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History of the Silversun Pickups Band
Silversun Pickups powerhouse song “Panic Switch” is rocketing to the top of the charts and their concerts are selling out within hours, but many of us are longing to know, just who are the Silversun Pickups and where did they come from.
The Band Members:
Brian Aubert - guitar/lead vocals
Nikki Monninger - bass/vocals
Chris Guanlao - drums
Joe Lester - keyboards/samples/sound manipulation
Silversun Pickups band members became good friends when they either played together in the past or played in other friends bands. They initially got noticed and built up a big following while playing a lot of the big name L.A. clubs like the Silverlake Lounge and Spaceland. Their release of the “Pikul” EP really got them noticed.
Silversun Pickups were originally called A Couple Of Couples but soon changed it to their present name which they got from the local liquor and convenience store across the street from the L.A. club where they were playing.
Silversun Pickups sound is indie rock, who often implements the sound of distorted guitars in their music. While the groups members say their music has been heavily influenced by musical artists like the Velvet Underground, Sonic Youth, My Bloody Valentine, Elliott Smith, Secret Machines and Sweet, they are quite often compared to the sound of The Smashing Pumpkins.
To date Silversun Pickups has released two albums, “Carnavas” in 2006 and “Swoon” in 2009. “Lazy Eye” and “Well Thought Out Twinkles” from their “Carnavas” album made it to Billboards Modern Rock Tracks music charts top 10 in 2007. “Lazy Eye” is featured in both Rock Band 2 and Guitar Hero: World Tour.
Silversun Pickups recently performed several of their hits, including “Panic Switch“, “Lazy Eye” and “Catch and Release” for MTV Unplugged.
Silversun Pickups second album “Swoon” has started out of the gates fast. Their song “Panic Switch” has already made it to #1 on several music charts and the radio stations are playing constantly as is MTV and VH1.
I didn’t quite know who the Silversun Pickups were, but I do know that if they keep making music like they have been, they will be here to stay.
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