# Smallpools > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Smallpools > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Smallpools.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smallpools > Source revision: 1356986720 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|American indie pop band}} {{Primary sources|date=October 2012}} {{Use American English|date=May 2021}} {{Use mdy dates|date=May 2021}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Smallpools | image = Smallpools 2013.jpg | caption = Smallpools in 2013 | image_size = | landscape = Yes | origin = [Los Angeles](/source/Los_Angeles), California, U.S. | genre = [Indie pop](/source/Indie_pop),{{cite web|author= |url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/smallpools-mn0003148475 |title=Smallpools | Music Biography, Streaming Radio and Discography |publisher=[AllMusic](/source/AllMusic) |date= |accessdate=June 1, 2015}} [alternative dance](/source/alternative_dance) | years_active = 2013–present | label = [RCA](/source/RCA_Records) | website = {{URL|smallpoolsmusic.com}} | current_members = * Sean Scanlon * Mike Kamerman * Beau Kuther | past_members = * Joe Intile }} '''Smallpools''' is an American [indie pop](/source/indie_pop) band formed in 2013. The band consists of Sean Scanlon (vocals), Mike Kamerman (guitar), and Beau Kuther (drums). After their debut single "[Dreaming](/source/Dreaming_(Smallpools_song))" charted at number one on [The Hype Machine](/source/The_Hype_Machine), Smallpools' self-titled debut EP was released via [RCA Records](/source/RCA_Records) on July 16, 2013.{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/smallpools-talks-ridiculously-quick-ascent-and-dreaming-single-1569324/ |title=Smallpools Talks 'Ridiculously Quick' Ascent and 'Dreaming' Single |publisher=Billboard |date=July 9, 2013 |access-date=September 1, 2013}} ==History== Mike Kamerman, from [Marlboro, New Jersey](/source/Marlboro%2C_New_Jersey), and Sean Scanlon, from [Verplanck, New York](/source/Verplanck%2C_New_York), had been playing in various bands since 2007. After relocating to [Los Angeles](/source/Los_Angeles) to further their musical careers, they met [Oregon](/source/Oregon) natives Joe Intile and Beau Kuther. Working with producer trio [Captain Cuts](/source/Captain_Cuts), the band released their debut single "[Dreaming](/source/Dreaming_(Smallpools_song))" online on May 16, 2013,{{cite web|url=http://neongoldrecords.blogspot.com/2013/05/maybe-we-could-last-forever.html |title=Neon Gold Beat Company: MAYBE WE COULD LAST FOREVER |publisher=Neongoldrecords.blogspot.com |date=May 16, 2013 |accessdate=September 1, 2013}} reaching No. 23 on ''Billboard''{{'}}s Alternative Songs chart. The song was released as the first single off their debut, self-titled EP. "Dreaming" was included on the ''[FIFA 14](/source/FIFA_14)'' soundtrack. They made their late night television debut performing "Dreaming" on ''[Jimmy Kimmel Live!](/source/Jimmy_Kimmel_Live!)'' on October 28, 2013.{{citation needed|date=May 2021}} The band and their song "Over & Over" were featured in a promotional video for [Snapchat](/source/Snapchat), introducing Snapchat Stories in October 2013. The band released their first full-length album, ''[Lovetap!](/source/Lovetap!)'', on March 23, 2015. In support of the album, they performed their second single "Karaoke" live on ''[Late Night With Seth Meyers](/source/Late_Night_With_Seth_Meyers)'', in March 2015.{{cite web|url=http://www.rcarecords.com/news/smallpools-perform-karaoke-late-night-seth-meyers-march-16th |title=Smallpools Perform "Karaoke" on Late Night With Seth Meyers, March 16|publisher=Rcarecords.com|accessdate=June 1, 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://www.poppunkplease.com/smallpools-makes-a-big-splash-in-austin/|title=Smallpools Makes a Big Splash in Austin - Pop Punk Please|website=www.poppunkplease.com}} Shortly after their first album release, the group took a year off, during which, Joe Intile left the group to raise a family.{{cite web|url=https://atwoodmagazine.com/million-bucks-smallpools-interview/|title=This Just In: Smallpools Are Back and Feeling Like a “Million Bucks”|website=Atwood Magazine|last=Mosk|first=Mitch|date=June 9, 2017|access-date=August 18, 2025}} On December 1, 2016 the band announced a new single to be released titled "RUN WITH THE BULLS." The song was accompanied with a music video via [Billboard.com](/source/Billboard.com). After parting ways with [RCA Records](/source/RCA_Records), the band partnered with [AWAL](/source/AWAL) / [Kobalt Music Group](/source/Kobalt_Music_Group) and released "The Science of Letting Go" on August 4, 2017 followed up by the "So Social" EP on December 7, 2018. Collectively, the two EP's have generated over 100 million streams on [Spotify](/source/Spotify). Smallpools released their sophomore album titled "Life In A Simulation" on October 15, 2021. The band's third album, ''Cameras & Coastlines & Covers'', released on August 11, 2023. It was followed up with an EP titled ''Ghost Town Road (east)'', which was then expanded as a studio album titled ''Ghost Town Road''. ==Touring== The band made their live debut at the [Brooklyn Bowl](/source/Brooklyn_Bowl) on July 13, 2013.