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Acoustics (Minus The Bear EP)
''Acoustics'' is an acoustic EP from Minus the Bear. It was released on October 7, 2008, through Tigre Blanco Records. It contains an unreleased track, "Guns & Ammo", and acoustic versions of six tracks previously released in electric versions on ''Highly Refined Pirates'', '' Menos el Oso'', and ''Planet of Ice''. Track listing Personnel * Jake Snider – Vocals, Guitar * Dave Knudson – Guitar * Erin Tate Erin Tate is the former drummer of Seattle-based indie rock band Minus the Bear and Hand of the Hills, a side project started with David Totten ( The Quiet Ones, Scriptures) and Matt Benham (Black Swedes). Before starting Minus the Bear in 2001, ... – Drums, Percussion * Cory Murchy – Bass * Alex Rose – Keyboards, Vocals Production *Produced by Minus the Bear and Matt Bayles *Recorded and Mixed by Matt Bayles *Mastered by Chris Common *Additional recording by Jake Snider and Alex Rose References {{Authority control 2008 EPs Minus t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minus The Bear
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. History Minus the Bear formed in 2001, and played its first gig three days after 9/11 at the Seattle venue The Paradox. Suicide Squeeze Records released their debut full-length album ''Highly Refined Pirates'' on November 19, 2002. On January 2, 2006, Matt Bayles, keyboard player and producer for Minus the Bear, announced that he would be leavin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indie Rock
Indie rock is a Music subgenre, subgenre of rock music that originated in the United States, United Kingdom and New Zealand from the 1970s to the 1980s. Originally used to describe independent record labels, the term became associated with the music they produced and was initially used interchangeably with alternative rock or "Pop rock, guitar pop rock". One of the primary scenes of the movement was Dunedin, where Dunedin sound, a cultural scene based around a convergence of noise pop and jangle became popular among the city's University of Otago, large student population. Independent labels such as Flying Nun Records, Flying Nun began to promote the scene across New Zealand, inspiring key college rock bands in the United States such as Pavement (band), Pavement, Pixies (band), Pixies and R.E.M. Other notable scenes grew in Madchester, Manchester and Hamburger Schule, Hamburg, with many others thriving thereafter. In the 1980s, the use of the term "independent music, indie" (or " ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minus The Bear
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. History Minus the Bear formed in 2001, and played its first gig three days after 9/11 at the Seattle venue The Paradox. Suicide Squeeze Records released their debut full-length album ''Highly Refined Pirates'' on November 19, 2002. On January 2, 2006, Matt Bayles, keyboard player and producer for Minus the Bear, announced that he would be leavin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Matt Bayles
Matt Bayles (born October 19, 1972) is an American record producer, mixer, engineer, and musician, based in Seattle, Washington. Bayles (pronounced 'Bay-Less') is known for his work with bands such as The Classic Crime, Isis, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, Botch, Mastodon, Minus the Bear, Burnt by the Sun, and Norma Jean and as the keyboardist for American indie rock band, Minus the Bear. Early years Bayles' career began with interning in Nashville, Tennessee. Eventually moving on to engineering country demo sessions with session musician, Bayles learned the ropes of the recording studio. After deciding Nashville wasn't the place to land, Bayles moved to Seattle, Washington. Bayles began working with Brendan O'Brien, eventually assisting for O'Brien on Pearl Jam's ''No Code'' and '' Yield.'' Later, Bayles earned an assistant engineer credit on Deftones' ''Around The Fur'' after linking up with producer Terry Date. Career Bayles handled synthesizer and electronics in Seattle-base ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Planet Of Ice
''Planet of Ice'' is the third full-length album from Minus the Bear, released in the UK on August 20, 2007 and in the US on August 21 by Suicide Squeeze Records. It was produced and recorded by the band's former keyboard player, Matt Bayles, in February and March 2007. It is the first Minus the Bear album to feature keyboardist Alex Rose, who replaced Matt Bayles after he left the band to concentrate on his career as a producer. It is also their last album on Suicide Squeeze Records until 2017's ''Voids''. Track listing Bonus CD The first edition contained a Bonus CD with four tracks, two of which did not appear on ''Planet of Ice''. Vinyl information A limited run of 2000 colored records was pressed and released by Suburban Home on vinyl imprint, Vinyl Collective. High demand led to a second pressing, which included a limited edition tour pressing. To date, there have been four official pressings of ''Planet of Ice'' on vinyl. All pressings are double LPs. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Omni (album)
''Omni'' is the fourth full-length album from Minus the Bear, released on May 4, 2010. It is their first album to be released on Dangerbird Records and was produced by Grammy Award-winner, Joe Chiccarelli (The White Stripes, My Morning Jacket). On April 27, 2009, the band began recording without the support of a record label. On September 3, 2009, they announced on their Twitter that they were officially done recording. On October 27, 2009, they self-released an EP, ''Into the Mirror'', featuring a brand new track from the forthcoming album titled "Into the Mirror," and a b-side from the recording sessions titled "Broken China." This was released on a 7" vinyl that was sold exclusively at shows, and through various digital outlets on the internet. In February, 2010, the band announced that they had signed to Dangerbird Records. Soon after, the title, track list, and release date of their new album was unveiled. On March 3, 2010, the album's first single, "My Time," was made availa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pitchfork (website)
