Backstory:
Formed in the summer of 2012 in the melting pot of New York City’s electrifying music scene, the four members of Standard Cent started out as strangers, uniting under their shared love for music and a thirst to make it big. Their paths crossed at the legendary open mic night at the Bitter End, and they instantly felt a connection. Sam, the lead vocalist and guitarist, was an ex-Wall Street analyst, Max, the drummer, was a college dropout, Lisa, the bassist, was a street artist, and Lou, the keyboardist, was a culinary student. Each brought a unique flavor to the band, contributing to their eclectic and distinctive sound.
In the early years, Standard Cent was just another band trying to make it in the competitive New York scene. They played in small bars, clubs, and even subway stations. After a gritty yet passionate journey, they were discovered by an indie label during a high-energy performance in a dingy basement bar in Brooklyn. This was the break they had been dreaming of, and they grabbed it with both hands. They released their first album in 2015 and have been on an unstoppable rise ever since.
Genre:
Fusion of Indie Rock and Synth Pop
Title:
“Reflections On The Hudson”
Full Song Lyrics:
(Verse 1)
[C] Staring at the [Em] Hudson, [F] lights dancing on the [G] water,
[Am] Memories flood [G] back, like a [F] lamb to the [G] slaughter.
[C] Dreams we used to [Em] chase, [F] hearts beating out of [G] place,
[Am] Echoes of the [G] past, [F] time moving too [G] fast.
(Chorus)
[C] Reflections on the [Em] Hudson, [F] under the city’s neon [G] glow,
[Am] We’ve come so [G] far, got [F] scars to [G] show.
[C] Washed by the [Em] river, our [F] stories untold,
[Am] We’re Standard [G] Cent, got [F] music in our [G] soul.
(Verse 2)
[C] Noise of the [Em] city, [F] whispering sweet [G] melody,
[Am] Struggle and [G] victory, [F] living in a [G] symphony.
[C] This is our [Em] journey, [F] stories in our [G] song,
[Am] We’re Standard [G] Cent, [F] where we [G] belong.
(Chorus)
[C] Reflections on the [Em] Hudson, [F] under the city’s neon [G] glow,
[Am] We’ve come so [G] far, got [F] scars to [G] show.
[C] Washed by the [Em] river, our [F] stories untold,
[Am] We’re Standard [G] Cent, got [F] music in our [G] soul.
Fan’s Name:
Emily Thornton
Testimonial:
“As a native New Yorker, I’ve been a part of the city’s music scene for years but never have I felt more connected to a band than I do to Standard Cent. Their rich, emotive lyrics echo the struggles, victories, and vibrant spirit of our city. It’s like they’ve found a way to give the concrete jungle a soulful voice. There’s a raw, authentic energy in their performances that just captivates the audience. ‘Reflections On The Hudson’ is my absolute favorite; it’s a love letter to New York, and it resonates deeply with me. I’ve been with them from their early days in those small, smoky bars, and I can’t wait to see where their journey takes them