Sharp Pins
Kai Slater's power-pop project, with hooks recorded four-track-thin on purpose, arriving faster than they can be counted.
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About Sharp Pins
Sharp Pins is a power pop artist from Chicago, IL.
Sharp Pins is the project of Chicago musician Kai Slater, who also plays in the band Lifeguard and produces the zine Hallogallo. The recordings are largely self-made and deliberately lo-fi, building on jangling guitars, layered vocal harmonies and compact power-pop structures that recall the sixties-indebted end of nineties indie. Songs are typically short, with the tape hiss and thin drum sound left audible rather than polished away.
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Questions about Sharp Pins
Where is Sharp Pins from?
Sharp Pins is from Chicago, IL.
What was Sharp Pins's first album?
Sharp Pins's first album was Turtle Rock (2023). The latest is Balloon Balloon Balloon (2025).
Is Sharp Pins on tour?
Yes. Sharp Pins has 2 shows listed, from Madrid, Spain on Nov 17, 2026 to Barcelona, Spain on Nov 18, 2026.
What kind of music does Sharp Pins play?
Sharp Pins plays power pop and jangle pop.
What festivals has Sharp Pins played before?
Sharp Pins has played Way Out West 2026.