Independent LA based rockers Silversun Pickups have been nominated for the Best New Artist Grammy Award. In the history of the Grammys only 10 fully independent bands have ever been nominated for music’s most coveted award.
Lead singer Brian Aubert explains, “This was never something in our sights. We have never even had a fantasy about this. It just wasn’t on our radar. However, we do feel insanely proud of our label and everyone involved with us. The nod from the Grammys makes us feel real warm inside. We’re astonished, excited, and completely humbled by it.”
The group is currently touring Europe doing some headlining shows but mainly supporting Placebo on their dates. The band also has some big TV appearances lined up : On December 21st, they will appear on The Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien performing their current single “Substitution,” from the recent album, Swoon, which has also yielded the band’s second #1 Modern Rock single, “Panic Switch.” On January 26, 2010, it’s off to the Jimmy Kimmel Show where the Silversun Pickups will be the first post winter act to perform on the Live outdoor stage.
Finally, on February 27th, the band begin their their massive North American tour with Muse at Atlanta’s Gwinnett Center. So far six dates have been announced and many more are about to be confirmed.
Confirmed Shows supporting Muse :
Feb 27 Atlanta, GA Gwinnett Center
March 1 Fairfax, VA Patriot Center
March 5 New York NY Madison Sqaure Garden
March 13 Detroit, MI Palace of Auburn Hills
April 5 Salt Lake City, UT McKay Event Center