Pistolita was an indie rock band from San Diego, California, formed in 2004 by Conor Meads, Cory Stier, Justin Shannon, and Alex Kuhse. Their debut EP, Gliss Note, was released in 2005. In 2006, they released their first album, Oliver Under the Moon, under Montalban Hotel Records. The band toured with acts like Brand New and Saves the Day, and they were featured on the Volcom Stage at Warped Tour 2006. They were nominated for Best Alternative Album at the San Diego Music Awards in September 2006. Pistolita disbanded in 2007; Conor Meads later released The Paper Boy EP in 2009.