Fresh from finessing their second album oozevoodoo, international wanderers The Scare will headline My Filthy Riot this weekend. They chat to FL about creative doubts and getting a little help from Daniel Johns.

You have recently finished recording your – œdifficult second album’ oozevoodoo. How does it feel to have this completed?
I feel reborn; frustrated by the waiting game we now play. But the album I feel proud of. Which is a very rare for me to say.

Did you feel any pressure going into the recording?
Well yeah, I was scared because there is only so much you can prepare even after a year. And in your life you want progression obviously, and it’s always a question in the back of your head – whether what you’re doing is actually good or if you’re are disillusioned.

How did you come to work with Daniel Johns as producer of the record?
We had become friends with Daniel through our last record. It was sort of something that got thrown into a conversation and the more we thought about it the more it made sense. He had a personal understanding and a genuine respect for what we were doing.

What was it like working with him in this capacity?
To me personally it never felt like working. Which probably is a good thing when doing something that is so personal. He’s great at keeping belief and vibe in a room. Also I think it helps that he himself has worked with so may producers in our position, so he knew how to communicate with us, the way a band wants to be spoken too.

Have you had a chance to test out the new tracks on an audience yet – if so what has the response been like?
Yes, we have. The response has been great. We made a conscious effort to make songs that you have to tap your foot to, click your fingers or even dance if you’re that way inclined. I wish more songs were.

You are headlining the first day of My Filthy Riot on the 21st – how does playing a hometown gig like this compare to playing a “hometown” gig in England?
A hometown gig in England is different, because we are still a novelty; visitors. Playing here I’m excited, but at the end of the day we’re just some other Sydney kids you know?

Are there any bands on the bill that you are particularly excited about playing with seeing?
There are a whole lot of bands I haven’t seen. I don’t get out much unfortunately.
So I’m interested to see what’s going on. I’ve heard some things. Shit question -now I look like an asshole!

And lastly – what is the best thing about being a band from Sydney?
You’re grounded.

Catch The Scare and many more local heroes at My Filthy Riot, this Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 March at the Annandale Hotel.