During a student exchange program at Cambridge in 1995, Monninger met and became acquainted with Brian Aubert. They quickly became friends and even housemates before formally becoming bandmates. In addition, Silversun Pickups formed an alternative band in 2000, collaborating with Brian and other individuals who had a passion for music. Nikki’s presence and contribution as a bassist have propelled the band to new heights.
The Silversun Pickups have five albums under their belt as of 2021. Lazy Eye, Well Thought Out Wrinkles, Panic Switch, and Bloody Mary are some of Silversun’s most well-known and well-liked tracks. In addition, several of the pieces have been adapted into films. Similarly, Nikki and Silversun Pickups created the one-band soundtrack for Aisha Tyler’s directorial debut “Axis” in 2017.
