Today we’d like to introduce you to Pileup.
Every artist has a unique story. Can you briefly walk us through yours?
Three and a half years ago, Nathan moved to Long Beach from the Eugene/Portland Oregon circuit with his good friend from college. He was introduced to Tom, Cole, and Diego, who, after hearing some of Nathan’s songs, proposed that they start a band. The four boys began work on a body of material to play. One year later, Nathan moved in with his childhood friend Noah, who was traveling to Los Angeles County after attending college in Redlands. The two of them dubbed the band “Pileup,” and after a few solo shows with one guitar and one voice, Nathan was joined onstage by Noah on keys and melodica, Tom on drums, Cole on bass, Diego on electric guitar, and former member Gracie on guitar and vocals.
Please tell us about your art.
Pileup is a rock band with a swath of different influences, drawn from each member’s unique listenership. Nathan usually begins writing songs on guitar, then brings them to the rest of the band to flesh out. We aim to create detailed and emotional material, concise and honest.
Given everything that is going on in the world today, do you think the role of artists has changed? How do local, national or international events and issues affect your art?
It’s hard to say. The advent of the internet completely changed the way all art is distributed and consumed. With regard to music, the label, the producer, and the manager have become far less important as artists gain more agency to create and promote their own work. However, this means that artists are also now required to wear many more hats than before and acquire skills that they may not feel comfortable with or able to do. So both easier and harder in equal parts? All in all, the best thing a community can do for an artist or group of artists is to go to their shows, buy their merch and records, and show them lots of love!
How or where can people see your work? How can people support your work?
We play often in Long Beach and LA area. Come to a show! We always post about upcoming shows on Instagram and Facebook. In the next three or four months we will be releasing singles, and finally an album later in the year.
Contact Info:
- Email: swandivepileup@gmail.com
- Instagram: instagram.com/swandivepileup
- Facebook: facebook.com/swandivepileup
Image Credit:
Megan Hullander
Zach Greenberg
Noah Kaufman
Personal photo by Amanda Baker
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