Steadman (band)#Revive
{{Short description|British rock band}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Steadman
| image = File:Steadmanlogo5.jpg
| caption = Official Steadman logo
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| background = group_or_band
| origin = Hastings, England
| genre = Britpop, Glam rock, alternative, Psychedelic rock
| label = None
| current_members = Simon Steadman
Russel Field
David Walton
James Board
Chris Murphy
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| website = {{Official URL}}
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Steadman, formerly known as the Dharmas,{{cite web |title=Steadman |url=https://music.apple.com/us/artist/steadman/790248 |access-date=2024-10-07 |publisher=Apple Music}} 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.{{cite web |last1=Henderson |first1=Alex |title=Steadman Biography |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/steadman-mn0000012736#biography |website=Allmusic |access-date=29 April 2025}} 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".{{cite web |last1=Iwasaki |first1=Scott |title=Opening for others suits Steadman fine |url=https://www.deseret.com/2003/10/31/19792945/opening-for-others-suits-steadman-fine/ |website=Deseret News |date=31 October 2003}}
When Elektra Records dissolved, the band lost their recording deal as a result.
The band has played shows with acts including Jason Mraz, 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.{{citation needed|date=January 2022}}
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.{{cite magazine |last1=Hay |first1=Carla |title=Now, Hear This... Steadman |url=https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/00s/2004/BB-2004-01-31.pdf#page=38 |access-date=29 April 2025 |magazine=Billboard (magazine) |date=31 January 2004}} 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. It sold approximately 6000 copies.{{CN|date=April 2025}}
Revive, released in 2003, was Steadman's debut on a major label, Elektra,{{cite web |last1=Prato |first1=Greg |title=Revive Review |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/revive-mw0000032317#review |website=Allmusic |access-date=29 April 2025}}{{cite news |last1=Maybe |first1=Brad |title=STEADMAN Revive (Elektra) |url=https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/CMJ/2003/CMJ-819-2003-06-23.pdf#page=7 |access-date=29 April 2025 |work=CMJ |date=23 June 2003}} and their first release in the United States.{{cite magazine |last1=Teitelman |first1=Bram |title=STEADMAN Revive |url=https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Billboard/00s/2003/BB-2003-09-06.pdf#page=38 |access-date=29 April 2025 |magazine=Billboard (magazine) |date=6 September 2003}} The track "Wave Goodbye" was featured in television shows, movies, and soundtracks such as Smallville. "No Big Deal" was featured on Charmed.{{citation needed|date=January 2022}}
References
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=Further reading=
- https://www.allmusic.com/album/loser-friendly-mw0000068541#review
- http://www.impactpress.com/articles/junjul00/musicr6700.html
- https://www.inmusicwetrust.com/articles/21r19.html
- http://www.melodic.net/album/steadman-revive
External links
- [https://archive.org/details/Steadman Steadman collection] at the Internet Archive's live music archive
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