Fiction Family

Fiction Family is a musical collaboration formed by Jon Foreman, frontman of the band Switchfoot, and Sean Watkins, guitarist for Nickel Creek. The duo initiated their creative partnership in 2005, beginning with songwriting sessions. They commenced recording their material in mid-2006, working intermittently during breaks from their primary band commitments. Initially, they operated under the name “The Real SeanJon” as a playful reference to Sean “Sean John” Combs. In March 2008, they formally adopted the name Fiction Family, a choice that reflected their non-familial yet collaborative dynamic. The self-titled debut album, “Fiction Family,” was released on January 20, 2009, through ATO Records. It achieved commercial success, charting at number 71 on the Billboard 200, number 3 on the US Christian Albums chart, and number 8 on the Top Independent Albums chart. Prior to the album’s release, the single “When She’s Near” was made available as a free download, accompanied by a music video in December 2008. The band undertook its first tour from January to February 2009, with Aaron Redfield on drums and Tyler Chester on bass, performing in various cities across the East and West Coasts of the United States. Following their debut, the band continued to develop new music. In 2010, they confirmed work on a second album, which eventually became “Fiction Family Reunion.” This album was officially released on January 29, 2013, by Rock Ridge Music. It reached number 173 on the Billboard 200, number 10 on the US Christian Albums chart, and number 23 on the Top Independent Albums chart. The “Holiday EP” was released in November 2012 by lowercase people, adding to their discography.