American Standards

The wildest show on Earth.

American Standards story is that of separation, loss and the adaptability that allows us to preserver. Formed in Phoenix, AZ in the summer of 2011, the band released their first album "Still Life" through We Are Triumphant, an imprint of Victory Records. Musically, the record walked a fine line between subtle melody and raw chaos providing a platform for vocalist Brandon Kellum's emotionally and politically charged lyrics. The band quickly became know for their intense live shows and undeniable work ethic playing over 300 shows to date.

After touring the US to support the album, in 2013 American Standards decided to go independent for their next EP, "The Death of Rhythm and Blues". Doing so allowed the band to align their message with the DIY ethos. During this time the band began to play several respected festivals and regional tours sharing the stage with some of the biggest names in their genre such as Every Time I Die, Norma Jean, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Zao, Comeback Kid, Emery and Atreyu.

In 2014, American Standards began working with Enjoyment Records in the UK and Nacion Libre in Mexico. This decision was made to allow the band to expand available formats from digital and CD to include vinyl and cassette. It also kept international shipping costs low and more accessible for their fans. Prior to releasing what was to become the Hungry Hands EP, the band parted ways with both their original rhythm guitarist and drummer. Struggling to determine if they should move forward, American Standards underwent a significant line up change and pushed on with a new level of passion and intensity.

Back on stable ground in 2015 the band began writing for a new full length to be recorded at Kingsize Soundlabs in Los Angeles (Bad Religion, Mars Volta, Letlive). During the process the band lost founding lead guitarist Cody Conrad to suicide and shortly after, vocalist Brandon Kellum lost his father unexpectedly to cancer. The experiences played heavily into once again reshaping the bands sound and lyrical content.

"What started as social commentary on the growing divide in our society became very personal when our founding guitarist (Cody Conrad) passed of suicide and then soon after, my father of cancer. We went back to rewrite much of the album and in a lot of ways used it as therapy to cope with the experiences. Although intimate, at its core Anti-Melody is centered around the universal theme of separation on many levels." -Brandon Kellum (vocalist)

Anti-Melody was released on April 28th 2017 with the first single "Writers Block Party" being premiered on Lambgoat and a follow up for "Carpe Diem, Tomorrow" on Revolver Magazine. As an independent band, American Standards has managed to carve a new path built through hard work, perseverance and a desire to connect through their message with others.

From full scale productions to DIY venues, American Standards can make it happen with a mic, a PA and a crowd ready to rage.