Standard Fare may be named after a sign spotted on a bus, but they’re the kind who could find romance amid the steamed-up windows and chewing gum-covered seats. A power trio comprising Emma Kupa, Danny How and Andy Beswick, they recently released their debut album, The Noyelle Beat, jointly on Melodic and Thee Sheffield Phonographic Corporation.

Originating from a small town in the hills, Standard Fare now happily reside in Sheffield and over the past three years have built up a devoted following. Playing in venues across the UK as varied as an old air-raid shelter and a 19th century manor house and crossing the channel to France where they found inspiration for the album name, Standard Fare have also picked up plays on Radio 1, Radio 2, 6music and XFM with a bunch of sessions to come.

Recently, they’ve been making a big splash in the States, with appearances at SXSW and a mention in celebrated organ The New York Times. The album is also available in the US thanks to their stateside label, Bar/None. They’ll be back over there for another tour in August after a string of summer UK dates including shows at the Latitude and Indietracks festivals.

“The catchiest little fucker since fish swam down the river Trent with big Eat Me signs on their arses, all mouths agape; helping the hooks in with slippery fins.” – Drowned In Sound on latest single, “Fifteen”

“If you love Kenickie, The Long Blondes, The Siddeleys or Girls At Our Best you will fall instantly in love with Standard Fare.” – Rough Trade