Fiction Plane is back in the studio!

According to FP's Facebook and Twitter page, they are back in the studio to finish recording their new album. From what we've been able to hear, its going to be amazing. According to previous reports, it due to be released in the first few months of 2010!

FP Interview & new song clip from Mare de Agosto Festival online!

Two news programs posted video clips on youtube from Fiction Plane's performance at the Mare de Agosto Festival, in Azores, PT back on Aug 22 2009.

The first clip is a festival review (in Portuguese) that includes clips of FP performing "It's a Lie" and a new song, starting at 3 minutes and 35 seconds.

The second clip features an interview with Joe and Seton. The revamped version of "Cut Your Brakes" can also be heard in the background during the interview.

Check them out below!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbRNr-uhGCs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=spzhPjWRWNU

Set list and Photos from the Aug 13 Mercury Lounge Gig posted!

For those that were not able to make it, here is the set list that was played:

Push Me Around
Talking
It's A Lie
Zero
Out of My Face
Denied
Put On Your Shoes
Sadr City Blues
Kill Me Now
Cut Your Brakes
Two Sisters

"Talking", "Out of My Face", and "Kill Me Now" were all BRAND NEW songs the guys wrote this past week, and all three of them were fantastic!!!!


In addition, here is a sampling of photos taken from the gig:

The Worley Gig posts a Mercury Lounge review!

A fantastic review of the Mercury Lounge gig by rock critic Gail Worley has made its way online. She had neither seen nor heard FP prior to this gig and loved them!

The Worley Gig

FICTION PLANE to interview on Homegrown Radio!

To help preview Fiction Plane’s upcoming performance at The Mercury Lounge in NYC, the band will be participating in a special live interview on Homegrown Radio NJ.

On Tuesday, August 11 at 1:30pm Eastern (10:30am Pacific, 18.30 GMT), Fiction Plane will be joining DJ Sher Stec on the program Sher Delight. Everyone is invited to tune in here: http://www.homegrownradionj.com/

And don’t forget, if you happen to be in the New York area on August 13, come on out to see Fiction Plane take the stage for a special performance at The Mercury Lounge at 8pm. Tickets are only $10!!!

FICTION PLANE looking to take a bite out of Twilight - New Moon soundtrack!

Check out this interview with Fiction Plane drummer, Pete Wilhoit, as he talks Twilight with the Examiner!

Interview with Pete

FICTION PLANE announces New York show for August 13 at the Mercury Lounge!

Just received this from Shark Attack Media:

For Immediate Release:

Fiction Plane announces late-summer New York performance!

After spending their summer sharing festival stages in central Europe with the likes of The Killers, Chickenfoot, Joss Stone, and Bruce Springsteen, the ever-diligent Fiction Plane has announced its return to American shores with a special one-off performance in New York City!

On August 13 at 8pm, Fiction Plane will take the stage at the prestigious Mercury Lounge which has a rich history of great musicians gracing its hall, including Lou Reed, Jeff Buckley, The Strokes, The Killers, and even Tony Bennett.

Fiction Plane’s live show is not to be missed, as the band blends soulful passion, high energy, and a romping good time into each set.

As a teaser, check out this video clip from the band’s recent performance at Les Vielles Charrues in France.
http://www.vieillescharrues.asso.fr/actualites/index_video.php?id=4316

Complete details for the performance include:

Thursday, August 13
8:00pm at the Mercury Lounge
217 East Houston Street
New York, NY 10002
212-260-4700
www.mercuryloungenyc.com
Tickets are $10 and go on sale on July 23. The show is designated‘21 and over’. Doors are at 7:30pm.

Following the show, Fiction Plane will make its way back to Europe for one last summer festival, before resuming work on its forthcoming third full-length album, with legendary producer Paul Corkett (The Cure, Nick Cave, Björk, Tori Amos). Fans can expect to hear material from the forthcoming album, as well as some Fiction Plane favorites before the album hits stores.

Stay tuned for more exciting news and developments soon from Fiction Plane!

FICTION PLANE to be featured on Radio France's L'ESCALE ESTIVALE

Tomorrow (July 16, 2009) at approximately 12:09pm Eastern (18:09 France), Fiction Plane will be featured guests along with The Killers on Radio France's France Inter program L'ESCALE ESTIVALE with host Emmanuel Kherad.

Fans can listen in here or download the podcast afterwards.

Then later tomorrow night, Fiction Plane will rock the house at Les Vielles Charrues Festival in Cairhax, as special guests of The Killers and headliner Bruce Springsteen!!!

Stay tuned for more info!

FICTION PLANE interviews with WEERT FM radio at Bospop!

This past Sunday at the Bospop festival, Weert FM conducted an audio interview with FP following the band's set. Click the link here to check it out.

During the introduction to WEERT FM's coverage the festival, in "ALL AREAS LIVE - BOSPOP 2009 - ZONDAG - DEEL 1", you can hear the band performing "Cigarette" in the background.

The actual interview appears in "ALL AREAS LIVE - BOSPOP 2009 - ZONDAG - DEEL 3", beginning at 22:45 and ending at 28:57. Following the interview, WEERT FM plays "Left Side of the Brain".

Photos from the interview can be viewed here.

Fiction Plane confirmed for Festival des 2 Cités in Carcassonne

We have received official word that Fiction Plane has just been confirmed to perform at the Festival des 2 Cités in Carcassonne, Southern France on July 15.

More information about the festival can be found here.

Stay tuned for more updates!

Review, Photos, Video and Setlist posted from Les Festiv'ete Musicales!

The French website LiSting posted a review of Les Festiv'ete Musicales, the set list, some photos and a video clip of "Two Sisters" that includes Joe crowd surfing!

