Hotel Fiction
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, Thompson, Aaron Daugherty, Aidan Hill, and Gideon Johnston.
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. 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. In August 2021, the duo independently released their debut LP, titled Soft [Focus (Hotel Fiction album)|Soft Focus]. The band's first EP, Enjoy Your Stay, was released in October 2022.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. In July 2024, the band released their second LP, Staring at the Sun. The band also participated in a national tour, headlining 30 shows from September to November 2024.Discography
Albums
- Soft Focus, 2021
- Staring at the Sun, 2024
EPs
- Enjoy Your Stay, 2022