Thom Monahan Gillian Lisee Jason Toth Dan Strack Eric D. Johnson John Byce Frank Locrasto Brian Kantor Josh Mease Josh Adams David Dawda
American indie rock band founded in 1997 in Chicago, Illinois. This indie folk-rock act grew from the four-track recording project of songwriter Eric D. Johnson into a touring band with an ever-shifting lineup.
ALBUMS
Fruit Bats, Anaïs Mitchell
As I Rise (split 7”)
2025, 7", Single, Ltd, Cok, Kill Rock Stars
Fruit Bats
Starry-Eyed, In Stereo
2024, Cass, Ltd, Merge Records
Torres (2) & Fruit Bats
A Decoration
2024,
Indie Rock/Alternative Rock
Fruit Bats
A River Running to Your Heart
2023
Fruit Bats
Sometimes A Cloud Is Just A Cloud: Slow Growers, Sleeper Hits, And Lost Songs (2001-2021)
2022
Fruit Bats
Waking Up In Los Angeles
2022
Fruit Bats
The Pet Parade
2020
Fruit Bats
Siamese Dream
2020
Fruit Bats
Gold Past Life
2019, CDr, Single, Promo, Merge Records
Fruit Bats, Vetiver
In Real Life / Live At Spacebomb Studios
2019
Fruit Bats
Play A Nice Song By Someone Else
2019
Fruit Bats
Gold Past Life
2019
Fruit Bats
Live At Pickathon
2017
Fruit Bats
The Glory Of Fruit Bats
2016, LP, Album, Ltd, Easy Sound
Fruit Bats
Absolute Loser
2016
Fruit Bats
Tripper
2011
Fruit Bats
Fruit Bats
2009, CD, EP, Han, Not On Label
Fruit Bats
The Ruminant Band
2009
Fruit Bats
Lives Of Crime
2005, MiniDV, Promo, NTSC, Dvc, Sub Pop
Fruit Bats
Spelled In Bones
2005, 
,
, Folk Rock/Indie Rock
Fruit Bats
Tragedy + Time = Fruit Bats
2004, LP, Ltd, St. Ives
Fruit Bats
Mouthfuls
2003
Fruit Bats
Echolocation
2001
APPEARANCES +
Fruit Bats
Rushin' River Valley
2023, 2xFile, FLAC, Single, Merge Records
Fruit Bats
Holy Rose
2021, File, FLAC, Single, 24-, Merge Records
Fruit Bats
Rips Me Up
2021, File, FLAC, Single, 24-, Merge Records
Fruit Bats
As I Rise
2021, File, FLAC, Single, 24-, Kill Rock Stars
Fruit Bats
Found a Round Stone: Live in Portland
2020, 24xFile, FLAC, Album, Merge Records
Fruit Bats
Hummer
2020, 2xFile, AAC, Single, 256, Merge Records
Fruit Bats
Paste Studio - Nov 5, 2019
2019, 3xFile, MP3, 320, Paste Magazine
Fruit Bats
Getting In A Van Again
2018, File, AAC, Single, 256, Merge Records
Fruit Bats
Daytrotter Session - Feb 22, 2010
2010, 4xFile, MP3, 320, Daytrotter
Fruit Bats
The Ruminant Band
2009, DVDr, Single, Promo, PAL, Sub Pop
Sunyears
Come Fetch My Soul!
