Silversun Pickups

Silversun Pickups, an American rock band formed in Los Angeles in 2000, originated from the meeting of guitarist Brian Aubert and bassist Nikki Monninger aboard a flight from Los Angeles to London in 1994. After recruiting drummer Christopher Guanlao and keyboardist Joe Lester, the group released their debut EP Pikul in July 2005, featuring the track "Kissing Families". Their first full‑length album, Carnavas, followed on 26 July 2006; the single "Lazy Eye" reached the top ten on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in 2007 and was later included in the video games Rock Band 2 and Guitar Hero World Tour. The band’s second album, Swoon, debuted at Number 7 on the Billboard 200 in April 2009, propelled by the single "Panic Switch". Subsequent releases-Neck of the Woods (May 2012), Better Nature (September 2015), Widow's Weeds (June 2019), and Physical Thrills (August 2022)-each expanded their sonic palette, incorporating electronic elements and acoustic reinterpretations. Notable collaborations include producer Butch Vig on Widow's Weeds and Toy Soldiers, and a 2023 acoustic EP Acoustic Thrills featuring stripped‑down versions of tracks from Physical Thrills. The group maintained a steady touring presence, supporting acts such as Foo Fighters, Muse, and Placebo, and participated in major festivals like Sasquatch! and Coachella. In November 2025, they released "The Wreckage", the lead single from the album Tenterhooks, released February 6, 2026.