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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

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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

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Albums

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Singles

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

References

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  1. ^ "Polyvinyl Records - Artists, News, Music - Shop Vinyl, Merch, Music and More". www.polyvinylrecords.com. Retrieved 2023-01-05.
  2. ^ "Pillar Point". Polyvinyl Records. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
  3. ^ Miles Bowe (2013-12-04). "Pillar Point – "Eyeballs" (Stereogum Premiere)". Stereogum (review). Retrieved 2023-01-05.
  4. ^ Martins, Chris (2013-06-28). "Hear Pillar Point's Surging Synth-Pop Fantasy 'Dreamin". SPIN. Retrieved 2023-01-05.
  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 (blog). 24 July 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-07-30. Retrieved 2023-01-05.[better source needed]
  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. Retrieved 2023-01-05.
  9. ^ "Kia Labeija Slays in Pillar Point's New Music Video [Premiere]". www.vice.com. 10 February 2016. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
  10. ^ Sommerfield, Seth (July 5, 2014). "Album of the Month: Kairos's Self-Titled EP". Seattle Met. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
  11. ^ Frimmel, Zach (August 4, 2016). "Live Video: Pillar Point". KEXP. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
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