Peach Pit (band)

Peach Pit
Peach Pit performing in 2018
Peach Pit performing in 2018
Background information
OriginVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Genres
Years active2016–present
LabelsColumbia, Kingfisher Bluez
Members
  • Neil Smith
  • Mikey Pascuzzi
  • Peter Wilton
  • Christopher Vanderkooy
  • Dougal McLean
Websitewww.peachpitmusic.com

Peach Pit is a Canadian indie pop band formed in Vancouver, British Columbia, in 2016.[1] The band consists of singer and rhythm guitarist Neil Smith, lead guitarist Christopher Vanderkooy, bassist Peter Wilton, and drummer Mikey Pascuzzi. Lately they have been joined by multi-instrumentalist Dougal Bain McLean on synth, guitar, and fiddle. They describe their own music as "chewed bubblegum pop",[2] whereas critics have described their sound as sad pop, and surf rock[3] and is characterized by a soft spoken vocal style and guitar-driven rock melodies.[4][5] The band's music videos are produced by videographer Lester Lyons-Hookham.[6][7] The band sported the same clothes for every live performance during their "Being So Normal" album phase after buying them for their first music video shoot.[8][9]

History

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The group formed when high school friends, Neil Smith and Chris Vanderkooy, decided to collaborate on a musical project in 2014. Peter Wilton and Mikey Pascuzzi joined them on bass and drums. In June 2016, the band released its debut EP, Sweet FA. They quickly began work on their follow up release and debut LP, Being So Normal. It was released in September 2017 on the Vancouver indie label Kingfisher Bluez.'[10]

Vocalist/rhythm guitarist Neil Smith was formerly part of the folk band Dogwood and Dahlia.[11] Smith and bassist Peter Wilton formerly worked as Amazon delivery drivers, guitarist Christopher Vanderkooy worked at a local Vancouver brewery, and drummer Mikey Pascuzzi worked as a carpenter. Following the success of their debut album, the band quit their jobs to go on their first tour of North America, Europe[12] and Asia[13] from 2017 to 2018. Peach Pit embarked on several tours, both nationally and internationally, to promote their music and connect with fans. They have performed at renowned festivals such as SXSW and Osheaga, and have shared the stage with notable acts like Mac DeMarco and Dayglow. They have been touring steadily ever since the release of their debut album.[14]

Peach Pit performed at Bonnaroo, Shaky Knees Music Festival, CBC Music Festival, and Capitol Hill Block Party in 2019[15][16][17][18] and opened for Two Door Cinema Club in a tour of the U.S. and Canada in 2019.[19] In April of 2020, the band released their highly anticipated sophomore album, "You and Your Friends." This album showcased a more mature sound while retaining their trademark laid-back charm. Tracks like "Feelin' Low (F*ckboy Blues)" and "Shampoo Bottles" received significant radio airplay and gained popularity on streaming platforms.[20] Their third studio album, From 2 to 3, was released on March 4, 2022.[21] They have performed in Chicago, Illinois for Lollapalooza in August 2023. [22] They performed at Day In Day Out in Seattle, Washington in July 2024. [23]

Members

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  • Neil Smith — lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2016–present)
  • Christopher Vanderkooy — lead guitar, lap steel guitar, keyboards (2016–present)
  • Peter Wilton — bass guitar, backup vocals (2016–present)
  • Mikey Pascuzzi — drums, percussion, harmonica (2016–present)
  • Dougal McLean - guitar, synth, fiddle (2022–present)

Discography

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Albums

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Title Album details
Being So Normal
  • Released: September 15, 2017
  • Label: Kingfisher Bluez
  • Format: Digital download, streaming, vinyl, CD
You and Your Friends
  • Released: April 3, 2020
  • Label: Columbia
  • Format: Digital download, streaming, vinyl
From 2 to 3
  • Released: March 4, 2022
  • Label: Columbia[24]
  • Format: Digital download, streaming, vinyl
Magpie
  • Released: October 25, 2024[25]
  • Label: Columbia
  • Format: Digital download, streaming, vinyl

EPs

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  • Sweet FA (2016)

Live albums

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  • Peach Pit on Audiotree Live (2017)

