Silversun Pickups is an alternative rock band from Los Angeles that was formed in 2002. The band is currently composed of Brian Aubert, Nikki Monninger, Christopher Guanlao and Joe Lester.The band released their debut EP, Pikul, in July 2005, and their debut full-length album, Carnavas, on July 26, 2006. Their second full-length album, Swoon, was released on April 14, 2009. Neck of the Woods, the band's third full-length album, was released on May 8, 2012.