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Pinback

Pinback

Pinback's Genre:

Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Indie Rock

Biography

While a rotating cast of instrumentalists find loose assembly under the Pinback name, the partnership of Armistead Burwell Smith IV and Rob Crow is at the heart of the some of the most complex, postmodern indie pop happening on the West Coast. In the first few days of 1998, Armistead Burwell Smith IV (of San Diego-based Three Mile Pilot) and Rob Crow (of Thingy and Heavy Vegetable) formed a part-time recording project under the name Pinback. The simple plan grew more involved while Three Mile Pilot took an indefinite hiatus and Crow put a number of his musical projects on hold. Recording on Smith's home computer, the duo enlisted Three Mile Pilot drummer Tom Zinsor, and by the following August, Pinback had finished recording 14 songs of delicate, canonic pop that was tentatively slated for release on San Diego's Vinyl Communications. However, when interest in the band skyrocketed after a Tim/Kerr label showcase at the North by Northwest Music Festival, the record got tied up in a bidding war that caused a slew of contractual problems and held the record in limbo for almost a full year.

When they were eventually cleared from all former obligations, Pinback finally signed with New Jersey's Ace Fu Records, which released their eponymous debut in early 1999, almost a full year after it was recorded. With their long histories in West Coast indie circles and the marriage of the players' diverse musical backgrounds, Pinback scored immediate critical success. The Some Voices EP that followed the next year on Tree Records displayed a slightly more lo-fi and elemental side of the band while building on the intelligently constructed songcraft of their eponymous debut. Blue Screen Life, the band's second studio effort, exuded something more musically pure from Pinback. Gone was the frilly rock nonsense; instead, Pinback went for more of a melodic nature with classic indie flair. Pinback made their Touch & Go debut in fall 2004 with Summer in Abaddon, which saw the bandmembers continue slowly to push themselves a bit further with complex song structure while maintaining their indie pop sensibilities. Two years later, Pinback issued Nautical Antiques, a collection of rarities and B-sides spanning from 1998 to 2001. Their second for Touch & Go, Autumn of the Seraphs, followed in 2007. Though it would be five years before Pinback followed up, their 2012 album, Information Retrieved, found them easily settling into their melodic groove. ~ Nate Cavalieri

AOL Radio Stations Pinback is Featured on (16)

Pinback

Top 50 Indie songs of 2012

Join Chris Muckley as he counts down Slacker Radio's Top 50 Indie Songs of 2012. This countdown represents the most Hearted, most listened to, and most searched for Indie tracks of 2012 on Slacker Radio. From established artists like the Shins to breakout artists like Grimes- these are the 50 most critical Indie tracks from 2012- as determined by you, on Slacker Radio.

Pinback

Indie

Indie on Slacker Radio is actually a showcase of many different genres, all unified by a common spirit and ethos. Call it College Rock, Post-Punk, Pre-Emo, Indie Rock, Twee Pop, Riot Grrl; call it whatever you like. Just know that all the music on the Indie station is created with the same independent spirit. Hear indie music spanning from the late 70's up until now.

Pinback

Austin City Limits 2013

ACL Festival takes place on 46-acres in Zilker Park, the crown jewel of Austin’s public green spaces. It plays host to 130-plus artists from across the globe, such as Depeche Mode, The Cure, Muse, Kings Of Leon, Eric Church, fun., and over 100 more! The fest takes place over six magical days--Oct 4-6th and again from the 11th-13th.

Pinback

The Silent Comedy Showcase

This is The Silent Comedy Artist Showcase station on Slacker. Tune in to hear a station built entirely by the band including music hand-picked by Joshua, Jeremiah, Justin and Chad as well as commentary by each about the songs that influenced their music and life.

Pinback

AFI Showcase

This is Radio AFI. Tune in to hear a station built entirely by the band members of AFI including music hand-picked by Davey, Adam, Jade and Hunter as well as commentary by each about the songs that influenced their music and their lives.