{{cite web|url=http://www.brooklynbowl.com/event/302285-ghost-beach-brooklyn/ |title=Ghost Beach – Tickets – Brooklyn Bowl – Brooklyn, NY – July 13th, 2013 « Brooklyn Bowl |publisher=Brooklynbowl.com |date=July 13, 2013 |accessdate=September 1, 2013}} On July 15, the band began touring in support of [San Cisco](/source/San_Cisco) across 10 cities in the United States.{{cite web|author= |url=https://www.facebook.com/sanciscomusic/events |title=San Cisco – Evenementen |publisher=Facebook |date= |accessdate=September 1, 2013}} They have also supported several bands whilst touring America, including [Two Door Cinema Club](/source/Two_Door_Cinema_Club), [Walk the Moon](/source/Walk_the_Moon), [Grouplove](/source/Grouplove), [Neon Trees](/source/Neon_Trees), and [Twenty One Pilots](/source/Twenty_One_Pilots). On March 26, 2014, it was announced that Smallpools would perform at [Lollapalooza](/source/Lollapalooza) on August 2, the second day of the three-day festival. On May 8, 2015, Smallpools performed on the main stage at the [Rock in Rio USA](/source/Rock_in_Rio_USA) in [Las Vegas](/source/Las_Vegas), [Nevada](/source/Nevada). The band has also graced the stage at [Firefly Music Festival](/source/Firefly_Music_Festival) twice, gathering large eager crowds in both 2014 and 2018. In 2015 Smallpools embarked on 2 sold out headlining tours (LOVETAP! Tour & The American Love Tour) in support of their [RCA](/source/RCA_Corporation) debut album 'LOVETAP!'. Smallpools supported [MisterWives](/source/MisterWives) on their 2017 'Connect the Dots' tour and in 2018 they co-headlined the 'Spring is Sprung' tour with [Great Good Fine Ok](/source/Great_Good_Fine_Ok). In 2019, Smallpools hit the road on their 'So Social' tour which included sold out nights at the [9:30 Club](/source/9%3A30_Club) in [Washington, D.C.](/source/Washington%2C_D.C.), [Bowery Ballroom](/source/Bowery_Ballroom) in [New York City](/source/New_York_City), and the [Bluebird Theatre](/source/Bluebird_Theatre) in [Denver](/source/Denver). Smallpools finished off the year supporting [Third Eye Blind](/source/Third_Eye_Blind) on their "Screamer" tour. ==Band members== '''Current members''' * Sean Scanlon – lead vocals, synthesizer, keyboards, piano (2013–present) * Michael "Mike" Kamerman – guitar, vocals (2013–present) * Beau Kuther – drums, vocals (2013–present) '''Former members''' * Joseph "Joe" Intile – bass guitar, vocals (2013–2015) ==Discography== ===Studio albums=== *''[Lovetap!](/source/Lovetap!)'' – RCA Records (March 24, 2015) *''Life in a Simulation'' – ONErpm (October 15, 2021) *''Cameras & Coastlines & Covers'' – ONErpm (August 11, 2023) *''Ghost Town Road'' – Nettwerk Music Group (September 20, 2024) ===EPs=== *''Smallpools'' – RCA Records (July 16, 2013) *''The Science of Letting Go'' – AWAL (August 4, 2017) *''So Social'' – AWAL (December 7, 2018) *''Ghost Town Road (east)'' – Nettwerk Music Group (April 5, 2024) ===Singles=== *"[Dreaming](/source/Dreaming_(Smallpools_song))" (2013) *"Mason Jar" (2013) *"Killer Whales" (2014) *"Karaoke" (2014) *"A Real Hero" (2015) *"Run With the Bulls" (2016) *"Million Bucks" (2017) *"Passenger Side" (2017) *"Pray for Me" (2018) *"Stumblin' Home" (2018) *"Stumblin' Home" (featuring [the Aces](/source/The_Aces_(indie_pop_band))) (2018) *"Social" (2018) *"Insincere" (2019) *"SYCS" (2019) *"Play Pretend" (theme song for ''[The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show](/source/The_Iliza_Shlesinger_Sketch_Show)'') (2020) *"Slowdown" (featuring [Morgxn](/source/Morgxn)) (2020) *"Cycle" (2020) *"Simulation" (2020) *"The Answer" (with [NEFFEX](/source/NEFFEX)) (2021) *"Science Fiction" (2021) *"Life of the Party" (2021) *"Migraine" (2021) *"Cameras and Coastlines" (2022) *"Night Shift" (2023) *"Motorbike (Wild Ones)" (2024) *"Fake a Happy Face!" (2024) ==References== {{Reflist}} ==External links== * {{Official website|https://www.smallpoolsmusic.com/}} * {{YouTube|u=smallpools|Smallpools|suffix='}} {{Authority control}} Category:2009 establishments in California Category:Indie pop groups from Los Angeles Category:Indie rock musical groups from California Category:Musical groups established in 2013 Category:RCA Records artists --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Smallpools](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smallpools) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smallpools?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.