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, 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 30 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 quickly added to the mix, and with the help of a local booking agent the tight-knit band of friends began playing regional shows 3-5 times a week. This heavy performance schedule, along with a demo cut in a friend's basement studio, helped secure national sponsorship by Herbal Liqueur brand Jägermeister, who has invited the band to be part of the highly successful Jäger Music Tour series. The building buzz caught the attention of Grammy-Winning producer David Ivory, who ended up producing SPiN's debut EP, Home.
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 TV Network during all of November and December 2014
"Hurt By You" was featured in the Free Beats Segment on Attack of the Show
"hurt by you" was used in the MTV Network series I Used To Be Fat on Episode 5 of Season 1 in 2011.
"doN't look dowN" was featured on the internationally syndicated radio showExploreMusic with Alan Cross on Feb 2, 2011 who said about the band, "True DIY power pop that should turn some heads. If not, you're not listening properly."
"home" is featured across the network of Emmelunga market stores and Aiazzone Furniture Stores, and at WaterPark Ondablu all in Italy.
"Not In Love" was featured on Brain Games on the NAT GEO Channel.
"My Everything" was featured in the "Why I'm Not on Facebook" documentary.
"The First Noel" was featured on The Detour on TBS.
Press
SPiN's releases have been met with favorable press in newspapers, magazines and websites around the country, including the Philadelphia Daily News and The Philadelphia Inquirer. Feature articles were written on the band in The Virginia Tribune, Baltimore Times, Florida Style magazine, Washington Informer, "Musicians Friend" and more.
