Math Rock Duo Standards Releases « Big Bad » The Next Single Off Their Upcoming 3rd Studio LP ‘Fruit Galaxy’ – Out March 22
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Acclaimed Los Angeles math-rock masters standards have unveiled « Big Bad, » the second single off their upcoming 3rd studio album, ‘Fruit Galaxy’, out March 22.
Standards’ Marcos Mena said, « Big Bad is a song that makes you want to go wild. We wanted to mix technicality with catchiness to create a fun and short song that would be stuck in your head all day, regardless of the fact that there aren’t any vocals except for video game samples! »
standards is set to tour the U.S. supporting Elephant Gym (Topshelf Records) from March 1st-16th.
Led by guitar virtuoso, Marcos Mena, standards is a math rock duo all of its own. Rounded out by skilled drummer Moises Popa, the pair boast a fruitful combination of musical chops and catchy guitar-driven melodies which has garnished popularity among fans who laud standards for their uniquely danceable brand of complex instrumental rock. For almost five years, their instrumental compositions have captivated audiences all over the world as well as in their hometown of Los Angeles, California.
Hailed as « an interesting, new talent » by Guitar World magazine, standards continue to defy expectations of what an instrumental rock duo is capable of.
standards is endorsed by Ibanez, Fishman, Ernie Ball, & Meinl Cymbals.
Tour Dates:
March 01, 2024 Dallas, TX, US Club Dada
March 04, 2024 Dallas, TX, US Club Dada
March 05, 2024 Mexico City, Mexico Foro Indie Rocks
March 8 2024 San Diego, CA House of Blues (Voodoo Room) SOLD OUT
March 09, 2024 Los Angeles (LA), CA, US El Rey Theatre
March 10, 2024 San Francisco, CA Great American Music Hall SOLD OUT
March 13, 2024 Portland, OR, US Mississippi Studios
March 15, 2024 Seattle, WA The Crocodile
March 16, 2024 Vancouver, BC, Canada Fox Cabaret SOLD OUT