Silversun Pickups is an American alternative rock band from Los Angeles that was formed in 2000. The band is composed of Brian Aubert, Nikki Monninger, Christopher Guanlao, and Joe Lester. The band released their debut EP, Pikul, in July 2005, and their debut album, Carnavas, on July 26, 2006. Their second album, Swoon, was released on April 14, 2009. Neck of the Woods, the band's third album, came out on May 8, 2012. They issued their fourth album, Better Nature, on September 25, 2015. Their fifth album, Widow's Weeds, came out on June 7, 2019.
Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
Genres | Alternative rock, indie rock, post-punk revival, dream pop, shoegaze |
Years active | 2000–present |
Labels | Dangerbird, New Machine Recordings, MapleMusic |
Members | Brian Aubert, Christopher Guanlao, Joe Lester, Nikki Monninger |
Past members | Jack Kennedy, Elvira Gonzalez |
About Silversun Pickups
Perhaps most well known for the track "Lazy Eye," this alternative rock outfit earned a Best New Artist nomination at the 52nd Grammy Awards. 2009's Swoon and 2012's Neck of the Woods topped the US Independent Albums chart.
Achievement of Silversun Pickups
The song "Lazy Eye" was featured in the video games Rock Band 2 and Guitar Hero World Tour. It made the top 10 of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in 2007.
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Latest information about Silversun Pickups updated on July 28 2021.