Soundpool
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
| Products | Music albums, singles, EPs |
Soundpool is an American shoegaze ensemble originating from New York City, established in 2005.
History
Fronted by vocalist Kim Field and guitarist John Ceparano, who previously played with the Loveless and Jet Set Six, Soundpool's lineup also featured drummer James Renard (formerly of Idle and the Happy Scene), keyboardist Mark Robinson, and a series of bassists including Ben Malkin, Rich Bennett, Dean McCormick, and Andy Durutti. Eventually, Sanford Santacroce assumed the role of the steady bassist.
Their initial album, On High, was launched on May 16, 2006 under Aloft Records. This was succeeded by Dichotomies & Dreamland in 2008. On January 26, 2010, the limited edition 7" single "But It's So" was released through Killer Pimp.
The band's third studio effort, Mirrors in Your Eyes, came out on April 27, 2010 via Killer Pimp and gained attention for blending shoegaze with disco elements.
On May 24, 2011, Soundpool released an EP titled Re-mirrored, which included remixes by artists such as Colder, Lawrence Chandler, GTO, Strategy, and Syntaks.
After this release, the group went on an indefinite hiatus.
Other projects
Following Soundpool's hiatus, Field and Ceparano created Stargazer Lilies. This project produced six albums: We Are the Dreamers (2013), Door to the Sun (2016), Lost (2017), Occabot (2019), Cosmic Tidal Wave (2022), and Love Pedals (2025).
Studio albums
- On High (2006, Aloft Records)
- Dichotomies & Dreamland (2008, Aloft Records)
- Mirrors in Your Eyes (2010, Killer Pimp)
Singles and EPs
- "But It's So" 7" single (2010, Killer Pimp)
- Re-mirrored EP (2011, Killer Pimp)
Members
Current lineup:
- Kim Field – vocals, Q-chord, omnichord, keyboards
- John Ceparano – guitar, bass guitar, vocals
- Mark Robinson – keyboards
- James Renard – drums
- Sanford Santacroce – bass guitar
Former members:
- Ben Malkin – bass guitar
- Rich Bennett – bass guitar
- Dean McCormick – bass guitar
- Andy Durutti – bass guitar
- Paolo Martin – bass guitar