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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.
History
Emma, Dan and Andy are all from north Derbyshire. After practising in Buxton 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.
Critical Acclaim
“The best and most enjoyable aspects of indie guitar music” - The Sunday Times
“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 States 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.
Music Videos
Philadelphia Video youtube link
Vaya Vaya Mexico (World Cup song) youtube link
Dancing (live) [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3VpX44rCtU&feature=fvw/ youtube link
Collaborators
One Happy Island – the band were joined by Brad San Martin at Indietracks 2010 and his trumpet playing is set to feature on the second album.
Band Members
Emma Kupa, Danny Howe, Andy Beswick
