Fine China (band)
| Company type | Indie rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Founder | Rob Withem, Danny McWatters, Melissa Banks |
| Headquarters | Phoenix, Arizona , United States |
Key people | Rob Withem (vocals, guitar), Greg Markov (bass), Thom Walsh (drums) |
| Products | Music albums, EPs, singles |
Fine China is a Phoenix, Arizona-based American indie rock group consisting of Rob Withem (vocals, guitar), Greg Markov (bass), and Thom Walsh (drums).
The band was established in 1996 by Withem, Danny McWatters, and Melissa Banks. Shortly after formation, Banks departed and was succeeded by Markov. Their debut EP, No One Knows, was recorded as a three-member lineup before they incorporated keyboardist Joshua Block—previously with The Blameshares—for live performances. When McWatters left in 1999, Walsh, also formerly of The Blameshares, stepped in as the drummer.
After releasing two EPs under Velvet Blue Music, Fine China secured a deal with Seattle-based Tooth & Nail Records, through which they issued two full-length albums: When the World Sings and You Make Me Hate Music. The trio later unveiled Jaws of Life on September 6, 2005 via Common Wall Media. Following their appearance at the New Times Best Of festival in 2006, the band entered an indefinite hiatus.
In 2017, Fine China regrouped to produce a new album at Withem’s studio and returned to Velvet Blue Music with their fourth studio release, Not Thrilled. Alongside this, they announced a 7" single titled You Are Not The Future.
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)
- Not Thrilled (Velvet Blue Music, 2018)
- I Felt Called (Velvet Blue Music, 2025)
EPs
- No One Knows (Velvet Blue Music, 1997)
- Rialto Bridge (Velvet Blue Music, 1998)
- You Are Not the Future (Velvet Blue Music, 2018)
Singles (7")
- "The Beautiful" (Velvet Blue Music, 1996)
- "Don't Frown" (Velvet Blue Music, 2005)
Singles (Digital)
- "Every Nerve Alert" (Common Wall Media, 2019)
- "Trees at Night" (Velvet Blue Music, 2020)
Compilation contributions
- Not One Light Red: A Desert Extended (Sunset Alliance, 2002)
- Track: "Give Us Treble"