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Pillar Point
OriginSeattle, Washington, United States
GenresIndie pop, synthpop
Years active2013–present
LabelsPolyvinyl Record Co.
WebsitePillarpointmusic.com

Pillar Point is an American indie pop, synthpop band based out of Seattle, Washington, United States.

Biography

Pillar Point is the solo recording project of Scott Reitherman (also of Throw Me The Statue). In June 2013, the band signed with Polyvinyl Record Co. and unveiled the first single, “Diamond Mine,” which was later released as a 7" on September 3, 2013.[1]

The self-titled full-length album, Pillar Point, was released the following year on February 25, 2014 on Polyvinyl.[2] The album went on to receive press accolades with features in Stereogum,[3] SPIN,[4] and others. Following the album's release, Pillar Point embarked on national tours with of Montreal and Soft Swells.

The band has been remixed by Generationals,[5] Ruby Suns,[6] and Music Go Music.[7]

The band’s music video for “Dreamin’” was featured on Vimeo’s Staff Picks [8]

Discography

Albums

Singles

  • ”Diamond Mine” (7"/digital) - Polyvinyl Record Co. - Released September 3, 2013

References

  1. ^ “Pillar Point Joins the Polyvinyl Family | Stream "Diamond Mine” Polyvinyl Record Co., June 3, 2013.
  2. ^ [1]
  3. ^ Miles Bowe, “Pillar Point – “Eyeballs” (Stereogum Premiere)” Stereogum, December 4, 2013.
  4. ^ Chris Martins, “Hear Pillar Point's Surging Synth-Pop Fantasy 'Dreamin’” SPIN, June 28, 2013.
  5. ^ Michelle Lhooq, “Download: Pillar Point - "Diamond Mine" (Generationals Deep Dark Ocean Remix)” Thump, August 29, 2013.
  6. ^ “MOKB Premiere : Pillar Point : “Dreamin’” (Ruby Suns Remix)” My Old Kentucky Blog, July 24, 2013.
  7. ^ Claire, “Premiere - Pillar Point - Cherry (Music Go Music Remix)” Kick Kick Snare, April 28, 2014.
  8. ^ Vimeo Staff, “Vimeo Staff Picks - Pillar Point” Vimeo, March 7, 2014.
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