The Standby has now released an Over, Under anniversary compilation, consisting of demos and a previously unreleased track to commemorate the milestone of a successful debut. For fans of Nirvana, Microwave, Thrice, The Cure, Citizen, Balance and Composure, and more, this duo has created a grunge experience that effectively revives and revamps the subgenre in a glistening light.
The 3-track EP showcases the band’s emotive lyrics that tug fiercely at the heartstrings. These raw compositions exhibit dark, grungy tones that are strongly reminiscent of the ‘90s, with an intense modern twist. Psychedelic guitar work and deep bass lines effortlessly intertwined throughout the songs. “Wintersun” is a brooding track that relentlessly haunts with it’s dreamy, atmospheric soundscape. The pungent lyrics bring a vivid image to mind of those late, restless nights, wrestling with insomnia and lying in deep reflection:
“Sleepless mind, empty eyes. Lay next to you, all goddamn night.
You’ve got a hold on the strings that tug my heart. Pull them hard, pull me apart.”
Check out The Standby’s neon dreamscape video for “Wintersun” here: