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Stage Fright Sounds

Influenced by genres, our music embodies passion, creativity, and the essence of life's experiences.

Stage Fright's Backstory

Stage Fright is a band born out of a mix of happenstance and raw ambition. The group formed in the gritty underground music scene of Dallas in the early 2020s, where four musicians from completely different backgrounds collided by chance. A former theater kid with an obsession for raw, emotional performances found himself jamming with a rock enthusiast driven by a passion for heavy rhythms. They quickly teamed up with a classically trained bassist who had left a prestigious conservatory in search of something more rebellious, and a quiet tech geek who had spent years composing soundtracks for indie films. Initially, their chemistry was anything but harmonious—one member’s love for theatrical storytelling clashed with the blunt, aggressive style of another, while the bassist’s precision jarred with the experimental electronic layers of the keyboardist. Yet, this friction gave birth to their unique sound: a blend of post-punk, alt-rock, and atmospheric synths. The band’s name, Stage Fright, came from the lead singer’s personal struggle with performing in front of large crowds, something he had never fully overcome, despite his ambition. The name also reflected their ethos: they were always vulnerable on stage, confronting their fears and imperfections head-on. Their first EP, Lights, Camera, Chaos, captured this raw energy and soon gained a cult following, drawing comparisons to bands like early Arcade Fire and Radiohead. As they continue to refine their sound and push the boundaries of what they can create, Stage Fright is ready to leave their mark on the music scene, embracing their flaws and their fight against self-doubt as the driving force behind their art.