Chasing a thematic junction of youth, mysticism, and psychedelia, In the Pines is crafting wide-eyed rock music that aims for the heart. The quintet was formed in 2016 by longtime friends Charlie Horn (guitar), Michael Shular (guitar/vox), Graham Holthaus (alto sax/percussion), Patrick Zopff (bass/vox), and Alex Dungan (drums). The band is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, where they have been living and recording between hosting performances across the American midwest.