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) and Raf Rundell (previously of 1965 Records). The duo produces original material amalgamating various styles including 2-step,

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and also host a radio show on

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Radio entitled ''Follow the Bears''. Critics offer various descriptions of The 2 Bears' sound including "pop-hip-house" "liquid-bmore-house-step" and "rave-garage". The duo have produced remixes for several established artists including

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History

Raf Rundell, a former press officer, and Joe Goddard, one fifth of electronic music band

, met while working together at the Greco-Roman soundsystem parties. Joe has told how the band originated from the suggestion of a friend who proposed that he, Rundell and Joe Mount (from the band

) form a band called 'The 3 Bears'. The band ultimately formed as a two piece without Joe Mount. During their formative studio sessions Rundell and Goddard created the tracks "Mercy Time" and "Be Strong", which went on to appear on their first EP ''Follow The Bears,'' released by Southern Fried Records in early 2010. ''Follow The Bears'' was supported by a subsequent remix EP featuring contributions from

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" on 2 January. The single was included on the XFM playlist. They also made a mix album, ''2 Bears 1 Love'' which featured

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, and remixes from the 2 Bears. They also announced a second LP titled ''The Night is Young,'' to be released in October 2014 on Southern Fried Records.

Discography

Albums

Remix albums

Extended plays

Singles

Notes

References

External links

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Interview in ''Observer'', 18 December 2011
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