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Seattle, Washington, United States (2001 – present)

Minus the Bear are a group which formed in Seattle, Washington, United States in 2001 and have released four albums and four EPs. The band consists of Jake Snider (vocals, guitar), Dave Knudson (guitar), Cory Murchy (bass), Alex Rose (synths, vocals) and Erin Tate (drums). Original keyboardist Matt Bayles left the band in 2006, but has remained on good terms with the band and produced their 2007 album Planet of Ice. The band is known for their amusing song titles such as “Hey, Wanna Throw Up?” and “Monkey!!! Knife!!! Fight!!!”. Despite this light humor, the band’s music is quite technical.

Members of the band were formerly in the bands Botch, Kill Sadie, and Sharks Keep Moving. Their sound involves a mix of Pele-esque guitar-taps and electronics, with a Don Caballero-esque sophistication of composition. The name Minus the Bear comes from the famed TV show B.J. and the Bear—minus the bear.

After initially forming in 2001 with guitarist David Knudson, bassist Cory Murchy, and drummer Erin Tate, the trio eventually recruited keyboardist/sequencer Matt Bayles and vocalist/guitarist Jake Snider. They released their debut EP This is What I Know About Being Gigantic on September 14, 2001 through Suicide Squeeze Records—who would subsequently release the majority of their albums and EPs.

The following year, on August 8, 2002, in preparation for the up-coming album the band was working on, they released the 5 track promo EP Bands Like It When You Yell “Yar!” At Them. On December 2, 2002, the band released their first full-length album, Highly Refined Pirates.
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  • stayoungdeca

    Their setlist is fantastic. Fucking brilliant.

    14 May 10:19pm Reply

  • jaaamiebeach

    So good in Birmingham on Friday. Infinity Overhead vinyl looks rad!

    29 Apr 6:05pm Reply

  • AnthraxHamRadio

    Finally some love in this shoutbox for these guys. Heck, do they deserve it.

    28 Apr 7:57pm Reply

  • EmiliaQue

    Minus. Fuck Yeah !

    26 Apr 8:38pm Reply

  • titchio

    Saturday!!!!!!!! Awwww maahhhh gaaaawwwd!

    23 Apr 9:55pm Reply

  • Wvrst

    Soooo looking forward to finally seeing these sexy beasts again on monday <3<3 I reeaally miss them

    19 Apr 6:39pm Reply

  • YuJoo

    agreed with reactions. After seeing them live, something just makes you forget all that. I don't like "My Time" that much but still found myself singing along to it. 10 years of music and they give you a bit of everything in their live performances.

    13 Apr 5:14pm Reply

  • saythissooner

    infinity overhead rocks

    25 Mar 9:49pm Reply

  • reactions

    after seeing them live last night I completely understand why they have progressed the way they did... they put on an amazing show and truly enchant the audience. I had the best time of my life and wouldn't change for the world the music they're putting out. Grow with the artist.

    24 Mar 1:06am Reply

  • dreamelectric

    They were soooo gooood last night.

    23 Mar 3:22pm Reply

  • reactions

    I am finally seeing them tonight. not sure which album exposure to expect, but I'm stoked either way. hope they play at least some from Highly Refined Pirates

    22 Mar 7:01pm Reply

  • stayoungdeca

    I understand what you guys are saying, but I still love the shit outta OMNI. Animal Backwards and Hold Me Down are just so good. I can lay on my bed and stare at the ceiling listening to it for a whole day. Minus the Bear can't possibly step down. They're just trying something different.

    18 Mar 10:09pm Reply

  • noworldforeric

    Tonight is about to be so glorious. Finally, finally, finally.

    6 Mar 5:37pm Reply

  • eselv73

    "MtB needs get back to their intricate layered guitar songs" THIS

    28 Feb 6:07am Reply

  • Blvd_Nights

    MtB needs get back to their intricate layered guitar songs, and put a muzzle on Jake. [2] What the hell happened to this band?

    14 Feb 12:31am Reply

  • comochocapic

    ♡

    13 Feb 5:03pm Reply

  • titchio

    Cant wait to see them again in April!

    6 Feb 12:43am Reply

  • heylisaaa

    can you guys please do an australian tour! you have very loving fans (especially me) here! kthanxbai.

    31 Jan 8:45am Reply

  • redstar5wp

    Hey guys sorry for the cheeky plug but my band Likes Lions are huge MTB fans. We just released our new EP for FREE at http://likeslions.bandcamp.com so please check it out if you have time, and let me know what you think!

    24 Jan 6:58pm Reply

  • YuJoo

    Infinity Overhead restored my faith in this band. I nearly lost it after OMNI.

    20 Jan 9:14pm Reply
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