“Hold Me Down” Video Premiere

March 4, 2011

Can’t lie, we’re all pretty damn excited about this live video for “Hold Me Down.” Special thanks to Adam Rothlein and everyone in the crew that spent that cold-ass day in Philadelphia making it happen and a HUGE round of applause to everyone at the show. You guys are the bomb. MTV – thanks for [...]

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Do you find yourself asking the question: “What has Minus the Bear been up to this year?”

February 25, 2011

If so, here are your answers. 1. Writing new jams at the practice space. 2. Finalizing the “Hold Me Down” video. (Hint: It’s awesome.) 3. Planning a springtime USA mini-tour and other shows. 4. Losing hearing from playing new riffs too loudly in basement. 5. Realizing in September it’ll be 10 years since “Gigantic” was [...]

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Interview/Performance Streaming on JBTV

January 19, 2011

About a month ago we rolled into Chicago and met up with JBTV to film a few songs and do a lil interview. Five songs and a chat later, here it is. Thanks to all the folks there, we had a great time.

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Join us at our JBTV taping in Chicago

December 11, 2010

Wednesday, December 15th we’ll be taping a live performance for JBTV in Chicago. RVSP here for your chance to win tickets to the show. Can’t wait to see you in a few days at the Vic Theater, Chicago!

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“Hold Me Down” Video Shoot at Philly Show

December 2, 2010

Philly’s lookin’ so good… Are you ready for your big on-camera moment? Friday December 2nd we’ll be filming the video for “Hold Me Down” at our show at the Electric Factory. The cameras will be rolling all night and we’ll eventually be using the footage as part of a DVD. See all your beautiful faces [...]

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US Tour Resumes Tonight in the ATL — Free OMNI Download with Shirt Purchase!

November 26, 2010

We’re back in the US and couldn’t be more excited to work off all the turkey from last night with the third leg (pun intended) of our Fall OMNI tour. We start back up tonight in Atlanta at the Masquerade before heading down to Orlando tomorrow and then up the East Coast. Just like the [...]

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Orlando In-Store Saturday, November 27

November 26, 2010

We’ll be playing a few acoustic tunes at Park Street CDs Saturday, November 27th at 6pm before our show later that night at Firestone Live. Get the full scoop here!

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Help us out with our “Hold Me Down” Video!

November 24, 2010

We’re filming our new video for “Hold Me Down” LIVE at our upcoming U.S. shows, and we want YOU to be a part of it! (Specifically the Philly date at the Electric Factory)! If you’re coming to any of our upcoming shows, film clips of yourself throughout the day – at work/school, eating food, hanging [...]

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Belfast & Dublin Cancelled — Sorry Ireland…

November 17, 2010

The seas are apparently too rough and our ferry has been cancelled. Even our re-booking was scratched. Jimmy Eat World are still playing, but unfortunately we can’t make the crossing following our headlining show last night in Newcastle. Hope to make it over soon and all our apologies. Enjoy the Jimmys!

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“My Time” Remix Winners

November 16, 2010

We’ve picked a gem of a jam to win our “My Time” remix contest! Check out Thomas MItchener’s bangin’ mix. We love it. Must have been a late entry as not that many people voted for it, but I’m glad we found it amongst all the weird, fun, and generally, um, interesting remixes. (I’m looking [...]

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“They Make Beer Commercials Like This” Re-Press on Beer Colored Vinyl

November 12, 2010

Suicide Squeeze Records has just re-pressed our 2004 EP, “They Make Beer Commercials Like This.” The limited edition run of 1,000 is on beer colored vinyl to match the beer flavored songs. (Can’t believe we didn’t do it on this color sooner.) Head to the Suicide Squeeze Store and order yours.

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Popsickle 2010 in Minneapolis Added to Tour

November 10, 2010

We’re happy to finally announce the last show of our nine-week mega-tour: Popsickle 2010! This festival will take place in Minneapolis at the legendary First Avenue / 7th Street Entry Clubs on Saturday December 18th. Tickets on sale this Saturday, November 13th. Check the site for more details and the lineup.

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Our Huge Nine Week Tour Starts NOW!

October 18, 2010

Eugene, OR what’s up?! We’re in your town tonight to kick off our nine-week mega tour. We’ll be hitting tons of cities in the US and Europe over the next couple months, playing OMNI stuff, Oso stuff, Pirates stuff, Ice stuff, and my own personal favorite from Beer Commercials. Mmmmmm. Full dates and ticket info [...]

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