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Fine China quick facts

FromPhoenix, Arizona, United States
Years active1997–2006, 2017–present
StatusActive
SoundAlternative RockIndie PopPopRock
LabelsTooth & Nail RecordsVelvet Blue Music

Fine China is an American indie rock band from Phoenix, Arizona, comprising Rob Withem (vocals, guitar), Greg Markov (bass guitar) and Thom Walsh (drums).

The band was formed in 1996 as a project by Withem, Danny McWatters and Melissa Banks. Banks shortly stepped down and was replaced by Markov. The band played as a three-piece through the recording of the first EP No One Knows, but soon after recruited Joshua Block (at that time of The Blameshares) to play the keyboards. The band toured as a four-piece, but McWatters left in 1999. The band then recruited Walsh (also of The Blameshares) to be its drummer.

After releasing two EPs on Velvet Blue Music, the band signed to Seattle's Tooth & Nail records and released two LPs, When the World Sings and You Make Me Hate Music.

As a three-piece, the band released Jaws of Life on September 6, 2005 through Common Wall Media. Following a 2006 performance at the New Times Best Of festival, the band decided to go on an indefinite break and became inactive.

In 2017, Fine China got back together to record a new full-length album in Withem's studio. The band returned to Velvet Blue Music with a their fourth album, Not Thrilled. A new 7" single titled You Are Not The Future was also announced.

Discography

Albums

2000

When the World Sings

2002

You Make Me Hate Music

2005

Jaws of Life

2018

Not Thrilled

2025

I Felt Called

EPs

1997

No One Knows

1998

Rialto Bridge

2018

You Are Not the Future

Singles

1996

The Beautiful

2005

Don't Frown

2019

Every Nerve Alert

2020

Trees at Night

Other releases

2002

Not One Light Red: A Desert Extended

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References
  1. ^ "Fine China returns . . ". Velvetbluemusic.com. January 2, 2018. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
  2. ^ "Fine China Releases New Studio Album, 'I Felt Called'". www.jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved March 8, 2025.