Trillium Killer

Trillium Killer
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 18, 2019
Recorded2017–2019
GenresBedroom pop, lo-fi, indie pop, dream pop
Length45:19
LabelOrchid Tapes

Trillium Killer is the third album by Foxes in Fiction, released October 18, 2019, on Orchid Tapes.[1]

Background

The album was written and recorded between 2017 and 2019 in New York City.[2]

"Antibody" was written about the liberating effects of PrEP drugs for sexually active queer people due to the anxiety around HIV.[3]

"Rush to Spark" is about mental illness, and the feeling of relief that can come with prescription medications while also acknowledging the strain that having a mental illness can put on loved ones during periods of mental instability.[4]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Warren Hildebrand.

No.TitleLength
1."Ontario Sunshine"2:46
2."A Softer World"4:11
3."Extinguisher"4:31
4."Rush to Spark"4:57
5."Say Yes to Violence"6:05
6."Ontario Sunshine Pt. 2"2:54
7."Antibody"3:20
8."Summer of The Gun"7:17
9."Trillium Killer"4:48
10."Second Chances / Vantablack"4:27
Total length:45:19

Personnel

Credits adapted from Bandcamp.[2]

Musicians

  • Warren Hildebrand
  • Eric Littmann — drums, synthesizers
  • Olive Jun — synthesizers, programmed strings
  • Dijon Duenas — tremolo vocals (track 1)
  • Emily Reo — omnichord
  • Jake Falby — violin
  • Oliver Hill — violin
  • Hillary James — cello
  • Athylia Paremski — cello

Technical and design

  • Warren Hildebrand — recording, mixing, additional layout design
  • Rafael Anton Irisarri — mastering (at Black Knoll Studio)
  • Olive Jun, Gabriel Brenner, Eric Littmann — mixing consultation
  • Emily Yacina — vocal harmony writer (track 2)
  • Austin Johnson — cover photograph
  • Casey Jargo — cover design

References

  1. ↑ "Trillium Killer by Foxes in Fiction". Orchid Tapes. Retrieved 2026-05-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. 1 2 "Trillium Killer, by Foxes in Fiction". Bandcamp. Retrieved 2026-05-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ↑ Slingerland, Calum (2019-09-08). "Foxes in Fiction Returns with New Album 'Trillium Killer'". Exclaim. Retrieved 2026-05-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ↑ Rettig, James (2019-09-09). "Foxes In Fiction - "Antibody" & "Rush To Spark"". Stereogum. Retrieved 2026-05-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)