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| Silversun Pickups | |
|---|---|
| Name | Silversun Pickups |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Alternative rock, indie rock, shoegaze |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Dangerbird Records, New Machine Recordings |
Silversun Pickups Silversun Pickups are an American alternative rock band formed in Los Angeles, California. The group achieved mainstream attention with singles from their debut album and have since released multiple studio albums, toured internationally, and earned industry awards. Their lineup and sound have been associated with the Los Angeles indie scene and broader alternative and shoegaze movements.
The band formed in the early 2000s amid the Los Angeles music scenes around Silver Lake, Echo Park, and venues such as the Troubadour and Silverlake Lounge. Early iterations played alongside acts like The Raveonettes, Local Natives, The Postal Service, Death Cab for Cutie, and Interpol at festivals including Coachella and SXSW. Their breakout came after releasing EPs that circulated through KROQ airplay and college radio stations connected to CMJ and Triple J exposure. The debut full-length album charted on the Billboard 200 and attracted press from outlets such as Rolling Stone, NME, Pitchfork, and Spin. Subsequent albums continued to chart internationally on lists including the UK Albums Chart, ARIA, and Canadian Albums Chart, supported by tours with bands like Foo Fighters, Muse, U2, and appearances on television programs such as Late Show with David Letterman and Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
Their sound blends textures associated with shoegaze, dream pop, and indie rock movements, drawing comparisons to artists like My Bloody Valentine, Slowdive, The Smashing Pumpkins, Sonic Youth, and Pixies. Critics have noted production choices reminiscent of work by producers such as Butch Vig, Alan Moulder, and Steve Albini. Songwriting shows lineage from songwriters including Billy Corgan, Kevin Shields, Thom Yorke, and Robert Smith. Their layered guitar work and dynamic arrangements echo influences from The Jesus and Mary Chain, Radiohead, R.E.M., and The Cure, while vocal delivery and harmonies suggest affinities with The Cranberries and Mazzy Star. Electronic textures and modern indie aesthetics connect them to contemporaries such as Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The National, Silversun Pickups (forbidden), and Arcade Fire.
Current lineup includes musicians who emerged from the Los Angeles scene and worked with collaborators linked to labels and studios like Dangerbird Records, Capitol Records, Sunset Sound, and Electrical Audio. Members have shared stages and session credits with artists such as Eagles of Death Metal, Beck, Queens of the Stone Age, Nine Inch Nails, and Depeche Mode. Past touring members and collaborators have included musicians connected to The XX, Interpol, Bombay Bicycle Club, and Arctic Monkeys. The group’s personnel changes and side projects intersect with acts like Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Silversun Pickups (forbidden), Cold War Kids, and Foxygen.
Their studio albums have charted on regional and international listings including Billboard 200, UK Albums Chart, and ARIA. Releases have been distributed via independent and major imprints associated with artists such as Nirvana, The Strokes, The White Stripes, and labels like Sub Pop, Matador Records, and Sony Music Entertainment. Notable singles received rotation on stations including KROQ, BBC Radio 1, and Triple J, and placements in media tied to franchises like Guitar Hero, FIFA, and television series on HBO, Netflix, and AMC.
The band has headlined tours across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, performing at festivals such as Glastonbury Festival, Reading and Leeds Festivals, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, and Austin City Limits Music Festival. Support and co-headline tours have paired them with The Killers, Kings of Leon, Florence and the Machine, The Black Keys, and Imagine Dragons. Live performances have featured production teams and stage designers with credits from acts like Muse, U2, Radiohead, and Coldplay.
Their work has earned nominations and awards from organizations and institutions such as the Grammy Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, NME Awards, and regional polling by Pitchfork and Consequence of Sound. Chart placements on the Billboard Alternative Songs and critical acclaim from publications like Rolling Stone, The Guardian, The New York Times, and Los Angeles Times have bolstered their profile. Industry recognition has also included songwriting and performance acknowledgments from entities such as ASCAP, BMI, and festival honors at events like Coachella and Glastonbury Festival.
Category:Alternative rock groups from California