Fine China (band)
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| Origin = [[Phoenix, Arizona|Phoenix]], [[Arizona]]
| Genre = [[Indie rock]] [[Indie-pop]]
| Years_active = 1997 – 2006
| Label = [[Velvet Blue Music]]<br/>[[Tooth and Nail]]<br/>Common Wall Media
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| Current_members = Rob Withem<br />Greg Markov<br />Thom Walsh
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'''Fine China''' was an [[United States|American]] [[indie rock]] band from [[Phoenix, Arizona]], comprised by Rob Withem (vocals, guitar), Greg Markov (bass), and Thom Walsh (drums).
==Biography==
Fine China signed to [[Velvet Blue Music]] in 1997, and in the same year released debut [[7" single]] "The Beautiful" and an [[E.P.]] entitled, ''No One Knows''. In 1998 the band released their second [[E.P.]], ''Rialto Bridge''. During the span of 1997-1998 Fine China gigged in and around Phoenix, as well as toured with [[Starflyer 59]] and [[Joy Electric]]. In 2000 the band released their first full length, the synthpop oriented ''When the World Sings'' on [[Tooth & Nail Records]]. In 2001 Fine China released their second full length, ''You Make Me Hate Music''. While their first full-length was synthesizer heavy, this album was much more rock oriented.
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After a brief hiatus the band returned to the studio in 2004 to begin work on their third full length. In 2005 the album, ''Jaws of Life'', was released. The song "My Worst Nightmare" off the album was featured on the television drama [[The O.C.]].<ref>[http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/Issues/2005-12-08/music/Stiletto.html Phoenix - Music - Fine China's Big Break?<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> The same year they also released a [[7 inch]], "''Don't Frown''", on [[Velvet Blue Music]].
Fine China ended in 2006, with Rob Withem joining [[Ronnie Martin]] of [[Joy Electric]] to form a new [[indie-pop]]/[[synthpop]] band, named [[The Foxglove Hunt]].
==Releases==
===Full Length Albums===
*''[[When The World Sings]]'' ([[Tooth & Nail Records]], 2000)
*''[[You Make Me Hate Music]]'' ([[Tooth & Nail Records]], 2002)
*''Jaws of Life'' (Common Wall Media, 2005)
===EPs===
*''No One Knows'' ([[Velvet Blue Music]], 1997)
*''Rialto Bridge'' ([[Velvet Blue Music]], 1998)
===Singles (7 inches)===
*''The Beautiful'' ([[Velvet Blue Music]], 1996)
*''Don't Frown'' ([[Velvet Blue Music]], 2005)
==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.youmakemehatemusic.com Fine China ] - Official Site
*[http://www.myspace.com/thefoxglovehunt The Foxglove Hunt] - Myspace
[[Category:American indie rock groups]]
[[Category:Arizona musical groups]]
[[Category:Alternative musical groups]]
[[Category:2000s music groups]]
[[Category:1990s music groups]]
[[Category:Tooth and Nail Records artists]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 1997]]
[[Category:Musical groups disestablished in 2006]]