Short Fictions

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
Albums
 * Fates Worse than Death (2019)
 * Every Moment of Every Day (2022)
 * Oblivion Will Own Me and Death Alone Will Love Me (Void Filler) (2023)

Extended plays
 * Light Ascending out of Gloom: a Collection of Short Fictions and Poetry (2016)
 * The Heart Is a Kaleidoscope (2017)
 * There's a Dark Shadow on the Flames of the Burning Sun (2018)
 * There's a Dark Shadow on the Flames of the Burning Sun Pt II (2023)