All the above can be found at the following link:
http://listing.free.fr/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4003&sid=0fde81d12fd93808337c21b7d95cf54b

Two Sisters video clip (FP comes on at minute 2:30)
http://vimeo.com/5422135?hd=1

Set list:
1) Humanod
2) Love is Life
3) It's a Lie
4) Put on Your Shoes
5) Sadr City Blues
6) Denied
7) Zero
8) Contagious
9) Cut Your Brakes
10) Push Me Around
11) Two Sisters

Additional photos from the show are available at:
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewPicture&friendID=134247899&albumId=2159582

Le Dauphine conducts video interview with Fiction Plane.

On July 2, journalist Jennifer Parisot of Le Dauphine spent some time with Fiction Plane, prior to their performance at Musiques en Stock. During the interview, which is in French, the band did an impromptu (and not-so-serious) rendition of their new song "Don't Push Me Around".

Check it out here!

Canal C TV posts video interview with Fiction Plane!

French television network Canal C TV recently posted several clips of their coverage from the July 2 Musiques en Stock festival in Cluses. In several clips, the Canal C reporter interviews with Fiction Plane vocalist Joe Sumner. They also provide some video footage of the band performing the new song "Don't Push Me Around" acoustic in-studio, as well as "It's A Lie" from the festival.
(Note: interview is in French.)

Check out the clips below:

festival preview, clips of "It's A Lie" & "Don't Push Me Around"
http://www.canalctv.fr/videos/2009-07-02_FICTIONPLANEITW_H264_640x480_v1950357.html

interview & "Don't Push Me Around"
http://www.canalctv.fr/videos/2009-07-02_FICTIONPLANEITW_H264_640x480_v1950357.html

"It's a Lie"
http://www.canalctv.fr/Fiction-Plane_a450.html

Additionally, the newspaper Le Messager posted some live photos of Joe. Check them out here!

FICTION PLANE set to share the stage with Bruce Springsteen, Joss Stone, etc.

Just in from Shark Attack Media!

For Immediate Release:

FICTION PLANE set to share the stage with Bruce Springsteen, Joss Stone, The Killers, Chickenfoot and more this summer!

Fiction Plane may be called ‘the band that never sleeps’. When not writing, in the studio, or doing session work individually, the band can always be found out on the road, performing at amazing massive concert events and intimate clubs alike. Fiction Plane is nothing if not committed to making sure their music is heard.

This summer is no different. Already on the books are dates with such renowned and diverse acts as The Killers, Bruce Springsteen, Chickenfoot, Tesla, Jeff Beck, The New York Dolls, Beth Hart, and Morcheeba!

Fiction Plane has just announced two more special performances to add into the mix.

On July 10, they will be performing an intimate acoustic headline performance at The Klimt Bar in La Baule, France. And on July 13, Fiction Plane is scheduled to perform at Neumünster Abbey in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg, in direct support of bluesy songbird Joss Stone.

Says Pete Wilhoit (who was recently voted one of the top ‘Up-And-Coming Drummers’ in the 2009 Modern Drummer Magazine Reader’s Poll) of Fiction Plane’s summer activities, “The band is gearing up for all the upcoming summer fun! We enjoy the festival season, and this one is going to quite special. We are looking forward to sharing the stage with some amazing artists such as The Killers, guitar legend Jeff Beck, Joss Stone, and of course Bruce Springsteen. We know that The Boss is a big fan of FP, so we are fully expecting him to be front row getting his groove-rock on!”

Having recently recorded and mixed their forthcoming third full-length album with legendary producer Paul Corkett (The Cure, Nick Cave, Björk, Tori Amos), Fiction Plane is ready to go out and give their fans a chance to hear some of the new material before it hits the stores. The currently untitled album is slated for a September / October release. Fiction Plane is also booking tour dates that will take them through the fall.

The current summer festival lineup for the band includes:

June 26 - Les Festiv'ete Musicales in Les Moutiers Sous Chantemerle, FRANCE
July 2 - Musiques en Stock Festival in Cluses, FRANCE
July 9 - Les Enfants du Rock in Nice, FRANCE
July 10 - The Klimt Bar in La Baule, FRANCE (headline acoustic show)
July 11 - Festival des Terres Blanches in Guérande, FRANCE
July 12 - Bospop in Weert, NETHERLANDS
July 13 - Neumünster Abbey in Luxembourg City, LUXEMBOURG (with Joss Stone)
July 16 - Les Vielles Charrues Festival in Carhaix, FRANCE
July 26 - Rock en Nord in Nieppe, FRANCE
August 22 - Maré de Agosto Festival on Santa Maria Island in Azures, PORTUGAL

Stay tuned for more exciting news and developments soon from Fiction Plane!

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Fiction Plane drummer Pete Wilhoit voted into Modern Drummer 2009 Readers Poll!!

Just received this from Shark Attack Media:

For Immediate Release:

Fiction Plane drummer Pete Wilhoit voted into Modern Drummer 2009 Readers Poll winners list!

You heard correctly! Thanks in no small part to the devotion of Fiction Plane’s fan base, drummer Pete Wilhoit has been nominated the #3 Best Up and Coming Drummer, which is featured in the July 2009 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine (on stands now). Although the first and second spots are held by Flynnville Station’s Tommy Bales and Chris Cornell’s drummer Jason Sutter, Wilhoit charted ahead of literally thousands of drummers across the country, who were in contention for this list.

Pete enthusiastically admits, "It's a real honor to have been voted onto Modern Drummer's 2009 Reader's Poll. It's a privilege to be mentioned alongside so many amazing drummers.”

In addition to being listed in the poll, images of Wilhoit in action are prominently displayed throughout the magazine, in the respective Tama and Sabian equipment full-page advertisements. He continues, “I got a special kick out of being pictured in the Tama ad alongside my longtime teacher and hero Kenny Aronoff. I think he's graced the pages of every Modern Drummer issue I've ever read, so it's nice to be recognized with such a legend! I received a congratulatory phone call from my other longtime teacher and hero Shawn Pelton. I could almost see the grin through the phone as he utter the phrase, ‘I'm so f***ing proud, dig it,’ like a proud dad.”

