Hotel Fiction
Hotel Fiction | |
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| Origin | Athens, Georgia, U.S. |
| Genres | Alternative rock, indie rock |
| Years active | 2019–present |
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Hotel Fiction are an alternative rock band based in Athens, Georgia. The band was formed in 2019 by Jade Ireland and Jessica Thompson. Currently, the band consists of five members: Ireland (vocals, keys), Thompson (vocals, lead guitar), Aaron Daugherty (lead guitar, synth), Aidan Hill (bass), and Gideon Johnston (drums).
History
Formation and first album
Jade Ireland and Jessica Thompson began writing songs together in 2018 after meeting at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. In 2019, the duo founded the band and released their first single, "Astronaut Kids", in August of that same year.[1] Following the release of "Astronaut Kids", the band quickly gained popularity and notoriety in the Athens music scene, playing numerous shows and releasing new singles.[2][3] In August 2021, the duo independently released their debut LP, titled Soft Focus.[4] The band's first EP, Enjoy Your Stay, was released in October 2022.[5]
Expansion and second album
In 2022, the band expanded to five members with the addition of Aaron Daugherty, Aidan Hill, and Gideon Johnston to the band's lineup.[6] In July 2024, the band released their second LP, Staring at the Sun.[7] The band also participated in a national tour, headlining 30 shows from September to November 2024.[8][9]
Discography
Albums
- Soft Focus, 2021
- Staring at the Sun, 2024
EPs
- Enjoy Your Stay, 2022
References
- ^ Brown, Molly (January 16, 2020). "Dynamic duo: The musicians behind Hotel Fiction". The Red & Black. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
- ^ Verma, Millan (August 25, 2021). "Hotel Fiction Sets Soft Focus: Destined Duo Writes Dreams into Reality". Flagpole. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
- ^ "Meet Jessica Thompson and Jade Long of Hotel Fiction". voyageatl.com. May 20, 2020. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
- ^ Mosk, Mitch (August 30, 2021). ""Nostalgic, Hopeful, Dynamic": Hotel Fiction Revel & Reflect in Dazzling Debut Album 'Soft Focus'". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
- ^ "Hotel Fiction invites you to "Enjoy Your Stay"". Retrieved April 26, 2025.
- ^ "Indie group Hotel Fiction talks band origins and tour life". Off the Record Press. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
- ^ "Hotel Fiction's Indie Grind: How the Athens Band Found Streaming Success with Self-Released Albums". SPIN. October 9, 2024. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
- ^ Rule, Alexia (July 24, 2024). "Hotel Fiction set to release sophomore album and kick off national tour". The Red & Black. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
- ^ "Hotel Fiction's first headline tour is a love letter to their roots". V MAG AT UVA. Retrieved April 26, 2025.