Pinback

Blue October Showcase

This is the Blue October Showcase station on Slacker Radio. Tune in to hear a station built entirely by the members of Blue October including music hand-picked by Justin, Julian and Matt as well as commentary by each about the songs that influenced their music and their lives.

Pinback

Jimmy Eat World Showcase

This is the Jimmy Eat World Artist Showcase station. Tune in to hear a station built entirely by the band members of Jimmy Eat World including music hand-picked by Jim, Zach, Rick and Tom as well as commentary by each about the songs that influenced their music and their lives. Jimmy Eat World’s sixth studio album "Invented" is available in stores and digitally now. The album marks the reunion of the band and producer Mark Trombino who served as producer on the band’s two biggest selling albums "Clarity" and "Bleed American."

Pinback

Indie Sleepover

This station features love songs for hipsters. Awkward glances, relationships founded over a shared love of the same band, and nights spent making out to Neutral Milk Hotel. If you think Valentine’s Day’s earlier records are better- this is the station for you. Featuring tracks from The Magnetic Fields, The Postal Service, Little Dragon, The Smiths, and more.

Pinback

Indie 500

After much debate and consideration, Your Slacker curators have come up with the top 500 indie songs of all time. Slacker’s Indie 500 is actually a showcase of the greatest songs from many different sub-genres, all unified by a common spirit and ethos. Call it College Rock, Post-Punk, Pre-Emo, Indie Rock, Twee Pop, Indietronica, Riot Grrl; call it whatever you like. Just know that all the songs on this station were created with the same independent spirit. Hear indie hits spanning from the late 70's up until now.

Pinback

Metropolitan Mood

Metropolitan Mood music on Slacker Radio is the provocative soundtrack to seduction and love. It’s not so much about the lyrics, as it is the sound and tempo of this mood music. It’s the sound of a big-city love affair. Featuring exotic electronica, downtempo beats and retro-futuristic sounds from the likes of Morcheeba, Portishead, and Massive Attack. Let Metropolitan Mood Music on Slacker Radio provide the uninterrupted soundtrack to a night of uninterrupted passion. Recommended for lovers of Chill and Alt-Chill on Slacker Radio.

Pinback

Nylon Jams

Nylon Jams features music hand-picked by Nylon’s editors and tracks from artists that have been featured in the pages of the magazine. From cutting edge indie bands to the latest in sophisticated electronic music- you’ll experience the same music discovery on this station that you've come to rely on Nylon for. This is the sound of contemporary culture, fashion, and lifestyle. This is Nylon Jams.

Pinback

Alternative Chill

Alternative Chill on Slacker Radio is the ultimate "Easy Listening for Hipsters." The station is a hybrid of Electronic Chill artists, singer/songwriters and Indie rock songs that dip into the ethereal. You can expect to hear Jeff Buckley, Thievery Corporation, Radiohead, Sigur Ros, Nada Surf, Massive Attack, Air, Nick Drake, Portishead, Everything But the Girl and even some surprises like Billie Holiday or Pink Floyd! It's the perfect station to kick back and unwind, so, open a bottle of wine, light some candles and relax.

Pinback

Adult Alternative

Adult Alternative on Slacker has all the good stuff without the angst-ridden teens and their complicated haircuts. You’ll hear cutting-edge artists like Gotye, The Lumineers, and The Head & The Heart as well as established artists like Dave Matthews, Arcade Fire, U2, R.E.M., the Black Keys, and Talking Heads. If you’ve graduated from keg stands to craft beer, this is the soundtrack to your next party.

Pinback

Alternative

Alternative on Slacker plays the latest music from today's hottest Alternative and Indie artists. You'll hear music from today's Alt. leaders as well as Indie artists that are breaking new ground and redefining the genre.

Pinback

Indie Hits

Indie Hits on Slacker Radio is popular music for those that don't believe in Pop music. You'll hear what is buzzing the blogs and burning up the college charts. Enjoy the latest and greatest tunes from the pioneers of the modern Indie music scene as well as the new and lesser known Indie bands making their way onto your scene.