As mentioned in the opening statement, without the resilience and hardcore voting by Fiction Plane’s fans, this honor would have been incredibly difficult to achieve. And Pete would like to make a special acknowledgement of that fact, “A super special ‘THANK YOU’ to all the Fiction Plane fans that voted for me. I certainly couldn't have done it without you!"

FICTION PLANE Mixing New Album This Week!

Fresh news from the Fiction Plane camp!!!

The band is currently logging time at RAK Recording Studios in London mixing its yet-untitled third full length release, once again under the capable supervision of producer Paul Corkett. Says drummer Pete Wilhoit on working with Corkett: “It's been amazing working with Paul again. He's the perfect combination of old school and new school. He knows his s*** and loves to explore sonically. He's so dedicated to the project, and always finding new ways to improve the music. No one works harder! He won't stop until its right and he goes on virtually no sleep and very little food. It's been a joy working with him again."

The band has recorded 14 songs for contention for the album, which Wilhoit says, “has real depth to it; a lot of layers. We've hit some new soundscapes for this trio - it's really exciting to hear."

Vocalist/bassist Joe Sumner offers his unique spin on how the album is shaping up: “We've carried Stonehenge-sized chunks of brightly colored magic soap back and forth across the Atlantic using only spindly twiggy rafts built out of old guitars. The ocean dehydration sent us all a little bit loopy and when we got to the studio, we forgot to scrape all the creativity off the soap and it left the tape sopping wet with the stuff. You know when soap looks and smells good enough to eat? That's what this record sounds like. Just don't eat it. It's made of plastic.”

The album is tentatively slated for a September/October release and Fiction Plane is looking to tour through the fall.

In related news, a new festival date has emerged for the band. On August 22, Fiction Plane will be performing at the Maré de Agosto Festival on Santa Maria Island in Azures, Portugal. More information about the festival can be found at www.maredeagosto.com.

The current summer festival lineup for the band includes:

June 26 - Les Festiv'ete Musicales in Les Moutiers Sous Chantemerle, FRANCE
July 2 - Musiques en Stock Festival in Cluses, FRANCE
July 9 - Les Enfants du Rock in Nice, FRANCE
July 11 - Festival des Terres Blanches in Guérande, FRANCE
July 12 - Bospop in Weert, NETHERLANDS
July 16 - Les Vielles Charrues Festival in Carhaix, FRANCE
July 26 - Rock en Nord in Nieppe, FRANCE
August 22 - Maré de Agosto Festival on Santa Maria Island in Azures, PORTUGAL


Stay tuned for more exciting news and developments soon from Fiction Plane!

FICTION PLANE Manager offers news of new album

The Dutch website LiveXS recently spoke with FICTION PLANE manager Daniel Regan about his excitement for the new FP album, as well as giving a little bump for the upcoming Bospop Festival.

Here is the link for the story.

The translated text (courtesy of Babelfish) reads as follows:

The British band Fiction Plane is now working hard to tweak the new album. "On July 12 the trio the band will definitely play some new songs at the 2009 Bospop in Weert," says a very enthusiastic manager Daniel Regan.

This autumn the third studio album will be released, and the band is currently working hard on the songs, which include working titles like Telephone Unknown, Humanoid, Zero, Denied, Contagious and others. The Dutch manager Daniel Regan spent a day in the studio last with Fiction Plane and told LiveXS that he could already tell that "the new CD is much more varied than Left Side. There are 5 or 6 potential singles on it".

Last year the trio had a mega-hit with Two Sisters (from the second album Left Side Of The Brain) and gave Joe, Seton and Pete a global tour in support of The Police, giving them an opportunity to play for more than a million people worldwide.

FICTION PLANE new press bio posted

We just posted a brand new FICTION PLANE press bio over at www.fictionplane.info, which talks about the Paradiso album and a bit about the new recordings.

Special thanks to Shark Attack Media for getting this together for us to share!

FICTION PLANE Confirms Rock En Nord Festival for July 26, 2009!

The festivals do not stop this summer for Fiction Plane. With six major festivals already on the books, the band has added yet another, the 2009 edition of Rock en Nord in Nieppe, FR (located in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region, near Flanders).

On July 26, Fiction Plane will be sharing the stage with the likes of Exsonvaldes, BP Zoom, Quidam, The Bishops, Poni Hoax, Morcheeba, and The New York Dolls!

Ticket, camping, and parking information can be found here.

And check out all the updates on Rock en Nord at their official MySpace page.

Stay tuned for more dates and news to be announced soon!

FICTION PLANE wishes everyone a Happy Easter!

This morning, FICTION PLANE posted a special Easter video message to all their fans.



Happy "non-denominational" holiday, everyone!

FICTION PLANE Launches Video Diary in the Studio!

Today, Seton Daunt uploaded the first of several video studio diaries, as the band sets to record its brand new album. You can check out each entry as they post here.

More than a diary, it shows a raw and revealing look at the band’s unique creative process.

Check out the first and second installments below:







Also posted over on setondaunt.co.uk are photos from FP's initial days in the studio and a short video of the NYC studio, where the magic began. Check it all out now!

FICTION PLANE Launches TWITTER Page!

Ever wanted to know what Fiction Plane is doing at any given time of the day? Well now you can, as the band has officially launched its own Twitter page.

All you need to do is visit www.twitter.com/fictionplanet and you will be able to see what is running through the guys’ heads while they are in the studio, writing, and just being Fiction Plane.

Tune in to the page, as the band offers their unique views on life and music in their own inimitable, articulate fashion.

Better than a blog, Twitter updates in real time, so you can keep up with Fiction Plane in-the-moment!

Fiction Plane on VH1’s FREE RADIO…kinda

On the premiere episode of the VH1 original series FREE RADIO’s second season, entitled “Lance’s Posse”, a very familiar image has been spotted. During several scenes in the ‘backroom’ area of the radio station, a promotional poster for LEFT SIDE OF THE BRAIN is clearly visible. Cruise on over to the Fiction Plane Info Center Forum to see the screen shots!

