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Schvendes
Rock / Alternative / Experimental

"SWEET TALK YOUR ENEMIES"




Australia

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Member Since8/22/2005
Band Websitewww.schvendes.com
Band MembersRachael Dease - Bass/Vocals
Tristen Parr - Cello
Matt Maguire - Drums
Tara John - Rhodes
Ant Gray - Guitar
Influencesvodka, love and fairytales
Sounds Likemurder, mystery and mayhem
Record LabelGOOD COP BAD COP
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 11 2009 8:00P
AMPLIFIER BAR Perth, Western Australia
Aug 15 2009 8:00P
Rosemount Hotel Perth, Western Australia

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   About Schvendes
DEBUT ALBUM 'SWEET TALK YOUR ENEMIES' OUT NOW ON GOOD COP BAD COP THRU INERTIA (GCBC003).


"In Schvendes the strings; the cathedral shaped and sky bending strings euro;“ are vital. They add meat to stark song skeletons, they beef them up, make them effing huge and fat in the gut. Singer Rachael Dease threw us all onto our backs in a total I've-just-paid-for-dinner-so-let-me-have-my-way; way, barely moving except to grimace on the tense notes, yet completely commanding our attention. We were like, "Ooh! Okay" and went along with it. It was kind of scary, but also kind of sexy" MESS+NOISE

"Their dark country blues now knows where to leave spaces, and that cello goes into your brain, heart, and guts. It sits gently weeping, and counterpointing Rachael's honeyed pain. It has some seductive sexual need to it, and it's transfixing in the way, say, The Devastations can be when they slip an arm around your waist. A cover of the traditional In The Pines is similarly inviting and a little bit dangerous. Ok, a lot dangerous." DRUM SYDNEY

Some bands Schvendes have played with -
The Dirty Three
Low
Augie March
The Drones
Art of Fighting
John Cale
Ed Kuepper
The Go-Betweens
Snowman
The Kill Devil Hills
Baseball
Love of Diagrams

".. As always Rachael Dease commanded attention as, at times, she can be both Dorothy and the wicked witch. Schvendes attacked their tunes with plenty of vigour in spite of a stifling evening where lesser bands have been known to wilt. The studious playing of Tristan Parr and the often guttural charm of Dease make them the most obvious focal point of the five-piece, but it is the innocuous guitarist Ant Gray whose impeccable work should never be understated. Having already given the faithful a fabulous festive gift in the form of their faultless Small Mercies, Sweet Graves single, the band added another finely executed performance to their resume." XPRESS MAG

"Schvendes comes across like a female fronted Bad Seeds. Were talking Mr. Cave in his crooning moments here, with the haunting vocals accompanied by the mournful Rhodes piano lines. Shes Waiting has sinister overtones courtesy of mere guitar strums and PJ Harvey-esque vocals as it undulates from caressing you gently to kicking your sorry arse out on to the street screaming at you to never come back". BEAT MAG

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Jun 15 2009 6:07 PM

Just quietly, i got a little bit frightened at that hydey show. I kept waiting for your head to turn round exorcist style. I had a really nice time.

Come and burn something
BIG-BONED CATS!





Jun 15 2009 6:14 PM

BIG-BONED CATS! ARE CRAZY!!!
.. *Crazy Sheddie is giving away a FREE Organic Catnip Mouse Toy with the purchase of every book ordered by 7/31/09!
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*partywithclair*





Jun 4 2009 12:30 PM

Pool together for Nathan Fundraiser
Bright Blue Yonder Sky...





May 21 2009 8:45 AM

hey all,
just found one of your really old CD's from 2005 and was wondering where i could buy your new CD.
i meant 2 buy one when i saw your guys at antigone but promtly forgot after the incredible performance.
x
Clay





May 13 2009 7:28 AM

RECORD + CD FAIR IN PERTH 17/05/09

at LEISURELIFE CENTRE
EAST VIC PARK
Cnr Kent St and Gloucester St
$3 entry, 9am - 3pm
khancoban





May 12 2009 11:26 AM

Hey, really looking forward to playing with you in June. See you then.
*partywithclair*





May 10 2009 11:24 AM

another hauntingly beautiful set at the metro on saturday night. cant wait to see you guys again.
Todd Pickett





May 3 2009 5:38 AM

Hey guys. Blackmilk launch at Rosey 16th o this month with The Silents, Streetlight and Stereoflower. Ya'll should totally come.
NO WAY Productions





Apr 28 2009 5:51 AM

If you have nothing better to do tomorrow night, watch our doco on C31 @ 9.
30pm
, Wed 29 April 2009. Cheers, Amir



VOLUNTARY SIMPLICITY from NO WAY Productions on Vimeo.
Chris Parkinson





Apr 24 2009 4:05 PM

Hi guys, every time I visit your site I am in awe of how great your music is. I love the way that you make beautiful and intense yet understated music, that leaves the listener satisfied but always yearning for more.
τ





Apr 22 2009 8:37 PM

beautiful tracks - thanks for sharing.
Sherwood Festival 2009





Apr 16 2009 3:26 PM

Verso lo Sherwood Festival 2009

Venerdi 24 Aprile, H22.
30

CAPAREZZA & KAVINSKY @ RIVOLTA
Via F.
lli Bandiera, 45 - Marghera (VE)



per info: www.myspace.com/csorivoltamarghera
Radarmaker





Apr 19 2009 4:08 AM

Radarmaker return from too long in the shadows
Tomás Ford





Apr 9 2009 3:08 AM

St Ritas Home is rocking me. It's my favourite non-me thing on the wami comp :)

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Apr 7 2009 9:10 AM

thanks for the add! looking forward to your amps gig x
*partywithclair*





Apr 7 2009 11:34 AM

cheers for the add! i enjoyed your set at the indi fest the other night :-)
rosyapple





Apr 1 2009 8:39 AM

missed your last gig but why do you have to play in scarborough? argh so far away xoxo
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Mar 18 2009 5:24 AM

love the tunes guys.
Rib





Mar 13 2009 2:29 PM

so i went and saw antigone. and i saw the cellist there, too! love the cellist guy's cello-ing. and dease was awesome. she sang so pretty and it ate up the stage when she wasn't shying away from the horror of it all.

man, i love antigone.

i'm planning to head on down to the rosemount with a huge bottle of vodka.
look forward to seeing you play!
Shock These Vultures





Mar 8 2009 6:20 AM


THIS FRIDAY!
RAILWAY HOTEL
44 Tydeman Rd, North Fremantle
Come down and support some great local bands!
Bright Blue Yonder Sky...





Feb 27 2009 1:15 PM

hey guys,
i just wanted to say that i just came back from seeing antigone and you guys were incredible, although where was tara?
rachel you voice is so velvety love the new stuff, definatley going 2 have 2 buy the new cd.
loved it guys. hope 2 see you soon
xxx
Rib





Feb 15 2009 12:54 PM

i've had that marlon song in my head for a week now. i've had to play it on repeat for an hour to get it out of my head. good job. i love the crazy guitar bit after the "never said sorry" lyric.
Kendall





Feb 3 2009 5:03 AM

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks for adding me saw you guys at the prince of wales in bunbury few years ago, you quickly became my fav band... love you style
xoxo
Something In The Water DVD Out July 3





Jan 21 2009 6:31 AM



someone had to do it.
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