Steadman (band)

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Steadman, formerly known as the Dharmas,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> were a British indie rock band. Steadman's first album, Loser Friendly, was released in the United Kingdom on lead singer Simon Steadman's own label, Freeloader Recordings. Steadman released their second album, Revive, for Elektra Records. The album was produced by Alain Johannes and Natasha Shneider.

Personnel

  • Simon Steadman (lead vocals and guitar)
  • Russel Field (drums and vocals)
  • David Walton (bass)
  • Paul Phillips (guitar)
  • Ellie Wyatt (strings and keyboard)

History

Originally known as the Dharmas, the band was formed in 1998 in Hastings, England, and has been compared to Britpop-bands Oasis, Suede, and Radiohead.<ref name="AMBio">Template:Cite web</ref> Paul McCartney endorsed the band, stating "The band Steadman have the songs, the musicianship, the energy and the enthusiasm to blow the top off any club or arena".<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name="CMJ"/>

When Elektra Records dissolved, the band lost their recording deal as a result.

The band has played shows with acts including Jason Mraz,<ref name="BB"/> Jet, Ash, Ian McCulloch of Echo & the Bunnymen, Feeder, Michelle Branch and Stereolab. Their music has been featured on The Sims 2: University ("Come On") as well as the films Love Wrecked ("Wave Goodbye"), New York Minute ("Wave Goodbye"), Failure to Launch ("Forget My Heart"), Slither ("Sad World") and According to Spencer ("Come Alive"), and has received airplay on several US radio stations.Template:Citation needed

In addition the band appeared as themselves on the TV shows Smallville, Charmed, Las Vegas, Judging Amy and Black Sash, and American Dreams as the Dave Clark Five, as well as guest spots on The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn and The Sharon Osbourne Show.<ref name="BB">Template:Cite magazine</ref> They also played a concert in a virtual world MMORPG known as There.com. The band played their songs on a stage in the There headquarters while their corresponding avatars played virtual instruments and sang in There.

Steadman released all their music as free downloads on their website under a Creative Commons licence.

Albums

Loser Friendly (1999) was the band's first album as Steadman. This album was released by Steadman's own label, Freeloader Recordings.<ref name="AMBio"/> It sold approximately 6000 copies.Template:Citation needed

Revive, released in 2003, was Steadman's debut on a major label, Elektra,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name="CMJ">Template:Cite news</ref> and their first release in the United States.<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref> The track "Wave Goodbye" was featured in television shows, movies, and soundtracks such as Smallville.<ref name="BB"/> "No Big Deal" was featured on Charmed.Template:Citation needed

References

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