Some great exposure for the guys, and we hope it gets people curious enough to check ‘em out. On top of that, the show is pretty funny.

The episode originally aired on April 2 and is currently in rotation until the next episode airs. It is airing pretty frequently, so you have a chance to check it out now. Following that, it will be viewable from VH1.com.

Fiction Plane's PARADISO Now Available on iTunes!

This just in from Shark Attack Media:


For Immediate Release:

Fiction Plane’s PARADISO Live Album Now Available on iTunes!

Previously Unavailable Music Also Available for Download


Fiction Plane fans rejoice! The band’s recent live album PARADISO, which had previously only been available in Europe, is now accessible via iTunes!

That’s correct; you can download the audio content to Fiction Plane’s most exciting live performance, regardless of territory. Simply click on this link, and you can have access to the full 14-song set!

The tracklisting for PARADISO includes:

1) Death Machine
2) Presuppose
3) Running the Country
4) It's a Lie
5) Left Side of the Brain
6) Put on Your Shoes
7) Sadr City Blues
8) Drink
9) Anyone
10) Cut the Brake
11) Hate
12) Cross the Line
13) Cigarette
14) Two Sisters

Recorded on December 7, 2008 at the band’s sold-out performance in Amsterdam at the renowned Paradiso, the threesome of Joe Sumner, Seton Daunt, and Pete Wilhoit were captured in top form. Known for their highly animated and energetic live performances, PARADISO is the purest representation of Fiction Plane outside of an actual live show. As Sumner attests, “I’ve never liked live albums that were faked,” says Sumner. “When we play live, it is not a recital of our live recordings. We do everything we can to put on the best show for the crowd every night.”

A video clip for “It’s A Lie” from PARADISO is viewable below.



In related news, on April 7, two additional Fiction Plane rarities will become available for download. Amazon.com and iTunes will be releasing the full 13-minute version of “Put On Your Shoes” (which was previously only available as a Japanese bonus track on 2007’s LEFT SIDE OF THE BRAIN album), and a brand new acoustic version of the fan-favorite song, “Anyone”.

Already available on iTunes outside of America, this new, enchanting rendition of “Anyone” was recorded in Bloomington, IN (the hometown of Fiction Plane drummer Pete Wilhoit) just prior to the band’s final US headline performance of 2008 at The Bluebird. Recorded with two guitars, drums, and an antique organ, the band created a very minimalistic but heavily emotional version of the song. Fiction Plane recorded “Anyone” with producer/engineer Dave Weber (who had worked with Wilhoit on releases prior to joining Fiction Plane) and mixer Ash Howes (Kylie Minogue, James Morrison, Eurythmics).

Photos from the recording sessions are available at guitarist Seton Daunt’s official website.

Fiction Plane is currently in the studio recording its brand new full-length album for release later this year. Upcoming tour dates include:

June 26 - Les Festiv'ete Musicales in Les Moutiers Sous Chantemerle, FRANCE
July 2 - Musiques en Stock Festival in Cluses, FRANCE
July 9 - Les Enfants du Rock in Nice, FRANCE
July 11 - Festival des Terres Blanches in Guérande, FRANCE
July 12 - Bospop in Weert, NETHERLANDS
July 16 - Les Vielles Charrues Festival in Carhaix, FRANCE

Stay tuned for more exciting news from the world of Fiction Plane!

MTV France Running FICTION PLANE Guitar Giveaway!

To celebrate the release of Fiction Plane's live DVD/CD, MTV France is running a contest to win a Gibson guitar or 1of 20 copies of the CD/DVD.

This contest is open to anyone, so please feel free to participate, no matter where in the world you are.

To participate, click on the following link http://www.mtv.fr/concours/fiction-plane-2009/ and select "connectez-vous " to register with MTV.fr

Once you do this, a question will appear about Fiction Plane that you will need to answer. Once you answer the question, then enter your first name / name, address and mobile on the next line and you're done!

You may only enter once.

The contest is open until April 20th.


Helpful translation sites for those who can not read French:

Babelfish
Google Translate

It's A Live!


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Fiction Plane Adds Bospop and Les Festiv'ete Musicales to Summer Tour

Fiction Plane announced today that it has added two more festival dates to its summer touring run.

On June 26, the band is participating in the 2009 Les Festiv'ete Musicales, which is taking place at Le Puy Cadoré in Les Moutiers Sous Chantemerle, France.

Other bands on the bill include Kiemsa, Les Wampas, Les Wriggles and DJ Zebra.

More bands will be announced as the festival draws closer.

The official website for the event is located here.

There is also a MySpace page and an official Facebook Group page established to promote the festival.

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Then, on July 12, Fiction Plane is performing at the prestigious Bospop Festival, which is taking place at the Sportpark Boshoven in Weert, Netherlands.

Other bands on the bill include Australian Pink Floyd Show, Chickenfoot, Jeff Beck, Beth Hart, Triggerfinger, Paul Carrack, Tesla, Pronghorn, and Paul Gilbert

The official website for the event is located here.

There is also a MySpace page and an official Hyves page established to promote the festival.

Therefore, the current Fiction Plane tour routing is shaping up as follows:

June 26 - Les Festiv'ete Musicales in Les Moutiers Sous Chantemerle, FRANCE
July 2 - Musiques en Stock Festival in Cluses, FRANCE
July 9 - Les Enfants du Rock in Nice, FRANCE
July 11 - Festival des Terres Blanches in Guérande, FRANCE
July 12 - Bospop in Weert, NETHERLANDS
July 16 - Les Vielles Charrues Festival in Carhaix, FRANCE

More soon!

FICTION PLANE - Paradiso Now Available For Ordering!

Attention Fiction Plane fans:

The brand new DVD PARADISO is available for ordering now!

Cruise on over to the Fiction Plane web store and order your copy before they’re gone.

