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Background information | |
Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
Genres | Pop rock, power pop, alternative rock |
Years active | 2010–present |
Labels | Independent, howsaboutNOW? Records |
Members | Eric Rothenheber Jim Vacca Lou Chudnofsky Henry Cieplinski |
Website | SPiNrocks.com |
SPiN is a four-piece American alternative rock / power pop band from the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area whose first EP Home was internationally released in 2010.
"Stellar musicianship, vocals and writing make this one not to be missed" wrote music and radio industry publication the FMQB . [1] The Philadelphia-area based band's first single, "Home", entered the charts as the second-most added song in the country for two weeks straight. It went on to peak at number 7 on FMQB's Hot AC charts. [2] SPiN has had its songs appear in dozens of television shows in the US and has toured extensively supporting acts such as Puddle of Mudd, Hinder, Trapt, Halestorm, Fuel, Eve 6, Sponge, Charm City Devils, SafetySuit, Ra, Rev Theory, and Red during stops in 32 US states at over 1000 shows. In 2015, "Happy Together", the first single from their Stalked EP hit #1 on the iTunes Indie Rock charts and remained in the top 5 for over two months. The band's Halloween-themed single "Zombie Girl" went viral in 2018 on YouTube and has surpassed 72 million views.
SPiN's origins can be traced back to a Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, high school,[ which? ] where vocalist Eric Rothenheber and keyboardist Jim Vacca first began performing together. Guitarist Henry Cieplinski and drummer Lou Chudnofsky were added, and with the help of a local booking agent band began playing regional shows 3–5 times a week. Their performances, along with a demo cut in a friend's basement studio, helped secure national sponsorship by the herb-infused liqueur brand Jägermeister, [3] and the band was invited to be part of the Jäger Music Tour series. SPiN's debut EP, Home was then produced by Grammy-winning producer David Ivory.
SPiN's releases have been met with favorable press in newspapers, magazines and websites in the United States, including the Philadelphia Daily News and The Philadelphia Inquirer . [4] Feature articles were written on the band in The Virginia Tribune ,[ citation needed ]Baltimore Times,[ citation needed ]Florida Style magazine,[ citation needed ] and the Washington Informer .[ citation needed ]
Year | Title | Peak Chart Position | Album |
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2010 | "Album" | CMJ #5 | BELiEVE |
2011 | "Don't Look Down" | BELiEVE | |
2013 | "Christmas Time Again (I'll Be Good Next Year)" | Christmas Time Again EP | |
2015 | "Happy Together" | iTunes Indie Rock Charts #1 | Stalked EP |
2017 | "Happy Together" | Stalked EP | |
2020 | "Drive" | iTunes Top Alternative Tracks Switzerland #114 | Home |
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