Albums: Nice and Nicely Done, Moonwink, Good Answer

The Spinto Band was formed in Wilmington, Delaware, where band member Nick Krill was rummaging through the personal effects of his late grandfather, the guitar player Roy Spinto. Roy had penned lyrics on the inside of Cracker Jack boxes. Nick found the lyrics that would inspire the creation of the Spinto Band.

The band was originally composed of Jon Eaton, Thomas Hughes, Nick Krill, Joe Hobson, Sam Hughes, Jeff Hobson and Albert Birney (who has since left the band to pursue the visual arts). Eight years and seven self-released albums later, the Spinto Band is in the prime vein of musical prowess. Utilizing an indie-pop sensibility that brings to mind the Flaming Lips and Pavement, their songs can send you careening into the heights of lysergic bliss or provide the catchiest vibes to shake your tail feather to.

Currently teamed up with Nashville producing duo, Robin Eaton and Lij (of Alex the Great recording studios), and preparing a May release through Bar-None Records, the band's sound exudes a finesse that belies their youth (their ages range from 20-25). With rich, textured guitars, and multiple-part vocal harmonies, the Spinto Band's repertoire is a maelstrom of indie perfection. It's quirky, energetic, radiant, and aptly engaging.

The Spinto Band has performed with such acts as the Trachtenberg Family Slideshow Players, and Of Montreal.

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