PARADISO is offered in three formats: DVD/CD 3-disc combo, DVD, and limited edition Blu-ray!

Fans in Holland and France are encouraged to order the release from these fine outlets:

In Holland:
DVD/2CD
DVD
Blu-ray

France:
DVD/2CD
DVD
Blu-ray

For fans that prefer digital versions or want it get a copy of the CD quick, it is also available via iTunes, Airtist.com , and VirginMega.fr .

The official street date for PARADISO is March 23, 2009.

The DVD, offered in 5.1 and 2.0 DTS Sound features Fiction Plane’s entire performance from the sold-out headline performance at Holland’s Paradiso theater from December, 2008.

As a bonus, the DVD also contains the never-before-seen unedited version of the “It’s A Lie” video (directed by Jake Sumner), behind-the-scenes footage from the video’s filming, and a photo gallery comprised of images taken along the band’s touring journey. The Blu-ray version features the same material.

PARADISO is only available in retail outlets in France, Belgium, and The Netherlands.

Due to the limited distribution, Fiction Plane and XIII Bis Records have set special pricing for fans outside of those territories, making it convenient to order.

Adding to the excitement, DailyMotion launched an official PARADISO video advert.

FICTION PLANE PARADISO SPOT
Uploaded by 13bisrecords

Don’t miss out on this special opportunity to be a part of Fiction Plane history.

House of Tones Interviews members of Fiction Plane!

House of Tones posted another interview featuring all three members of Fiction Plane. The interview was recorded backstage, prior to their 06 Jul 2008 Summerfest performance during the Unity Tour.

Check it out here.

FICTION PLANE Adds Free Festival to Summer Tour Route!

Fiction Plane announced today that it is participating in the 2009 Musiques en Stock Festival, which is taking place between July 1-4 in Cluses (Haute-Savoie), France.

This is a FREE festival!

Fiction Plane is scheduled to perform on July 2 at 8pm.

Other bands on the bill include Headknocker, Adam Kesher, and Stuck In The Sound.

More bands will be announced as the festival draws closer.

The official website for the event is: http://www.musiques-en-stock.com/

There is also a MySpace page and an official Facebook Event page established to promote the festival.

FICTION PLANE Added to Les Enfants du Rock Festival in France!

FICTION PLANE has just been announced as one of the headliners of the 3-day music festival LES ENFANTS DU ROCK, which occurs between July 9-11, 2009 at the Théâtre de Verdure in Nice, FRANCE. Other bands on the bill include Trust and BB Brunes.

Fiction Plane will be performing on Thursday, July 9 along with Quadricolor and the Marillion tribute band, Made Again.

Tickets for the July 9 performance are 25€, and the doors open at 8pm (20:00).

The official website for the event is www.enfantsdurock.com, and they also have a Facebook page here.

FICTION PLANE Offers Post-New York Impressions and a Glimpse of the Future

This just in from Shark Attack Media:

For Immediate Release:

FICTION PLANE Offers Post-New York Impressions and a Glimpse of the Future

Hot off of playing to a packed house at Arlene’s Grocery in New York City last Friday, the members of Fiction Plane are still buzzing!

Drummer Pete Wilhoit expresses his excitement, “Such a cool way to debut new songs - in NYC in front of die-hard fans and friends at a great local venue. It sounded like people loved it. I know we did!”

The fans concur. One enthusiastic fan says, “Oh my God, the show was sooo good!” Another emotes, “I was so glad I decided to come! That show did not disappoint! The new songs were great!”

The band played a nine-song set featuring five brand new songs and four Fiction Plane classics. The new material, which is still in its demo phase, already runs the gamut of emotions, as well as Fiction Plane’s patented genre-bending skills. Wilhoit says, “I'm looking forward to this album. It's got a real disco-Radiohead-Rage-Eels-thing going on so far."

Guitarist Seton Daunt also expresses his appreciation to the reception of the material, “It was great to see people moving to the new songs. I can't wait to get into the studio and record them!"

And ever the enigmatic front man, bassist/vocalist Joe Sumner displays his gratitude in a matter in which only he can articulate. “Ah, the pleasure of releasing our embryonic tunes into the wild and have them flourish in a nutrient rich swamp of singularly open-minded listeners is such that I felt the need to go home with a belly full of beer and crank out a bunch more. So it shall transpire that these fresh blossoms will beget fresher seeds and engender a new era of loopy-juice based creativity that sashays to and fro between the twin sentinels of noise-maker and listener.”

As previously reported, Fiction Plane is writing and recording their next studio album, which is slated for release later in the year. In the meantime, the band’s first-ever live DVD/CD PARADISO will be released on March 23.

The band is already booking summer festival appearances, with the following dates already confirmed:
July 11 - Festival des Terres Blanches in Guérande, FRANCE
July 16 - Les Vielles Charrues Festival in Carhaix, FRANCE

A promotional video exhibiting the band’s energetic stage show is currently available on YouTube.

Regarding the band’s directing its attention towards European markets; Sumner assures its American fans that they will not be forgotten. “We're not quitting on you guys, but we need to be more focused. We'll be where the fan-base is currently cultivated, i.e. New York, Los Angeles, Cincinnati, various points in Pennsylvania, etc., until we can get more stuff going nationwide. Have faith, yo!"

Fiction Plane Extensive NYC Concert Review

Not really a news item, but this contains some newsworthy information.

We have just posted an extensive concert review of Fiction Plane's recent performance in New York City, complete with imagery and video links from the show.

Check it all out here!


Enjoy!

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Fiction Plane added to Festival des Terres Blanches in France!

Another European Festival date has popped up for Fiction Plane.
According to Plus2Festival.com, Fiction Plane has been confirmed to be a part of the 2009 Festival des Terres Blanches, which is occurring on July 11 and 12 in Guérande, France. Fiction Plane performs on the 11th.


Other bands on the bill include Thomas Dutronc, Pascale Picard, Neimo, La Belle Bleue, and the winners of "tremplin +de ZYC" (Jumping Over Y).

