Find us at SXSW 2010

by Dave on March 16, 2010

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Five short sets in three days–find us and you’ll hear songs from OMNI, our new album!
Thu 3/18 — Filter Showdown @ Cedar Street – 3:30p
Fri 3/19 — Relix Party @ Antone’s – 2:30p // Musebox Party @ Rusty Spurs – 11:55p
Sat 3/20 — Stubbs – 9:00p // Dangerbird Party @ Mellow Johnny’s – 11:00p
Admission details, etc. after the jump. [click to continue…]

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Pre-sale tickets are now up. Get ‘em here! We’ve got a couple different packages including an exclusive pre-order only T-shirt and some OMNI bundles.

We know some of you are disappointed we’re not hitting yr city on this tour–don’t fret! This is only the first of many, many tours to come. We’ll see you soon! Dates and pre-order shirt detail after the jump. [click to continue…]

Spring US Tour Announced!

by Kelly on March 9, 2010

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We’re super pumped to announce a headlining tour in support of our new album, OMNI, out May 4th. Beginning April 19th in Spokane, WA, we’ll embark on a 6-week national tour and introduce new material from the upcoming album. Get ready with a free download of the first single, MY TIME, at www.omnithealbum.com!

Dates after the jump (and ticket links to come soon)! [click to continue…]

Back Catalog iTunes Sale

by Dave on March 9, 2010

Our back catalog is on sale on iTunes thanks to a @suicidesqueeze label spotlight!

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Head over to www.omnithealbum.com (or scroll down below) to check out our ridiculous new game OMNI SAYS, an homage to one of our favorite 80’s games, Simon. Download a free MP3 of our new single “My Time” while you’re there. All sorts of pre-order options as well including two different 2xLP vinyl choices, both of which include an MP3 download card. The deluxe vinyl package includes an OMNI stencil and colored vinyl to boot!

OMNI 2xLP Proofs Arrive at Dangerbird

by Dave on March 5, 2010

Check out the first single from OMNI, “My Time,” over at Spinner.com!

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OMNI Artwork Unveiled

March 3, 2010

Artwork and packaging created by Seattle’s Jordan Butcher.

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“OMNI” — New album out May 4th on Dangerbird

February 22, 2010

Seattle-based quintet Minus the Bear are very excited to announce the release of their new album, OMNI, set for a May 4th release on Dangerbird Records. Produced by Grammy Award winning producer Joe Chiccarelli (The White Stripes, My Morning Jacket), OMNI showcases the quintet’s remarkable gift to craft visionary and gripping compositions, and with the [...]

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MTB sign with LA’s Dangerbird Records

February 17, 2010

Dangerbird Records is proud to announce the signing of Seattle-based rockers Minus the Bear to their burgeoning roster. The Silver Lake-based label will release the band’s fourth LP this spring. “As music fans, we’ve adored Minus the Bear for years, so we’re honored to be in business with them,” exclaims Jeff Castelaz, co-founder/CEO of Dangerbird [...]

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MinustheBear.com v4.0

February 16, 2010

It’s finally here! We’ll be unleashing a tidal wave of news soon so we figured it was time to overhaul the site. Lots of awesome stuff to announce–can’t wait to fill everyone in on the details! We’ll be updating and improving the site as we go along so check back for new features/updates–free downloads, ticket [...]

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MTB Main Stage at Sasquatch

February 16, 2010

We’re excited to announce that we’ll be playing Sasquatch! Festival’s main stage this year. We’ll help kick off the festival Saturday, May 29th at the Gorge Amphitheater alongside My Morning Jacket, Vampire Weekend, Public Enemy, Broken Social Scene and many more. Details and tickets here.

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Vote for the All Ages Movement Project!

February 16, 2010

Please help them win $50,000. Vote here!
UPDATE: They won–thanks for your help!

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Phone Photos — Fall 2009 Tour

January 7, 2010
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Suicide Squeeze Records MEGA SALE!

January 6, 2010

The entire Suicide Squeeze catalog is ON SALE! Everything from the killer new Russian Circles record to the earliest 7-inches by Modest Mouse and Elliott Smith. All the MTB records too. Get some. CD-EPs – $4.99, CDs – $8.99 and LPs – $9.99

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