FM Static
Encyclopedia
FM Static is a two-piece Toronto
-based pop punk
band currently signed to Tooth & Nail Records
. The band was started as a side project by Thousand Foot Krutch
frontman Trevor McNevan
, and drummer Steve Augustine. The original lineup included John Bunner on guitar and Justin Smith on bass.
, who also produced Thousand Foot Krutch's album Phenomenon. The album featured the hit singles "Definitely Maybe", "Something to Believe In", and "Crazy Mary". FM Static toured through 2003 to 2005, John Bunner quickly retired after playing a few shows and so Justin asked his brother Jeremy to fill in for them.
On August 1, 2006, FM Static released their second album titled Critically Ashamed
, which featured the single "Waste of Time". Originally, a cover of Vanilla Ice
's "Ice Ice Baby
" was to be included on this album, but it was removed later in the production process. The band did not tour in support of their second album because the Smith brothers had stopped playing for them. So FM Static became a two-piece band with studio musicians filling in for the other parts. While their second album featured only the single "Waste of Time", the songs "Tonight" and "Moment of Truth" went on to become huge unadvertised Internet hits, as well as hits on some radio stations. The song "Tonight" had accumulated over thirteen million hits on YouTube
as of November 2011, while "Moment of Truth" had nearly ten million.
On April 7, 2009, FM Static released their third studio album Dear Diary
. Written as a concept album, it details the fictional story of a boy facing the difficulties of life, love and faith, as told through his diary entries. The entries themselves were released in a blog prior to the album's release, and are included in the CD booklet, accompanied by illustrations drawn by Worth Dying For
guitarist Nathan Parrish. This album featured the singles "Boy Moves to a New Town With An Optimistic Outlook", "The Unavoidable Battle of Feeling On the Outside", and "Take Me As I Am". Trevor announced in a TFK broadcast that FM Static plans to tour again in 2009 to promote the album. This was confirmed when FM Static was added to setlist of the Creation Festival tour alongside TFK as well as Jars of Clay
, AA Talks, B.Reith and This Beautiful Republic
. Due to the fact the Trevor and Steve could not play all instrumentals, Nick Baumhardt from TFK filled in on the tour, as well as Tom Beaupre on Bass and Keyboards.
McNevan also posted on his Twitter account on February 5, 2010, that he is in the process of finishing new songs for FM Static, which will appear on a new record. He stated originally that the album's title would be "4", but he later mentioned on his personal Facebook page that the title has been changed to "My Brain Says STOP, but My Heart Says GO". It has been confirmed on jesusfreakhideout that the album will be released sometime in 2011. At Lifest
2010 FM Static debuted a song for this album called "Cinnamon & Lipstick". On November 23, FM Static released a triple pack called "3 Out of 4 Ain't Bad"
On April 5, 2011 FM Static released their fourth studio album My Brain Says Stop, But My Heart Says Go!
. Two singles from the album have been released; "My Brain Says Stop,but My Heart Says Go!" and "Last Train Home". Another single from this album, F.M.S.T.A.T.I.C., can be heard in episode 12 of the CW
show Hellcats
.
Covenant Awards
Juno Awards
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
-based pop punk
Pop punk
Pop punk is a fusion music genre that combines elements of punk rock with pop music, to varying degrees. Allmusic describes the genre as a strand of alternative rock, which typically merges pop melodies with speedy punk tempos, chord changes and loud guitars...
band currently signed to Tooth & Nail Records
Tooth & Nail Records
Tooth & Nail Records is a record label founded by Brandon Ebel in the U.S. state of California in November 1993. The label later moved to Seattle, Washington, where it is situated today...
. The band was started as a side project by Thousand Foot Krutch
Thousand Foot Krutch
Thousand Foot Krutch is a Canadian Christian rock band formed in 1995. They have released five major studio albums: Set It Off , Phenomenon , The Art of Breaking , The Flame In All of Us , and Welcome to the Masquerade . They also have one live album, Live at the Masquerade...
frontman Trevor McNevan
Trevor McNevan
Trevor McNevan , also known as Teerawk, is a Canadian musician and lead singer/songwriter of Thousand Foot Krutch and pop punk side project FM Static along with Steve Augustine...
, and drummer Steve Augustine. The original lineup included John Bunner on guitar and Justin Smith on bass.
