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The Wax Standard

About Me

The Wax Standard is a DC-based indie/alternative rock band; fans describe them as “atmospheric, gritty and poignant”, with “haunting melodies and bittersweet lyrics that are soulful and insightful.” Band members Julie Arranaga (lead vocals, guitar), Paul Fadoul (drums, keyboard, backing vocals), Dustin Cawley (lead guitar) and Jerry Skiscim (bass, mandolin, strings) cite influences such as The Pixies, Wilco, Ryan Adams, The Shins, The New Pornographers, The Beatles, Television and Neil Young among others. Formed in the spring of 2007by Julie and Paul, The Wax Standard performs original songs and play live regularly in the DC area. Jerry, a native DC musician, joined the group that summer, bringing with him a diverse musical background rooted in the DC scene of the late 70's. Dusty, a guitar slinging transplant from rural Illinois joined in 2008. The Wax Standard released their debut EP in June 2007– five stunning songs showcasing their unique style. They are entering the studio again this December to record their first full length CD of all new material.LOCAL POINT TV Channel 205 said THE WAX STANDARD "IS A PROMISING NEW BAND...THE SINGER HAS PIPES LIKE CHRISSIE HYNDE - DON'T MISS THIS"

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Member Since: 04/04/2007
Band Website: thewaxstandard.com
Band Members: Julie-guitar,vocals, misc. Paul-drums,misc. Dusty -lead guitar Jerry-bass, mandolin, etc.
Influences: ...tons like the pixies, wilco, pj harvey, elliott smith, ryan adams, johnny cash, beck, bright eyes, iron and wine, interpol, the smiths, old 97's, gram parsons, the yeah yeah yeahs, the decemberists, the beatles, led zeppelin, neil young, gillian welch, cake, ben folds, built to spill, arcade fire, the shins, dan bern, they might be giants, gorillaz, and more...
Sounds Like: "love in a furious run" @ The Red and the Black 2/1/2008
Record Label: Self Released

My Blog

Listen to our WAMU interview here

In case you missed our interview on WAMU's Metro Connection, here's the link:www. metroconnection. orgAlso - don't forget to come to our last show of 2008 at GALAXY HUT on 10/19 - appearing with us is...
Posted by on Sat, 18 Oct 2008 12:58:00 GMT

Were featured on a GWU story on The Rock&Roll Hotel!

We are on of three bands featured on this GWU news story on The Rock and Roll Hotel - Watch it here!
Posted by on Sun, 12 Oct 2008 22:10:00 GMT

Alternate mix of Kind Fate uploaded

We just uploaded an alternate mix of Kind Fate - listen and let us know what you think.
Posted by on Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:28:00 GMT

"I'm Not Sorry" voted 1 in the August DC OURSTAGE Acoustic Chart!!!

We're NUMERO UNO for the August DC Ourstage Acoustic music charts for the song "I'm Not Sorry" - Sweet!For all who voted for us - thanks!
Posted by on Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:42:00 GMT

Our new EP is here and we’re so happy!!!

Our new EP is here! You can get it hereor come to one of our shows or email/message us - we'll get it to you somehow/someway even if Jerry has to ride his bike to deliver it! It's only $5 and we think...
Posted by on Fri, 11 Jul 2008 03:02:00 GMT

WMUC 88.1 FM this Sunday

We are pretty excited to play this Sunday on Third Rail Radio.  It is a live in-studio performance program from 6-9 on WMUC  88.1.  You can listen in online and watch it too at www. wmu...
Posted by on Sat, 21 Jun 2008 21:34:00 GMT

We’re on Local Point TV - watch us here!

Local Point TV taped our show at IOTA for broadcast...below are links to "Six Beers" and "Washington".Enjoy!Six BeersWashington
Posted by on Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:41:00 GMT

More shows this summer....

We're playing out more and will be adding even more shows this summer - check back and get on our mailing list if you are not already - just send a myspace message requesting to be added or visit our ...
Posted by on Fri, 30 May 2008 19:50:00 GMT

We like it when people write nice comments about us!

So feel free to write a comment on our myspace page...tell us if you've been to a show or what your favorite song is or if you have a favorite band member, etc, etc.We'll write nice comments back!
Posted by on Wed, 16 Jan 2008 21:29:00 GMT

deja vu from Friday night

Here is some fun video from Friday night at the Red and the Black. Thans Devon for the video and pics (see below)Pictures from 1/4/08 @ the Red and the Black
Posted by on Sun, 06 Jan 2008 10:14:00 GMT