We write poems, but our story is far from short.

Started by Paul Schloss in 2009, Poems & Short Stories (P&SS) began as a journey toward growth. After years of playing pop punk and metal, the desire to write songs influenced by softer bands grew. Wanting a name that felt inviting and meaningful, Poems & Short Stories was the perfect fit. Recording their first 4 song release in 2010, they played shows all around the Detroit area, throughout the midwest and south for the next 2 years. Taking a hiatus for personal reasons in 2012, the band was reborn with Paul as the only original member in 2015. Recording new music, they played a handful of shows for the next year. After things settled from the covid pandemic, in 2022 they played a Christmas show at a coffee shop and decided it was time to return. Throughout 2023 and 2024 they focused on acoustic shows, playing many coffee shops and small outdoor events. In 2025, with a new member added, they played their first headline show, opening for the Mi Landing/Zach Alexander Summer Tour. Working on new music for 2026, P&SS is ready to show the world the poems and short stories of 4 passionate, dedicated, and relentless musicians.

P&SS is…

Paul Schloss-drums/vocals

Andrew Schloss-guitar/vocals

Ann Costopulos-keys/vocals

Don Hibbert-bass/vocals