Silversun Pickups
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Silversun Pickups is an American alternative rock band formed in Los Angeles, California, in 2000. The band's current lineup consists of vocalist and guitarist Brian Aubert, bassist and vocalist Nikki Monninger, keyboardist Joe Lester, and drummer Christopher Guanlao. Emerging from Los Angeles' Silver Lake music scene, they became known for their atmospheric sound, combining layers of distorted guitars, melodic hooks, and dynamic male-female vocals. The band first gained attention with their debut EP, *Pikul* (2005), followed by the acclaimed album *Carnavas* (2006), which featured the breakthrough singles "Lazy Eye" and "Well Thought Out Twinkles." They continued their success with albums including *Swoon* (2009), *Neck of the Woods* (2012), *Better Nature* (2015), *Widow's Weeds* (2019), *Physical Thrills* (2022), and *Tenterhooks* (2026). Throughout their career, Silversun Pickups have toured internationally, performing alongside artists such as Foo Fighters, Muse, Placebo, Snow Patrol, Weezer, and Kaiser Chiefs, while earning a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist in 2010. Known for constantly evolving their sound while retaining their signature blend of textured guitars and emotionally driven songwriting, Silversun Pickups remain one of the leading acts in modern alternative rock.
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Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Shoegaze, Dream Pop, Post-Punk Revival
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