Standard Fare
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Standard Fare are a three-piece indie-pop band based in Sheffield
, UK formed in 2005. The band are Emma Kupa, Danny How, and Andy Beswick. Standard Fare was named after a sign Emma saw on a bus in Newcastle. The band's sound draws on their influences of soft rock and punk but is often linked to the sounds of C86 era bands.
for a couple of years the trio moved their rehearsals to Yellow Arch Studios in Sheffield, in 2007, where they remain based today. The band received their first national radio play in early 2008 after the BBC
's Huw Stephens
received a copy of their demo ‘Get On Board’ through the post. This was followed by them playing a showcase gig for Huw Stephens
a few months later at The Social in London.
In summer 2008, Standard Fare were signed to Thee SPC, an independent Sheffield label. A recording session followed and March 2009 saw the band's first release, a split single on 7” vinyl with Sheffield band Slow Down Tallahassee, featuring the song "Dancing". A second 7” single, "Fifteen" was released on Thee SPC in January 2010. An agreement was signed with the Manchester based label, Melodic to co-release the band’s debut album The Noyelle Beat. The album was released in both the UK and US in March 2010, with the US release under Bar None Records. This was followed by a 7” release of ‘Philadelphia’. The Noyelle Beat featured songs recorded at Stockport’s LP Studios, and at 2Fly Studios in Sheffield with Alan Smyth.
A second split single, this time with Boston-based band One Happy Island was released in January 2011. Standard Fare are currently recording their second studio album, with the first single due for release in March 2011 and the album in September 2011.
“Close to perfection” -
“These indie pop darlings combine raw power and passion with excitable vocals and an ever present indie aesthetic. Infectiously catchy pop.” - Subba-Cultcha
“The Noyelle Beat is one of the best indiepop records of the year.” - Brooklyn Vegan
"Best Album and Best Live Act of 2010" – Sounds XP
'Dancing' – one of the New York Times' best songs of 2010
'Fifteen' – one of Drowned in Sound's singles of the year 2010
before heading to play at SXSW, Austin, Texas. They returned to the US in September 2010 and played at Athens Popfest, Athens, Georgia. Standard Fare have also appeared on the bills at London Popfest, Les Sons du Nord, Noyelle-sous-Lens, France, Latitude Festival
, Indietracks, Tramlines, In The City, and Farmfest.
The Noyelle Beat (2010) tracklisting:
1. Love Doesn't Just Stop
2. Nuit Avec Une Ami
3. Philadelphia
4. Wrong Kind Of Trouble
5. Fifteen
6. Lets Get Back Together
7. Secret Little Sweetheart
8. I Know It's Hard
9. Married
10. Edges & Corners
11. Dancing
12. Be Into Us
13. Wow
Singles -
Dancing (split single with Slow Down Tallahassee)
Fifteen (b/w Understand)
Philadelphia(b/w Don't Tell)
Standard Fare on One Happy Island (January 2011)
Suitcase (March 2011) (b/w Nine Days)
Vaya Vaya Mexico (World Cup song) youtube link
Dancing (live) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3VpX44rCtU&feature=fvwyoutube link
Sheffield
Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. Its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and with some of its southern suburbs annexed from Derbyshire, the city has grown from its largely...
, UK formed in 2005. The band are Emma Kupa, Danny How, and Andy Beswick. Standard Fare was named after a sign Emma saw on a bus in Newcastle. The band's sound draws on their influences of soft rock and punk but is often linked to the sounds of C86 era bands.
History
Emma, Dan and Andy are all from north Derbyshire. After practising in BuxtonBuxton
Buxton is a spa town in Derbyshire, England. It has the highest elevation of any market town in England. Located close to the county boundary with Cheshire to the west and Staffordshire to the south, Buxton is described as "the gateway to the Peak District National Park"...
for a couple of years the trio moved their rehearsals to Yellow Arch Studios in Sheffield, in 2007, where they remain based today. The band received their first national radio play in early 2008 after the BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
's Huw Stephens
Huw Stephens
Huw Stephens is a radio presenter currently broadcasting shows on BBC Radio 1.-Early life and career:Stephens was born in Cardiff, Wales, the son of the author and literary journalist Meic Stephens...
received a copy of their demo ‘Get On Board’ through the post. This was followed by them playing a showcase gig for Huw Stephens
Huw Stephens
Huw Stephens is a radio presenter currently broadcasting shows on BBC Radio 1.-Early life and career:Stephens was born in Cardiff, Wales, the son of the author and literary journalist Meic Stephens...
a few months later at The Social in London.
In summer 2008, Standard Fare were signed to Thee SPC, an independent Sheffield label. A recording session followed and March 2009 saw the band's first release, a split single on 7” vinyl with Sheffield band Slow Down Tallahassee, featuring the song "Dancing". A second 7” single, "Fifteen" was released on Thee SPC in January 2010. An agreement was signed with the Manchester based label, Melodic to co-release the band’s debut album The Noyelle Beat. The album was released in both the UK and US in March 2010, with the US release under Bar None Records. This was followed by a 7” release of ‘Philadelphia’. The Noyelle Beat featured songs recorded at Stockport’s LP Studios, and at 2Fly Studios in Sheffield with Alan Smyth.
A second split single, this time with Boston-based band One Happy Island was released in January 2011. Standard Fare are currently recording their second studio album, with the first single due for release in March 2011 and the album in September 2011.
Critical Acclaim
“The best and most enjoyable aspects of indie guitar music” - The Sunday TimesThe Sunday Times
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“Close to perfection” -
“These indie pop darlings combine raw power and passion with excitable vocals and an ever present indie aesthetic. Infectiously catchy pop.” - Subba-Cultcha
“The Noyelle Beat is one of the best indiepop records of the year.” - Brooklyn Vegan
"Best Album and Best Live Act of 2010" – Sounds XP
'Dancing' – one of the New York Times' best songs of 2010
'Fifteen' – one of Drowned in Sound's singles of the year 2010
Touring and Festivals
Standard Fare toured extensively around the UK between 2008-2010. They travelled to the US in March 2010 where they toured along the East Coast of the United StatesEast Coast of the United States
The East Coast of the United States, also known as the Eastern Seaboard, refers to the easternmost coastal states in the United States, which touch the Atlantic Ocean and stretch up to Canada. The term includes the U.S...
before heading to play at SXSW, Austin, Texas. They returned to the US in September 2010 and played at Athens Popfest, Athens, Georgia. Standard Fare have also appeared on the bills at London Popfest, Les Sons du Nord, Noyelle-sous-Lens, France, Latitude Festival
Latitude Festival
The Latitude Festival is an annual music festival that takes place in Henham Park, Southwold, Suffolk, England. It was first held in July 2006....
, Indietracks, Tramlines, In The City, and Farmfest.
Discography
Studio Albums -The Noyelle Beat (2010) tracklisting:
1. Love Doesn't Just Stop
2. Nuit Avec Une Ami
3. Philadelphia
4. Wrong Kind Of Trouble
5. Fifteen
6. Lets Get Back Together
7. Secret Little Sweetheart
8. I Know It's Hard
9. Married
10. Edges & Corners
11. Dancing
12. Be Into Us
13. Wow
Singles -
Dancing (split single with Slow Down Tallahassee)
Fifteen (b/w Understand)
Philadelphia(b/w Don't Tell)
Standard Fare on One Happy Island (January 2011)
Suitcase (March 2011) (b/w Nine Days)
Music Videos
Philadelphia Video youtube linkVaya Vaya Mexico (World Cup song) youtube link
Dancing (live) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3VpX44rCtU&feature=fvwyoutube link