The Feds (UK)
We're the Feds! A young rock band (still in our teens) from Sheffield, England.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
The Feds formed in June 2003. We're a young band (still very much in our teens). The Feds were formed from the ashes of two very different (now split-up) Sheffield bands: 'KarmaSupra' and 'Mezzo'. We've played ten gigs ( Leadmill, City Hall Ballroom, Casbah, Boardwalk, Grapes) already in Sheffield and have more lined up. We have appeared in a short film entitled 'Knitting A Love Song' due to be released in late 2004. We have recorded a debut EP entitled 'Moon Rider'. Its a four track CD recorded at Swing Riot during January 2004. We are awaiting reviews of the EP (which will hopefully be positive!). Our EP is always available for purchase at every gig we play.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
We've played at most of the venues (big and small) in our hometown of Sheffield, UK. We love playing gigs. Our best gig was probably when we played at Sheffield City Hall in december 2003 it was an exhilarating experience.
Your musical influences
We play a mixture of post-grunge, progressive-emo(ish), sort of art-rock music or modern progressive rock. Our music is quite hard to describe but people who have heard us have likened us to Cave In, The Mars Volta, Muse, British Sea Power, Thrice, Biffy Clyro, Genesis, The Pink Fairies, Janes Addiction and Neil Young.
Our influences include: The Mars Volta, Hundred Reasons, Spirit, ELP, Yes, Cave In, Bright Eyes, Cursive, Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam...
What equipment do you use?
Louis - Godin SD Electric Guitar, Danelectro U2 electric guitar, 100W Marshall Amp, Zoom effects pedal.
Loz - Ernie Ball Stingray Bass, Peavey Bass Amp.
Josh - Mapex V series, sabian cymbals, gibralter hardware
Will - Schechter Diamond series electric guitar...
