Silversun Pickups

World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN features the shoegazing quartet Silversun Pickups. A strong following built in the L.A. club scene led to the band's debut release in 2006, and not far behind came the opportunity to tour with acts like OK Go and Snow Patrol. On their sophomore record, "Swoon," Silversun Pickups pay homage to their '90s alt-rock muses while evolving individually. The ambitious follow-up plays with the contrast of distortion and velvety vocals, and, in this interview, the group explains how they approached this album differently from prior ones. They'll also discuss how the tight-knit musical community of their hometown, Silver Lake, has impacted both their songwriting and lineup.