The Modlins

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The Modlins
Origin San Diego, California, U.S.
Genres Indie rock, twee pop
Years active2004-present
LabelsAural Gravy Records
MembersEric Killian
Chris Rhanor
Matt Sheridan
Alex Smith/ Chousmith
Website with-friends-like-these.blogspot.com

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 2014. [10] The group returned with two new albums in 2018 and continues to write more music.

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Discography

Albums

EPs

Compilations

Band members

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