My Fiction
Hughenden, Queensland, Australia | Established. Jan 01, 2008 | INDIE
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A bright record, full of melodic, popping guitar riffs and driving drum beats, Shallow Highs has a number of gems which exemplify the bands diverse sound... Reminiscent of bands such as Two Door Cinema Club or even a less indie Foals, My Fiction are a force to be reckoned with, watch out for them when they come to your town. - Little Boom Music - Ben Smith
The track opens up with a pop driven guitar riff, that almost reminds me of Imagine Dragons’ On Top Of The World. Throw in a “Hey!” and a ‘dancey’ drum beat, and you have the attention of everyone in earshot... As the song moves on through the chorus, we’re treated to a little group singing by the rest of the band, along with some hand clapping, which is always a must in a good quality summer track... In essence, Young Again has everything you want in a perfect beach trip song. - 4006 (fourdoubleosix) - Jemma McCarthy
Fans who enjoyed this Brisbane band's debut album might not have expected this: the bright, Franz Ferdinand-ish disco party of Young Again, perhaps the most unashamedly poppy thing that they have recorded. On stage they can be fiercely intense and that's reflected in songs like Clever Kids, Three Years On and the anthemic Neon Cola Signs... My Fiction are making music for the big stage here, yet it's that song with the lightest touch, Young Again, that could find them a wider audience. 3.5/5 - The Courier Mail - Noel Mengel
My Fiction have melded genres to create their sound, which is giving them the opportunity to become another band from our parts to achieve widespread recognition…. With the fun of indie pop and the passion of alt-rock, My Fiction’s sound is hard to disagree with. - Scene Magazine
My Fiction's music brings to mind less the sun-drenched suburbs of Brisbane and more the cold streets of London. Galloping drums, Morrisey-tinged vocals and Eighties synths butt up against grungey guitars and muscular delivery. Whether this juxtaposition of shoe-gazing and youthful enthusiasm works is academic, because My Fiction can really write hooks. Recorded with Brisbane producer Magoo, the band use these 11 tracks to showcase their potential for writing music that the next generation of teenage girls will write bad poetry to. There's plenty of enjoyable brooding on offer, courtesy of Eric Robinson's dramatic delivery. There are strong nods to bands like the Smiths and the Cure, but it's delivered with the exuberant energy of Green Day. My Fiction should lead the next wave of Aussie festival faves. 3.5/5 - Rolling Stone Magazine
Discography
'Your Tokyo' EP (2008). Worldwide digital distributed through SugarRush Records. 'Your Tokyo' and 'Go' both have received national Australian airplay through Triple J.
'Tonight Tonight/The Loop' Single (2009).
Worldwide digital distributed through SugarRush Records.Both tracks have received national Australian airplay through Triple J.
'Fire Romance Fire' LP (2010). Worldwide digital distributed through SugarRush Records. 'Every June' has received national Australian airplay through Triple J. The record also debut at #136 in the CMJ College Radio Charts in USA, and hit the top 30 at 23 stations across USA.
'Neon Cola Signs' Single (2013) Worldwide digital distribution through SugarRush Records. Contains B-Side 'St Vincents Road''Shallow Highs' LP (2012). Worldwide digital distributed through SugarRush Records.
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There are a few things that every great band shares. Seemingly simple things like honesty, commitment to their craft, and a genuine desire to do their own thing. Great bands are like gangs brought together by a bond between the players that keeps them going through all that life dishes up, both good and bad. And it is precisely these elements that have driven the rise and rise of Brisbanes MY FICTION.
Through a string of EPs, countless shows around Australia and overseas, and the release of two full length albums FIREROMANCEFIRE (2011) and Shallow Highs (2013) the bands commitment to keeping the faith and, in many ways, just keeping on playing and creating has found them rise to the best creative form of their lives.
Its been a hell of a ride since the band first came together a few years ago in the back room of a suburban Brisbane dairy, turned rehearsal studio. There they have crafted a sound all of their own.
As Rolling Stone put it: My Fiction's music brings to mind less the sun-drenched suburbs of Brisbane and more the cold streets of London. Galloping drums, Morrisey-tinged vocals and Eighties synths butt up against grungey guitars and muscular delivery.
And while the new album hasnt found the band surging off in a new direction, the new record Shallow Highs a collection of songs that find their strength in directness, honesty and a palpable sense of confidence.
Little wonder given what the band has achieved over the past few years. Radio support across Australia for a run of singles from both albums has seen the band hit the road and confirm their reputation as a must-see live act.
On stage they can be fiercely intense The Courier-Mail
The albums not only put the band on the Australian map, but they have made inroads in the US following a showcase at MUSEXPO in LA and a college radio campaign that helped the band climb into the CMJ top 200 for a number of weeks. Their profile there was also given a major lift towards the end of 2012 with prominent track placements in a run of US televisions shows including global hit Gossip Girl, MTVs Awkward and a run of placements on Fox Sports.
Once again teaming up with acclaimed producer Magoo, the band has crafted a stunning follow up to FIREROMANCEFIRE. Shallow Highs is an epic ride. From the pop gems of singles Neon Cola Signs and Young Again, to soundscape territory with Jack Sprouts Opus, the band have once again proved themselves to be diverse and emotive songwriters. Staying true to their dream of releasing a 12-track longplayer, they have produced an album which is full of gallop, swagger, depth and emotion.
Despite the scope of the album, the past year has been about getting back to basics for the band writing great songs and playing great shows. With a renewed energy and focus, the band are riding on a high and producing the most exciting music of their career.
Perhaps most importantly though, they're having fun.
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