Fictionist
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Fictionist is a indie pop rock
band currently from Provo, Utah
, with origins in Salt Lake City, Utah
and Sacramento, CA. The band's line-up is Stuart Maxfield (lead vocals
, bass guitar
), Robbie Connolly (guitar
), Brandon Kitterman (guitar, bass guitar), Jacob Jones (keys
), and Aaron Anderson (drums
). They have toured nationally and have opened for acts like Shiny Toy Guns
, Joshua James
, Tally Hall
, Young the Giant
, and Isaac Russell.
for the single "Blue-eyed Universe" was featured at the 2010 Tucson Film & Music Festival
.
Also in 2010, the band received many accolades from the music community. The band's second album, Lasting Echo was selected by Paste magazine
to be the April 2010 VIP bonus album. The band won an Independent Music Award for Best Pop/Rock Song for their single "Invisible Hand" off the album of the same name. They were nominated in this category with fun.
, Hey Ocean, The Matches
, and Woodward.
In 2011 they received another Independent Music Award for Best Pop/Rock Song for "Blue-Eyed Universe" from their sophomore album, Lasting Echo. This time they were nominated alongside Fast Romantics, Foreward, Quiet Company
, and The Swimmers.
The Fictionist song "Noisy Birds" was featured in Seasons 6 and 7 of PBS's program Roadtrip Nation
.
From 2002 to 2004, Aaron Anderson played drums in the band Ghost of the Robot
, which he formed with actor James Marsters
.
In January 2011, Fictionist won The 10th Annual Independent Music Awards under the Pop/Rock category for "Strangers in the Dark". Their album Lasting Echo was also nominated for Pop/Rock Album and Best Album Art.
On February 15, 2011 it was announced on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
that Fictionist would be one of 16 bands to participate in the Rolling Stone Magazine "Do You Wanna Be A Rock 'n Roll Star?" Contest. They were eliminated in Round 3 of the competition as semifinalists. During round 2 they recorded two new tracks with platinum producer David Bendeth
.
Pop rock
Pop rock is a music genre which mixes a catchy pop style and light lyrics in its guitar-based rock songs. There are varying definitions of the term, ranging from a slower and mellower form of rock music to a subgenre of pop music...
band currently from Provo, Utah
Provo, Utah
Provo is the third largest city in the U.S. state of Utah, located about south of Salt Lake City along the Wasatch Front. Provo is the county seat of Utah County and lies between the cities of Orem to the north and Springville to the south...
, with origins in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Utah. The name of the city is often shortened to Salt Lake or SLC. With a population of 186,440 as of the 2010 Census, the city lies in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area, which has a total population of 1,124,197...
and Sacramento, CA. The band's line-up is Stuart Maxfield (lead vocals
Lead vocalist
The lead vocalist is the member of a band who sings the main vocal portions of a song. They may also play one or more instruments. Lead vocalists are sometimes referred to as the frontman or frontwoman, and as such, are usually considered to be the "leader" of the groups they perform in, often the...
, bass guitar
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
), Robbie Connolly (guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
), Brandon Kitterman (guitar, bass guitar), Jacob Jones (keys
Electronic keyboard
An electronic keyboard is an electronic or digital keyboard instrument.The major components of a typical modern electronic keyboard are:...
), and Aaron Anderson (drums
Drum kit
A drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
). They have toured nationally and have opened for acts like Shiny Toy Guns
Shiny Toy Guns
Shiny Toy Guns is an American indie rock band that formed in 2002 in Los Angeles, California. They released their first studio album We Are Pilots in 2006, after recording it two previous times. It featured three singles that peaked inside the top 30 in the Alternative Songs Chart. We Are Pilots...
, Joshua James
Joshua James (folk singer)
Joshua James is an American rock and folk musician currently based out of Provo, Utah. Joshua James is often compared to Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Joe Purdy, Bright Eyes or Ray LaMontagne...
, Tally Hall
Tally Hall (band)
Tally Hall is an American rock band formed in December 2002 based in Ann Arbor, Michigan with a relatively significant cult following. Once under the Atlantic Records recording label, Tally Hall is, again, signed to indie label Quack! Media who previously helped finance and nationally distribute...
, Young the Giant
Young the Giant
Young the Giant is an American alternative rock band that formed in Irvine, California, in 2004. The band's line-up is Sameer Gadhia , Jacob Tilley , Eric Cannata , Payam Doostzadeh , and François Comtois...
, and Isaac Russell.
History
In 2010, Fictionist released their second album, Lasting Echo. With the album came the unveiling of the band's first official music video which was directed and animated by artist Eric Power. The music videoMusic video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
for the single "Blue-eyed Universe" was featured at the 2010 Tucson Film & Music Festival
Tucson Film & Music Festival
Tucson Film & Music Festival celebrates the past, present and future of the Tucson, Arizona music and filmmaking scene. TFMF’s focus is on music-related content, as well as films and filmmakers with a connection to Arizona or the Southwest...
