The Modlins
The Modlins | |
|---|---|
| Origin | San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Indie rock, twee pop |
| Years active | 2004-present |
| Labels | Aural Gravy Records |
| Members | Eric Killian Chris Rhanor Matt Sheridan Alex Smith/ Chousmith |
| Website | with-friends-like-these |
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
[edit]Albums
[edit]- 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
[edit]- The Daniel EP (2004)
- The Andrew EP (2005)
- The Michael EP (2005)
- The Mark EP (2009)
Compilations
[edit]- Passed 'Masters' (2012)
Band members
[edit]- Eric Killian (vocals, right-handed guitar)
- Chris Rhanor (drums)
- Matt Sheridan (vocals, left-handed guitar)
- Alex Smith / Chousmith (vocals, bass guitar)
References
[edit]- ^ "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".
- ^ "San Diego Music Award nominees – updated list « Last Blog on Earth". Archived from the original on 2010-07-29. Retrieved 2010-08-17.
- ^ "Live Reviews: February 2008". Performer. Archived from the original on 2008-10-14. Retrieved 2009-04-19.
- ^ "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) - ^ "The Modlins | Article | 2010". Performer. Archived from the original on 2010-02-06. Retrieved 2010-02-04.
- ^ "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".