Silversun Pickups Giant Waste of a Man

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Silversun Pickups’ sixth album, Physical Thrills, came together as a serendipitous accident during a dark time. The LA band began 2020 by touring in support of their record, released the previous year, Widow’s Weeds. But the pandemic halted those plans, with the members, including guitarist and singer Brian Aubert, bassist Nikki Monninger, drummer Christopher Guanlao, and keyboardist Joe Lester, finding themselves stuck at home. In that resting period, Aubert wasn’t focused on Silversun Pickups; instead, he channeled his energy into taking care of his son, Nico, while his wife Tracy, worked.

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May 2, 2026