Best New Bands » Bear in Heaven http://www.bestnewbands.com News, Reviews and Interviews Wed, 07 Feb 2018 02:08:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.41 Bear In Heaven Premiere “Sinful Nature” On NPR http://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/bear-in-heaven-premiere-sinful-nature-on-npr/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/bear-in-heaven-premiere-sinful-nature-on-npr/#comments Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:34:34 +0000 Announce SXSW Schedule US Spring Tour Dates With Blouse, Doldrums and Young Magic I LOVE YOU, IT’S COOL Out April 3rd On Dead Oceans / Hometapes Now Available for Pre-Order After playing a secret show in New York last week, Bear in Heaven are officially back in business and ready to hit the road. What better

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  1. Bear In Heaven Premiere “The Reflection Of You” Video Bear In Heaven just premiered a brand new video for “The Reflection Of You” on VICE’s Music Channel, Noisey. The video was directed by infamous production company / art collective, PFFR, who are best known as the creators of Wonder Showzen, Xavier...
  2. Bear In Heaven Receive a Hero’s Welcome in Brooklyn Last night Bear In Heaven returned home… To the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn. The indie sensation played for a sold-out crowd eager to bop and sway to their brand of danceable, experimental funk. The crowd was a varied...
  3. New Tour Announcements from Matthew Dear, Bear In Heaven, Starfucker, and Deer Tick Matthew Dear U.S. Tour 10.14 Chicago, IL – Metro 10.15 Hamilton, Ontario – Red Mill Theatre 10.16 Toronto, Ontario – Wrongbar 10.18 Montreal, Quebec – Belmont 10.19 Boston, MA – Great Scott 10.20 New York, NY – CMJ 10.21 Philadelphia,...
]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/bear-in-heaven-premiere-sinful-nature-on-npr/feed/ 0 Bear In Heaven Premiere “The Reflection Of You” Video http://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/bear-in-heaven-premiere-the-reflection-of-you-video/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/bear-in-heaven-premiere-the-reflection-of-you-video/#comments Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:23:16 +0000 Bear In Heaven just premiered a brand new video for “The Reflection Of You” on VICE’s Music Channel, Noisey. The video was directed by infamous production company / art collective, PFFR, who are best known as the creators of Wonder Showzen, Xavier : Renegade Angel, and The Heart She Holler (Bear In Heaven’s own Jon Philpot edited

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  1. Bear In Heaven Receive a Hero’s Welcome in Brooklyn Last night Bear In Heaven returned home… To the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn. The indie sensation played for a sold-out crowd eager to bop and sway to their brand of danceable, experimental funk. The crowd was a varied...
  2. New Tour Announcements from Matthew Dear, Bear In Heaven, Starfucker, and Deer Tick Matthew Dear U.S. Tour 10.14 Chicago, IL – Metro 10.15 Hamilton, Ontario – Red Mill Theatre 10.16 Toronto, Ontario – Wrongbar 10.18 Montreal, Quebec – Belmont 10.19 Boston, MA – Great Scott 10.20 New York, NY – CMJ 10.21 Philadelphia,...
  3. Countdown To CMJ- Bear Hands! Disclaimer:  The ever innovative and entirely original music brought to you by Bear Hands can be incredibly addictive if not used as directed, or taken in excess.  We strongly encourage a little over-indulgence in regards to said band.  After all-...
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  1. Weekend Playlist – November 26, 2010 photo credit: Laurel Kathleen Happy Black Friday – or Buy Nothing Day, whichever you prefer. Before you start your holiday weekend, BNB invites you to check out this playlist of songs from the week’s featured artists. “Percussion Gun” – White...
  2. The Weekend Playlist for November 12, 2010 photo credit – Kelly Knapp In our latest installment of the newly-revamped Weekend Playlist, we look back on some of the week’s posts, accompanied by music from our featured artists. Cameras – Matt and Kim:Last Saturday, Cervante Pope reviewed Sidewalks,...
  3. Weekend Playlist – Best Songs of 2010 photo credit: Sherene Hilal Before we count down to 2011, we’re picking out some of the best songs of 2010. Which was your favorite? Vote now for your favorite song of 2010! “Rope” – ArpLine In an interview with Sherene...
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  1. Hard Work Proves That Bears Do Go To Heaven Brooklyn-based experimental rock outfit Bear In Heaven is proof that hard work and perseverance pays off. Formed by Jon Philpot in 2003 and despite having released two earlier records, the band finally has broken through in 2010. This year, they’ve...
  2. New Tour Announcements from Matthew Dear, Bear In Heaven, Starfucker, and Deer Tick Matthew Dear U.S. Tour 10.14 Chicago, IL – Metro 10.15 Hamilton, Ontario – Red Mill Theatre 10.16 Toronto, Ontario – Wrongbar 10.18 Montreal, Quebec – Belmont 10.19 Boston, MA – Great Scott 10.20 New York, NY – CMJ 10.21 Philadelphia,...
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]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/live-reviews/bear-in-heaven-receive-a-heros-welcome-in-brooklyn/feed/ 1 Q&A: Doris Cellar of Freelance Whales http://www.bestnewbands.com/interviews/qa-doris-cellar-of-freelance-whales/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/interviews/qa-doris-cellar-of-freelance-whales/#comments Sat, 20 Nov 2010 20:00:00 +0000 When people hear Craigslist experiences, they only think of the gloom and doom that could occur from these chance meetings. But fortunately for Queens, New York-based Freelance Whales, the results couldn’t have gone more swimmingly. The band’s name is derived from lead singer Judah Dadone’s near death experience when he nearly drowned during his childhood