Pinback

This station plays the best music from and music from related artists like Neïmo, Ruby Isle, Echoboy, The Little Ones, Caviar, Morning Runner, Travis Morrison, Maritime, Automatic, These United States and more.

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Pinback's Selected Discography (11)

Autumn of the Seraphs [Limited Bonus Disc] Album Cover

Autumn of the Seraphs [Limited Bonus Disc]

2007 Touch and Go Records200714 Songs

Summer in Abaddon Album Cover

Summer in Abaddon

2004 Touch and Go Records200410 Songs

Offcell Album Cover

Offcell

2003 Absolutely KosherEP20035 Songs

Some Voices Album Cover

Some Voices

2002 Absolutely KosherEP20024 Songs

Information Retrieved Album Cover

Information Retrieved

201211 Songs

Pinback Album Cover

Pinback

200810 Songs

Blue Screen Life Album Cover

Blue Screen Life

200112 Songs

Sherman Album Cover

Sherman

SINGLE20111 Songs

From Nothing To Nowhere Album Cover

From Nothing To Nowhere

SINGLE20071 Songs

Nautical Antiques Album Cover

Nautical Antiques

COMPILATION200611 Songs

Summer in Abaddon Album Cover

Summer in Abaddon

200511 Songs

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	Ruby Isle	Ruby Isle emerged in the early 2000s with a passel of slick, snappy, electro-pop tunes that were steeped in late-'80s dance-pop and mediated by an ironic sensibility that nodded to contemporaries like Junior Senior and Yelle.
	Echoboy	Singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Richard Warren is the driving force behind Echoboy, a psychedelic electronic project influenced by Bob Dylan, Television, Kraftwerk and the Chemical Brothers.
	The Little Ones	The Little Ones are comprised of Ian Moreno, Edward Nolan Reyes, Brian Reyes, Lee Ladouceur, and Greg Meyer.
	Caviar	The Chicago-based, electronic-tinged modern rock group Caviar formed in 1999 out of the ashes of Fig Dish.
	Morning Runner	Despite several critics dismissing Morning Runner as yet another replica of Coldplay -- the band is even on the same U.
	Travis Morrison	Travis Morrison remains best known for his decade-long stint fronting the influential dance-punk quartet the Dismemberment Plan.
	Maritime	Formed out of the ashes of the Promise Ring and the Dismemberment Plan, indie rock outfit Maritime come by the way of Washington, D.
	Automatic
	These United States	Combining Devendra Banhart's "new weird American" eccentricity, Flaming Lips-influenced electronic bells and whistles, and a Wilco-esque twanginess, These United States create a musical melting pot that blends together a wide array of influences.
	Low vs Diamond	The beginnings of Los Angeles' Low vs Diamond can be traced to early 2002 at the University of Colorado, where lead singer/guitarist Lucas Field, drummer Howie Diamond, and keyboardist Tad Moore (birth name: James Thaddeus Moore IV) were undergrads.
	Switches	Playing tough, witty, and hook-laden rock that exists in a time warp in which glam rock and Britpop are the talk of the British Isles, Switches is the brainchild of lead singer and guitarist Matt Bishop.
	The Fire Theft	The final implosion of Seattle's Sunny Day Real Estate in 2001 was pretty anticlimactic, since at that point the band had splintered and re-formed at least three times during its temperamental yet influential existence.
	Air Traffic	Air Traffic are one of the breed of piano-led English indie rock bands, prevalent in the early 21st century; they hail from the sleepy seaside town of Bournemouth on the South Coast, not a hotbed of musical heritage to date.
	The Dismemberment Plan	Washington, D.C.-based emo quartet the Dismemberment Plan -- frontman Travis Morrison, guitarist Jason Caddell, bassist Eric Axelson and drummer Joe Easley -- debuted in 1994 with the single "Can We Be Mature?," signing to DeSoto to release the full-length ! in the fall of 1995.
	Mates of State	Kori Gardner (keyboard/vocals) and Jason Hammel (drums/vocals) were both playing guitar and singing in the Kansas music metropolis of Lawrence before forming the Mates of State in 1997.
	The Living Things	The Living Things took root in the early 2000s, pairing punky songcraft with a fiercely political edge.
