Bearfoot Beware
Bearfoot Beware | |
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![]() Bearfoot Beware promotional photo at Eccup Reservoir in 2017 | |
Background information | |
Origin | Leeds, West Yorkshire, England |
Genres | Alternative rock, math rock, post-hardcore |
Years active | 2010–2019 |
Labels | Superstar Destroyer Records, Voice Of CHUNK |
Members | Thomas Bradley Michael Osborne Richard Vowden |
Website | bearfootbeware |
Bearfoot Beware is an English rock trio from Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.
History
Bearfoot Beware was formed in late 2010 by guitarist and vocalist Thomas Bradley[1] and bassist Richard Vowden; the line-up was completed with the addition of drummer Michael Osborne.
In 2012 the band released its second EP Bass Lane, performed on the BBC introducing stages at Reading and Leeds Festival,[2] earned a headline slot on the musicians stage at Bingley Music Live,[3] and perform dozens of shows across the country - including at Live At Leeds,[4][5] the Brudenell Social Club,[6] and British Wildlife Festival.
One of the songs from the record, "Tending To The Slim Pickings On The Floor", was also issued as a 7" split vinyl single with fellow Leeds band Moody Gowns to celebrate Record Store Day. The vinyl edition sold out in stores within a few days, and also received national and local airplay from BBC DJs Tom Robinson (BBC Radio 6)[7] Gideon Coe (BBC Radio 6)[8] and Alan Raw (BBC West Yorkshire).
Between 2013 and 2015, the band continued to perform in Leeds and around the UK and established CHUNK, a DIY practice space/venue.[9][10][11] They worked on an album, World Owes You Nowt, which was self released on label Voice Of CHUNK in 2015.[12]
In 2016, they performed at the StrangeForms Festival in Leeds.[13][14] In 2018 their 2nd album, Sea Magnolia, was released by Superstar Destroyer Records.[15] They subsequently toured europe with the noise rock band Irk [16] and performed at ArcTanGent Festival in Bristol [17]
Releases
- No Face's Gold. Self Released EP (2011)[18]
- Split 7" Vinyl w/ Moody Gowns. Self Released 7" Vinyl (2012) 250 copies released as a limited run split with fellow Leeds band Moody Gowns in celebration of Record Store Day.
- Bass Lane. Self Released EP (2012)
- Bruises and Business (2013)[19][20][21][22]
- World Owes You Nowt (2015)[23][24]
- Sea Magnolia (2018)[25]
References
- ^ "Fell Foot Sound Festival – Review"[permanent dead link]. EQ View, Stuart Forward, July 22014.
- ^ "BBC Introducing Stage". BBC. Archived from the original on 29 August 2012. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
- ^ Sugden, Dave. "Bingley Music Live 2012 day split announced". Leeds Music Scene. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
- ^ "Live At Leeds 2012 – The lineup so far…". Leeds Indie Radio. Archived from the original on 22 April 2012. Retrieved 2012-08-22.
- ^ "Escape to New York: Live at Leeds Festival 2012". Leeds Music Scene, 26 August 2012
- ^ "Live Review: Johnny Foreigner with Bearfoot Beware and We Are the Physics at Leeds Brudenell Social Club". 11 March 2012, There Goes The Fear, Braden Fletcher
- ^ "BBC Introducing with Tom Robinson". BBC. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
- ^ "BBC Radio 6 with Gideon Coe". BBC. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
- ^ "Bearfoot Beware's guide to being a DIY musician in Leeds". Time Out Leeds. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
- ^ "Super Luxury - Brudenell Social Club, Leeds - March 21st 2015 Live Review". Contact Music, By Max Cussons on 30 March 2015
- ^ "Live Review: BATS, Kraak Gallery, Manchester, 04/14/2013". Muzik Discovery, Dan Hounslea
- ^ "Bearfoot Beware - ABC Stands for Albums, Brothels and CHUNK". Vibrations, 30-04-2015
- ^ "A Look Back at StrangeForms 2016". Arctic Drones, 22 April 2016. Paul Ewbank
- ^ "Live Review: Strangeforms Festival 2016" Archived 21 August 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Nobrainerzine, 2016.
- ^ "Bearfoot Beware stream new song, 'Point Scorer' - Punktastic". www.punktastic.com. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
- ^ "Bearfoot Beware". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
- ^ "The final names have been revealed for this year's ArcTanGent". Upset. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
- ^ "Interview: Bearfoot Beware". Lamb And Lion. Archived from the original on 16 August 2016. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
- ^ "Review / Bearfoot Beware / Bruises And Business EP" Archived 17 September 2013 at the Wayback Machine. Independent Music News. Daniel Thomas 9 September 2013
- ^ "EP Review | Bearfoot Beware – 'Bruises and Business'". MusicalMathematics.co.uk. Archived from the original on 30 September 2013. Retrieved 3 December 2013.
- ^ Bearfoot Beware - Bruises and Business EP Review - Shlur
- ^ "Drowned in Leeds: Forward Russia return for Brudenell Social Club". Drowned In Sound. Daniel O'Dell 28 November 2013
- ^ "CD REVIEWS: Paul Weller, Josh Groban, Barborossa, Motorama & Danny & the Champion of the Worlds" Archived 8 November 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Scunthorpe Telegraph, By simon_scun | 31 May 2015
- ^ "Bearfoot Beware – World Owes You Nowt Album Review". The Skinny, Will Fitzpatrick | 22 Apr 2015
- ^ Stickler, Jon. "Bearfoot Beware To Support 'Sea Magnolia' With March Tour - Stereoboard". Stereoboard.com. Retrieved 22 February 2018.