User:Dolphins and Monkeys/The Standards (Bangkok)

The Standards are a British-Thai fusion band, banging out belting alternative indie rock and roll. The Standards have been playing the alternative music scene across Asia for the past 3 years. Matt and Paul Smith (not related) hail from London and Nit, Mc and Ayu are from Bangkok. Having met through the clubs and pubs of Bangkok they set about setting new standards, hence the name. With a loyal following, this gave The Standards the support to go forth and record the songs that they have been playing live.

Following on from their successful EP, ‘Well, Well, Well’ in 2008, which included their first single, The Proposition, The Standards have gone on to make their debut album, Nations, taking its name from the definition of a nation - people who share a common history, culture, language and ethnic origin, often seeking its own government. However, this is ironic in that group members do not actually share this commonality, but they are in fact making their own rules; again, setting a new standard.

Various appearances on the TV and multiple magazine and newspaper interviews have put The Standards into the limelight and created a well respected and influential buzz.

"They’re loud, they’re feisty and judging by the collection of cool songs at their disposal, nicely poised to give the regional indie scene a long overdue shake up." Robin Banks, KOKOAsia.com

"They're indie, they're electronic, they're sex and they're rock and roll." Adam Purcell, Big Chilli Magazine

"The Standards, one of the region’s fastest rising indie groups". Cod Satrusayang, CNN.

"They really are something special." Pat Mckay, The Source Radio, UK

"A hit on the indie circuit, these guys are, for many, knights in shining armour come to rescue what's become a bleak, mundane Thai music scene." Manta Klangboonkrong, The Nation

"Songs bursting with energy, which anyone can sing to, dance to, and be charmed by". Yun Jing, ModayFlying.com

Recent Festivals and Gigs:

Live on MTV, Bangkok, 2010 Hidden Agenda, Hong Kong, 2010 The Charlatans support slot, Bangkok, 2010 Baybeats Festival, Singapore, 2010 A*FEST Music Festival, Philippines, 2010 Popscene Live, Bangkok 2009, 2010 The Big Mountain Festival, Thailand, 2010 Octoberfest, Borneo, 2009 Club NME Live, Bangkok, 2009 KOKO Asia Launch Party, Kuala Lumpur 2009 On The Waterfront Festival, Singapore, 2008, 2009 Tiger Translate Music Festival, Bangkok, 2008

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'Meet Matt Smith Of The Standards' CNN Interview with the lead singer.