Career
Their first album What Are You Waiting For? was produced by Aaron SprinkleAaron Sprinkle
Aaron Sprinkle is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer from Seattle, Washington.-Career:His career in music began in high school with a group called BellBangVilla. BellBangVilla became Poor Old Lu and they released a number of albums . Aaron Sprinkle also sang and played...
, who also produced Thousand Foot Krutch's album Phenomenon. The album featured the hit singles "Definitely Maybe", "Something to Believe In", and "Crazy Mary". FM Static toured through 2003 to 2005, John Bunner quickly retired after playing a few shows and so Justin asked his brother Jeremy to fill in for them.
On August 1, 2006, FM Static released their second album titled Critically Ashamed
Critically Ashamed
Critically Ashamed is the second album by the pop punk band FM Static.-Track listing:#"Hope the Rock Show Goes Good" – 0:08 #"Flop Culture" – 3:41#"Six Candles" – 4:15...
, which featured the single "Waste of Time". Originally, a cover of Vanilla Ice
Vanilla Ice
Robert Matthew Van Winkle , best known by his stage name Vanilla Ice, is an American rapper, extreme athlete and home improvement television personality...
's "Ice Ice Baby
Ice Ice Baby
"Ice Ice Baby" is a hip hop song written by American rapper Vanilla Ice and DJ Earthquake. The song samples the bassline of "Under Pressure" by Queen and David Bowie, who did not initially receive songwriting credit or royalties until after it had become a hit...
" was to be included on this album, but it was removed later in the production process. The band did not tour in support of their second album because the Smith brothers had stopped playing for them. So FM Static became a two-piece band with studio musicians filling in for the other parts. While their second album featured only the single "Waste of Time", the songs "Tonight" and "Moment of Truth" went on to become huge unadvertised Internet hits, as well as hits on some radio stations. The song "Tonight" had accumulated over thirteen million hits on YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
as of November 2011, while "Moment of Truth" had nearly ten million.
On April 7, 2009, FM Static released their third studio album Dear Diary
Dear Diary (FM Static album)
Dear Diary is a Christian rock opera, and the third studio album by the pop punk band FM Static. It was released on April 7, 2009 through Tooth & Nail Records....
. Written as a concept album, it details the fictional story of a boy facing the difficulties of life, love and faith, as told through his diary entries. The entries themselves were released in a blog prior to the album's release, and are included in the CD booklet, accompanied by illustrations drawn by Worth Dying For
Worth Dying For
Worth Dying For is a Christian Worship band from Modesto, California. They are the worship band at the Modesto, CA ministry Ammunition. Their self-titled debut album was released on April 15, 2008 by Integrity Music...
guitarist Nathan Parrish. This album featured the singles "Boy Moves to a New Town With An Optimistic Outlook", "The Unavoidable Battle of Feeling On the Outside", and "Take Me As I Am". Trevor announced in a TFK broadcast that FM Static plans to tour again in 2009 to promote the album. This was confirmed when FM Static was added to setlist of the Creation Festival tour alongside TFK as well as Jars of Clay
Jars of Clay
Jars of Clay is a Christian rock band from Nashville, Tennessee. They met at Greenville College in Greenville, Illinois.Jars of Clay consists of Dan Haseltine on vocals, Charlie Lowell on piano and keyboards, Stephen Mason on lead guitars and Matthew Odmark on rhythm guitars...
, AA Talks, B.Reith and This Beautiful Republic
This Beautiful Republic
This Beautiful Republic was an American band signed to ForeFront Records in November 2006. They are best known for their song "Right Now". The group appeared on the Christian television show The Logan Show on December 9, 2006...
. Due to the fact the Trevor and Steve could not play all instrumentals, Nick Baumhardt from TFK filled in on the tour, as well as Tom Beaupre on Bass and Keyboards.
McNevan also posted on his Twitter account on February 5, 2010, that he is in the process of finishing new songs for FM Static, which will appear on a new record. He stated originally that the album's title would be "4", but he later mentioned on his personal Facebook page that the title has been changed to "My Brain Says STOP, but My Heart Says GO". It has been confirmed on jesusfreakhideout that the album will be released sometime in 2011. At Lifest
Lifest
Lifest is an annual Christian music festival that takes place in Oshkosh, Wisconsin at the Sunnyview Expo fairgrounds. Lifest started in 1999, and became five days long for the first time in 2006. It is held on or around the second weekend of July. In 2005, Lifest had approximately 74,000 attendees...
