- Band Members: Christopher Guanlao, Brian Aubert, Nikki Monninger, Joe Lester, Tanya Haden
- Genre: Rock & Alternative
- Influenced by: Can, Catherine Wheel, Pearl Jam, My Bloody Valentine, The Smashing Pumpkins, Neu!
- Similar Artists: The Blood Lines, Terra Diablo, Mezzanine Owls, Catherine Wheel, Douglas Hum, Radar Bros., Earlimart, Devics, The Movies, Tanya Haden, Citizens Here and Abroad, Darker My Love
Brian Aubert (guitar/vocals), Nikki Monninger (bass), Christopher Guanlao (drums), and Joe Lester (keyboards) comprise the swarthy indie rock stylings of Silversun Pickups. The quartet's textured melodies capture the hypnotic dream pop threads of My Bloody Valentine and pop bitter sweetness of Earlimart, and such a blend has wowed their native L.A. since 2005. Silversun Pickups issued their debut release, the six-song Pikul EP that same year while shared show dates with the likes of Brendan Benson, Dead Meadow, Two Gallants, and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club followed into 2006. Produced by Dave Cooley (Rolling Blackouts, Citizen King, Smash Mouth), their full-length debut Carnavas, arrived in July. ~ MacKenzie Wilson, All Music Guide
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