American Standards are a punk band from Arizona. With the band winding down the touring cycle for their EP, Hungry Hands, and a new album in the works, the four-piece are sure to have a busy 2016. Legendary Kids Press caught up with guitarist Corey Skowronski to discuss what fans can expect from the new release.
How would you describe the band’s music to those who have never listened to you before?
I, personally, tell people that American Standards is a punk band. I say that because I feel it embodies who we are and our aesthetic. But I also believe that when I say we are a punk band, people automatically think we sound like Green Day or something - we’re louder than Green Day.
Who are the individual influences for each member of the band?
We pull influences from just about everywhere. In my opinion, Brandon’s [Kellum, vocals] big one is Tom Waits, Mitch [Hosier, drums] loves Converge and The Fall Of Troy, Steve [Mandell, bass] has Rod Stewart and I’m completely inspired by Ryan Adams.
Major League & Forever Came Calling Announce Co-Headlining Tour
Forever Came Calling and Major League have announced they’ll be embarking on a co-headlinig tour this spring with Sudden Suspension. Head below to check out the dates.
In an interview featured in the latest issue of Kerrang!, We Are The In Crowd frontwoman Tay Jardine has announced the band have gone on hiatus, and that herself, drummer Rob Chianelli, bassist Mike Ferri and guitarist Cameron Hurley have started up a new project. You can read a segment of the interview below.
The Summer War are an alternative rock band from Manchester, UK. With the release of their new EP, Cult Of You, set for release this April, the band are gearing up for a busy year. Legendary Kids Press was recently able to catch up with them to discuss the EP, their touring plans and how the band came to be.
How would you describe The Summer War to those who have never listened to the band before?
Jack: I would say we are a band that aims to musically try to do something different in an already over-saturated market. I think as a three-piece, the sound is quite raw and dynamic, which really shines through when listening to the EP.
Dave: We are an alternative indie-rock band, heavy on the guitars and drums. We’ve been told that we put on a pretty raw and energetic live show, as well.
How did the band come together?
D: Tom and I have been friends since I joined a band he was playing in at the age of 16 - Boy Rescue. We were both itching to start a band when we both so happened to move to Sheffield for university, so we put some ads out online for a drummer. A few drummers responded, but after meeting Jack, something just seemed to click, and he’s been [a] part of our lives ever since…
ROMP are currently streaming a new song, titled “Avoiding Boys”. The track is off the band’s upcoming album, Departure From Venus, out March 4 via Bad Timing Records. Head below to give it a listen.