The Stan Laurels

The Stan Laurels, based in Austin, TX, are the musical creation of earthling Sound Scientist John Lathrop. The definition of "indie," Lathrop independently writes, plays, sings, records, produces, and releases his music on his label, Plaid Records. The Laurels have a big, lush multi-layered pop/rock sound that feels both vintage and modern. The music is solidly rooted in the melodic mod pop sensibilities of the 1960s (think Beatles/Zombies/Kinks), but truly spans a myriad of styles, including power-pop, psychedelic & progressive rock, folk, and occasionally a twist of classical. The listening experience is officially classified as "The scientifically engineered combination of everything and nothing you've ever heard."