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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
WebsiteThe Modlins' official website

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]

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]

EPs

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

Band members

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

References

  1. ^ http://www.sandiegoreader.com/bands/modlins/
  2. ^ a b http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20071213/news_lz1w13god.html
  3. ^ http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2008/sep/24/friends-these/
  4. ^ http://www.nctimes.com/entertainment/music/article_ce74d113-a3ce-5f93-8f9d-8c86790bdc1c.html
  5. ^ http://lastblogonearth.com/2010/07/26/san-diego-music-award-nominees-updated-list/
  6. ^ http://www.performermag.com/wcp.livereviews.0802.php
  7. ^ http://sandiegomusicawards.com/media/2008_SDMA_Winners.pdf
  8. ^ http://performermag.com/Bands/Article/2010/The%20Modlins
  9. ^ http://with-friends-like-these.blogspot.com/2010/06/farewell-show-2-new-albums.html
  10. ^ http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2014/mar/05/blurt-aural-gravy/
  11. ^ http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2007/05/23/entertainment/music/11_25_025_23_07.txt
  12. ^ http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2007/12/13/entertainment/music/12_08_1912_12_07.txt
  13. ^ http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2010/jul/06/modlin-affair/
  14. ^ http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2010/jul/14/blurt1/

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