Get your copy of the "Vertigo' single now for $10 (+postage) and we'll throw in two 1-inch button badges. Single also available seperately at gigs and selected record emporiums for $10.
2007 has been a big year for Schadenfreude -
Melbourne’s daring dandies of indie-pop and angular
post-punk. From playing well received support shows
including Canada’s Psycheand Sydney’s Lost Valentinos
to wowing Sydneysiders at the Factory during September’s
Under The Blue Moon festival, Schadenfreude’s rise
rapidly continues. Still to come in 2007 is the launch
of their debut single ‘Vertigo’ recorded at Melbourne’s
infamous Hothouse Studios, the release of their first film
clip for said single, further interstate shows in Brisbane and
Sydney as well as the now-usual swathe of gigs in
hometown Melbourne. 2008 will see the boys recording
further tracks and possibly their debut LP, plus plans
for overseas touring.
Formed in Melbourne in 2005, Schadenfreude are
a four piece post punk / indie band, brought together
by a common admiration for bands such as The Church,
Southern Death Cult, The Cure, and early INXS. Their
line up consists of lead singer, songwriter and guitarist Kitty Miller, lead guitarist and vocalist Rob ‘Dorian’ Gray, bassist Monk and drummer Thomas F Hendry.
Schadenfreude’s sound draws on influences from 50’s rock and roll, 80’s post punk and batcave, right up to the current crop of indie and new wave bands (like Editors and Franz Ferdinand.)
Kitty Miller’s songwriting consists of elegantly simple melodic structures combined with irresistible killer indiepop/new wave hooks. Add to that some cutting guitars for the frenzy factor, and – for those who like to think while they’re feeling -- Kitty writes well crafted lyrics which reward the more careful listener with layers of deeper meaning. From their ever popular Vertigo to slow moody numbers such as Autumn Fire, to the high energy Top Shoes, Schadenfreude perform with an energetic and driven stage sympatico, and convey their emotionally charged tracks with conviction.
Schadenfreude live have a tangible magnetism which has already seen their loyal following grow locally and internationally. Praise for Schadenfreude’s deft, dashing and damned impressive live shows includes:
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"Distinctive in both image and sound, Schadenfreude own the stage.
Nothing’s forced; these lads are compelling to watch, infectious to hear. Miller’s scope as a performer and lyricist is perfectly complemented by the stylish presence and elegant riffage of Rob ‘Dorian’ Gray. It’s easy to see why the two decided to leave other bands to join debonair forces.
Kicking confession Top Shoes showcases the band’s intuitive mastery. Pared-back instrumentation makes a feature of Miller’s vulnerable purrrs and the band knows precisely when to thrash back in to accompany frustrated wails.
There’s no doubt in my mind - that these cats are ready to launch into the stratosphere, filling a long neglected sonic cavity." - Inpress Magazine
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Hello!!! It's been awhile - sorry there hasn't been in any Australian shows for many months but we've been busy in Europe with a bunch of touring and we're now recording our new album in Berlin (scheduled for release in March). But to make up for it, here's a big (and silly) Merry Christmas from us (and from some hippos too) :
Some bold new artistic direction? Nah, Just us being silly!!! We did this track for our label's "Black Snow - the completely different Xmas compilation". (and of course, visit our youtube channel for a high quality version)
Wishing you a very silly Silly Season and we'll see you back in Australia sometime in 2010!
Summer comes in 10 days early with one of the hottest nights melbourne's seen all year... Featuring three of melbourne's hottest independent female-featured rock n roll bands, all together at the home of rock n roll - The Cherry Bar, this will not be one to miss!!
NO PRE-SALES, LIMITED CAPACITY VENUE, GET IN EARLY, DON'T MISS OUT!
I'd like to introduce eatnoise.com, a new Australian online gig guide. It's designed to support independent original bands and artists, and help gain them an audience!
Over the next coming month you might notice eatnoise's marketing campaign to find new bands, spearhead by our ads in the street press across Australia, it looks like this:
Please come to the first ever ‘circles’ this Thursday at The Tote. It’s a bit like Black Night Crash, but with bands (The Solomons, Orange Room, The Box Rockets). Or Weekender (which isn't on this week), but on a Thursday.
Hey thanks for the add hope you enjoy the tunes and if your in the western suburbs of Melbourne you can check us out at Mischief on the 9th of Jan. Cheers have a great holiday season.
We're heading back to Melbourne to celebrate Halloween with you at Yah Yah's Fri 31st Oct! We're also playing the afternoon slot at The Greyhound, Sun 2nd Nov from 5pm.
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