2010 FM Static debuted a song for this album called "Cinnamon & Lipstick". On November 23, FM Static released a triple pack called "3 Out of 4 Ain't Bad"
On April 5, 2011 FM Static released their fourth studio album My Brain Says Stop, But My Heart Says Go!
My Brain Says Stop, But My Heart Says Go!
-Track listing:# "My Brain Says Stop, But My Heart Says Go!" # "F.M.S.T.A.T.I.C." # " I Want It" # "Lost In You" # "U Don't Know Me Like That" # "Cinnamon & Lipstick" # "Black Tattoo" # "Last Train Home"...
. Two singles from the album have been released; "My Brain Says Stop,but My Heart Says Go!" and "Last Train Home". Another single from this album, F.M.S.T.A.T.I.C., can be heard in episode 12 of the CW
The CW Television Network
The CW Television Network is a television network in the United States launched at the beginning of the 2006–2007 television season. It is a joint venture between CBS Corporation, the former owners of United Paramount Network , and Time Warner's Warner Bros., former majority owner of The WB...
show Hellcats
Hellcats
Hellcats is an American cheerleading comedy-drama television series that originally aired on The CW in the United States from September 8, 2010 to May 17, 2011...
.
Members
- Trevor McNevan - vocals, guitars (2003–present)
- Steve Augustine - drums (2003–present)
Touring Members
- Tom Beaupre - Bass, Keyboard (2009–present)
- Nick Baumhardt - Guitar (2006–2009)
Former members
- John Bunner - guitar (2003)
- Justin Smith - bass (2003–2005)
- Jeremy Smith - guitar (2004–2005)
Albums
| Year | Title | Label | Chart peaks | ||
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| US 200 Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
US Heat Top Heatseekers Top Heatseekers refers to either of two separate "Breaking and Entering" music charts issued weekly by Billboard Magazine: the Heatseekers Albums chart or the Heatseekers Songs chart. They were introduced by Billboard in 1993 with the purpose of highlighting the sales by new and developing musical... |
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| 2003 | What Are You Waiting For? | Tooth & Nail Records Tooth & Nail Records Tooth & Nail Records is a record label founded by Brandon Ebel in the U.S. state of California in November 1993. The label later moved to Seattle, Washington, where it is situated today... |
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| 2006 | Critically Ashamed Critically Ashamed Critically Ashamed is the second album by the pop punk band FM Static.-Track listing:#"Hope the Rock Show Goes Good" – 0:08 #"Flop Culture" – 3:41#"Six Candles" – 4:15... |
— | 16 | 38 | |
| 2009 | Dear Diary Dear Diary (FM Static album) Dear Diary is a Christian rock opera, and the third studio album by the pop punk band FM Static. It was released on April 7, 2009 through Tooth & Nail Records.... |
199 | 6 | 16 | |
| 2011 | My Brain Says Stop, But My Heart Says Go! My Brain Says Stop, But My Heart Says Go! -Track listing:# "My Brain Says Stop, But My Heart Says Go!" # "F.M.S.T.A.T.I.C." # " I Want It" # "Lost In You" # "U Don't Know Me Like That" # "Cinnamon & Lipstick" # "Black Tattoo" # "Last Train Home"... |
— | 5 | 13 | |
Singles
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| Canada Canadian Hot 100 The Canadian Hot 100 is a music singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine which ranks songs in Canada. The chart debuted in the Billboard issue dated June 16, 2007 and was made available for the first time via their online services on June 7, 2007... |
United States Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
United States Christian songs | Air 1 Air 1 Air1 is a Christian music radio network in the United States, operated by the non-profit organization EMF Broadcasting. Air 1 is essentially a Top-40 station with Christian Music - so many of the rules that commercial Top-40 stations use for musical rotation apply.-History:In 1986, KLRD began... |
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"Definitely Maybe Definitely Maybe (song) "Definitely Maybe" is a single by the pop punk band, FM Static from their debut album, What Are You Waiting For?. The song talks about a girl named Terra who was in a bad relationship and whose boyfriend is mentioned to be a "pylon."... " |
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"Crazy Mary" | – | – | – | – | |
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"Something To Believe In" | – | – | – | – | |
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"Waste of Time" | – | – | – | – | Critically Ashamed Critically Ashamed Critically Ashamed is the second album by the pop punk band FM Static.-Track listing:#"Hope the Rock Show Goes Good" – 0:08 #"Flop Culture" – 3:41#"Six Candles" – 4:15... |
