Pillar Point is an American

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band based out of

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Biography

Pillar Point is the solo recording project of Scott Reitherman (also of

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). In June 2013, the band signed with

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and unveiled the first single, “Diamond Mine,” which was later released as a 7" on September 3, 2013. The self-titled full-length album, ''Pillar Point'', was released the following year on February 25, 2014 on Polyvinyl. The album went on to receive press accolades with features in Stereogum, SPIN, and others. Following the album's release, Pillar Point embarked on national tours with of Montreal and

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. The band has been remixed by

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, and

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. The band's music video for “Dreamin’” was featured on

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premiered the video for "Dove" starring

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. Musicians who have performed with Pillar Point include Lena Simon, Trent Moorman, and Terence Ankeny.

Discography

Albums

*''Pillar Point'' (CD/LP/cassette/digital) -

- Released February 25, 2014 *''Marble Mouth'' (CD/LP/cassette/digital) -

- Released January 22, 2016

Singles

*”Diamond Mine” (7"/digital) - Polyvinyl Record Co. - Released September 3, 2013

References

External links

Official websiteBand artist page on Polyvinyl Records
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