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

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Origin | Seattle, Washington, United States |
Genres | Indie pop, synthpop |
Years active | 2013–present |
Labels | Polyvinyl Record Co. |
Website | Pillarpointmusic.com |
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
- Pillar Point (CD/LP/cassette/digital) - Polyvinyl Record Co. - Released February 25, 2014
- Marble Mouth (CD/LP/cassette/digital) - Polyvinyl Record Co. - Released January 22, 2016
Singles
- ”Diamond Mine” (7"/digital) - Polyvinyl Record Co. - Released September 3, 2013
References
- "Polyvinyl Records - Artists, News, Music - Shop Vinyl, Merch, Music and More". www.polyvinylrecords.com. Retrieved 2023-01-05.
- "Polyvinyl Records". www.polyvinylrecords.com. Archived from the original on 13 February 2015. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
- "Pillar Point – "Eyeballs" (Stereogum Premiere)". Stereogum. 2013-12-04. Retrieved 2023-01-05.
- Martins, Chris (2013-06-28). "Hear Pillar Point's Surging Synth-Pop Fantasy 'Dreamin". SPIN. Retrieved 2023-01-05.
- Michelle Lhooq, “Download: Pillar Point - "Diamond Mine" (Generationals Deep Dark Ocean Remix)” Thump, August 29, 2013.
- www.myoldkentuckyblog.com http://www.myoldkentuckyblog.com/?p=42016. Retrieved 2023-01-05.
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(help) - Claire, “Premiere - Pillar Point - Cherry (Music Go Music Remix)” Kick Kick Snare, April 28, 2014.
- Co, Polyvinyl Record (2014-03-10), Pillar Point - Dreamin' [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO] in Vimeo Staff Picks, retrieved 2023-01-05
- "Kia Labeija Slays in Pillar Point's New Music Video [Premiere]". www.vice.com. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
- Sommerfield, Seth (July 5, 2014). "Album of the Month: Kairos's Self-Titled EP". Seattle Met. Retrieved July 24, 2021.
- Frimmel, Zach (August 4, 2016). "Live Video: Pillar Point". KEXP. Retrieved July 24, 2021.