Silversun Pickups
Fuzz-forward LA alt-rock with Brian Aubert's androgynous yelp cutting through the swirl, and 'Lazy Eye' still the slow-burn standard.
Where to see Silversun Pickups
- Stubb's Waller Creek AmphitheaterTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- White Oak Music Hall - DownstairsTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- Brooklyn Bowl NashvilleTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- Buckhead Theatre by SCANA EnergyTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- The Orange PeelOn sale Nov 13
- 9:30 ClubTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- Paradise Rock Club presented by CitizensTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- History TorontoTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- Saint Andrew's HallTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- The SoundTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- The Castro TheatreTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- Ace of SpadesTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- Commodore BallroomTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- Marquee TheatreTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- Brooklyn Bowl Las VegasTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Rancho MirageTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- The WilternTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- Stubb's Waller Creek AmphitheaterTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- White Oak Music Hall - DownstairsTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- Brooklyn Bowl NashvilleTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- Buckhead Theatre by SCANA EnergyTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- The Orange PeelOn sale Nov 13
- 9:30 ClubTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- Paradise Rock Club presented by CitizensTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- History TorontoTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- Saint Andrew's HallTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- The SoundTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- The Castro TheatreTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- Ace of SpadesTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- Commodore BallroomTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- Marquee TheatreTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- Brooklyn Bowl Las VegasTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- The Show at Agua Caliente Casino Rancho MirageTicketsOn sale Nov 13
- The WilternTicketsOn sale Nov 13
About Silversun Pickups
Silversun Pickups is an alt-rock band from Los Angeles, CA, formed in 2002.
Brian Aubert and Nikki Monninger first met in 1994 on a flight to Cambridge, where both were headed for a school exchange program. The band they later formed grew out of Los Angeles's Silver Lake club circuit, playing regularly at Silverlake Lounge and nearby Spaceland. Its name comes from Silversun, a liquor store across from the Lounge where a friend of the band would make late-night runs.
The group's early lineup lost guitarist Jack Kennedy and drummer Elvira Gonzalez, and the band settled into its long-running shape with drummer Christopher Guanlao and keyboardist Joe Lester alongside Aubert and Monninger. Their sound sits between alternative rock and shoegaze: heavily distorted guitars, layered keyboards and long crescendos, with Aubert's high, slightly frayed voice riding above the noise.
The band's debut EP, Pikul, arrived in 2005, followed by their first album, Carnavas, in 2006. 'Lazy Eye' and 'Well Thought Out Twinkles' both reached the top ten of the Billboard Modern Rock chart, and 'Lazy Eye' turned up in Rock Band 2, Guitar Hero World Tour and the racing game Forza Horizon.
Subsequent albums have leaned further into electronics and production detail while keeping the same basic dynamic of quiet verses opening into loud, saturated choruses. Swoon, Neck of the Woods, Better Nature, Widow's Weeds, Physical Thrills and Tenterhooks have followed at intervals of several years apiece.
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Questions about Silversun Pickups
What festivals is Silversun Pickups playing in 2026 and 2027?
Silversun Pickups is booked at 2 festivals we cover: Darker Waves 2026, Kilby Block Party 2027.
Is Silversun Pickups on tour?
Yes. Silversun Pickups has 17 shows listed, from Austin, TX on Feb 26, 2027 to Los Angeles, CA on May 22, 2027, plus 2 festivals on the page above.
When does Silversun Pickups play at Darker Waves?
Saturday, November 14, 3:55 – 4:30 PM at Waves Stage.
Is Silversun Pickups playing Kilby Block Party 2027?
Yes, Silversun Pickups is on the Kilby Block Party 2027 lineup, May 14–16, 2027 at Utah State Fairpark, Salt Lake City, UT.
Where is Silversun Pickups from?
Silversun Pickups is from Los Angeles, CA.
Who is in Silversun Pickups?
Silversun Pickups is Brian Aubert, Christopher Guanlao, Joe Lester and Nikki Monninger.
When did Silversun Pickups form?
Silversun Pickups formed in Los Angeles in 2002.
What was Silversun Pickups's first album?
Silversun Pickups's first album was Carnavas (2006). The latest is Tenterhooks (2026).
What kind of music does Silversun Pickups play?
Silversun Pickups plays alt-rock and shoegaze.