We Are Standard had already won a number of prizes for their quality demos before releasing their first album--arousing the interest of record labels and the media alike. If the album was a small step forward in terms of recording, it was their live performances which were most clearly boosted, with more than 150 gigs from a debut album, including trips to Europe to a number of festivals and a record release in France and the USA. In Spain We Are Standard also received the prize from Radio Nacional de España, Ojo Crítico (Critical Eye), for the best band of 2006.

Their second album saw We Are Standard winning Best Spanish Band at the MTV Awards, something unusual for an indie group, collecting the award at a ceremony in Berlin in purest MTV style. The record received varying reviews, but once again the band’s live performances were thrilling, keeping them on the road for more than two years and leading to appearances at a number of festivals in America. More prizes for their videos followed (as well as a nomination for the Premios de la Música in Spain) and a great deal of ink has been spilled over those gigs. We Are Standard carry on touring, moved by one goal - to connect with the public and get people dancing. Several music magazines have given the band front cover billing, such as Mondosonoro and Inspiral pop, both of which get their message and mentality. One of the group’s most celebrated concerts took place at the FIB Festival in 2009, where they rounded off events on the main stage following Oasis, striking up a clear rapport with the public. They are also responsible for a soundtrack of an airplane decorated by Custo.

They have continued in 2010, caught up in their live performances, and a third video has been produced, as well as a re-mix album with artists such as John Talabot, CFCF, David E. Sugar, In Flaganti, etc… The album was released in the UK, where reviews by music magazines like The Clash, Music Week, Mixmag, etc highlighted its loco dance values. The record has also found a place on the shelves and digital stores of Japan and other European countries too.
Hedonism, fun and a sense of communion - We Are Standard has it all in one.

Band Members

Deu Txakartegi
Jon Aguirrezabalaga
Javi Leta
D.W. Farringdon
Juan Escribano