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  1. The Weekend Playlist for November 12, 2010 photo credit – Kelly Knapp In our latest installment of the newly-revamped Weekend Playlist, we look back on some of the week’s posts, accompanied by music from our featured artists. Cameras – Matt and Kim:Last Saturday, Cervante Pope reviewed Sidewalks,...
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]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/weekend-playlist-november-19-2010/feed/ 0 BestNewBands.com’s Concert Picks for the Week of 11/15 http://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/bestnewbandscoms-concert-picks-for-the-week-of-11-15/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/bestnewbandscoms-concert-picks-for-the-week-of-11-15/#comments Mon, 15 Nov 2010 17:00:00 +0000 Picked By: Jesse Dierner-Bennett Who: The Joy Formidable w/ Grouplove and The DigWhere: The Bowery Ballroom, New York, NYWhen: Tuesday, November 16th at 8 p.m.Cost: $13 Adv, $15 Day ofAge Restrictions: 18+ *** Picked By: Sherene Hilal Who: La Roux Where: Terminal 5 in New York, NY When: Wednesday, November 17th at 8 p.m. Cost: $25 Adv, $30 Day

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]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/bestnewbandscoms-concert-picks-for-the-week-of-11-15/feed/ 0 Hard Work Proves That Bears Do Go To Heaven http://www.bestnewbands.com/interviews/hard-work-proves-that-bears-can-go-to-heaven/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/interviews/hard-work-proves-that-bears-can-go-to-heaven/#comments Sun, 07 Nov 2010 19:00:00 +0000 Brooklyn-based experimental rock outfit Bear In Heaven is proof that hard work and perseverance pays off. Formed by Jon Philpot in 2003 and despite having released two earlier records, the band finally has broken through in 2010. This year, they’ve re-released Beast Rest Forth Mouth, with a bonus remix album featuring The Field, Studio, High

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]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/interviews/hard-work-proves-that-bears-can-go-to-heaven/feed/ 0 BestNewBands.com’s Concert Picks for the Week of 11/1 http://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/bestnewbandscoms-concert-picks-for-the-week-of-11-1/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/bestnewbandscoms-concert-picks-for-the-week-of-11-1/#comments Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:00:00 +0000 Picked By: Cervante Pope Who: Blonde Redhead Where: Webster Hall in New York, NY When: Wednesday, November 3  at 7 p.m. Cost: $30 Age Restrictions: 18+ *** Picked By: Kelly Montgomery Who: Bear In Heaven When: Wednesday, November 3 at 9 p.m. Where: Doug Fir Lounge in Portland, Or Cost: $10 Adv, $12 Day of

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]]> http://www.bestnewbands.com/breaking-news/bestnewbandscoms-concert-picks-for-the-week-of-11-1/feed/ 0 New Tour Announcements from Matthew Dear, Bear In Heaven, Starfucker, and Deer Tick http://www.bestnewbands.com/previews/new-tour-announcements-from-matthew-dear-bear-in-heaven-starfucker-and-deer-tick/ http://www.bestnewbands.com/previews/new-tour-announcements-from-matthew-dear-bear-in-heaven-starfucker-and-deer-tick/#comments Fri, 15 Oct 2010 21:00:00 +0000 Matthew Dear U.S. Tour 10.14 Chicago, IL – Metro 10.15 Hamilton, Ontario – Red Mill Theatre 10.16 Toronto, Ontario – Wrongbar 10.18 Montreal, Quebec – Belmont 10.19 Boston, MA – Great Scott 10.20 New York, NY – CMJ 10.21 Philadelphia, PA – Voyeur 10.22 New York, NY – CMJ 10.23 Brooklyn, NY – CMJ 10.24

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