The Still Out was formed by producers Josh Stoddard and Arjun “Arj” Agerwala in the mid 2000s in New York City. They were signed to indie label Hi-Speed Soul (Nada Surf, Afghan Whigs, Swervedriver, The Black Heart Procession) and released their album, Crystallized, which includes guests Adam Franklin (Swervedriver), Jody Porter (Fountains of Wayne) and Claude Coleman, Jr (Ween). Veteran rock critic declared of the Still Out, “Who are you. Why are you so good?!” 

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After playing shows including opening for Swervedriver and Longwave, they took a hiatus. Stoddard became a sought-after video director, sound bath performer, and prolific creator while Arj focused on his career as a producer, engineer, and songwriter. Arj worked closely with James Iha and Adam Schlesinger at their studio Stratosphere Sound, and also with Depeche Mode, Courtney Love, Michael Stipe, Fountains of Wayne and others. Stoddard worked with Adam Franklin and Bolts of Melody, Regina Spektor, Sun Kil Moon, The Strokes and Fat Joe. In 2021, they reunited to cover Fountains of Wayne’s “Sick Day” as part of a tribute to friend and supporter Adam Schlesinger, who died from covid. Stoddard himself died tragically not long after.

 

In 2026, Arj revived the band to honor his beloved friend and bandmate, releasing a deluxe remastered version of "Crystallized," that includes previously unreleased tracks. The relaunched band has opened for Swervedriver on their Raise at 35 tour and Los Angeles based Drag Talk, which includes members of Ghost. A vinyl release of the album is set for November 20, followed by a wealth of previously unreleased material set for release in 2027 and more shows to be announced shortly.