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==History== |
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The group was originally formed as a solo project by Ian Bevis. After playing several shows solo as Bear Mountain, Bevis invited friend Kyle Statham to join the band. The group wrote and recorded their debut album XO in their home studio, and self-released the EP in August 2012.<ref name="The Georgia Straight">{{cite news|last=The Georgia Straight|title=Bear Mountain's XO is full of memorable, original sounds|url=http://www.straight.com/music/bear-mountains-xo-full-memorable-original-songs|accessdate=29 August 2012|newspaper=The Georgia Straight}}</ref> Initial reception for the EP was positive, with taste-maker blogs [[The Fader]] and [[Consequence of Sound]] praising the sound.<ref name="The Fader">{{cite web|last=The Fader|title=Bear Mountain, Congo|url=http://www.thefader.com/2012/08/03/bear-mountain-congo-mp3/|publisher=The Fader|accessdate=3 August 2012}}</ref><ref name="Consequence of Sound">{{cite web|last=Consequence of Sound|title=Album Review: Bear Mountain XO|url=http://consequenceofsound.net/2012/08/album-review-bear-mountain-xo/|accessdate=6 August 2012}}</ref> |
The group was originally formed as a solo project by Ian Bevis. After playing several shows solo as Bear Mountain, Bevis invited friend Kyle Statham to join the band. The group wrote and recorded their debut album XO in their home studio, and self-released the EP in August 2012.<ref name="The Georgia Straight">{{cite news|last=The Georgia Straight |title=Bear Mountain's XO is full of memorable, original sounds |url=http://www.straight.com/music/bear-mountains-xo-full-memorable-original-songs |accessdate=29 August 2012 |newspaper=The Georgia Straight |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121212072107/http://www.straight.com:80/music/bear-mountains-xo-full-memorable-original-songs |archivedate=12 December 2012 |df= }}</ref> Initial reception for the EP was positive, with taste-maker blogs [[The Fader]] and [[Consequence of Sound]] praising the sound.<ref name="The Fader">{{cite web|last=The Fader|title=Bear Mountain, Congo|url=http://www.thefader.com/2012/08/03/bear-mountain-congo-mp3/|publisher=The Fader|accessdate=3 August 2012}}</ref><ref name="Consequence of Sound">{{cite web|last=Consequence of Sound|title=Album Review: Bear Mountain XO|url=http://consequenceofsound.net/2012/08/album-review-bear-mountain-xo/|accessdate=6 August 2012}}</ref> |
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Members Greg Bevis and Kenji Rodriguez were added to the lineup, with Bevis playing drums and keyboards, and Rodriguez performing live visuals as a full-time member of the band.<ref name="Interview Magazine">{{cite web|last=Interview Magazine|title=Bear Mountains Ascent|url=http://www.interviewmagazine.com/music/bear-mountain-xo#_|accessdate=12 August 2013}}</ref> |
Members Greg Bevis and Kenji Rodriguez were added to the lineup, with Bevis playing drums and keyboards, and Rodriguez performing live visuals as a full-time member of the band.<ref name="Interview Magazine">{{cite web|last=Interview Magazine|title=Bear Mountains Ascent|url=http://www.interviewmagazine.com/music/bear-mountain-xo#_|accessdate=12 August 2013}}</ref> |
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Bear Mountain | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
Genres | Indie, Dance, Alternative, Electronic |
Years active | 2012 | -present
Labels | Last Gang Records |
Members | Ian Bevis Greg Bevis Kenji Rodriguez Kyle Statham |
Website | http://mybmtn.com/ |
Bear Mountain is a Canadian indie band from Vancouver, British Columbia. They released their first album XO on Last Gang Records in May 2013. Bear Mountain have toured as direct support for Bloc Party, Cut Copy, Hot Chip, MS MR and have played major festivals including Lollapalooza, The Governor's Ball, Sasquatch! Music Festival, Osheaga and Austin City Limits.
After a successful showcase at SXSW 2013, Billboard wrote that "The fact they could catch so much attention says something about the potential and staying power of their music."[1]
History
The group was originally formed as a solo project by Ian Bevis. After playing several shows solo as Bear Mountain, Bevis invited friend Kyle Statham to join the band. The group wrote and recorded their debut album XO in their home studio, and self-released the EP in August 2012.[2] Initial reception for the EP was positive, with taste-maker blogs The Fader and Consequence of Sound praising the sound.[3][4]
Members Greg Bevis and Kenji Rodriguez were added to the lineup, with Bevis playing drums and keyboards, and Rodriguez performing live visuals as a full-time member of the band.[5]
Members
- Ian Bevis
- Kyle Statham
- Greg Bevis
- Kenji Rodriguez
Discography
Studio albums
- XO (21 May 2013, Last Gang Records CD) [6]
- Badu (9 September 2016, Last Gang Records)
References
- ^ "SXSW Shorts". Billboard. Retrieved March 13, 2013.
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(help) - ^ The Georgia Straight. "Bear Mountain's XO is full of memorable, original sounds". The Georgia Straight. Archived from the original on 12 December 2012. Retrieved 29 August 2012.
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suggested) (help) - ^ The Fader. "Bear Mountain, Congo". The Fader. Retrieved 3 August 2012.
- ^ Consequence of Sound. "Album Review: Bear Mountain XO". Retrieved 6 August 2012.
- ^ Interview Magazine. "Bear Mountains Ascent". Retrieved 12 August 2013.
- ^ [1] XO - Bear Mountain at AllMusic