FM Static — Canadian pop punk side project led by Trevor McNevan
FM Static is a Canadian pop punk duo formed as a side project of Thousand Foot Krutch members. Known for three studio albums on Tooth & Nail Records and radio-friendly singles from 2003–2009.
FM Static is a Canadian pop punk project formed as a side venture by members of the rock band Thousand Foot Krutch. The group is best known for upbeat, melody-driven songs that blend pop sensibilities with punk-influenced guitar work and concise songcraft. FM Static released its material through the independent label Tooth & Nail Records and has been described as part of the broader pop punk scene. The act is commonly presented as a separate creative outlet distinct from the members' primary band identity (band).
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Members and musical approach
FM Static was initiated by vocalist and songwriter Trevor McNevan, with drum and creative support from Thousand Foot Krutch drummer Steve Augustine. As a studio-focused duo, FM Static emphasized hook-oriented choruses, jangly and bright guitar tones, and compact arrangements. Lyrics range from playful and sarcastic to reflective, touching on relationships, youthful concerns and everyday frustrations. The sound was intended to be more radio-friendly and pop-leaning than the heavier material associated with the members' main band.
History and releases
The project began in the early 2000s, with recording and initial activity occurring in 2003. Their debut album, What Are You Waiting For?, appeared that year and introduced singles such as "Definitely Maybe" and "Crazy Mary." That first record sold in the range of tens of thousands of copies, with some reports indicating sales around 60,000, helping establish FM Static beyond its status as a side project.
FM Static followed with a second album, Critically Ashamed, which went on sale on August 1 of 2006 and included the single "Waste of Time." The duo later completed a third studio album, Dear Diary, recording through 2008 and releasing it in April 2009. Across these releases the band explored slightly different pop-punk and power-pop textures while maintaining a focus on memorable melodies.
Reception, awards and activity
FM Static received modest commercial attention and a dedicated fan base drawn to its accessible sound. The project earned nominations at Canadian Christian and industry award events and attracted attention for its web presence. Some coverage and fan commentary have noted light-hearted online recognition and community awards associated with the band's website. While primarily conceived as a recording project, FM Static has appeared in promotional contexts and on select live dates linked to Thousand Foot Krutch tours and related events.
Critically, the band has most often been discussed in terms of its relationship to the members' other work: as an intentional space to write shorter, pop-focused songs without changing the heavier identity of Thousand Foot Krutch. Over time FM Static's material has been cited as representative of the early-to-mid 2000s pop-punk and power-pop crossover that appealed to both alternative and mainstream listeners.
Selected discography
- What Are You Waiting For? (debut album, 2003)
- Critically Ashamed (second album, 2006)
- Dear Diary (third album, 2009)
Further reading and external links
- Label and release pages: Tooth & Nail Records
- Background on the primary band and members: Thousand Foot Krutch
- Context for the debut and subsequent releases: 2003, release notice August 1 2006
- Genre overview and scene references: pop punk, project listing band
The overview here is intended to summarize broadly reported facts about FM Static's formation, sound and releases while avoiding detailed speculation about sales figures or unreleased material. For album credits, track listings and touring history, consult label pages and published interviews with the band and its members.
Background
The band is a side project of Thousand Foot Krutch frontman Trevor McNevan and drummer Steve Augustine. They released their first album (What are you waiting for? ), which has since sold over 60,000 copies, in 2003 on the Christian label Tooth & Nail Records. They followed up with their second album, Critically Ashamed, on August 1, 2006. Former members of the band were brothers Justin (bass) and Jeremy Smith (guitar) and John Bunner (guitar), who left after the first few shows. Because the Smith brothers also stopped playing after the second album, they did not tour with Critically Ashamed. FM Static were nominated for the GMA Canada Covenant Awards and are also featured on one of their compilations with their song Crazy Mary. On the fifth of April 2011, the band will release their fourth studio album My Brain Says Stop, but My Heart Says Go! from which 2 songs are already known. In advance, the band had already put the complete album as a stream on the Internet. Prerequisite for this, however, was the agreement to receive a newsletter via e-mail and to post advertising with a Twitter account.
Discography
Albums
- What Are You Waiting For? (Tooth & Nail Records, July 22, 2003)
- Critically Ashamed (Tooth & Nail Records August 1, 2006)
- Dear Diary (Tooth & Nail Records, April 7, 2009)
- My Brain Says Stop But My Heart Says Go! (Tooth & Nail Records, April 5, 2011)
Singles
- 2003: Definitely Maybe
- 2003: Crazy Mary
- 2003: Something to Believe In
- 2006: Waste of Time
- 2006: Six Candles
- 2006: The Video Store
- 2006: Girl of the Year
- 2008: Tonight
- 2008: Moment of Truth
- 2008: Nice Piece of Art
- 2009: Boy Moves to a New Town with Optimistic Outlook
- 2009: The Unavoidable Battle of Feeling on the Outside
- 2009: Take Me As I Am
- 2011: My Brain Says Stop, But My Heart Says Yes
- 2011: Last Train Home
Compilations
- 2008: Canada Rocks, "Moment Of Truth" (CMC)
- 2008: GMA Canada presents 30th Anniversary Collection, "Crazy Mary" (CMC)
- 2008: X Christmas, "Christmas Shoes" (BEC)
- 2009: Songs from the Penalty Box, Tooth and Nail Vol. 6, "Boy Moves Into A New Town With An Optimistic Look" (Tooth and Nail)
- 2010: Happy Christmas Vol. 5, "Snow Miser" (Tooth and Nail)
Questions and answers
Q: What kind of band is FM Static?
A: FM Static is a Pop punk band.
Q: Which record label does FM Static make albums with?
A: FM Static makes albums with Tooth & Nail Records.
Q: Who started FM Static?
A: FM Static was started by Trevor McNevan (lead man of Thousand Foot Krutch) and Steve Augustine (drummer of Thousand Foot Krutch).
Q: What was the name of FM Static's first album and what were the singles from that album?
A: FM Static's first album was called (What Are You Waiting For?). The singles from that album were "Definitely Maybe" and "Crazy Mary".
Q: Which album has the single "Waste of Time" on it?
A: The album with the single "Waste of Time" on it is FM Static's second album called Critically Ashamed.
Q: When was FM Static's third album released and what is it called?
A: FM Static's third album called "Dear Diary" was released on April 7, 2009.
Q: Has FM Static received any awards or nominations?
A: Yes, FM Static won the Best Website Ever Made award from the Webgrammys and they have been nominated for the GMA Canada Covenant Awards.
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Sources
- fmstatic.com : FM Static: Critically Ashamed