The Modlins

The Modlins are an indie band from San Diego, California.^[1] They formed in 2004 and are composed of Matt Sheridan, Eric Killian, Chris Rhanor, and Al Smith.^[2] Their albums Here's to Being Happy, With Friends Like These, Where Does it End?, and Shoot the Moon were nominated for San Diego Music Awards in 2007, 2008, 2009,^[3][4] and 2010.^[5] With Friends Like These - their sophomore full-length, released in December 2007^[6] - went on to win Best Pop Album at the 2008 San Diego Music Awards.^[7] Influences include the Beatles, the Kinks, the Shins, Elliott Smith, Chuck Berry, and Belle & Sebastian.^[8] The group went on hiatus in fall of 2010.^[9] The entire Modlins discography was re-released by San Diego record label Aural Gravy Records in spring 2014.^[10] The group returned with two new albums in 2018 and continues to write more music.

The Modlins
Origin	San Diego, California, U.S.
Genres	Indie rock, twee pop
Years active	2004-present
Labels	Aural Gravy Records
Members	Eric Killian Chris Rhanor Matt Sheridan Alex Smith/ Chousmith
Website	with-friends-like-these.blogspot.com

Discography

Albums

• Here's To Being Happy (2007)^[11]
• With Friends Like These (2007)^[2][12]
• Where Does It End? (2009)
• Late Night Feel (2010)^[13]
• Shoot The Moon (2010)^[14]
• Can't Get Back (2018)
• Out of the Darkness! (2018)

EPs

• The Daniel EP (2004)
• The Andrew EP (2005)
• The Michael EP (2005)
• The Mark EP (2009)

Compilations

• Passed 'Masters' (2012)

Band members

• Eric Killian (vocals, right-handed guitar)
• Chris Rhanor (drums)
• Matt Sheridan (vocals, left-handed guitar)
• Alex Smith / Chousmith (vocals, bass guitar)