{"title":"Pinegrove","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePinegrove is an American indie rock band from Montclair, New Jersey. The band name is a reference to the Brown Family Environmental Center at Kenyon College, where lyricist Evan Stephens Hall studied. With Evan on lead vocals and guitar, Josh Marre on guitar and vocals, Nandi Plunkett on keys and vocals, Sam Skinner on guitar, Adan Carlo on bass, and Zack Levine on drums and vocals; Pinegrove creates a unique blend of heartfelt lyrics and melodic soundscapes that have captivated audiences worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormed in 2010, Pinegrove has gained recognition for their introspective songwriting style and raw emotional performances. Their music explores themes of love, loss, self-discovery, and the complexities of human relationships. Drawing inspiration from various genres including folk-rock, country, emo, and punk; Pinegrove's sound is both nostalgic and contemporary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith critically acclaimed albums such as \"Cardinal\" (2016) and \"Skylight\" (2018), Pinegrove has established themselves as one of the most influential indie rock bands of their generation. Their honest lyrics resonate with listeners who appreciate authentic storytelling through music. Whether performing intimate acoustic sets or energetic live shows filled with infectious energy; Pinegrove continues to push boundaries while staying true to their roots.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"amperland-ny","title":"Amperland, NY","description":"\u003cp\u003eFounded by childhood friends Evan Stephens Hall and Zack Levine, Pinegrove have already crafted three fantastic albums - \u003ci\u003eEverything So Far\u003c\/i\u003e (2015), \u003ci\u003eCardinal\u003c\/i\u003e (2016), and \u003ci\u003eSkylight\u003c\/i\u003e (2018) – and achieved massive critical acclaim and a widespread and devoted listenership. The band’s latest album (and first for Rough Trade) \u003ci\u003eMarigold\u003c\/i\u003e, arrived in January of 2020, and its themes of reflection and resilience have resonated through an especially tumultuous year. Now with tours cancelled and time on their hands, the band have decided to put together something special for their fans. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmperland, NY is yet another full album, this time accompanying a feature film of the same name. The collection features 21 brand new studio recordings spanning Pinegrove’s career and catalog, captured upstate in the house where the band lived and recorded for 4 years – a place they lovingly referred to as \u003ci\u003eAmperland\u003c\/i\u003e. But all good things (and leases) come to an end, and before they bid adieu to the space permanently, they gathered together for one last performance with friends and family. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing original member and keyboardist \/ vocalist Nandi Rose (Half Waif) on many tracks – this collection will thrill old and new listeners alike – with the band breathing new life into fan favourites and deep cuts. From acoustic versions to unique arrangements featuring piano, pedal steel and organ, \u003ci\u003eAmperland\u003c\/i\u003e, NY touches on notes of folk and progressive rock previously unheard on their studio albums. This will be an essential addition to the Pinegrove catalog and encompasses all of the earnest and ecstatic live energy the band is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe beautiful double album will be housed in a heavyweight matte gatefold package and comes with a fully annotated script and behind the scenes photos from the film. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rough Trade Records","offers":[{"title":"Black | LP | x2","offer_id":50383872393547,"sku":"1109371","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50383872196939,"sku":"1109370","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/7bbde738-e5cb-4732-b4ae-d32e66efad14_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726277647"},{"product_id":"everything-so-far-1","title":"Everything So Far","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinegrove\u003c\/strong\u003e's \u003cem\u003eEverything So Far\u003c\/em\u003e is exactly what its title suggests - an anthology of all of Pinegrove's output up to the point of their breakout Run For Cover Records full-length, \u003cem\u003eCardinal\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection encapsulates their debut LP \u003cem\u003eMeridian\u003c\/em\u003e, a number of EPs and even some singles like the captivating track \"Angelina\" and \u003cem\u003eCardinal\u003c\/em\u003e favorite \"New Friends\". 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This DIY ethos solidifies Pinegrove’s position at the epicenter of a creative community, where they've adopted a “friends first policy” when cycling through the band’s touring iteration. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSkyligh\u003c\/i\u003et is “an album about happiness, figuring out how to be optimistic and realistic. To be effectively optimistic, you have to establish relationships with darkness and disappointment. The position of optimism is earned.” Hall’s “classic American melodies” and emotionally direct lyrics, blend seamlessly with alt-country instrumentation and experimental rhythms of drummer Zack Levine. The band are confident in their idiosyncrasy, dropping pop structures when they no longer fit. The songs swing between wider extremes – whisper to full-belt and back again, treading mid-air – and Pinegrove more exactly, more full-throatedly say what they’ve been trying to say.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2LP - Limited Double Clear Vinyl with Bonus Album \u003ci\u003eSkylight II.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2CD - Limited Double CD Version with Bonus Album \u003ci\u003eSkylight II.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pinegrove","offers":[{"title":"LP | x2","offer_id":50428735422795,"sku":"1052669","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"CD | x2","offer_id":50428737651019,"sku":"1052667","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/38767507-b978-4a82-913e-711bc1188e21_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726835018"},{"product_id":"marigold-1","title":"Marigold","description":"\u003cp\u003ePinegrove’s new album begins with a breath and ends with a shimmering exhalation. 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But this effort marks the most spacious, bold, and well defined iteration of the project yet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormed in 2010 by childhood friends Evan and drummer Zack Levine, Pinegrove have released three previous albums —\u003ci\u003e Everything So Far \u003c\/i\u003e(2015), \u003ci\u003eCardinal\u003c\/i\u003e (2016), and \u003ci\u003eSkylight \u003c\/i\u003e(2018) — to massive critical acclaim, garnering them a widespread and devoted listenership. They’ve described their sound as variously as introspective party music, or energetic music in the folk tradition; in any case they have combined catharsis and inventive structures with irrepressible melodies, resonant lyrics and emotive twang. \u003ci\u003eMarigold\u003c\/i\u003e finds the band expanding into the latter, spreading out over varying tempos and swelling pedal steel. 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