Pillar Point (band) explained

Pillar Point
Origin:Seattle, Washington, United States
Genre:Indie pop, synthpop
Years Active:2013–present
Label:Polyvinyl Record Co.
Website:Pillarpointmusic.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] VICE premiered the video for "Dove" starring Kia Labeija.[9]

Musicians who have performed with Pillar Point include Lena Simon, Trent Moorman, and Terence Ankeny.[10] [11]

Discography

Albums

Singles

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Polyvinyl Records - Artists, News, Music - Shop Vinyl, Merch, Music and More. 2023-01-05. www.polyvinylrecords.com.
  2. Web site: Pillar Point . Polyvinyl Records . 14 January 2022 .
  3. Web site: 2013-12-04. Pillar Point – "Eyeballs" (Stereogum Premiere). 2023-01-05. Stereogum. Miles Bowe . review.
  4. Web site: Martins. Chris. 2013-06-28. Hear Pillar Point's Surging Synth-Pop Fantasy 'Dreamin. 2023-01-05. SPIN. en-US.
  5. Michelle Lhooq, “Download: Pillar Point - "Diamond Mine" (Generationals Deep Dark Ocean Remix)” Thump, August 29, 2013.
  6. Web site: MOKB Premiere : Pillar Point : "Dreamin'" (Ruby Suns Remix). 2023-01-05. My Old Kentucky Blog . blog . 24 July 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130730201841/http://www.myoldkentuckyblog.com/?p=42016 . 2013-07-30 .
  7. Claire, “Premiere - Pillar Point - Cherry (Music Go Music Remix)” Kick Kick Snare, April 28, 2014.
  8. Pillar Point - Dreamin' . Vimeo Staff Picks. 2014-03-10. 2023-01-05.
  9. Web site: Kia Labeija Slays in Pillar Point's New Music Video [Premiere]]. 2021-07-21. www.vice.com. 10 February 2016 . en.
  10. News: Sommerfield . Seth . Album of the Month: Kairos's Self-Titled EP . July 24, 2021 . Seattle Met . July 5, 2014.
  11. News: Frimmel . Zach . Live Video: Pillar Point . July 24, 2021 . KEXP . August 4, 2016.

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