The official website for the festival is http://www.festival-terres-blanches.fr/

Stay tuned for more confirmations!

FICTION PLANE NYC Concert Preview Feature in The Aquarian

Francesca Baratta of The Aquarian recently posted a preview feature for FP's upcoming performance at Arlene's Grocery.

Check it out here!

The Aquarian is a weekly alternative newspaper that is distributed throughout New York and New Jersey.

We feel it may be a good idea for everyone to chime in in the preview's Feedback section to show the media how important this show is.

See you there!

FICTION PLANE Unveils Live DVD/CD Combo PARADISO on March 23

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FICTION PLANE Unveils Live DVD/CD Combo PARADISO on March 23

Power rock trio Fiction Plane is back! On March 23, the band releases its first-ever live DVD and CD package, simply entitled PARADISO, through XIII Bis Records.

Recorded on December 7, 2008 at the band’s sold-out performance in Amsterdam at the renowned Paradiso, the threesome of Joe Sumner, Seton Daunt, and Pete Wilhoit were captured in top form. Known for their highly animated and energetic live performances, PARADISO is the purest representation of Fiction Plane outside of an actual live show.

“I’ve never liked live albums that were faked,” says Sumner. “When we play live, it is not a recital of our live recordings. We do everything we can to put on the best show for the crowd every night.”

XIII Bis CEO Mehdi El Jai concurs, “Thanks to the band and the tremendous audience, we've got here one of those perfect moments, when a band is touching the essence of rock.”

PARADISO is offered in three packages. One set consists of a DTS Sound DVD of the show and two CDs featuring the entire audio performance. Special features on the DVD include the unedited version of the “It’s A Lie” video (directed by Sumner’s brother Jake), and a photo gallery comprised of images taken along the band’s touring journey. The DVD will also be available separately, as will a limited edition Blu-Ray disc.

The tracklisting for the performance includes:

1) Death Machine
2) Presuppose
3) Running the Country
4) It's a Lie
5) Left Side of the Brain
6) Put on Your Shoes
7) Sadr City Blues
8) Drink
9) Anyone
10) Cut the Brake
11) Hate
12) Cross the Line
13) Cigarette
14) Two Sisters

The DVD/CD set was mixed by Ash Howes (Kylie Minogue, James Morrison, Eurythmics) and mastered by Andy Walters (U2, The Cure, Radiohead) at Abbey Road. The cover art is once again contributed by Alex Lake, who, in addition for supplying the artwork for Fiction Plane’s two previous releases LEFT SIDE OF THE BRAIN and 2005’s BITTER FORCES AND LAME RACE HORSES, has also worked with Keane, Rufus Wainwright, and Amy Winehouse.

PARADISO closes the chapter on two years of rampant Fiction Plane activity, supporting the Bieler Bros. Records release LEFT SIDE OF THE BRAIN, which was also released by XIII Bis in 2008 as a special edition featuring five bonus tracks. In 2007 and early 2008, the band toured around the globe in arenas as the openers for The Police’s 30th Anniversary Reunion tour and headlining clubs. Fiction Plane spent last year at nearly every major European festival, and on jaunts with The Feeling and The Bravery, culminating in a massive summer run as part of The Unity Tour with 311 and Snoop Dogg.

Many bands treat live DVD releases like a contractual obligation – another piece of product that brings them one step closer to fulfilling their contract. However, Fiction Plane is among those rare artists who go above and beyond, offering something more than a piece of plastic and metal. They treat the live recording like a living document; an event to be relived and remembered.

Drummer Wilhoit says of the release, “We hope fans get a sense of how we really are as a band, because we are so much more than an ‘album band’. You’ve got Joe jumping off everything in sight, and Seton playing guitar behind his head. We’re seizing the moment in a live show. This is a statement of who we are.”

PARADISO will initially be distributed to retailers in France, Belgium and The Netherlands. Fans outside those territories will be able to purchase the release through Fiction Plane’s official web store and at the band’s live shows.

With new performance dates already being confirmed and a new studio album slated for release later this year, the book of Fiction Plane is just beginning!

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FICTION PLANE Confirms Radio Interviews This Week!

In preparation for the band's upcoming gig at Arlene's Grocery in NYC, Fiction Plane is participating in two local radio interviews, and fans can listen in!

On Tuesday, February 24 at 2:30pm Eastern (NY Time), drummer Pete Wilhoit will be conversing with Sher Stec on the 'Sher Delight' program over at Homegrown Radio New Jersey. Fans will be able to listen to the interview live streaming at the official webpage.

And, on Thursday, February 26 at 8:15am Eastern, all three members of Fiction Plane will be stopping by the 101.9 XRP studios in Manhattan to do an acoustic performance and live interview on the 'Matt Pinfield In The Morning' show with none other than radio/television personality Matt Pinfield! Fans can listen in at the XRP homepage.

And then, on Friday, February 27th at 7pm, Fiction Plane takes the stage at Arlene's Grocery in the Lower East Side of New York City! Be there for a memorable night of music and mayhem!

Fiction Plane Exclusive NYC Studio Gallery

A Fiction Plane Info Center Exclusive!

Courtesy of Mark Morton, who interviewed Fiction Plane a couple weeks ago for FictionPlane.net, we present a gallery of images of the guys at their NYC studio. All the shots were taken during the recent writing sessions.

As well, Mark provided us with a list of tentative song titles that Fiction Plane is considering for use on the upcoming album. Please note that many of these are in the early stages of development and the titles will most likely change as they become refined.

Check it all out here!

New FICTION PLANE NYC Concert Flier Available!

We have just posted a downloadable flier to promote the upcoming NYC show on February 27.

Would you like to help spread the word about the show?

Just click here, and you're set to go.

Print it out, and plaster this bad boy all over the place.

Let's make this show sell out!

