Minus the Bear Biography

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Minus the Bear


Minus the Bear is a rock band from Seattle, Washington. The band features ex- and current members of Botch, Kill Sadie, and Sharks Keep Moving. Their sound is a combination of Pele-esque guitar-taps and electronics, with sophisticated time signature composition. The name "Minus the Bear" comes from an inside joke between the band members, referring to the 80s TV show B.J. and the Bear.

On January 2, 2006 Matt Bayles, keyboardist and producer for Minus the Bear, announced that he was leaving the band in order to focus on record production work. His last performance with the band was on January 28, 2006. Subsequently, he was replaced by Alex Rose, who previously worked as a sound engineer on Menos el Oso.

An album of remixes of songs from Menos El Oso, entitled Interpretaciones del Oso, was released on February 20, 2007, including a remix by underground rapper P.O.S..

The band's third full length album, titled Planet of Ice, was released on August 21, 2007, and contains ten tracks.

Band members

  • Dave Knudson - Guitar
  • Cory Murchy - Bass
  • Alex Rose - Synthesizer, Drum Machine, Vocals, Electronics, and Saxophone
  • Jake Snider - Lead Vocals, Guitar
  • Erin Tate - Drums


Former members

  • Matt Bayles - Vocals, keyboards/drum machine, Electronics


Notable guest appearances

  • Amy Blaschke - On Highly Refined Pirates
  • Heather Duby - On Menos el Oso and They Make Beer Commercials Like This


Discography



Music videos

  • "The Game Needed Me" from Menos el Oso.
  • "Pachuca Sunrise" from Menos el Oso.
  • "Knights" from Planet of Ice.


References

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Musical groups established in 2001Washington musical groups2000s music groupsAlternative musical groupsAmerican indie rock groupsArena Rock Recording Co. artists

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