RECENT PRESS: ... These guys actually have a song called "Home" that is passing by an Alicia Keys song on some radio chart! Not only is their music phenomenal, their stage presence is crazy. When I heard they were in town, I had to go check them out again!... - PA Musician Magazine
... Philadelphia’s own SPiN deliver a quality debut effort on their maiden voyage at the format. “Home” sets sail for radio and this powerful and well produced track is destined to find many radio ports to dock at. Stellar musicianship, vocals and writing make this, one not to be missed. Easily one of the surprises of the year.... - FMQB Magazine
... I’m all but certain Spin are hot shags and fantastic songwriters... - Philadelphia Weekly
...Just when things were working for Philly pop band SPiN, it's been slapped with a cease-and-desist letter... - Philadelphia Inquirer
...My first impression of these guys is absolute delight, especially as the song progresses and band members vocally join to create harmonies that are especially delicious in this power-pop tune... - Eartaste
...After playing more than 100 shows a year up and down the U.S. east coast, the pop-rock quartet are starting to break through on a national level with the success of "Home," the first single from their self-titled EP... - Chart Attack
...Take the band Spin. Hoo boy, they’re so real I had to invent a new genre just for them... And how cool is that?... - Las Vegas Weekly
BIOGRAPHY:
Already one of the hardest working indie rock bands on the East Coast, the Philadelphia based SPiN is quickly expanding beyond its regional home base of Philly, Jersey, New York and Delaware and taking its edgy, high energy modern pop/rock to the next level.
Nationally sponsored by Jagermeister, lead singer Eric Rothenheber, keyboardist and vocalist Jim Vacca, guitarist Hank Cieplinski and drummer Lou Chudnofsky like to imply that they are contractually bound to drink in excess at their 100-plus shows a year. Their unique vibe—complete with SPiN’s powerful three part harmonies--strikes fans in different ways. Some say there’s a flavor of My Chemical Romance or The All-American Rejects, while others make favorable comparisons to bands like The Killers and Muse.
After completing a 16 state tour that brought the band through cities like Chicago, Cincinnati, Detroit, Louisville and Washington, D.C., SPiN began work on its long awaited debut album, which was released in November 2007 and is currently available on Apple’s iTunes, AmazonMP3.com, eMusic, Napster, and Rhapsody. The record was produced by Grammy-winner David Ivory, whose many gold and platinum credits include his recordings with The Roots, Patti Labelle, Molly Hatchett, and was mastered at Warner Bros Records by Michael Hateley (Green Day, My Chemical Romance, Eric Clapton).
Ivory became interested in the band after hearing the original demo of the hard-driving rocker “Playing Dead,” whose prominent throbbing bassline is created solely by Vacca’s bass synth; intriguingly, SPiN is rare in that the band does not have a bassist, another unique element that sets them apart. Most of the band’s set, like the incisive “Bleed,” are fiery melodic rockers; however, they are nicely balanced by the band’s first single, “Home”. This haunting, anthemic ballad was inspired by the things that matter most when a band is on the road and seems to have struck a cord at mainstream radio as well. In November of 2007, the song debuted on FMQB Magazine’s charts as the second most added song in the country for two weeks straight. It went on to reach 7 and continues to be in rotation on over 60 commercial radio stations worldwide.
In early 2008 SPiN came to even more national attention (though perhaps not the type they had in mind) as the band was served with a cease and desist letter from spin magazine to stop the use of the word spin (as reported in Philadelphia’s Daily News and Inquirer newspapers). Currently the band is exploring it’s legal options to fight this “ridiculous” claim while maintaining an active regional touring schedule. A cross-country tour will start in May with a string of radio station events in WY and AZ and continue through cities like Denver, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Cleveland. Following the tour, SPiN will begin work on their next release.
your music is so sick! The song 'Home' is my favorite of the ones on your player. i love it! Wish i found you sooner! i love your overall sound. Everything comes together just when it needs to. Your harmonies are amazing too. I'd love to see you live sometime if you come to my area. I'll keep my eye on your calendar. Keep doing what you do, it's awesome! xox Alysha
i dont know if im able to make it yet but we should get together one day and discuss a colaberation track. two worlds colide but good luck on your performance and keep your head to the sky. take it easy
Just swinging through to say hello and tell ya we're thinking about you! Keep killin' it and come see us anytime you like... first round is always on us! CHEERS!!
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