Fiction Plane Tribute Band Set To Perform at Dutch Music Festival

A sign that the band truly has made it in the Netherlands, this news item just popped up about a Dutch music festival featuring a Pantera tribute band, a Megadeth tribute band, and yes, a Fiction Plane tribute band!

ED.nl

Here is an electronic translation:

REUSEL - A large festival in Reusel is not yet enough for the foundation Nubux. Therefore the Reuselse younger persons will organize in run-up to the annual festival on events grounds the Wilgenspot superior smaller festivals.

Existing celebrations as a Nubux Unplugged and Nubux want to become expanded Evenly.

If first at the turn is Nubux Shocks. That celebration are held go open on Friday night 13 March in outbound center De Falcon on the Wilhelminalaan 48 20.30 hour the doors and is the festival ended round 2.00 hour.

There are two so-called area's organized in De Falcon. Are three acts in the Tribute Area: Fiction Plane Tribute, The Manky Uses (Pantera tribute) and MegasetH (MegadetH tribute). This is the hardrockgedeelte of Nubux Shocks!.

Next to this music kind, there is also attention for someone else style. In the Resident DJ Area, Djako look after, Meant, Ribbed Static & JK and DJ an action. The entrance price for this new Reuselse celebration amounts to five Euros. "We wanted of the stamp finished that that alone a rockfeestje is. We wanted to pull a broader public."

Later this year is it the turn at the Tie Without Banana. That tie becomes Ribbed according to Nubux-member of the board Dierckx the hoofdact of the Unplugged-celebration. Over the further filling-out of this festival is thought yet. "It is the intention that we our name the whole year through let hear."

According to Fictionplanefanclub.com, the band was formed after seeing Fiction Plane at the Melkweg in 2007 and were so taken with the band that they sat down and learned the band's music.

FICTION PLANE Launches Special VALENTINE'S DAY Video Greeting

Just prior to 6am today, Fiction Plane posted a special Valentine's Day greeting and video over at their MySpace page.

The greeting states:
"Whether sharing candy with Seton, playing with sticks with Pete, or singing a happy tune with Joe, everyone in the Fiction Plane camp wishes you an enjoyable Valentine's Day!"

Fiction Plane wishes you an enjoyable Valentine's Day!


The video was shot in the band's New York studio during the recent writing sessions.

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

New FICTION PLANE Interview Posted at FictionPlane.net

A brand new interview with the members of FICTION PLANE has surfaced over at the fan site FictionPlane.net. The interview was conducted by music journalist Mark Morton.

Fans are encouraged to check it out, because the band discusses the songwriting of the new 2009 album, unreleased music, and their plans for the future!

There are also some exclusive in-studio images accompanying the interview.

A discussion thread for the interview has also been posted at the FictionPlane.info forum here.

Fiction Plane Singer Joe Sumner Interviewed by ArtistiKrezo.com

A new interview cropped up on ArtistiKrezo.com with Joe Sumner.

Joe discusses musical influences, Welcome To The Voice, and growing up Sumner.

By the context of the interview, it originally occurred on December 5, 2008 in Paris, the day of the Elysée Montmartre show.

Here are the links:

Original French version

English-Translated version

Enjoy!

Photo Galleries from Fiction Plane's Paris Showcase Gig Online!

On Feb 4, Fiction Plane played an industry only show at Le Reservoir in Paris, France. The show occurred during fashion week. Although it was not open to the public, some photos from the show have begun to surface. Check them out here (Click on one of the photos to see the full gallery) and here!

Some photos are duplicated across the two links, but some are not so make sure you look at both!

FICTION PLANE Featured on Phoenix's 103.9 Acoustic Live and Rare 2008 CD!

The Edge 103.9 in Phoenix, AZ recently released its latest in-studio music compilation, ACOUSTIC LIVE AND RARE 2008, and FICTION PLANE is one of the featured artists!

FICTION PLANE visited the 103.9 studios on the morning of June 18, 2007, prior to opening for The Police at the US Airways Arena. They did an in-studio interview and performed two songs acoustically for the station. From that session, "Drink" is represented on the CD.

FICTION PLANE is one of 16 artists featured on the ACOUSTIC LIVE AND RARE 2008 CD, which also contains exclusive music by The Bravery, Gin Blossoms, and Cold War Kids.

The CD is available in all Phoenix-area Best Buy stores, as well as directly online here.

It is available both as a digital download, and as a physical CD.

The complete tracklisting for ACOUSTIC LIVE AND RARE 2008 includes:

1. Carolina Liar – I’m Not Over
2. Ludo – Love Me Dead
3. Fiction Plane - Drink
4. The Airborne Toxic Event – Sometime Around Midnight
5. The Bravery – Believe
6. Slightly Stoopid – Devil’s Door
7. Gogol Bordello – Alcohol
8. Jack’s Mannequin – Bloodshot
9. Hot Hot Heat – Give Up
10. Gin Blossoms – Hey Jealousy
11. Cold War Kids – Against Privacy
12. Authority Zero – Big Bad World
13. The Briggs - What Was I Thinking
14. The Ataris – Soul and Fire
15. Obadiah Parker – Sit Tight
16. Blobots – Scottsdale Bars

This is a limited edition CD, so please grab one before they are gone!

FICTION PLANE Confirmed for Les Vielles Charrues

FICTION PLANE has just announced that it will be participating in the 2009 Les Vielles Charrues Festival, which occurs in Carhaix, France between July 16-20, 2009.

FICTION PLANE will be performing on July 16th alongside such rock heavyweights as The Killers and Bruce Springsteen!

Tickets are 49€ for the day and 114€ for the entire 5-day festival.

Children’s tickets are half price for 9-14 year-olds, and children under 9 receive free entry!

Tickets go on sale on January 30th at 8am!

More information about the event can be found here.

