New Silversun Pickups Video - "Substitution"

In their post-"Panic Switch" push, D'arcy faves Silversun Pickups become the house band for a musical chairs pro tourney set to Swoon rocker "Substitution." There's a judge and a trophy and everything, but more importantly, the competitors are high-heeled models... CONTINUE READING NEW SILVERSUN PICKUPS VIDEO - "SUBSTITUTION"»

Posted on September 15, 2009 in Video (17 comments)
Tags: Passion Pit | Silversun Pickups

Street Scene 2009 In Photos

Some 30,000 people over two days crammed into the six-block area in San Diego's East Village that hosted the 25th annual Street Scene this past weekend. That's a strong number, albeit down from last year when people weren't scrambling for... CONTINUE READING STREET SCENE 2009 IN PHOTOS»

Lollapalooza 2009 Wrap-Up

If you weren't talking about the weather in Grant Park this weekend, you weren't in Grant Park this weekend. And really that would've been a shame. It was oppressive at times, but despite -- or as these things go, perhaps... CONTINUE READING LOLLAPALOOZA 2009 WRAP-UP»

Silversun Pickups Bring "Panic Switch" To Letterman

Last night SSPU brought "Panic Switch," the big single from their latest LP, to the Ed Sullivan Theatre. The album's called Swoon, which is pretty much the only word you can use about Letterman's response to the performance. Dave even... CONTINUE READING SILVERSUN PICKUPS BRING "PANIC SWITCH" TO LETTERMAN»

Posted on July 29, 2009 in Video (28 comments)
Tags: David Letterman | Shellac | Silversun Pickups

Where Are They Now?: D'arcy Wretzky

As previously mentioned, the reclusive former Smashing Pumpkin called Chicago Q101 to ramble about Davy Jones, life on a horse farm, the band Panic Switch (i.e., Silversun Pickups), and Marilyn Manson. It's awkward. Listen in (via smashingpumpkins.com).... CONTINUE READING WHERE ARE THEY NOW?: D'ARCY WRETZKY»

Silversun Pickups Get Nostalgic For MTV Unplugged

The Los Angeles quartet showcased a number of Swoon songs when they stopped by the audience-free Spinner studio a few weeks ago. This time, complete with a string section, they're sitting down in front of a few fans sans major... CONTINUE READING SILVERSUN PICKUPS GET NOSTALGIC FOR MTV UNPLUGGED»

Posted on July 7, 2009 in Video (10 comments)
Tags: Silversun Pickups

Sasquatch! 2009 In Photos

Everybody loves Memorial Day weekend, but nobody loves Memorial Day weekend like those that make it to Sasquatch! As friends have returned from their treks across country, they've shared nothing but raves for this year's festival, from the Gorge's breathtaking... CONTINUE READING SASQUATCH! 2009 IN PHOTOS»

Silversun Pickups Flip The "Panic Switch" At Spinner

Folks have seemingly taken to Los Angeles quartet Silversun Pickups' "Panic Switch." Actually, judging from the positive comments when we posted a link to a stream of their second album Swoon, your love of early '90s Smashing Pumpkins-style alterna-rock runs... CONTINUE READING SILVERSUN PICKUPS FLIP THE "PANIC SWITCH" AT SPINNER»

Posted on May 22, 2009 in Video (26 comments)
Tags: Silversun Pickups

Coachella 2009: Moz, Macca, Cohen Lead Friday's Nostalgia Parade

By Amrit Singh & Brandon Stosuy Our trek into Indio went so smoothly this year that we've both become paranoid about something going incredibly wrong at any moment, but so far we've made it through without broken bones or spirits.... CONTINUE READING COACHELLA 2009: MOZ, MACCA, COHEN LEAD FRIDAY'S NOSTALGIA PARADE»

Silversun Pickups @ The Glass House, Pomona 4/12/09

Los Angeles Smashing Pumpkins devotees Silversun Pickups are back with a new album (still streaming), video, and slate of festival appearances for the quickly coming summer. There are sure to be more dates announced, but for now their only scheduled... CONTINUE READING SILVERSUN PICKUPS @ THE GLASS HOUSE, POMONA 4/12/09»

Posted on April 13, 2009 in Concert, Photo, Tour Dates (2 comments)
Tags: Happy Hollows | Silversun Pickups | The Deadly Syndrome

Stream Silversun Pickups Swoon

Some of you seem to be coming around to Silversun Pickups latest. Take a listen to the whole thing at MTV's The Leak to join the dialogue. ... CONTINUE READING STREAM SILVERSUN PICKUPS SWOON»

Posted on April 8, 2009 (10 comments)
Tags: Glasser | Silversun Pickups

New Silversun Pickups Video - "Panic Switch"

The Breeders-esque vocalisms and '90s alterna sound of Brian Aubert and his Silversun Pickups came through clearly on Swoon single "Panic Switch." This new video for the track wasn't directed by Joaquin Phoenix; instead, the Pickups asked James Frost, who... CONTINUE READING NEW SILVERSUN PICKUPS VIDEO - "PANIC SWITCH"»

Posted on April 7, 2009 in Video (21 comments)
Tags: Free Energy | Silversun Pickups

New Silversun Pickups - "Panic Switch"

Our last Silversun Pickups post had a Joaquin Phoenix directorial credit attached to it. This was before he embarrassed himself on Letterman. The Los Angeles band's "Panic Switch" appears to be Phoenix free, but frontman Brian Aubert's androgynous vocals (and... CONTINUE READING NEW SILVERSUN PICKUPS - "PANIC SWITCH"»

Posted on March 9, 2009 in MP3 (39 comments)
Tags: Bon Iver | Jarvis Cocker | Silversun Pickups

New Silversun Pickups Video - "Little Lover's So Polite"

Being in a band from L.A. means having fans like Joaquin Phoenix. It also means having to humor fans like Joaquin Phoenix when they ask to direct your next video. Haven't released an album since July 2006? Who cares, this... CONTINUE READING NEW SILVERSUN PICKUPS VIDEO - "LITTLE LOVER'S SO POLITE"»

Posted on March 3, 2008 in Video (12 comments)
Tags: Joaquin Phoenix | Silversun Pickups

KROQ Celebrated X-mas Almost Acoustically

This past weekend, for the 18th consecutive year, the modern rock purveyors at Los Angeles's KROQ rang in the holiday season with their Almost Acoustic X-mas show, featuring a lineup pulled from their playlists ... meaning one night of mall-punk... CONTINUE READING KROQ CELEBRATED X-MAS ALMOST ACOUSTICALLY»

Posted on December 11, 2007 in Video (13 comments)
Tags: Feist | Silversun Pickups | Spoon | The Killers

Lollapalooza '07: Friday In Photos

Plenty of guitar rawk to go around, but Lolla Day One was a dancer's delight: Ghostland Observatory, M.I.A., LCD Soundsystem, Daft Punk ... bodies were moved and clothes were drenched. But of course there was plenty of fun from... CONTINUE READING LOLLAPALOOZA '07: FRIDAY IN PHOTOS»

The Shins, Man Man Do Weeds

Since we've been in a TV state of mind of late we're gonna just put it out there: Weeds has jumped the shark (yeah we're bringing the phrase back) ... BUT the Malvina Reynolds covers are always intriguing. And the... CONTINUE READING THE SHINS, MAN MAN DO WEEDS»