Backstory:
Fixed Wing had its humble roots in the college dorms of Seattle, Washington in 2011. Friends and roommates, Mike Sullivan and Alex Thompson, began writing music together as a way to unwind from their engineering studies. Their shared passion for soaring melodies, intricate harmonies, and dynamic rhythms soon attracted the attention of other musically inclined students, leading to the addition of drummer Lisa Hart and bassist Danny “Phoenix” Fenix. The band’s name was inspired by the avionic history of their city, and it aimed to mirror the freedom, thrill, and exhilaration of flight.
Fixed Wing began performing in local bars and at campus events, quickly garnering a reputation for their electrifying performances and distinct sound. Their first break came when they won a local battle of the bands competition, landing them a recording contract with indie record label, Pike Sound. Since then, Fixed Wing has soared to incredible heights, with their music being a staple on college radio stations across the country and their live shows selling out in minutes.
Genre:
Alternative Rock
Title:
“Sonic Boom”
Full Song Lyrics:
(Verse 1)
[G]Flying through the [Am]night, [C]wings cutting through the [D]fight
[G]Lights in the [Am]distance, [C]chasing down the [D]resistance
(Chorus)
[G]Sonic boom, [Am]breaking the [C]sound of [D]gloom
[G]Catch a tailwind [Am]ride, [C]on this airwave [D]high
(Verse 2)
[G]In the heart of the [Am]storm, [C]where new legacies [D]are born
[G]With engines of [Am]desire, [C]we set the night on [D]fire
(Chorus)
[G]Sonic boom, [Am]shattering the [C]silence of the [D]room
[G]We’re breaking altitude [Am]records, [C]with our story [D]unheard
(Verse 3)
[G]No looking [Am]back, [C]we’re on the comeback [D]track
[G]Fixed wings and [Am]free, [C]we are the melody [D]we see
(Chorus)
[G]Sonic boom, [Am]echoing under the [C]moon
[G]This is our flight [Am]song, [C]and we’re flying [D]strong
Band’s favorite fan:
Our favorite fan is Stacy Simmons, a high school science teacher from Tacoma. Stacy has attended every single one of our concerts in the Pacific Northwest and has an impressive collection of our band merchandise. Stacy says, “Fixed Wing is my favorite band because their music is so much more than just entertainment. It’s a fusion of passion, energy, and brilliance. Their lyrics are intelligent, their melodies are captivating, and their performances are always out of this world. They’re not just musicians, they’re artists and their canvas is the infinite sky. Every song is like a flight journey – it lifts you up and takes you places you’ve never been before.”