Pillar Point (band)

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Pillar Point
Origin Seattle, Washington, United States
Genres Indie pop, synthpop
Years active2013–present
Labels Polyvinyl Record Co.
Website Pillarpointmusic.com

Pillar Point is an American indie pop, synthpop band based out of Seattle, Washington, United States.

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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

References

  1. "Polyvinyl Records - Artists, News, Music - Shop Vinyl, Merch, Music and More". www.polyvinylrecords.com. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  2. "Pillar Point". Polyvinyl Records. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  3. Miles Bowe (December 4, 2013). "Pillar Point – "Eyeballs" (Stereogum Premiere)". Stereogum (review). Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  4. Martins, Chris (June 28, 2013). "Hear Pillar Point's Surging Synth-Pop Fantasy 'Dreamin''". SPIN. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  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). July 24, 2013. Archived from the original on July 30, 2013. Retrieved January 5, 2023.[ 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. March 10, 2014. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  9. "Kia Labeija Slays in Pillar Point's New Music Video [Premiere]". Vice.com. February 10, 2016. Retrieved July 21, 2021.
  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.