Staton

Genre: Pop
Secondary Genre: Rock Amsterdam, Not Applicable Netherlands Contact

Staton are into rough-around-edges garage funk rock. Leadsinger Lara sings, screams, whispers. Her vocals are completed by rhythmic, sometimes soothing, tight drums, thick basslines, Intense and occasionally snotty guitar, organic keys and hard ragged synths complete the sound.

Artist Information

Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Typically Staton
Energetic pop-rock: optimistic, hysterical, but at the same time dark, with a sharp and sometimes cynical edge. Since their launch in 2010 Staton has appeared on stage for approximately 120 live performances in the Netherlands. In the past 1,5 years the band has matured, developing their unique sound and lyrics.

Inspiration
Living in Amsterdam’s red light district worked as an inspiration for lead singer Lara. Her fascination lead Lara to write the songs like Dark Side of the City, Cocktails and Burning Man. In these songs Lara explores the different sides of the red light district. Living in the area, Lara realized that the red light is not only a dark and tragic place. She discovered humor and mystery. Do we really know what happens behind those closed curtains?

Breaking through barriers
In 2012 Staton is working hard on their second album. Producers Ken Stringfellow (The Posies, R.E.M.,Big Star) and J.B Meijers (Goo Back to the Zoo, De Dijk) signed on for production and mix. Stringfellow and Meijers challenged the band to find a more edgy sound and bring more depth into their lyrics. Taking on this challenge tested the band: sometimes maturing and growing means breaking though barriers and at times, killing your own darlings. But, the challenge of stepping out of their comfort zone has proven to be effective, resulting in a new level of fireworks in Statons live and studio performances.

Live
On stage Staton tells a story in its own unique style. Lead vocalist Lara sings, screams, whispers and everything in between. Her vocals are completed by the rhythmic, sometimes soothing, but always tight drums by Niels Nuiver and the big and funky bass by Luc Pustjens. Intense and occasionally snotty guitar by Michiel Claessen and distinct, organics sounds mixed with hard ragged synths by Tijn Driessen complete the sound.

A preview of the album can be heard on the Plato Planet festival at Oosterpoort on September 23rd 2012.

Management and Promotion:
SMOL Consultancy
Herenstraat 5
1211BZ Hilversum
+31654773508
statonmusic@gmail.com

Bookings:
MARCEL VERHAAR
MARCEL@RISEAGENCY.NL
ABEELSTRAAT 61
2565 XN DEN HAAG
THE NETHERLANDS

Instrumentation

Lara Mol - MICROPHONE
Luc Pustjens - Bass (live)
Niels Nuiver - Drums
Tijn Driessen - keyboard
Michiel Claessen - gitar

Discography

List singles:
Cocktails (January 2013)
Dark Side of the City (October 2012)
Mr Alibi (January 2012)

EP Release Mapped : Sins (January 2013)

Official Website

http://statonmusic.nl

Links

Audio

Lyrics

Video

Staton - (Blame it on the) COCKTAILS

Staton - (Blame it on the) COCKTAILS live for Radio 3fm

Photo Gallery

Press

  • Your Music Blog: Staton - Mapped : Sins [+ Show ]

    In my mailbox landed this introduction to Dutch alternative rock hopefuls Staton. Introduction, as t...

  • Mooi Muziek: Staton - MAPPED:Sins [+ Show ]

    Staton met hun nieuwe single "(Blame it on the) Cocktails". Jaar: 2013 Op 22 februari (mijn verja...

  • Staton: “Mapped:Sins,” Will Knock The Socks Off Everyone Else In The Genre! [+ Show ]

    Since their launch in 2010 Staton has appeared on stage for approximately 120 live performances in t...

  • Staton: “Mapped:Sins,” A Powerfully Persuasive Image! [+ Show ]

    Since their launch in 2010 Staton has appeared on stage for approximately 120 live performances in t...

  • Staton: “Mapped:Sins,” Is Replete And An Overwhelming Joy To Listen To! [+ Show ]

    Since their launch in 2010 Staton has appeared on stage for approximately 120 live performances in t...

  • HERE COMES THE FLOOD Staton Mapped : Sins [+ Show ]

    Amsterdam based band Staton are into rough-around-edges garage funk rock. Lead singer Lara Mol throw...

  • Recensie: Staton – Mapped: Sins (EP) [+ Show ]

    De poprockband Staton heeft onlangs een nieuwe EP uitgebracht: Mapped: Sins. Het unieke geluid van S...

  • STATON - 'MAPPED: SINS [+ Show ]

    Door je ep te laten mixen door JB Meijers en Ken Stringfellow pak je het groots aan. De Amsterdamse ...

  • AUDIO UPLOAD: STATON – MAPPED SINS (EP) [+ Show ]

    De eerste upload van 2013 is direct een complete EP. Verantwoordelijk hiervoor is de Amsterdamse ban...

  • STATON SCHRIJFT ’SOUNDTRACK’ ROSSE BUURT AMSTERDAM [+ Show ]

    De Amsterdamse band Staton speelde op 10 januari in Groningen twee maal live (Platosonic/Altersonic)...

  • Hit of Shit: Staton – (Blame it on the) Cocktails (video) [+ Show ]

    Muziek geïnspireerd op belevenissen in antikraakpanden op Amsterdamse wallen Afgelopen donderdag ...

  • Korte albumrecensies: Local Natives & Staton [+ Show ]

    Begin januari presenteerde de band Staton haar debuut EP, MAPPED: Sins, in Groningen. Het minialbum ...

  • EP Release van STATON tijdens Platosonic [+ Show ]

    De Nederlandse band Staton timmert al een tijdje aan de weg, maar staat nu op het punt van doorbreke...

  • The Netherlands next big thing [+ Show ]

    With only 22 years energetic Lara Mol is already the driving force behind Staton. Taking the Netherl...

Setlist

Basic Requirements

PDF Rider

Staton Stage Plan v130304.pdf

Calendar

DateTimeVenueCity
Jun 28, 2013 Friday 9:45 PM Stiels, Haarlem, The Netherlands Haarlem, NL
Jul 12, 2013 Friday 12:00 PM De Nacht van Winschoten Winschoten, NL
Aug 7, 2013 Wednesday TBA Horizontoer 2013 Waddeneilanden, NL
Aug 8, 2013 Thursday TBA Horizontoer 2013 Waddeneilanden, NL
Aug 9, 2013 Friday TBA Horizontoer 2013 Waddeneilanden, NL
Aug 10, 2013 Saturday TBA Horizontoer 2013 Waddeneilanden, NL
Aug 11, 2013 Sunday TBA Horizontoer 2013 Waddeneilanden, NL
Nov 11, 2013 Monday TBA Dwaze Zaken Amsterdam, NL