Short Fictions is an American indie rock band based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The band consists of Sam Treber on guitar and vocals, Chloe June on guitar, Alex Barkley on Bass, Ryan Veith on drums, and Nick Bursick on trombone.
History The band formed in 2015 and initially consisted of Sam Treber, Shimpei Blackriver, and Sebastian Ho. The three were joined by Alex Martin, Alex Barkley, and Ryan Veith in 2017. Sebastian Ho left the band in 2018. Nick Bursick joined in 2019 amidst a month long tour that ultimately resulted in his joining the band permanently. In 2020 Alex Martin left their role as bassist to pursue a management role. Shimpei Blackriver left the group in 2020; his guitar duties were then picked up by Chloe June.
The band released three extended plays before releasing their debut album in December, 2019. Their debut EP, Light Ascending out of Gloom: a Collection of Short Fictions and Poetry came out in May 2016. A year later, their second EP The Heart Is a Kaleidoscope was released, followed by There's a Dark Shadow on the Flames of the Burning Sun in 2018.
On December 13, 2019, the band's debut album, Fates Worse than Death, was released. It was met with positive critical reception.
Discography
Studio albums TitleDetailsLight Ascending out of Gloom: a Collection of Short Fictions and Poetry Released: May 20, 2016 Label: You've Got a Friend in Pennsylvania Format: CD, vinyl, cassette, digital downloadFates Worse Than Death Released: December 13, 2019 Label: Lauren Records Format: CD, vinyl, cassette, digital downloadEvery Moment of Every Day Released: June 24, 2022 Label: Lauren Records, Big Scary Monsters (UK/EU) Format: CD, vinyl, digital downloadOblivion Will Own Me and Death Alone Will Love Me (Void Filler) Released: October 6, 2023 Label: Lauren Records Format: CD, vinyl, cassette, digital download
Extended plays TitleDetailsDemo Released: February 3, 2015 Label: Self-released Format: digital downloadThe Heart Is a Kaleidoscope Released: November 4, 2017 Label: Crafted Sounds Format: vinyl, cassette, digital downloadThere's a Dark Shadow on the Flames of the Burning Sun, Pt. 1 Released: October 4, 2018 Label: Crafted Sounds Format: vinyl, cassette, digital downloadShort Fictions on Audiotree Live Released: October 13, 2020 Label: Audiotree Format: digital downloadThere's a Dark Shadow on the Flames of the Burning Sun Pt II Released: November 6, 2023 Label: Lauren Records Format: vinyl, digital download
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