From college kids to rock stars

 

 

      
From college kids to rock stars
September 9, 2009

By Katie Strachan
The Oshawa Express

Some may argue that many of life’s lessons are learned during the college years, but for Jonny Fox, an Oshawa native, it was the beginning of so much more. He was attending college when he met Renee Couture. She would later become his band mate. The duo describes their music as,“the height of an emotion where everything seems to stand still.” Such is the reason why they chose the name The Standstills.“It was such a release from the regular school stresses and reminded us how much we love to play. From there everything else just kind of happened organically,” says Couture of the first time they played together. While bands of two are uncommon, Couture says it just worked for the duo.

“Since the beginning our sound filled out so nicely that we never felt the need to add any other members. It could be the fact that we both enjoy listening to other two piece bands, but we feel less can be more,” she says. Fox is on guitar and vocals while Couture plays drums and percussion. Since the inception of the band in January of last year, the Standstills have been writing their own songs and developing their first CD.“We write all originals, although we throw the odd cover in every now and then. Jonny primarily writes the songs; from there I bring rhythm and some changes in arrangement to the table,” says Couture. The duo released their debut CD, an extended play, locally yesterday.“We're very excited about it. It's been a long creative process and to finally have the final product in our hands and be able to share our passion with other people is a great feeling,” says Fox, adding that inspiration comes from a variety of sources.“Inspiration can come from anywhere, but as far as musical inspiration anything with passion and emotional intrigue.”

The rock/alternative/blues band is hoping to meet more interesting people who love the same music they do. Fox, who is from Oshawa, says the band, which is now based out of London, is absolutely up for doing more shows in the city. The Standstills have dreams and aspirations for their music and in ten years they hope to be doing what they’re doing today.“Well, we can say we'll be ten years older and still doing what we love to do, that's what is important to us,” explains Couture. To listen to some of The Standstills album visit www.myspace.com/standstills
     
     
     

 
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