''Pitchfork'' (formerly ''Pitchfork Media'') is an American online music publication (currently owned by Condé Nast) that was launched in 1995 by writer Ryan Schreiber as an independent music blog. Schreiber started Pitchfork while working at a record store in suburban Minneapolis, and the website earned a reputation for its extensive coverage of indie rock music. It has since expanded and covers all kinds of music, including pop. Pitchfork was sold to Condé Nast in 2015, although Schreiber remained its editor-in-chief until he left the website in 2019. Initially based in Minneapolis, Pitchfork later moved to Chicago, and then Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Its offices are currently located in One World Trade Center alongside other Condé Nast publications. The site is best known for its daily output of music reviews but also regularly reviews reissues and box sets. Since 2016, it has published retrospective reviews of classics, and other albums that it had not previously review ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Highly Refined Pirates
''Highly Refined Pirates'' is Minus the Bear's debut full-length album, released on November 19, 2002, by Suicide Squeeze Records. Track listing Personnel *Jake Snider - Vocals and guitar * Dave Knudson - Guitar *Erin Tate - Drums *Cory Murchy - Bass *Matt Bayles Matt Bayles (born October 19, 1972) is an American record producer, Mixing engineer, mixer, Audio engineer, engineer, and musician, based in Seattle, Washington. Bayles (pronounced 'Bay-Less') is known for his work with bands such as The Classic ... - Electronics Additional personnel * Produced and Engineered by Steve Fisk * Mixed by Steve Fisk and Troy Tietjen, except 4,7,10,12, and 14 mixed by Matt Bayles * Mastered by Ed Brooks * Additional vocals by Amy Blaschke on "Get Me Naked 2: Electric Boogaloo" Trivia *Some of the song titles are quotes from the film '' Starship Troopers''. External linksSuicideSqueeze.net {{Authority control Suicide Squeeze Records albums 2002 debut albums Minus the Bear albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Menos El Oso
''Menos el Oso'' is the second studio album from Minus the Bear and was released on August 23, 2005 by Suicide Squeeze Records. The album title is a Spanish translation of "Minus the Bear." Track listing Personnel *Jake Snider - Vocals & Guitar * Dave Knudson - Guitar *Erin Tate - Drums *Cory Murchy - Bass *Matt Bayles Matt Bayles (born October 19, 1972) is an American record producer, Mixing engineer, mixer, Audio engineer, engineer, and musician, based in Seattle, Washington. Bayles (pronounced 'Bay-Less') is known for his work with bands such as The Classic ... - Electronics *James SK Wān - Bamboo Flute Production * Additional production by Chris Common * Engineered by Matt Bayles, Chris Common, and Jake Snider * Additional engineering by Alex Rose * Mixed by Matt Bayles * Mastered by Ed Brooks References {{DEFAULTSORT:Menos El Oso Suicide Squeeze Records albums Minus the Bear albums 2005 albums Albums produced by Matt Bayles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jake Snider
Jake Snider (born March 22, 1976) is the former lead vocalist and guitarist in the band Minus the Bear. He also plays guitar in Onalaska. He has previously been a part of the bands Sharks Keep Moving and State Route 522. He also plays guitar in the Instrumental Rock Band The Jjen along with Justin Tamminga of Assertion. Discography *'' State Route 522 7"'' - State Route 522 (1994, Henry's Finest Recordings) *'' The Excursion Compilation'' - State Route 522 (1995, Excursion Records) *'' Forecast Compilation'' - State Route 522 (1996, Excursion Records) *'' State Route 522/Lying On Loot Split 7"'' - State Route 522 (1996, Excursion Records) *''Samson is Apollo'' - State Route 522 (EP 1997, Henry's Finest Recordings & Excursion Records) *'' Sharks Keep Moving/The Kentucky Pistol 7" split'' - Sharks Keep Moving (1997, Henry's Finest Recordings) *'' Desert Strings and Drifters'' - Sharks Keep Moving (EP 1998, Second Nature Recordings) *'' Full Length album'' - Sharks Keep Moving (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dave Knudson (guitarist)
Dave Knudson (born October 13, 1976) is an American guitarist and founding member of Seattle based indie band Minus the Bear, as well as mathcore band Botch. Other credits include additional guitars on These Arms Are Snakes' album ''Oxeneers or The Lion Sleeps When Its Antelope Go Home''. Since the breakup of Minus The Bear, Knudson has been working on solo material; his debut solo album, ''The Only Thing You Have to Change is Everything'', was released on May 13, 2022. Equipment *Guitars ** PRS McCarty guitar with two humbuckers (as seen in the above photo.) ** PRS Custom 24 with trem/two humbuckers. Seen on the Omni tour. ** Fender Jaguar Special HH Baritone Guitar. Used on Secret Country live **First Act Delia 22 fret guitar with two humbuckers. **Gibson Les Paul Classic Custom silverburst edition electric guitar. ** PRS DGT, black with maple trim. Used on Fall '08 tour. *Amplifiers: **Mesa Boogie Lonestar with custom white Tolex through a Mesa Boogie 2X12" extension cabinet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erin Tate
Erin Tate is the former drummer of Seattle-based indie rock band Minus the Bear and Hand of the Hills, a side project started with David Totten ( The Quiet Ones, Scriptures) and Matt Benham (Black Swedes). Before starting Minus the Bear in 2001, he was a member of Kill Sadie. He has also played drums for Askeleton, Amy Blaschke, Heather Duby, Onalaska, These Arms Are Snakes These Arms Are Snakes was an American post-hardcore band that formed in 2002 and featured former members of Botch and Kill Sadie. Before disbanding in 2009, they released three studio albums: ''Oxeneers or the Lion Sleeps When Its Antelope Go Ho ..., and Shampoop. References Living people American drummers Musicians from Seattle Minus the Bear members Year of birth missing (living people) {{US-drummer-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
