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With catchy song titles like "Hey, Wanna Throw Up? Get Me Naked," "Monkey!!! Knife!!! Fight!!!," and "Lemurs, Man, Lemurs," it's hard not to be at least a little bit curious about this Seattle-based quintet. Featuring members of Botch, Kill Sadie, and Sharks Keep Moving, Minus the Bear emerged on Seattle's music scene in 2001 with the release of their six-song EP This Is What I Know About Being Gigantic. The band comprised guitarist Dave Knudson, vocalist/ guitarist Jake Snider, drummer Erin Tate, and bassist Cory Murchy. Though the band entered the studio before they ever played a show, they toured aggressively in support of the EP, then returned to the studio to record 2002's Highly Refined Pirates, their first full-length album. Both the EP and LP were released by Seattle-based Suicide Squeeze Records. Though the song titles may lead one to believe that they're a novelty act, Minus the Bear provides polished, shrewdly arranged songs. Finger-tapped guitar riffs mixed with catchy melodies and unexpected time changes keep listeners interested and entertained. Minus the Bear issued two EPs in 2004: Bands Like It When You Yell "Yar!" at Them on Suicide Squeeze and They Make Beer Commericals Like This on Arena Rock. Their next full-length, the self-produced Menos el Oso (Spanish for Minus the Bear), appeared in August 2005; the remix album Interpretaciones del Oso followed in early 2007. The band released the full-length Planet of Ice later that year. In 2009 the band went into the studio with My Morning Jacket producer Joe Chiccarelli, and the following year released the album Omni through Dangerbird Records. Their fifth album, Infinity Overhead, followed on the label in 2012.

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by Michael Major - March 23, 2023

The “lovespell” video was also directed by Tom Flynn, who also partnered with the band for the recently released, free-spirited “firebird” clip. Kerrang! described the track “dazzling,” LouderSound called it “fret-bendingly good,” and Guitar World, in a nod to Yvette’s playing style, dubbed it “tap-...

Seattle's Calm Collapse Debut 'Sounds God' Photo Seattle's Calm Collapse Debut 'Sounds God'
by Michael Major - October 03, 2022

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Wild Arrows Release New Single 'Here's The Ghost' Photo Wild Arrows Release New Single 'Here's The Ghost'
by Michael Major - June 09, 2022

'Here's the Ghost'' was a true collaborative effort between the band's Mike Law and the collective of producers Gary Atturio (Psychic TV, Belle Mare), Grady Walker and Nick Krill  (The War On Drugs, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah), who worked on the album at Law's studio, The Civil Defense. ...

David Knudson Shares Debut Solo LP, 'THE ONLY THING YOU HAVE TO CHANGE IS EVERYTHING' Photo David Knudson Shares Debut Solo LP, 'THE ONLY THING YOU HAVE TO CHANGE IS EVERYTHING'
by Marissa Tomeo - May 15, 2022

David Knudson officially releases his new LP The Only Thing You Have to Change is Everything  out today via Platoon/Seawall. The 10-track LP traverses Knudson’s dizzying riffage and energized instrumentation while excising the full-band format in favor of intricately layered guitar, bold programmed ...

Minus the Bear Share 'Lemurs, Man, Lemurs' from New 'Farewell Live' LP Photo Minus the Bear Share 'Lemurs, Man, Lemurs' from New 'Farewell Live' LP
by Michael Major - October 12, 2021

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by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 22, 2020

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Gold Record Share Official Video For 'Dance Where I Want' Photo Gold Record Share Official Video For 'Dance Where I Want'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 03, 2020

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by Kaitlin Milligan - December 05, 2019

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Former Taking Back Sunday Bandmates Fred Mascherino and Eddie Reyes Team Up for Emo N Photo Former Taking Back Sunday Bandmates Fred Mascherino and Eddie Reyes Team Up for Emo Night Tour
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 20, 2019

Former bandmates Fred Mascherino and Eddie Reyes have reconnected and teamed up for their very own rendition of Emo Night. They'll be taking their show on the road in January 2020 for a few dates that will include stops in Amityville (NY), Asbury Park (NJ), and Easton (PA). The festivities will incl...

Fallow Land Unveils New Single From Upcoming LP on Spartan Records Photo Fallow Land Unveils New Single From Upcoming LP on Spartan Records
by Tori Hartshorn - July 10, 2019

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Spartan Records Announces Fallow Land LP Photo Spartan Records Announces Fallow Land LP
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 19, 2019

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by Tori Hartshorn - March 27, 2019

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by Tori Hartshorn - February 20, 2019

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Seattle's Oceanwires Release New Video For FUEL + REASONS, Debut Album Out 2/15 Photo Seattle's Oceanwires Release New Video For FUEL + REASONS, Debut Album Out 2/15
by Tori Hartshorn - January 09, 2019

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by Macon Prickett - March 15, 2018

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by Macon Prickett - February 20, 2018

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by Rebecca Russo - August 25, 2017

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by Caryn Robbins - August 10, 2017

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by Caryn Robbins - June 06, 2017

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