Screamfeeder in the Temple, in the Castle, in the dome, in the burbs, on the telly, on a plane, with just one wing.

November 24, 2003

GIGS!
OK we’ve got 4 weird and wonderful shows coming up in the next 3 weeks.

  • This Saturday 29th Nov – Indie Temple, Brisbane, plus Lancaster, Her Majesty’s Finest (Melb), Kingtide and Sugarman. It’s a benefit gig for kids in the Mater Childrens’ Hospital. It should be a great night out so come along and you’ll leave with twice the warm fuzzy feeling you normally would.
  • Fri December 5th – Northern star in Newcastle. We had fun last time – let’s see if we can cram more people in there..
  • Sat December 6th, HOMEBAKE – Sydney, playing 2pm on the Dome Stage.www.homebake.com.au
  • Fri December 12th Edinburgh Castle Htl, Kedron (Bris) plus BARAKA, from Japan!
    *more info on the site http://www.screamfeeder.com

Northern Exposure!
Going all corporate again, as we so love to do, we’re all over MTVAsia this week: http://www.mtvasia.com/Video/Feature/20031121000011/index.html

Another trip to our fave Asian country Singapore could happen early next year.

Talking Ourselves Up!
The album’s still ruling the goddamn nation, with more great reviews coming in from around the globe. Next single BUNNY our soon!

The site’s still pretty popular it seems.. if you’re visitor #20,000 e mail us proof (ie screen shot or whatever) and we’ll send you a pack of feeder goodies (ciggers, dirty earplugs, leftover beer, maybe even a cd or three.. you know the script)

**see you all up at the bar ~ tim/kel/dean/darek/screamfeeder**

Screamfeeder, ruling the nation

November 11, 2003

VIDS!
Our video page now has Hi Cs in glorious broadband!!go to it via our site: http://www.screamfeeder.com

NEW MP3!!
if you haven’t bought the album yet, track 6 “I’ve got the knife” is available from the excellent Retort Magazine at: http://www.retortmagazine.com/SCREAMFEEDER J-FILES
http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/jfiles/files/s981664.htm If you missed it on Saturday arvo, listen to the 1 hour special online.

GIGS!
Tim is taking the songs from the new album to South Australia this week:

  • Wed 12 Nov – The Jive Bar, Adelaide
  • Thurs 13 + Fri 14 Nov – Prince Albert, Adelaide So get along and heckle!

That’s all from us for now, see you at the bar.***tim / kellie / dean / darek SCREAMFEEDER***

We didn’t write the following stuff:

“Forget the boredom – inducing whine of Something for Kate, if you’re after guitar pop that leaves the pretension to the prima donnas look no further than singer/guitarist Tim Steward and his long serving partners in Screamfeeder” Blunt Magazine

“13 tunes-no filler and its ragged, infectious spirit evokes all kinds of glories: classic soul records, the early Who singles, the fire and fun of bands such as the Jam and the Replacements. Highlights are many but it’s hard to go past “I’ve Got The Knife’, one of the best tunes of the year, with its infectious melody and lyrics with just the right mixture of yearning, regret and hope.” Courier Mail

“Simplicity and fully formed tunes are the key ingredients, as well as lyrics which actually have something to say. Certainly few bands strike a creative high six or so albums into their, career but surely this one will win its due as one of the best Australian rock albums this year.” Courier Mail

“With attractive lyrics and placid keyboards being the main highlight, “Take You Apart” no doubt holds some of Screamfeeder’s best songs to date. Its diversity is cryptically intelligent, while Screamfeeder, as a band have refined immensely. Certainly the brightest release to come out of Brisbane this year, as you get the feeling that Screamfeeder are one of those bands who continue to get better with age.” Anemic Magazine “If ever the adage “all killer and no filler’ applied, it does with “Take You Apart’, one of the Australian albums of the year” Tsunami

“Their latest is a no-fuss, boiled-to-the-bone rock record that bristles with energy and focus, leaving plenty of space for subtle melodies, simple hooks and Tim Steward’s hope-filled voice” Rolling Stone

“Forget Jet, the Vines, even You Am I, Screamfeeder are hands down the country’s best rock band and “Take You Apart’ is all the proof you need. For real.” Time Off, Album of the Week

“This is Screamfeeder stepping back a bit and taking stock, in the process avoiding the more detailed production of their last effort and finding a sharper, simpler way of delivering their brand of indie rock. There’s a track called “I Don’t Know What To Do Anymore’ but don’t you believe it.” Rave Magazine

“The opening track “Now I Don’t Feel So Bad’ is an anthem for thirty-some-things, “I’ve Got The Knife’ is destined to become a guitar pop classic and the 60’s style ballad “You and me’ is nearly as hooky as “Hey Jude’.” Sain Magazine

Screamfeeder in da clubs

October 28, 2003

Thanks to all who came to the launch gig on the weekend at the Zoo, and thanks to all who participated – we had 17 extra singers onstage for the first ever live performance of “you and me” from the album. It rocked, and we’ll be doing it again.

J Files
Tune into the screamfeeder J files this Saturday at 5.00pm. Remember to ring up and request yr fave feeder tune. The video page is up and running with all our clips available for both dial-up and broadband connections.go see here: http://homepage.mac.com/bretto/feeder/index.html

Adelaide
Tim’s coming across for a quick solo run mid November, (see the site for details: http://www.screamfeder.com ) and will be playing lots of songs off the new album!

We will try and bring the whole band over before the end of the year, promise.

DJ action
Tim and Kellie will both be on the wheels of steel spinning the platters that matter this weekend at Ric’s (Brisbane). Tim from 10.00pm till 0400 hours on Friday night, (Giants of Science are playing, it’s Halloween) and Kellie at the Cheeseboard on Saturday afternoon, 3-6pm.

So if you’re like us and you have fantastic musical taste, get on down.

lotsa love, from all of us, to all of you ~ *tim / dean / kellie / darek / screamfeeder *

Better than the Strokes??

October 22, 2003

SO, this weekend we’re doing the HOMETOWN LAUNCH! Friday night (24th) at The Zoo with local indie rock superstars DOLLAR BAR and IRON ON.

It should be a blast, we’ll be playing the whole album (and then some) and also we’ll be unveiling the all new screamfeeder all star singers – live on stage, for our performance of “you and me” from the album.

It’s something we’ve never attempted before and will blow the roof off the place! Get there early.More details: http://www.screamfeeder.com

We had a great trip to Perth, thanks to all the fanatical folks who showed up, you all rock. Thanks also to great bands The Nordeens, End of Fashion, Red Jezebel, Grand Central and Alaska, who played with us.

The funniest moment of the tour was when Dean, feeling like a god, enjoying his first beer of the afternoon, pulled his phone out of his pocket.. in the spa. It was brand new too, he wasn’t particularly happy. The album’s being received very well, “4 stars in the rolling stone”, and 4 stars in a huge two column review in Brisbane’s Courier Mail, alongside a half column, 3 1/2 star review of the new Strokes album. (don’t get me wrong, I like the Strokes).

See the site for the review (soon).

The new Sekiden album “Junior Fiction” is all killer no filler, more than can be said about a lot of local albums recently.

See you all at the bar, at the Zoo!!

tim*kellie*dean*darek**screamfeeder**