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The Modlins

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The Modlins
OriginSan Diego, California, U.S.
GenresIndie rock, twee pop
Years active2004-present
LabelsAural Gravy Records
MembersEric Killian
Chris Rhanor
Matt Sheridan
Alex Smith/ Chousmith
Websitewith-friends-like-these.blogspot.com

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 2014.[10] The group returned with two new albums in 2018 and continues to write more music.

Discography

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Albums

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  • 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

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  • The Daniel EP (2004)
  • The Andrew EP (2005)
  • The Michael EP (2005)
  • The Mark EP (2009)

Compilations

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  • Passed 'Masters' (2012)

Band members

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  • Eric Killian (vocals, right-handed guitar)
  • Chris Rhanor (drums)
  • Matt Sheridan (vocals, left-handed guitar)
  • Alex Smith / Chousmith (vocals, bass guitar)

References

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  1. ^ "The Modlins | San Diego Reader".
  2. ^ a b "The San Diego Union-Tribune - San Diego, California & National News".
  3. ^ "Friends Like These | San Diego Reader".
  4. ^ "North County".
  5. ^ "San Diego Music Award nominees – updated list « Last Blog on Earth". Archived from the original on 2010-07-29. Retrieved 2010-08-17.
  6. ^ "Live Reviews: February 2008". Performer. Archived from the original on 2008-10-14. Retrieved 2009-04-19.
  7. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2009-04-19.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  8. ^ "The Modlins | Article | 2010". Performer. Archived from the original on 2010-02-06. Retrieved 2010-02-04.
  9. ^ "Farewell Show & 2 New Albums". 3 June 2010.
  10. ^ "Aural gravy | San Diego Reader".
  11. ^ "North County".
  12. ^ "North County".
  13. ^ "A Modlin Affair | San Diego Reader".
  14. ^ "Superhero Power | San Diego Reader".
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