We took the four track into the practice room (for the first time ever) this week and managed to put down all the bits and pieces of songs we’ve been writing recently. Kellie was in house engineer (positioning our 2 mikes), and I was producer (guy with headphones on). Dean was just the drummer. It felt good to do some tidying up!

Talking of tidying up, Dean and Darek moved in together this week – now that’s what I call tidy.

Congratulations to Brendan and Peta who spotted the Urge Overkill reference in about 2 minutes last time – oof, good going!

It’s check out time! Check out:Nadine’s amazing photos of us at the Annandale last August at the site: www.screamfeeder.com – what about those lighting effects, looks like we’re in Pink Floyd or something!

The new “Feeder Fan of the month” segment on the site!!

The review and photos from Tim’s recent live show at Ja Ja’s Lounge in Brisbane here: http://www.brispop.com/photos.cfm?articleID=145

We’re doing a whole series of acoustic shows around Brisbane in the next few weeks. A couple of full band shows for all you lucky university students too. All details on the front page (stop me if you’ve heard this one before) ..of the site.

Poor Alex Lloyd had to play Homebake with his busted arm in a sling (saw it in WHO magazine down at Woollies) – serves him right for not being able to hold his liquor.

• Tim – can’t read his own writing
• Kellie – gets the bloody marys in
• Dean – scrubs up alright
• Darek – got fired from his job

***the feeder

and now for the small print:

The Laughing World is a great fanzine outta Brisbane: issue three features interviews with Mogwai, Bis, Sebadoh, Preston School Of Industry, The Salteens and more. The usual selection of reviews and articles but with a better layout and more fun for all. Includes ‘Laugh At The World’, an eighteen track compilation CD, featuring the likes of Screamfeeder, The Salteens, Twelve24, Cunningham, and more aural delights from around the world. Released in conjunction with Infomercial Recordings (INF001)  RRP: $8.00 on sale at Rockinghorse Records, Skinnys Records, and through

Spot the musical reference in this e mail and win a free feeder cd – first reply wins.

After my big hoo-ha last week over the mail outs and all the wonderful functions they can perform I went and screwed it all up by losing the things people sent me to put on the site and in the mailouts..

I’ve been transferring my files to my new computer all week and, well, I lost some stuff between there and here (across the room – sounds hard to do doesn’t it..) sorry – send in yr photos and blurbs again if you want.

Congratulations to Jarrod from Melbourne who nailed the Adam and the Ants reference last time, and won himself a screamfeeder cd in a matter of about 2 hours! *..I crept around outside his window at about half twelve last night, and he WAS playing it too! Spot the musical reference this time and you’re in line for some stalking-and a free cd of course. If you get it wrong you will receive a free Alex Lloyd cd, so think carefully.

Tim will play 2 special solo shows soon in Brisbane (1st person/3rd person dilemma kicking in, it’s too early in the morning) and these are:

• This Saturday (12th) at Ric’s Bar, Valley Mall, 4pm – free entry, plus Trent of Four Horse Town fame will be playing too.
• Friday 25th at the Zoo.

Rumours of a February Tour are circulating.. we’re gonna have to get in shape. Check Who Magazine for details next time you’re queuing up at Woollies.

**the feeder

• Tim ** the stalker
• kellie ** the dropout
• dean ** Paddington 904064
• Darek ** crack baby

Well we have got absolutely NO news here at ‘Feeder HQ, so I’ll rattle off a coupla paragraphs for the sake of it, and well, just to say Hi!! and Happy New Year to all you great people! The ‘feeder mailing list is massive, and includes people from all over the world, and we love each and every one of you from the bottom of our hearts.

I might be ok at making websites but I’ve got no idea how to set up any kind of discussion group or chat line or anything like that, but if you want to pass a message to other people on the list (like minded folk, after all..) feel free to send it in and I’ll whack it on the bottom of the next mailout.

Lonely hearts, penpals, musical wants/needs, go for it – it’s the least we can do for you! Also, if you e mail us a photo of you we’ll chuck it on the website for a week – we did a “feeder fan of the month” thing a while ago, and it went nowhere fast. But hey, you gotta give us points for rehashing an old idea.

In another effort to keep the fun levels peaking we’re gonna do the “free cd” thing every mailout – so, there’s a free ‘feeder cd to the first person to get back to me identifying the musical reference hidden in this message. It’s pretty damn easy this time, just cos it’s holiday season and all..

I’ve finished mixing 4 songs for my solo record, and they sound damn fine.

Many more songs to go, but they will all get done, in time. Don’t worry, I’ll keep you well informed.

I’m listening to Poison Idea as i type this.. whatever happened to good old fashioned angry punk?? Forget Blink 182 (a fine pop band, don’t get me wrong) – and search out the real stuff kids, it’ll be well worth the effort. (Thanks to Fabio in Brazil for sending me this.)

Shameless advertising: If you forgot anyone at Christmas and you’re feeling bad, not sure what to do, why not surprise them and make massive amends with a screamfeeder t shirt or poster?? what a great way to say “I’m sorry… I love you”?!

Check out all our top quality merch at the site www.screamfeeder.com

That’s all out of me for one day, see you all next year ~

• tim – has been riding the buses
• kellie – has given up the ciggers
• dean – has been cruising the casinos
• darek – is stuck in Townsville

**the feeder**