The Stand

Formed in the early nineties and a fixture on the Los Angeles bar circuit, The Stand have often been compared to Raspberries and Sugar. In 1995, after the resurgence of power pop, the band was eager to put out its debut album. But the major labels were not interested. As a result, lead singer Tony Valenziano created Smile Records, a label where The Stand and other power pop bands could call home and have their music released. The Stand toured throughout the U.S. and played at various pop rock and indie festivals. Finally, in 2002, The Stand released its debut album, Replay, on Smile Records. The band have often been compared to Smash and The Rembrandts. ~ Jason MacNeil, All Music Guide