	Built to Spill	Built to Spill were one of the most popular indie rock acts of the '90s, finding the middle ground between postmodern, Pavement-style pop and the loose, spacious jamming of Neil Young.
	The Mendoza Line	Athens, GA, indie pop outfit the Mendoza Line were formed during the summer of 1995 by singer/guitarists Timothy Bracy and Peter Hoffman (longtime friends born and raised in McLean, VA) along with Paul Deppler and Margaret Maurice.
	Tapes 'n Tapes	Minneapolis, MN, indie rock classicists Tapes 'n Tapes formed in the winter of 2003, when guitarist/vocalist Josh Grier (aka "Tapes 1"), bassist Matt Kretzmann ("'n") and guitarist Steve Nelson ("Tapes 2") began crafting a sound that harked back to the Pixies and Pavement and also recalled more contemporary bands like the Shins.
	The Whigs	Frontman Parker Gispert, drummer Julian Dorio, and bassist Hank Sullivant formed the Whigs in 2002, while the three Athens-based musicians were attending college at the University of Georgia.
	What Made Milwaukee Famous	Hailing from Austin, TX, What Made Milwaukee Famous features Jeremy Bruch (drums), John Farmer (bass), Michael Kingcaid (vocals/guitar), and Drew Patrizi (keyboards).
	Albert Hammond, Jr.	Best known as the Strokes' rhythm (and occasional lead) guitarist, Albert Hammond, Jr., is also the son of singer/songwriter Albert Hammond, whose hits include "It Never Rains in Southern California," "When I Need You," and "To All the Girls I've Loved Before.
	Okkervil River	Formed in 1998 in Austin, TX, Okkervil River find the middle ground between indie rock and folk-rock, placing slightly more emphasis on the former.
	Editors	Formed in 2003, Editors became one of the leading bands in the post-punk revival that swept America and England during the early 21st century.
	Zwan	Following the dissolution of the Smashing Pumpkins in December 2000 and a brief stint moonlighting with New Order, Billy Corgan quietly put together his first official post-Pumpkins project in late 2001, a quartet known as Zwan.
	Amandine
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	Wolf Parade	The indie rock combo Wolf Parade formed in 2003 in Montreal, where the band's first show saw them opening for Arcade Fire.
	Ted Leo	Since the early '90s, Ted Leo has been one of the most progressive forces in East Coast independent music, with a unique combination of punk and folk, soul and hardcore, and tradition and experimentation.
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	The Changes	The sweet and lush indie pop sounds of Chicago's the Changes formed around vocalist/guitarist Darren Spitzer, guitarist/vocalist David Rothblatt, bassist Rob Kallick, and drummer Jonny Basofin(everyone helps out on keys) in 2002.
	John Vanderslice	Raised in Florida, Georgia, and Maryland, indie rock innovator John Vanderslice grew up listening to a mix of Led Zeppelin, Creedence Clearwater Revival, the Kinks, and Southern rock, which instilled an eclectic musical vocabulary that informed his own songwriting.
	Nightmare of You	Nightmare of You rose out of the ashes of the Long Island punk revivalist band the Movielife. Ex-Movielife guitarist Brandon Reilly formed the melodic indie rock group in 2003 with a sound much more pop-oriented than his hardcore roots would initially suggest.
	Secret Machines	Revealing a sharp songwriting instinct and unfolding a distinct indie rock influence, Secret Machines unveil singular scenarios and refined tunes within the alternative pop/rock scene.
	Clinic	Liverpool's art punk four-piece Clinic formed in 1997 out of the ashes of Ade Blackburn and Hartley's previous band, Pure Morning.
	Rogue Wave	Rogue Wave formed in 2002 when a newly unemployed Zach Rogue left his San Francisco home, visited friends in New York City, and returned to California with nearly a full album's worth of textured, cerebral indie pop.
	The Young Knives	Hailing from Oxford, England, post-punk revivalists the Young Knives feature Henry Dartnall (vocals/guitar), Oliver Askew (drums), and Thomas Dartnall (bass) (aka House of Lords).
	Maxïmo Park	Newcastle's angular pop quintet Maxïmo Park consists of singer Paul Smith, guitarist Duncan Lloyd, bassist Archie Tiku, keyboardist Lukas Wooller, and drummer Tom English.
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Top Songs by Pinback (50)

