“If you have been bored by the timid awkwardness of most young bands, then you haven’t seen the spectacle that is [front-man] Kyle Dreaden,” says Atlanta Music Guide. Dreaden works the stage with an attitude that captures the performance-art aspects of Elton John, David Bowie and Freddie Mercury.

Atlanta-based Jil Station solidified its line-up in early 2006 with members Kyle Dreaden (vocals/keys), Chris Barnett (guitar/vocals), Adam Holzwarth (bass), and Zak Schroerlucke (drums). When it came time to choose a moniker, Dreaden, a self-proclaimed “dedicated follower of fashion” found the answer among the pages of his beloved GQ Magazine. “I was reading GQ and saw an article on German designer Jil Sander,” says Dreaden. “Her suits were like mod uniforms that were so understated but completely to the point. I saw a similarity to our music; mod, understated, but completely opinionated and impulsive.” Thus Dreaden borrowed the first name of the designer, Jil with one “L”, and titled the project Jil Station.

The band released their debut album, Still Love, on July 18, 2006. Produced and Engineered by Jeff Tomei [Smashing Pumpkins, Matchbox Twenty, Heather Nova] at Cock of the Walk Studios in Kennesaw, Ga., Still Love’s eleven tracks reflect elements of early British Invasion and certain aspects of new-wave. Dreaden’s intelligent, baritone-voiced lyrics provide catchy pop hooks with a dark, film-noir feel. Highlights from Still Love include the single Vanguard, the gritty retro-tinged anthem Behaviour, and fan-favorite Parlour.