Peach Pit

Peach Pit is an indie-rock band from Vancouver, Canada who describe their sound as “chewed bubblegum pop” whereas critics describe their sound as sad pop combined with surf rock. The band includes Neil Smith, leader singer and rhythm guitarist, Christopher Vanderkooy, lead guitarist, Peter Wilton, bassist, and Mikey Pascuzzi, drummer. The band formed when high school friends, Smith and Vanderkooy, decided to collaborate on a project in 2014. Wilton and Pascuzzi joined shortly after. In 2016, the band released its debut EP, Sweet FA.

Their video for the song, “Peach Pit,” from their 2016 debut EP, Sweet Fa, has more than 25 million views. “Alrighty Aphrodite” spent 15 weeks on Billboard’s Canada Rock chart, peaking at number 37. Alternative Press included Peach Pit on its list of the Top 10 Modern Bands Keeping Surf Rock Alive and Well in 2019.

Being So Normal (2018)

Peach Pit released their first studio album, Being So Normal, on June 28, 2018, under Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment. The album has 9 songs and is 37 minutes long. Songs include “Drop the Guillotine,” “Being So Normal,” “Techno Show,” “Alrightly Aphrodite,” “Chagu’s Sideturn,” “Not Me,” “Hot Knifer,” “Private Presley,” and “Tommy’s Party.”

You and Your Friends (2020)

On April 3, 2020, the band released their second album, You and Your Friends, under Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment. The album has 12 songs and is 42 minutes long. The 12 songs are “Feelin’ Low (F*ckboy Blues),” “Black Licorice,” “Figure 8,” “Puppy Grin,” “Brian’s Movie,” “Camilla, I’m at Home,” “Second Life with Emily,” “Live at the Swamp,” “Shampoo Bottles,” “Thursday,” “Your Teeth,” and “You and Your Friends.”

From 2 to 3 (2022)

The band released their third studio album, From 2 to 3, on March 4, 2022, under Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment. The album has 11 songs and is 38 minutes long. The songs include “Up Granville,” “Vickie,” “Lips Like Yours,” “Pepsi on the House,” “Look Out!” “Everything About You,” “Give Up Baby Go,” “Last Days of Lonesome,” “Drips on a Wire,” “

Magpie (2024)

The band released their fourth studio album, Magpie, under Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment earlier today. The album has 11 songs: “Every Little Thing,” “Yasmina,” “Am I Your Girl,” “Little Dive,” “Outta Here,” “Did You Love Somebody,” “St. Mark’s Funny Feeling,” “Magpie,” “Nowhere Next To Me,” “Wax & Wane,” and “Your Long Black Hair.”

As Peach Pit unveils their fourth studio album, it’s clear that this Vancouver-based band continues to evolve while staying true to their unique blend of “chewed bubblegum pop” and surf-inflected sound. With each release, they navigate the complexities of youth, love, and nostalgia, drawing listeners in with their relatable lyrics and infectious melodies. Whether you’re a longtime listener or new to their music, Peach Pit promises to be an essential addition to your playlist.