The Modlins
The Modlins | |
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Origin | San Diego, California, U.S. |
Genres | Indie Rock, Twee pop |
Years active | 2004 - Present |
Labels | Aural Gravy Records |
Website | The Modlins' official website |
Members | Eric Killian Chris Rhanor Matt Sheridan Alex Smith/ Chousmith |
The Modlins are an indie band from San Diego, California.[1] They formed in 2004 and are composed of Matt Sheridan, Eric Killian, Chris Rhanor, and Al Smith.[2] Their albums Here's to Being Happy, With Friends Like These, Where Does it End?, and Shoot the Moon were nominated for San Diego Music Awards in 2007, 2008, 2009,[3][4] and 2010.[5] With Friends Like These - their sophomore full-length, released in December 2007[6] - went on to win Best Pop Album at the 2008 San Diego Music Awards.[7] Influences include The Beatles, The Kinks, the Shins, Elliott Smith, Chuck Berry, and Belle & Sebastian.[8] The group went on hiatus in fall of 2010.[9] The entire Modlins discography was re-released by San Diego record label Aural Gravy Records in Spring of 2014. [10] The group returned with two new albums in 2018 and continues to write more music.
Discography[]
Albums[]
- Here's To Being Happy (2007)[11]
- With Friends Like These (2007)[2][12]
- Where Does It End? (2009)
- Late Night Feel (2010)[13]
- Shoot The Moon (2010)[14]
- Can't Get Back (2018)
- Out of the Darkness! (2018)
EPs[]
- The Daniel EP (2004)
- The Andrew EP (2005)
- The Michael EP (2005)
- The Mark EP (2009)
Compilations[]
- Passed 'Masters' (2012)
Band members[]
- Eric Killian (vocals, right-handed guitar)
- Chris Rhanor (drums)
- Matt Sheridan (vocals, left-handed guitar)
- Alex Smith / Chousmith (vocals, bass guitar)
References[]
- ^ "The Modlins | San Diego Reader".
- ^ a b "The San Diego Union-Tribune - San Diego, California & National News".
- ^ "Friends Like These | San Diego Reader".
- ^ "North County".
- ^ http://lastblogonearth.com/2010/07/26/san-diego-music-award-nominees-updated-list/
- ^ http://www.performermag.com/wcp.livereviews.0802.php
- ^ http://sandiegomusicawards.com/media/2008_SDMA_Winners.pdf
- ^ http://performermag.com/Bands/Article/2010/The%20Modlins
- ^ "Farewell Show & 2 New Albums". 3 June 2010.
- ^ "Aural gravy | San Diego Reader".
- ^ "North County".
- ^ "North County".
- ^ "A Modlin Affair | San Diego Reader".
- ^ "Superhero Power | San Diego Reader".
http://www.emusic.com/artist/The-Modlins-MP3-Download/11926146.html
External links[]
- The Modlins' official website
- The Modlins on MySpace
- The Modlins on AllMusic
- The Modlins bandcamp
- Indie rock musical groups from California
- Musical groups from San Diego
- Musical groups established in 2004