P!lot is an indie pop / rock Brooklyn-based project that flew down South, and now resides in Charleston, SC. Quirky and ethereal – the sound is accented by Casios, mellotrons and omnichords.
Erel Pilo leads the project by writing the songs and singing leads. With a background in movement, she also incorporates dance, roller skating and aerials into performance. The band consists of Russ Green (bass), Erel Pilo (keys/guitar/vocals), John Renaldo (drums) and Matt Varner (guitar), and has also included Michael Ewens (keys). The band members expand on the songs, and sometimes add instruments such as pedal steel, congas or ukulele to the set.
Our next single, “Lonely Vampire” drops October 26th. Our soon-to-be-released album explores themes of femininity, felines, attraction and aeronautics. We’re inspired by science, literature, relationships and French Yé Yé. Related to hypnagogic pop / psych rock group, Leopard and the Diamond Sky (and studio The Secret Cottage), with musical collaborations with Amelea, Infinitikiss, Oropendola, and Ronan Conroy.
Come to Recovery Room Tuesday, March 21st to crush a few PBRs while flipping winter one final bird. Also on the docket that night: KV Sewell's first time EVER performing her entire Post and Courier acclaimed debut album (endless thanks to Kalyn Oyer), P!lot and her quirk rock magic, and Moe Beans & Chas City Rapper Of the Year runner-up Sxvxnt doing what they do best.
Testing out a new electronic solo set at Chico Feo. 7:40 - Sean Von 8:00 - Black Zola 8:40 - P!lot
P!lot will be partying at Tin Roof with Florida bands Spirit & the Cosmic Heart and The Dewars
Closing out the tour with Orange Doors
Playing with Dead Harrie, Orange Doors & Naum
Playing Jacksonville, Fl with Orange Doors, Pajama Dogs & Strangerwolf
Continuing the Orange Doors tour with Bero Bero
Joining Orange Doors on their tour, with electro-pop duo Bero Bero from Savannah
I'm excited to be included in this month's DigiRip produced by the talented comedic duo, Nameless Numberhead. My cat video will be featured along with all the slurps, all the laughs! Watch it live or whenever. https://www.youtube.com/namelessnumberhead
The Purple Buffalo presents a socially distanced live show featuring space vibes with Mike Cashwell, Indi Gxld and P!lot!
The Ladybug Music Festival is a great organization that supports women in music. I'll be participating in a live stream performance over the Internet. Come check it out.
Excited to be included in this international music festival streaming online. Put on by the Brazilian band Divina Supernova.
P!lot is excited to be joining Girls Block! for their music festival. Nick Jenkins will be joining me on the rooftop at Hendrix. Lots of exciting talent. Come take part in supporting the next generation of female and femme music artists.
This holiday show features the Marshgrass Mamas and other spectacular music. I'll be playing as part of Danger Manger. Proceeds and donations will go to Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach on Johns Island. Learn more at www.olmoutreach.org
I'll be playing keys for Nora Roy. Her songs have a simple way of getting right to the heart of things. Definitely worth checking out. w/... Gold Light Snakemusk Jaye Bartell
Playing a show in Brooklyn with Lyndol Descant and Don Turner. Expect soulful, heartfelt songs as well as rockin' groove.
Indie, darkwave artist, Ronan Conroy is releasing a new record, and I'll be part of the show. I'll play the opening set and release a single of my own, before Ronan unveils his new record. It will be a chill acoustic set in Cafe Beit's backyard.
Looking forward to playing with Texan indie darling, Ila Minori and Chad Lonesome from the Big Lonesome at the Midway Cafe just outside of Boston.
Looking forward to splitting the bill with the cool, ethereal rock band from San Antonio, Ila Minori
“Reminiscent of Kathryn Williams or Norah Jones, but with a unique delicacy and poignant charm, 'Balloon' is a simply dreamy slice of twinkling folk-pop. ”
“Remember the twee, romantic charms of Chairlift? Erel Pilo has that sort of doe-eyed guy/girl romantic pop song going on, but with an acoustic guitar instead of a synthesizer. ”