Singles

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  • Did I Make You Cry on Christmas Day? (Well, You Deserved It!) (December 14, 2017)
  • Feelin' Low (F*ckboy Blues) (November 1, 2019)
  • Shampoo Bottles (January 24, 2020)
  • Black Licorice (March 5, 2020)
  • Up Granville (October 1, 2021)
  • Look Out! (November 12, 2021)
  • Vickie (January 21, 2022)
  • Magpie (August 23, 2024)[27]
  • Did You Love Somebody (September 20, 2024)
  • Every Little Thing (October 18, 2024)

References

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  1. ^ "Interview with Peach Pit: Guitar Solo Revival and the Vancouver Music Scene". Teal Magazine. Archived from the original on 2019-09-04. Retrieved 2019-09-04.
  2. ^ "WPGM Reviews: Peach Pit Live At Moth Club". www.wepluggoodmusic.com. 16 February 2018. Archived from the original on 2019-08-27. Retrieved 2019-08-27.
  3. ^ Quiles, Alyssa (2019-07-29). "Top 10 modern bands keeping surf rock alive and well in 2019". Alternative Press. Retrieved 2019-08-27.
  4. ^ Funk, Joel (2017-09-22). "Nectar and chewed bubblegum: the not too sweet pop of Peach Pit". Substream Magazine. Retrieved 2019-08-19.
  5. ^ "Scenic Route To Alaska". CiTR. 15 October 2016. Retrieved 2019-08-19.
  6. ^ "Little Gentlemen: The 405 meets Peach Pit". The 405. Archived from the original on 2019-08-19. Retrieved 2019-08-19.
  7. ^ "Bandsintown Giving Emerging Artists a 'Big Break' With New Spotlight Program". Billboard. 5 December 2017. Retrieved 2019-08-19.
  8. ^ "Peach Pit Make Normal Weird Again". BeatRoute Magazine. 2017-09-06. Archived from the original on 2019-08-19. Retrieved 2019-08-19.
  9. ^ "Surreality Feels So Normal: A Conversation with Peach Pit - Atwood Magazine". 2017-12-13. Retrieved 2019-08-29.
  10. ^ Cheng, Mason (19 September 2017). "Peach Pit: Being So Normal Album Review – Normalizing Normal". Trend Prive. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
  11. ^ "Dogwood and Dahlia, by Dogwood and Dahlia". Dogwood and Dahlia. Retrieved 2019-08-19.
  12. ^ "Peach Pit - Concert Review • Musically Speaking". Musically Speaking. 2018-01-30. Archived from the original on 2019-08-27. Retrieved 2019-08-27.
  13. ^ "Indie pop band Peach Pit to perform in Singapore and Bangkok". Asia Live 365. 2018-01-16. Retrieved 2019-08-27.
  14. ^ Tomer, William (29 September 2017). "Little Gentlemen: The 405 meets Peach Pit". The 405. Archived from the original on 19 August 2019. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  15. ^ Leimkuehler, Matthew. "Bonnaroo 2019: Peach Pit opens by playing for 'the most people we've played for in our lives'". The Tennessean. Retrieved 2019-08-19.
  16. ^ McGill, Abby (6 May 2019). "Peach Pit talks first time at Waffle House, upcoming music and Shaky Knees performance". The Red and Black. Retrieved 2019-08-27.
  17. ^ "Peach Pit opens CBC Music Fest 2019". CBC. July 17, 2019.
  18. ^ Keimig, Jasmyne (July 20, 2019). "It's Time for Capitol Hill Block Party, Baby!". The Stranger.
  19. ^ "Two Door Cinema Club". Official website of Two Door Cinema Club. Retrieved 2019-08-19.
  20. ^ Schmidtke, Aaron (2018-03-24). "The rebirth of Vancouver's Peach Pit, an indie-pop band that embraces weirdness and quirky performances after learning from past failures". Calgary Journal. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
  21. ^ "Peach Pit Announce New Album '2 to 3,' Plot International Tour | Exclaim!".
  22. ^ "Lollapalooza | August 3-6, 2023 | Grant Park, Chicago". www.lollapalooza.com. Retrieved 2023-04-10.
  23. ^ "Sharks, Bubbles, Saxophones, and Carly Rae Jepsen". www.thestranger.com. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
  24. ^ Willingham, Jones (November 15, 2021). "Peach Pit Announces New Album From 2 to 3 and 2022 Tour". Melodic Magazine. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
  25. ^ Slingerland, Calum (August 20, 2024). "Peach Pit Return with New Album 'Magpie'". Exclaim!. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
  26. ^ "Peach Pit Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
  27. ^ "Magpie - Single by Peach Pit". Spotify.
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