Silversun Pickups
American rock band
Silversun Pickups is an American indie band from Los Angeles, California. Silversun Pickups has four members in the band; the current band members are Brian Aubert, Nikki Monninger, Joe Lester, Christopher Guanlao.
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genres | Alternative rock Indie rock Dream pop Shoegaze |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Members | Brian Aubert Nikki Monninger Joe Lester Christopher Guanlao |
| Past member(s) | Jack Kennedy Elvira Gonzalez |
| Website | The Blackout Website |
Career
changeThe band was formed by four friends and was originally called, A Couple of Couples but was changed to Silversun Pickups because it was an off licence across from the Silverlake Lounge and near their house at Sunset and Silverlake Blvds in Los Angeles. The band currently has Brian Aubert on Vocals and guitar, Nikki Monninger on bass and vocals, Chris Guanlao on drums and Joe Lester on keyboards, samples and sound manipulation.
Band members
change- Current
- Brian Aubert – guitar/Vocals
- Nikki Monninger – bass guitar/vocals
- Chris Guanlao – drums
- Joe Lester – keyboards/samples/sound manipulation
- Former
- Jack Kennedy - Rhythm Guitar
- Elvira Gonzalez - Drums
Discography
changeSo far as of 2011, Silversun Pickups has released 4 EPs and two albums.
Albums
changeEPs
change- Pikul (EP) (2005)
- Remixes (2007)
- Live Session (2007) (iTunes Exclusive)
- The Tripwire Session: Live in Chicago (2007)
