Life On Standby

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From the sprawling urban expanse of Phoenix, Arizona, Life on Standby, (or LOS, for short), delivers an intense blend of alternative rock and pop-punk that is both high-energy and deeply introspective.

The trio, composed of members who cut their teeth in the city's fertile and long-running punk and hardcore scene, captures the restless energy of their desert home and the universal feeling of waiting for life to begin.

Their sound is a dynamic mix of driving, guitar-heavy riffs and melodic, hook-laden choruses that nod to early-2000s alternative rock and pop-punk of the 2010s, while remaining fresh and distinctly modern. The songwriting explores the anxiety of wasted time, the thrill of new starts, and the quiet moments of reflection in between. This duality is the core of their music: a high-octane soundtrack for existential dread. Lyrically, the band channels the universal feeling of anticipation and stasis, capturing the internal struggle between living in the moment and longing for what's next.

Though LOS initially cut their teeth through pop punk & emo, the confines of those genres have proven restricting. With their new singles "The Architect" and "Tradewinds" (both produced by Cory Spotts), they showcase their diversity and ability to blend sounds, LOS knows no boundaries and aren’t afraid to mix & match to their liking.

With their new singles, a generating buzz, blistering live performances and a dedicated fanbase, Life on Standby is moving past just waiting and into their next, most powerful chapter yet.

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with Anthony Cortez, Sundressed, My Upside Down, Life On Standby, Crimmins
Crescent Ballroom
Tue December 23, 2025 7:30 pm (Doors: 6:30 pm )
16 and up
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