STR Bio. - April 2001 STR began in September of 1998 with members Nathan Humphris (vocals/guitar), Josh Mann (guitar/vocals), Jethro Robinson (bass) and Craig Beames (drums). Craig left the band in early 2001 to pursue other interests, and Joel Bourne (of No Questions Asked) took the reigns.

Their music ranges between flat-out punk, to rock, to pop, and they have been described as a cross between bands like; Saves The Day, No Motiv, Good Riddance and Strung Out.

Lyrically, the band address fairly varied topics. Their set will often include both personal pop "ditties", aswel as songs discussing such issues as the new age movement, sweatshop labour in Nike factories, domestic violence, political correctness, and many more. These topics are always addressed from an optimistic perspective, and the band feel that their music is a good medium to initiate positive thinking and change.

In February 2000, the band embarked on their first overseas tour and visited New Zealand with Sydney hardcore band 'Ceasefire'. They performed at the Parachute festival and at all the main, North island cities. They were well recieved and will hopefully return for a follow-up tour, late 2001.

STR is also currently signed to Strategy Records, and released their debut EP through the label in August of 2001.

Releases:
Middle Man Demo- January 1999.
When Words Fail - August 2001.

Bands played with:
Millencolin (Sweden), No Use For A Name (US), Frenzal Romb (Syd), Dance Hall Crashers (US), DSM (NZ), MxPx (US), 28 Days (Melb), The Ataris (US), Shutdown (US), No Fun At All (Sweden), Bodyjar (Melb).