The Bunny the Bear
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The Bunny the Bear | |
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| Origin | Buffalo, New York |
| Genres | Post-hardcore, electronicore, experimental rock, electropop |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Victory |
| Members | Matthew Tybor Chris Hutka Jon Quick Matt Trozzi |
| Past members | Steven Drachenberg Cody Morse Erik Kogut Amber Kogut Brian Dietz Derek Anthony Chris Cole Jim Kaczmarski Mike Toczek Jr. |
| Website | [1] |
The Bunny the Bear is an American post-hardcore band from Buffalo, New York. Formed in 2008 by Matthew Tybor, also referred to as "The Bunny" hence the rabbit mask and persona he incorporates in the group. Tybor was immediately joined by Chris Hutka, known as "The Bear" whom likewise, wears a bear mask. Tybor employs screamed vocals for the band while Hutka provides clean vocals. Tybor also writes all music and lyrics for the band.
The Bunny the Bear's self-titled debut album was self-distributed in 2010 and was followed up with 2011's If You Don't Have Anything Nice to Say which was issued through Victory after their signing to the label in February 2011. Their next album, The Stomach for It, was released on May 22, 2012.
History
The Bunny The Bear and If You Don't Have Anything Nice To Say (2010-2011)
The Bunny the Bear self released their debut self-titled album on February 4, 2010. They released a music video for the song entitled "April 11" on June 8, 2010.[1] In December 2010, the band released a music video for a new demo song called "Aisle".[2] The music video caught the attention of independent music label Victory Records, who signed the band in 2011. The band's latest album, If You Don't Have Anything Nice to Say, was released on June 28, 2011. [3] The band has toured with various artists such as Funeral for a Friend, Escape the Fate, The Amity Affliction, and label mates Victorian Halls to promote the release of If You Don't Have Anything Nice To Say. The band is currently touring with Blood on the Dance Floor,[citation needed] Brokencyde, Deuce and others on the "Fight To Unite" tour.
The Stomach For It (2012-present)
The group's third studio album entitled The Stomach for It was announced during March of 2012. The album was released on May 22 2012 from Victory Records, with pre-ordering available weeks earlier.[4] They have released two singles from that album entitled "Lonely" and "Soul".
Musical Style
The bands music has been described as electronicore with electropop elements mixed with post hardcore elements such as use of breakdowns and guitar solos. The Bunny uses screamed and growled vocals, while The Bear is well known for his high vocal range, somewhat similar to Claudio Sanchez.
Members
- Current members
- Matthew Tybor (The Bunny) - unclean vocals (2008–present)
- Chris Hutka(The Bear)- clean vocals(2008-present)
- Jake Andrews - Guitar (2011, 2012–present)
- Jonathan Quick - guitar (2012–present)
- Matt Trozzi - drums (2011–present)
- Former members
- Mike Toczek Jr. - guitar (2008–2009)
- Chris Cole - guitar (2009–2010)
- Erik Kogut - guitar (2009–2011)
- Amber Kogut - guitar, backing vocals (2011)
- Cody Morse - guitar (2011–2012)
- Derek Anthony - bass guitar (2009–2011)
- Steven Drachenberg - bass (2008–2009, 2011–2012)
- Jim Kaczmarski - drums (2008–2010)
- Brian Dietz - drums (2010–2011)
- Touring members
- Danny Stillman - keyboards, programming, triggers (2011)
Discography
- Studio albums
- The Bunny the Bear (2010, self-released)
- If You Don't Have Anything Nice to Say (2011, Victory Records)
- The Stomach For It (2012, Victory Records)
- Singles
- Lonely/Soul (2012, Victory Records)
Videography
- "April 11" (2010)
- "Aisle" (2010)
- "Ocean Floor" (2011)
- "C'est Pas Si Loin" (2011)
- "Lonely" (2012)