Ride the electric waves of Silversun.
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.
But as much as his focus initially shifted from the band, he couldn’t escape the new melodies germinating in his head. “I would sneak off and start writing these songs, and I didn’t know what they’re for because I didn’t really think about Silversun on any level. I was just doing it to keep myself calm and keep myself company,” says Aubert. The songs were so different from what he’d previously written for Silversun Pickups that he initially thought he was writing a musical. There were “dream shanties,” gentler vocals, horror-inspired sounds, and other exciting new elements coming to mind.
The band finally was able to gather in person for a live-streamed acoustic performance on Halloween for The Dark Zone Network’s virtual music festival Queen Mary, and it was there that Aubert revealed the new material to his bandmates. They readily embraced the new direction—and so did producer Butch Vig. The band reunited with Vig, who first worked with Silversun Pickups on Widow’s Weeds, recording the record at the famed producer and Garbage member’s home.
Monninger adds, “We’ve been together for twenty-two years; it’s really interesting that we still love doing this. We know that we’re fortunate to still be together after all these years, seeking out the silver lining. I feel like we still have many more things to say, and we’re so happy with how this album turned out.”
Silversun Pickups Soundcheck Package
Package Includes:
»One general admission ticket
»Early entry into the venue
»Access to an intimate pre-show soundcheck with Silversun Pickups
(featuring songs that will not be played during their regular set)
»Moderated Q&A with Silversun Pickups
»Autographed set list
»Collectible Silversun Pickups Oxford Pennant (9×27)
»Commemorative VIP laminate
»Priority merchandise shopping
»On-site host
»Limited availability
VENUE
The Show
DATE
Sat, Jun 21, 2025
TIME
8:00 pm
PRICE
- $94.95 - ORCHESTRA - FRONT ROWS
- $79.95 - ORCHESTRA - AISLE
- $75.00 - ORCHESTRA
- $69.95 - LOGE - AISLE
- $65.00 - LOGE
- $55.95 - MEZZANINE - AISLE
- $50.00 - MEZZANINE
- $39.95 - BALCONY - AISLE
- $35.00 - BALCONY
- $100 + TICKET + FEES | SILVERSUN PICKUPS SOUNDCHECK PACKAGE
6 Ticket Limit
Hours of Operation
Day of Event
1 PM
LOCATION
Rancho Mirage
32-250 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270