Sharp Pins is the solo project of Chicago musician Kai Slater.

Kai Slater, a 21‑year‑old Chicago artist, also known as the frontman of the indie rock trio Lifeguard.

👋 The feeling of trying to shout into the void, of being half‑heard, half‑lost, yet still vibrant in sound. “Popafangout” isn’t meant to be decoded literally #SharpPins #newmusic #indierock #powerpop #KaiSlater 🎸

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The one-man no-fi Merseybeat master is at it again ... hard to believe this is 2025 ... nice chapeau to #SoftBoys to close

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A salvação está aí. Kai Slater vai lançar um novo disco, através do seu projeto Sharp Pins. Mais no artigo no site.

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Sharp Pins (Kai Slater of Lifeguard) Unveils ‘Balloon Balloon Balloon’ — First Single & Video Out Now Kai Slater — known for fronting Chicago rock trio Lifeguard — is launching a bold new chapter with his bedroom-pop alter ego Sharp Pins. Balloon Balloon Balloon, his latest solo album, is set to soar into the world on November 21 via K/Perennial. Its lead single, “(I Wanna) Be Your Girl”, is already lifting spirits [...] The post Sharp Pins (Kai Slater of Lifeguard) Unveils ‘Balloon Balloon Balloon’ — First Single & Video Out Now appeared first on AudioFuzz.

Sharp Pins (Kai Slater of Lifeguard) Unveils ‘Balloon Balloon Balloon’ — First Single & Video Out Now: Kai Slater — known for fronting Chicago rock trio Lifeguard — is launching a bold new chapter with his bedroom-pop alter ego Sharp Pins. Balloon… #SharpPins #KaiSlater #BalloonBalloonBalloon