Silversun Pickups on VIMBY

By Greg Swan, on January 20th, 2010%

VIMBY – . . . → Read More: Silversun Pickups on VIMBY

Loving Cold War Kids on Current TVs Embedded

By Greg Swan, on January 12th, 2010%

I’ve really been enjoying Current’s Embedded series which shows a behind the scenes look at indie bands. The Decemberists and Silversun Pickups have been favs thus far.

This week featured Cold War Kids.

Here’s Part 2:

Current TV and their Infomania program is already enough reason to get satellite or extended cable to get the channel, but this Embedded series is one I watch on the DVR multiple . . . → Read More: Loving Cold War Kids on Current TVs Embedded

Silversun Pickups had more fun than me at State Theatre last night

By Greg Swan, on August 11th, 2009%

The LA “it” band Silversun Pickups played a packed house at the State Theatre in Minneapolis last night, where zero stage decoration, a plain black curtain and minimal lighting effects made the evening all about the music.

I first wrote about SSPU back in July 2005 with their Pikul EP, became a fan, and then was thrilled to spin their debut full-length, Carnavas, in 2006. But their new album, Swoon, is the one making waves with the hipsters and mainstream, and the band took it humbly in stride Monday night.

Lead singer Brian Aubert’s Pumpkins-style distorted guitar overdubs and uniquely haunting voice stirred . . . → Read More: Silversun Pickups had more fun than me at State Theatre last night

Silversun Pickups Unplugged : "Lazy Eye"

By Greg Swan, on July 15th, 2009%

It's Silversun Pickups, Manchester Orchestra ticket day!

By Greg Swan, on June 27th, 2009%

Silversun Pickups, Manchester Orchestra and Cage the Elephant will play Minneapolis’ State Theater on August 10. These are three great bands, and it’s safe to say I’m fairly psyched for this show. Tickets go on sale at noon.

Silversun Pickups are touring on their new album, Swoon, which has already surpassed the 100k sales mark. Lead single “Panic Switch” recently ranked #1 on Billboard’s Hot Modern Rock Songs chart — even more impressive since it’s been 11 years since an independent artist hit #1.

Manchester Orchestra are touring on their sophomore release, Mean Everything to Nothing and are giving away a free download . . . → Read More: It's Silversun Pickups, Manchester Orchestra ticket day!