FICTION PLANE Schedules Special New York Performance For February 27, 2009

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FICTION PLANE Schedules Special One-Off New York Performance in February

Band Anticipated To Preview New Material from Forthcoming Album

For power trio FICTION PLANE, the work is never done. Having toured the world with The Police for one and a half years, as well as tours with 311, Snoop Dogg, and The Bravery, the band is once again back in the studio, writing and recording material for its 2009 opus.

Taking a slight break from the sessions, FICTION PLANE has scheduled a special performance at the renowned Arlene’s Grocery in New York, NY on February 27th. Fans will have an opportunity to catch up with the band, which has not performed a headline show in New York since November 2007. In addition, the band plans to preview material for its currently untitled forthcoming studio album.

Known for its high-energy, alternative groove-rock, FICTION PLANE is eager to usher in the next chapter in its storied career. Says drummer and NY resident Pete Wilhoit, “although we’ve never performed at Arlene’s before, we’re really excited to give them our first show of 2009. We hope to see some fans brave the cold and come out for some hot and sweaty rock!”

Located in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, Arlene’s Grocery has played host to a number of bands that went on to cult and legendary status, including The Strokes, The Violent Femmes, Dashboard Confessional, and R.E.M. FICTION PLANE is definitely among good company.

Singer/bassist Joe Sumner colorfully expresses his excitement. “We've been freezing our butts off down in the Lower East Side kicking out jams for our upcoming album. After the initial gestation period it's time for an ultrasound from all the FP fanatics. Live at Arlene's Grocery; the debut of a dozen fresh eggs. This is the first time we've combined rock with lettuce and the dawning of a new era for FP.”

Details of the performance include:

Friday, February, 27th, 2009
Arlene’s Grocery
95 Stanton Street (between Ludlow & Orchard Sts.)
New York, NY 10002
212-995-1652
www.arlenesgrocery.net

This is a walk-up event only, which means that there are no advance ticket sales, so fans are encouraged to arrive early. Cover charge is $10, and FICTION PLANE is scheduled to take the stage at 7pm.

Fiction Plane's Pete Wilhoit performing in New York City this Saturday, Jan 24 2009!

Attention East Coast Fiction Plane fans!

FICTION PLANE drummer Pete Wilhoit will be performing this Saturday, January 24 as the backing drummer for Los Angeles-based folk rock artist Amy Kuney.

Pete and Amy are playing at The Living Room in New York at 5pm. It is an ALL AGES show, and the cover charge is a meager $5!

Kuney’s songs have been featured on the hit television programs shows "One Tree Hill" and "Passions," and she even made a guest appearance on "Gilmore Girls".

The complete details for the show include:

Amy Kuney (featuring Pete Wilhoit)
Saturday, January 24, 20095:00pm ((((ALL AGES!!))))
The Living Room
154 Ludlow Street (between Stanton and Rivington)
New York, NY 10002
Box office: 212-533-7237
http://www.livingroomny.com/music.html
Cost: $5

Pete encourages any and all Fiction Plane fans to attend and come say hello!

More information and music regarding Amy Kuney can be found here:
www.myspace.com/amykuney

Vote for Pete Wilhoit in the Modern Drummer 2009 Poll!

Attention FICTION PLANE Fans and Friends!

Modern Drummer Magazine is holding its annual Reader’s Poll, and you can help make FICTION PLANE’s Pete Wilhoit get the spotlight!

As it says on the Modern Drummer website: “Here’s your chance to share your opinion and acknowledge the contributions of your favorite artists and educators over the past twelve months.”

It just takes a moment to fill in your selections. There are several categories, so feel free to drop Pete’s name wherever possible!

Here is the link to the poll: http://www.moderndrummer.com/contest.php

They are only accepting one entry per household, so the more fans we can rally, the better Pete’s chances are at winning in one of the categories!

Results will be announced in the July 2009 issue of Modern Drummer, which streets in March/April.

The voting closes on February 15, 2009, so grab your mouse, and make your vote count!

Pete and FICTION PLANE thank you as always for your support!

Lost FICTION PLANE Side Project Unearthed!

For all the fans awaiting new music from our favorite band, we offer you this special treat in the meantime.

Fiction Plane Info Center is proud to present an extremely rare recording session by a side project featuring the members of Fiction Plane and Snoop Dogg’s production crew.

Under the moniker CODE SEVEN, the group recorded five impromptu songs in one very late night on July 20, 2008 (between the Bristow, VA Unity Tour date and Fiction Plane’s headline performance in Ocean City, MD).

Click here to visit the full story.

Don't forget to stop the default music player and launch the new one to hear the tracks!

Feel free to discuss your impressions of CODE SEVEN here!

It's A Live

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FICTION PLANE Seeking Paradiso Performance Photographs for Special Project

This just in from Shark Attack Media:

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FICTION PLANE Seeking Paradiso Performance Photographs for Special Project

Calling all FICTION PLANE fans! While the London-based trio is underground, writing and arranging new material for its forthcoming studio album, the band is simultaneously working on a special, secret project – and they need your help!

FICTION PLANE is looking for good photographs from the band’s final concert in 2008, the sold-out, December 7 headline performance at the Paradiso in Amsterdam, NL. If you were in attendance at this show, and had a camera on-hand, you now have an opportunity to become a part of FICTION PLANE history!

All that is required of you is to upload your photos to an online photo-sharing hub (like Flickr.com or Photobucket.com) and send the gallery link to fictionplanephotos@gmail.com.

It is that simple. Please do not send JPEGs to the email address; just the gallery links.

The deadline for submissions is Monday, January 26. The result of your photographic skills will be revealed as part of the aforementioned secret project in the coming months.

2009 is quickly shaping up to be The Year of the Plane!

Fiction Plane in Writing Mode!

Just a wee bit of news to get all the FP fans revved and excited for the coming months.

The Fiction Plane Info Center learned today that Pete, Joe, and Seton are currently convened in New York for the next couple weeks writing and arranging new songs for the new album.

As previously reported, Fiction Plane is scheduled to enter the studio in February to record the new album for release later in 2009.

Feel free to discuss this news here!

More soon!