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"Boy Moves to a New Town With Optimistic Outlook Boy Moves to a New Town With Optimistic Outlook "Boy Moves to a New Town With Optimistic Outlook" is the first single released by the Canadian band, FM Static from their third album, Dear Diary. The song unfortunately failed to chart.-Music video:... " |
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| "The Unavoidable Battle of Feeling on the Outside" | – | – | – | – | ||
| "Take Me As I Am Take Me As I Am (FM Static song) "Take Me As I Am" is the third single released by Canadian band FM Static, from their third album, Dear Diary. It is the first song to chart for the band. The song was originally released for listening before the release of the album, along with "Boy Moves to a New Town With Optimistic Outlook" and... " |
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"Her Father's Song" | – | – | – | – | |
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My Brain Says Stop, But My Heart Says Go! My Brain Says Stop, But My Heart Says Go! -Track listing:# "My Brain Says Stop, But My Heart Says Go!" # "F.M.S.T.A.T.I.C." # " I Want It" # "Lost In You" # "U Don't Know Me Like That" # "Cinnamon & Lipstick" # "Black Tattoo" # "Last Train Home"... |
– | – | – | – | My Brain Says Stop, But My Heart Says Go! My Brain Says Stop, But My Heart Says Go! -Track listing:# "My Brain Says Stop, But My Heart Says Go!" # "F.M.S.T.A.T.I.C." # " I Want It" # "Lost In You" # "U Don't Know Me Like That" # "Cinnamon & Lipstick" # "Black Tattoo" # "Last Train Home"... |
| Last Train Home Last Train Home "Last Train Home" is the second single from Start Something, the second album by the Welsh rock band Lostprophets. This single is the band's joint highest charting in the UK to date, tied with "Rooftops "... |
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| *Note: All chart positions above "Waste of Time" in the Canadian Hot 100 section are from the Canadian Singles Chart Canadian Singles Chart The Canadian Singles Chart is currently compiled by the U.S.-based music sales tracking company, Nielsen SoundScan . The chart is compiled every Wednesday, and is published by Jam! Canoe on Thursdays.... . |
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Songs on compilations
- Canada Rocks, "Moment of Truth" (CMC, 2008)
- GMA Canada presents 30th Anniversary CollectionGMA Canada presents 30th Anniversary CollectionGMA Canada presents 30th Anniversary Collection is a three-CD collection commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Gospel Music Association of Canada. It showcases the history of Christian music in Canada...
, "Crazy Mary" (CMC, 2008) - X Christmas, "Christmas Shoes" (BEC, 2008)
- Songs from the Penalty Box, Vol. 6, "Boy Moves to a New Town with Optimistic Outlook" (Tooth & Nail Records, 2009)
- Boomin, "Tonight" (Starsong/EMD, 2010)
- Rock What you Got, "Definitely Maybe" (Starsong/EMD, 2010)
- Happy Christmas Vol. 5Happy Christmas Vol. 5Happy Christmas Vol. 5 is the fifth album in the Happy Christmas series started by BEC Records in 1998.-Track listing:...
, "Snow Miser" (Tooth & Nail Records, 2010)
Videos
- Definitely Maybe (YouTubeYouTubeYouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
) - Boy Moves to a New Town with Optimistic Outlook (YouTubeYouTubeYouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
) - Take Me As I Am (YouTubeYouTubeYouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
) - Her Father's Song (YouTubeYouTubeYouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
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Awards and recognition
GMA CanadaGMA Canada
GMA Canada is the Gospel Music Association of Canada . Created in 1974, the organization is a not for profit association whose mission is to promote the growth and ministry of Christian music arts in Canada...
Covenant Awards
Covenant Awards
The Covenant Awards are handed out annually by GMA Canada, the Gospel Music Association of Canada . Created in 1974, the association is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the growth and ministry of Christian music arts in Canada...
- 2009 nominee, Modern Rock/Alternative Album of the Year: Dear Diary
- 2009 nominee, Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year: "Take Me as I Am"
Juno Awards
- 2010 nomineeJuno Awards of 2010The Juno Awards of 2010 honoured music industry achievements in Canada for the latter part of 2008 and for most of 2009. These ceremonies were in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada during the weekend ending 18 April 2010...
, Best Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album: Dear DiaryDear Diary (FM Static album)Dear Diary is a Christian rock opera, and the third studio album by the pop punk band FM Static. It was released on April 7, 2009 through Tooth & Nail Records....