2023
Various
Une Rentrée 2011 - Volume 2
2011, CD, Comp, Les Inrockuptibles, 
,
, Alternative Rock/Folk Rock/Indie Rock/Rock & Roll/Electro/Downtempo/Synth-pop
Various
The Friend Who Knows (A Tribute To The Music Of Floating Action)
2024,
Various
Now Playing (15 Tracks Of The Month's Best Music)
2023, CD, Comp, Uncut (2), NME Networks, 
Various
Merge Records Fall/Winter Sampler 2023
2023, CD, Promo, Smplr, Merge Records,
Various
Merge Records Spring Sampler 2022
2022, CD, Promo, Smplr, Merge Records, ,
, Indie Rock
Various
The Kids Are Alright (15 Tracks Of The Month's Best Music)
2021, CD, Comp, Uncut (2), Uncut (2), Uncut (2)
Various
Highway Butterfly - The Songs Of Neal Casal
2021, 5x Vinyl, Box Set, 
Various
Going To Georgia
2020, 17xFile, FLAC, Merge Records, 
various
Crowd Around The Mic Volume 24
2020, 2xCD, Comp, WNCW 88.7
Various
Hindsight For 2020: Some Very Excellent Releases Overshadowed By A Dumpster Fire Of A Year
2020, 22xFile, FLAC, Comp, Merge Records, ,
, Alternative Rock
Various
Merge Records Spring Sampler 2019
2019, CD, Comp, Promo, Smplr, Merge Records, ,
, Indie Rock
Various
Merge Records 2019 Fall Sampler
2019, CD, Comp, Promo, Smplr, Merge Records
Various
You Wish (A Merge Records Holiday Album)
2019, Vinyl Peppermint, ,
, Indie Rock/Holiday
Various
I Know Terry
2017, CD, Comp, Sub Pop
Various
Philia - Artists Rise Against Islamophobia
2017
Various
You Be My Heart
2013, CD, Comp, Not On Label
WKDU
Wkdu Live!!!! Volume I 2013: Resurrect Music On Planet Earth
2013, Cass, Not On Label
Various
Christmas Rules
2012, CDr, Comp, Promo, Universal Music Classics & Jazz France, Concord Records, Hear Music, ,
, Religious/Soft Rock/Pop Rock/Holiday
Daniel Johnston
Space Ducks: Soundtrack
2012
Various
Holidays Rule
2012, CD, ,
, Holiday
Various
All Areas Volume 130
2011, CD, Comp, Promo, Visions Magazine, 
,
, Alternative Rock/Pop Rock/Heavy Metal
Various
Hype Machine Radio: August 2011
2011, File, MP3, Comp, P/Mixed, 320, Hypem
Various
Hand Picked: Sub Pop 2011 From Ours To Yours
2011, CD, Comp, Sub Pop, ,
, Alternative Rock/Folk Rock/Experimental/Indie Rock
Various
Summer Sampler Sub Pop 2011
2011, CD, Promo, Smplr, Sub Pop
Various
Our Idiot Brother
2011, CD, Comp, ABKCO
Various
KUT Live Vol. 8
2010, CD, Album, KUT,
Various
Live At The World Café Volume Thirty
2010, CD, Live At The World Café, ,
, Indie Rock
Various
WFPK Live Volume Four
2010, CD, Comp, Dig, WFPK.org
Steve Parkin
Live at the Fly by Night
2009, CD, EP, Ltd, Dirt Diamonds
Various
Youth In Revolt (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
2009, CD, Comp, Lakeshore Records, ,
, Indie Pop/Indie Rock/Score/Folk/Chanson/New Wave
Various
I Am The Resurrection: A Tribute To John Fahey
2007, CD, ,
, Folk Rock/Folk/Experimental
Various
Acquired Taste
2006, DVD-V, Comp, Sub Pop, ,
, Alternative Rock/Music Video
Various
Terminal Sales Vol. 1 · The 2005 Sub Pop Records Songbook Of Songs
2005, CD, Comp, Sub Pop
Various
Ox-Compilation #61
2005, CD, Comp, Promo, Ox Fanzine, ,
, Alternative Rock/Garage Rock/Hardcore/Punk
Various
Sub Pop - 2005 CMJ DVD Live Sampler
2005, DVD, Promo, Car, Sub Pop
Various
Play Station (#19'05)
2005, CD, Comp, Promo, Play Magazine
Various
Unheard And Un-Released From The Urban Outfitters Playlist, Vol. 3
2005, CD, Comp, Caroline Distribution
Various
Sept/Oct Indie Show Sampler
2005, CD, Comp, Promo, Smplr, Queen City Independent,
Grandaddy
Artist's Choice: Below The Radio
2004, ,
, Rock & Roll/Experimental
Various
If Only You Were Lonely - Lovesongs, Laments And 21st Century Heartbreak
2004, Vinyl, ,
, Alternative Rock/Acoustic/Folk Rock/Romantic/Country Rock
Various
20vs.5 Houston Party
2003, CD, Comp, Promo, Sinedín Music, Houston Party Records
Various
Sub Pop - Infecting The Galaxy One Planet At A Time
2003, CD, Comp, Smplr, Sub Pop, ,
, Alternative Rock/Grunge/Indie Rock
Various
Hear Music Volume 10 Reveal
2003, CD, Comp, Hear Music,
Various
5! 5th Anniversary
2003
Various
Perishable Records Sampler Volume 1
CD, Promo, Smplr, Perishable Records
Various
The Acoustic Set
CDr, Promo, Media Creature Music,
Grandaddy
Artist's Choice: Below The Radio
2004