner Hall Ballroom in
Milwaukee, WI on Saturday, January 29th, 2011 featuring Brian &
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