Fortress

4:09

from: The O.C. Mix, Vol. 4

2004 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside the U.S.

Proceed to Memory

3:50

from: Information Retrieved

Penelope

4:46

from: Blue Screen Life

Good to Sea

3:12

from: Autumn of the Seraphs

2007 Touch and Go Records

Loro

3:31

from: Pinback

Offline P.K.

3:16

from: Blue Screen Life

Concrete Seconds

4:08

from: Blue Screen Life

Non Photo-Blue

3:40

from: Summer in Abaddon

2004 Touch and Go Records

Hurley

3:55

from: Pinback

Sherman

3:35

from: Sherman

Seville

4:05

from: Blue Screen Life

From Nothing To Nowhere

3:27

from: Autumn of the Seraphs

2007 Touch and Go Records

Microtonic Wave

4:57

from: Offcell

2003 Absolutely Kosher

B

4:50

from: Offcell

2003 Absolutely Kosher

June

7:17

from: Some Voices

2002 Absolutely Kosher

Some Voices

3:16

from: Some Voices

2002 Absolutely Kosher

Victorious D

4:16

from: Offcell

2003 Absolutely Kosher

Prog

4:03

from: Blue Screen Life

Boo

3:58

from: Blue Screen Life

Trainer

2:43

from: Some Voices

2002 Absolutely Kosher

Grey Machine

11:07

from: Offcell

2003 Absolutely Kosher

Offcell

4:31

from: Offcell

2003 Absolutely Kosher

Your Sickness

4:49

from: Blue Screen Life

Talby

4:01

from: Blue Screen Life

Bbtone

4:47

from: Blue Screen Life

Manchuria

2:41

from: Some Voices

2002 Absolutely Kosher

X I Y

3:32

from: Blue Screen Life

Tres

5:48

from: Blue Screen Life

Rousseau

5:08

from: Pinback

West

3:50

from: Blue Screen Life

How We Breathe

4:07

from: Autumn of the Seraphs

2007 Touch and Go Records

Off by 50

4:00

from: Autumn of the Seraphs

2007 Touch and Go Records

Torch

4:34

from: Autumn of the Seraphs

2007 Touch and Go Records

Walters

4:00

from: Autumn of the Seraphs

2007 Touch and Go Records

Crutch

4:27

from: Pinback

Drawstring

3:44

from: Information Retrieved

This Red Book

3:57

from: Summer in Abaddon

2004 Touch and Go Records

Denslow, You Idiot!

2:58

from: Information Retrieved

Kylie

3:59

from: Autumn of the Seraphs

2007 Touch and Go Records

Charborg

3:28

from: Pinback

Tripoli

4:30

from: Pinback

Thee Srum Proggitt

4:36

from: Information Retrieved

Sediment

4:52

from: Information Retrieved

Diminished

3:52

from: Information Retrieved

Versailles

3:32

from: Nautical Antiques

Bloods on Fire

4:12

from: Summer in Abaddon

2004 Touch and Go Records

Shag

3:05

from: Pinback

A Request

3:55

from: Information Retrieved

His Phase

3:16

from: Information Retrieved

True North

3:52

from: Information Retrieved

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