Overview
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.
"Stellar musicianship, vocals and writing make this one not to be missed" wrote music and radio industry publication the FMQB. 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. 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 72 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 added, and with the help of a local booking agent band began playing regional shows 3–5 times a week. Their performances, along with a demo cut in a friend's basement studio, helped secure national sponsorship by the herb-infused liqueur brand Jägermeister, and the band was invited to be part of the Jäger Music Tour series. SPiN's debut EP, Home was then produced by Grammy-winning producer David Ivory.
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.
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