.
Also in 2010, the band received many accolades from the music community. The band's second album, Lasting Echo was selected by Paste magazine
Paste (magazine)
Paste is a monthly music and entertainment digital magazine published in the United States by Wolfgang's Vault. Its tagline is "Signs of Life in Music, Film and Culture."-History:...
to be the April 2010 VIP bonus album. The band won an Independent Music Award for Best Pop/Rock Song for their single "Invisible Hand" off the album of the same name. They were nominated in this category with fun.
Fun (band)
Fun is an American indie pop band based in New York, New York that was formed by Nate Ruess, formerly of The Format. After the 2008 breakup of The Format, Ruess left Arizona to develop his career in New York City. Ruess then formed Fun with Andrew Dost of Anathallo and Jack Antonoff of Steel Train...
, Hey Ocean, The Matches
The Matches
The Matches are a United States-based band formed in 1997 in Oakland, California. It currently is composed of vocalist and rhythm guitarist Shawn Harris, lead guitarist and backup vocalist Jonathan Devoto, bassist and backup vocalist Dylan Rowe, and drummer Matt Whalen...
, and Woodward.
In 2011 they received another Independent Music Award for Best Pop/Rock Song for "Blue-Eyed Universe" from their sophomore album, Lasting Echo. This time they were nominated alongside Fast Romantics, Foreward, Quiet Company
Quiet Company
Quiet Company is a rock band hailing from Austin, Texas, led by former Eisley contributor Taylor Muse. Their first album, Shine Honesty, was released on March 23, 2006 by Northern Records and is distributed in the United States and Canada by RED Distribution .-Biography:Muse was on the leading...
, and The Swimmers.
The Fictionist song "Noisy Birds" was featured in Seasons 6 and 7 of PBS's program Roadtrip Nation
Roadtrip Nation
Roadtrip Nation began in 2001 as an idea Mike , Nathan, Brian and Amanda, four friends fresh out of college, formed when they were not sure what to do with their lives...
.
From 2002 to 2004, Aaron Anderson played drums in the band Ghost of the Robot
Ghost of the Robot
Ghost of the Robot is a rock band, based in Southern California. It gained a following mainly due to its lead singer, actor James Marsters. Influences include, Nirvana, Weezer, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, David Bowie, Rolling Stones, Pavement, Ben Folds, Pink Floyd, Muse, and Radiohead among...
, which he formed with actor James Marsters
James Marsters
James Wesley Marsters is an American actor and musician. Marsters first came to the attention of the general public playing the popular character Spike, a platinum-blond yobbish English vampire in the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and its spin-off series, Angel from 1997 to 2004...
.
In January 2011, Fictionist won The 10th Annual Independent Music Awards under the Pop/Rock category for "Strangers in the Dark". Their album Lasting Echo was also nominated for Pop/Rock Album and Best Album Art.
On February 15, 2011 it was announced on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon is an American late-night talk show hosted by Jimmy Fallon on NBC. The show premiered on March 2, 2009, as the third incarnation of the Late Night franchise originated by David Letterman....
that Fictionist would be one of 16 bands to participate in the Rolling Stone Magazine "Do You Wanna Be A Rock 'n Roll Star?" Contest. They were eliminated in Round 3 of the competition as semifinalists. During round 2 they recorded two new tracks with platinum producer David Bendeth
David Bendeth
David Bendeth is a multi-platinum award-winning record producer. Born in London, England and then moved to Toronto as a teenager, He has worked with acts such as Paramore, Papa Roach, Killswitch Engage, In Flames, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Underoath, Breaking Benjamin, Cavo, Taking Back Sunday,...
.
Discography
- Invisible Hand (2009)
- Noisy Birds
- Tightrope Hill
- Invisible Hand
- Nowhere to Go
- Ashes
- Lovers Past
- Set Me on Fire
- Fist
- Wakes
- Uptight
- Song for B
- Lasting Echo (2010)
- Always
- Human Wings
- Blue-Eyed Universe
- Sunshine of a Shell
- Strangers in the Dark
- The Well-Made Shadow
- Time to TIme
- Suffering Angel
- Deeper and Deeper
- Fire Don't Set You Free
- Have Mercy
- Fictionist - EP (2011)
- Swept Away
- The Real Thing
- Silver Girl
- Figure In the Fog
- Great Escape
- Distraction
Music videos
| Year | Video | Director | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "Blue-eyed Universe" | Eric Power | YouTube |
| 2011 | "Treasure These Moments" | Jed Wells | YouTube |
| 2011 | "Still Reaching (live)" | Matt Eastin | YouTube |