Why We Fear Fiction takes great pride in being self-produced, self-recorded and self-released. “We have no desire to be idle,” says guitarist Sean Cochran from their homemade studio in Portland, Oregon. “We are not going to wait for good news to come to us. We are going to pursue and define our own.” After enduring a yearlong rollercoaster ride of label demands and showcases in the band Emberghost, vocalist Sarah Jennings and Cochran realized that it was time to start a new project on their own terms. “It became evident that the focus was veering away from song quality and more towards trying to please label executives. Why We Fear Fiction gives us room to create and develop without an outside agenda,” says Jennings.
With their newfound artistic freedom, Cochran and Jennings sought out to find the best musicians possible to round out their new endeavor. “Hans [Huffman] is amazing,” says Cochran. “We knew right away that he was going to be the perfect fit.” Huffman met the eager duo while engineering their first demo as Why We Fear Fiction in December of 2006. Not only does Huffman take them over the top musically, his producing and engineering skills are what allow the band to be so self-sufficient.
A simple phone call to a high school friend solved the bass dilemma when Cochran reunited with Jake Fenske. “Jake’s free-flowing bass style adds a great depth and energy to our music. It also helps that he and Sean have played in random bands since they were 14,” says Jennings. The most recent addition is Matthew White, who stumbled upon the band’s ‘drummer wanted’ ad in October of 2007. White learned their set in three days and made his astounding debut in front of a packed house at the Hawthorne Theatre in Portland.
The band is young (ages 21 to 23), ambitious and busy. They are currently finishing their debut release entitled The Culling. Not afraid to flex their musical muscles, The Culling is peppered with forceful guitar solos and abnormal time signatures. The opening track “Elijah Craig” is a near 7-minute whirlwind of intricate guitar riffs, soulful grooves and intense melody. Jennings wrote the lyrics to The Culling while undergoing chemotherapy. “Having this creative outlet to express the loneliness and difficulty of what I have been going through has been invaluable to my perseverance. Every time I perform it is a cathartic release,” says Jennings. The Culling will be available in January 2008.
ok i was there thursday but you were not major bummer bella florentine didn't suck too hard, so they made up for it i'm going to see you guys sans me eventually, i swear
Thanks for the add... If you guys want band photos, and all that hit me up. Just starting my photography portfolio but very serious about it, would be willing to do it for free for the experience.... Keep up the good work... w3rd
Elijah Craig makes DRJ thirsty for more. You guys are getting to the point where you might just be able to open for us! No, seriously-- True Rock. Intimidatingly rock-like.
elijah craig takes you on an amazing journey, the last minute of the song i totaly got goose bumps! Between the precision of the guitar giving me pace and energy and the beauty mixed with some serious pain in the voacls, it's clear to see the new sound you as a band are mastering. great work!
omg i cant beleave u guys r playing with authority zero my 2 favorite bands ever playing together CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU ALL ROCK OUT!!!!!!!!!!!ROCK ON!!!!
so uh those are some sexy motherfuckers that tracked the eli song it's like sticking sweet sweet candy in my ears you know, if that would actually be an enjoyable experience
are you still having your cd release show on Dec. 14th? I reallyyyy reallyyyy hope you are because I asked for work off so I can go since I haven't seen ya yet!! :o)
I get a lot of band requests, and I usually deny them, but yours was such a great surprise! I really like your music and your name. Keep it up. I'll have to check you out soon.
