SPiN (band)

SPiN is a four-piece American alternative rock / power pop band from the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area whose first EP Home was internationally released in 2010.

SPiN
SPiN
Background information
OriginPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
GenresPop rock, power pop, alternative rock
Years active2010–present
LabelsIndependent, howsaboutNOW? Records
WebsiteSPiNrocks.com
MembersEric Rothenheber
Jim Vacca
Lou Chudnofsky
Henry Cieplinski

"Stellar musicianship, vocals and writing make this one not to be missed" wrote music and radio industry publication the FMQB.[1] The Philadelphia-area based band's first single, "Home," entered the charts as the second-most added song in the country for two weeks straight. It went on to peak at number 7 on FMQB's Hot AC charts.[2] SPiN has had its songs appear in dozens of television shows in the US and has toured extensively supporting acts such as Puddle of Mudd, Hinder, Trapt, Halestorm, Fuel, Eve 6, Sponge, Charm City Devils, SafetySuit, Ra, Rev Theory, and Red during stops in 32 US states at over 1000 shows. In 2015, "Happy Together", the first single from their Stalked EP hit #1 on the iTunes Indie Rock charts and remained in the top 5 for over two months. The band's Halloween-themed single "Zombie Girl" went viral in 2018 on YouTube and has surpassed 30 million views.

Formation

SPiN's origins can be traced back to a Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania high school, where vocalist Eric Rothenheber and keyboardist Jim Vacca first began performing together. Guitarist Henry Cieplinski and drummer Lou Chudnofsky were quickly added to the mix, and with the help of a local booking agent the tight-knit band of friends began playing regional shows 3-5 times a week. This heavy performance schedule, along with a demo cut in a friend's basement studio, helped secure national sponsorship by herbal liqueur brand Jägermeister,[3] who has invited the band to be part of the highly successful Jäger Music Tour series. The building buzz caught the attention of Grammy-winning producer David Ivory, who ended up producing SPiN's debut EP, Home.

Music placements on network TV
  • "Happy Together" was featured in the conclusion of episode 13 of the CBS hit show Stalker on January 21, 2015.
  • "Silent Night" was featured in the commercial spots for the movie Scott Pilgrim vs. the World airing on IFC (U.S. TV network) TV Network during all of November and December 2014.
  • "Hurt By You" was featured in the Free Beats segment on Attack of the Show.
  • "Not in Love" was used in the MTV Network top-rated series Teen Mom on the 2010 finale episode of season 1. It is also featured in the popular online video game Audition Online.
  • "hurt by you" was used in the MTV Network series I Used To Be Fat on Episode 5 of Season 1 in 2011.
  • "doN't look dowN" was featured on the internationally syndicated radio show ExploreMusic with Alan Cross on February 2, 2011 who said about the band, "True DIY power pop that should turn some heads. If not, you're not listening properly."
  • "home" is featured across the network of Emmelunga market stores and Aiazzone Furniture Stores, and at WaterPark Ondablu all in Italy.
  • "Not In Love" was featured on Brain Games (2011 TV series) on the NAT GEO channel.
  • "Sing Myself" was featured on TripTank on the [Comedy Central] channel.
  • "My Everything" was featured in the Why I'm Not on Facebook documentary.
  • "The First Noel" was featured on The Detour on TBS.

Press

SPiN's releases have been met with favorable press in newspapers, magazines and websites around the country, including the Philadelphia Daily News and The Philadelphia Inquirer.[4] Feature articles were written on the band in The Virginia Tribune, Baltimore Times, Florida Style magazine, Washington Informer, "Musicians Friend" [5] and more.

Discography

Albums / EPs / Singles
  • Home EP 2010
  • BELiEVE Album 2010
  • Christmas Time Again EP 2011
  • The Scream Inside EP 2012
  • Hard to Ignore EP 2013
  • Pushed Around EP 2013
  • Happy Together Single 2013
  • Stalked EP 2015
  • What A Rush EP 2015
  • Jar of Lies EP 2015
  • Just Fight (Ally's Song) Single 2016
  • My Hysteria EP 2016
  • What's Going On (feat. Nikey Knoxx) Single 2016
  • Meant to Rise EP 2017
  • All I Want for Christmas is my Two Front Teeth Single 2018
  • Make Me Move Album 2019
  • Carol of the Merry Gentlemen Single 2019

RadioPlay/Charting
Year Title Peak Chart Position Album
2010 "Album"
CMJ #5
 BELiEVE
2011 "Don't Look Down" BELiEVE
2013 "Christmas Time Again (I'll Be Good Next Year)" Christmas Time Again EP
2015 "Happy Together"
iTunes Indie Rock Charts #1
 Stalked EP
2017 "Happy Together"
iTunes Top Alternative Tracks Turkey #14
 Stalked EP
2020 "Drive"
iTunes Top Alternative Tracks Switzerland #114
 Home

Members
  • Eric Rothenheber: Vocals / Guitar (2010–present)
  • Jim Vacca: Bass Synth / Vocals / Keyboards (2010–present)
  • Henry Cieplinski: Guitar / Vocals (2010–present)
  • Lou Chudnofsky: Drums (2010–present)

References
  1. Friday Morning Quarterback Article
  2. FMQB Airplay History Archived 2010-10-21 at the Wayback Machine
  3. Jagermusic.com
  4. The Philadelphia Inquirer article
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