Minus The Bear
Founded: 2001
Location: United States
Minus the Bear was an American indie rock band formed in Seattle, Washington, in 2001, and comprising members of Botch, Kill Sadie, and Sharks Keep Moving. Their sound was described as "Pele-esque guitar-taps and electronics with sophisticated time signature composition."Minus the Bear released six albums and four EPs. The band's final line-up consisted of Jake Snider (vocals, guitar), Dave Knudson (guitar), Cory Murchy (bass guitar), and Alex Rose (synthesizers, vocals). On July 17, 2018, the band announced their retirement and accompanying farewell tour. Their final live performance was December 16, 2018, at The Showbox in Seattle.
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Live Review: Minus The Bear, Zefereli
"Tonight's set is a genuine treat for fans of all eras."
Guitarist Dave Knudson On Seattle And The Evolution Of Minus The Bear
"For the last five years there's been a lot of uncertainty, but also a lot of re-energising."
Seattle Rockers Minus The Bear To Bring New Album To Aus This Year
Filling the Australian 'Voids'
Minus The Bear Split With Drummer Over Personal & Creative Differences
Erin Tate had been with the band since their inception in 2001
Album Review: Minus The Bear - 'Acoustics II'
Stripped back and re-built.
Album Review: Minus The Bear Infinity Overhead
The band’s fifth album kicks off with the truly grating Steel And Blood, perhaps the most Omni-esque song on the album, whereby frontman Jake Snider instantly loses all previously amassed points for being a suave bastard by coming across like a lounge singer trying desperately to incite some kind of carnal reaction from a pool of disinterested soccer mums.
Album Review: Minus The Bear - 'Infinity Overhead'
Solid and unpredictable.
Minus The Bear
All month long we are running the Soundwave Festival Quickies - where we issue a band playing at the festival 7 quick questions.
Minus The Bear
It's taken a few years, but Minus The Bear are finally getting as much attention for the quality of their music rather than their members previous musical endeavors. With one of the album's of 2007 under their collective belts and an Australian tour locked in for February, Erin was nice enough to answer the following questions for us...
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