Bearfoot Beware

Bearfoot Beware
Bearfoot Beware promotional photo at Eccup Reservoir in 2017
Bearfoot Beware promotional photo at Eccup Reservoir in 2017
Background information
OriginLeeds, West Yorkshire, England
GenresAlternative rock, math rock, post-hardcore
Years active2010–2019
LabelsSuperstar Destroyer Records, Voice Of CHUNK
MembersThomas Bradley
Michael Osborne
Richard Vowden
Websitebearfootbeware.co.uk

Bearfoot Beware is an English rock trio from Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.

History

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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

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  • 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

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  1. ^ "Fell Foot Sound Festival – Review"[permanent dead link‍]. EQ View, Stuart Forward, July 22014.
  2. ^ "BBC Introducing Stage". BBC. Archived from the original on 29 August 2012. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
  3. ^ Sugden, Dave. "Bingley Music Live 2012 day split announced". Leeds Music Scene. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
  4. ^ "Live At Leeds 2012 – The lineup so far…". Leeds Indie Radio. Archived from the original on 22 April 2012. Retrieved 2012-08-22.
  5. ^ "Escape to New York: Live at Leeds Festival 2012". Leeds Music Scene, 26 August 2012
  6. ^ "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
  7. ^ "BBC Introducing with Tom Robinson". BBC. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
  8. ^ "BBC Radio 6 with Gideon Coe". BBC. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
  9. ^ "Bearfoot Beware's guide to being a DIY musician in Leeds". Time Out Leeds. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
  10. ^ "Super Luxury - Brudenell Social Club, Leeds - March 21st 2015 Live Review". Contact Music, By Max Cussons on 30 March 2015
  11. ^ "Live Review: BATS, Kraak Gallery, Manchester, 04/14/2013". Muzik Discovery, Dan Hounslea
  12. ^ "Bearfoot Beware - ABC Stands for Albums, Brothels and CHUNK". Vibrations, 30-04-2015
  13. ^ "A Look Back at StrangeForms 2016". Arctic Drones, 22 April 2016. Paul Ewbank
  14. ^ "Live Review: Strangeforms Festival 2016" Archived 21 August 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Nobrainerzine, 2016.
  15. ^ "Bearfoot Beware stream new song, 'Point Scorer' - Punktastic". www.punktastic.com. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
  16. ^ "Bearfoot Beware". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
  17. ^ "The final names have been revealed for this year's ArcTanGent". Upset. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
  18. ^ "Interview: Bearfoot Beware". Lamb And Lion. Archived from the original on 16 August 2016. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
  19. ^ "Review / Bearfoot Beware / Bruises And Business EP" Archived 17 September 2013 at the Wayback Machine. Independent Music News. Daniel Thomas 9 September 2013
  20. ^ "EP Review | Bearfoot Beware – 'Bruises and Business'". MusicalMathematics.co.uk. Archived from the original on 30 September 2013. Retrieved 3 December 2013.
  21. ^ Bearfoot Beware - Bruises and Business EP Review - Shlur
  22. ^ "Drowned in Leeds: Forward Russia return for Brudenell Social Club" Archived 21 April 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Drowned In Sound. Daniel O'Dell 28 November 2013
  23. ^ "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
  24. ^ "Bearfoot Beware – World Owes You Nowt Album Review". The Skinny, Will Fitzpatrick | 22 Apr 2015
  25. ^ Stickler, Jon. "Bearfoot Beware To Support 'Sea Magnolia' With March Tour - Stereoboard". Stereoboard.com. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
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