Recent blog posts about sun bears from music blog aggregator, Elbo.ws http://elbo.ws/artist/sunbears/ 2013-05-21T06:12:01+01:00 text/html 2012-07-11T17:15:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4382529/video-sunbears-they-think-they-are-so-philosophical/
I'm pretty sure the new Sunbears! video for " They Think They Are So Philosophica l" and the whole silly string mixed with philosophy is a metaphor about our generation. Connect with Sunbears! - Facebook | Twitter | Website | Bandcamp ( Via )]]> text/html 2012-07-09T16:10:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4377993/mokb-video-premiere-sunbears-they-think-theyre-so/
Jacksonville, FL's Sunbears! , known for their joyous songs and uplifting stage show, announce additional east coast dates supporting their latest release You Will Live Forever , out now on New Granada . To coincide with the announcement of those dates, MOKB is happy to premiere the new video for the second single, They Think They'r So Philosophical! . The video, featuring some fun with silly string, was shot Cam Matthew Hayes and directed by Sunbears!. Check out below. [...]]]> text/html 2012-02-20T13:14:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4074198/sunbears-you-will-live-forever/
SUNBEARS! offers a refreshing take on the familiar Beatlesesque psychedelic indie-pop sound. Their lyrics depict a view of love and life that is both joyous and tumultuous, as You Will Live Forever" examines many of life's fundamental questions. Music Player (reviews): [...]]]> text/html 2012-01-27T13:15:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4018341/yay-area-show-sunbears-at-the-uptown/
Florida's own SUNBEARS! (that's their band name, I'm not yelling at you) have finally been touring this great USA with their new album You Will Live Forever . Seriously, it's about time. They have already released two ace EPs; the psychedelic and bombastic FOR EVERYONE and the consciousness-expanding and mind-shattering Dream Happy Dreams . You Will Live Forever , the 13-track Kickstarter-funded album has launched SUNBEARS! into the blogosphere and for good reason. You Will Live Forever is a playful display of psychedelic pop music for [...]]]> text/html 2012-01-20T20:00:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/4003152/mp3-at-3pm-sunbears/
Jacksonville's Sunbears! make psych pop that can warm the winter with its sunniness and blown-out melodies. If you've missed the duo so far, the group just released a special edition of its debut LP, You Will Live Forever (New Granada), featuring unique multicolored vinyl. Download "Give Love A Try" and "They Think They're Soooo Philosophical" [...]]]> text/html 2012-01-16T19:25:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3992434/agdfa-135/
80 mins : 31 secs | 46.0 mb The Big Pink "Stay Gold" ( 4ad ) Future This [ amazon ] website | myspace | facebook Tokyo Shoegazer "Just Alright" ( 299 japan records ) Crystallize [ amazon ] website | myspace | facebook Spotlight Kid "All Is Real" ( tri tone ) Disaster Tourist [ amazon ] website | myspace [...]]]> text/html 2012-01-09T21:00:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3976408/sunbears-you-will-live-foreveralbum/
Sunbears are gaining some steam, and i wanted to show this album. They've made every song available on soundcloud so i thought i'd post them all up. Decide for yourself, by favorite is "give love a try", download it after the jump. TRACKLISTING: You Will Live Forever Give Love A Try I'm Crazy Together Forever Psychic Numbing Is Evil Strung Out! On My Own! Dying Alone, Without Yourself [...]]]> text/html 2011-12-31T17:24:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3958815/the-devils-top-10-ok-20-tracks-of-2011/
Yes it's that time of the year again when us bloggers look back over the past year and pick those tracks that have made us glad to be alive. It's been an incredible year and there were so many tracks on the shortlist that it could easily have been a festive fifty. So what started out as the Devil's Top 10 quickly turned into a Top 20 and I still couldn't find room for incredible tracks like The Bird & The Monkey's hymnal Lord Is Gracious , The Wind-Up [...]]]> text/html 2011-12-14T22:18:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3930337/obscure-sound-best-of-november-2011/
So here we are... the largest Obscure Sound compilation ever made. 21 tracks, 83 minutes. Enjoy]]> text/html 2011-12-11T18:46:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3922428/sunbears-give-love-a-try/
As it is Sunday, and I feel like these guys in the picture above, I am going to be a lazy a-hole of a blogger and quote the SUNBEARS! Facebook bio: "an indie / psychedelic / electronic pop duo hailing from Jacksonville, FL. Not unlike Wayne Coyne's Flaming Lips, their live show is not to be missed. Interactive visuals and lighting astound the eyes and ears. Since forming in 2008, the band has released a handful of EP's and a vinyl single. In May 2010, they were selected as one of the best unsigned bands by Alternative Press, and, as [...]]]> text/html 2011-12-10T10:30:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3921220/mvs-collection-59/
Shabazz Palaces - "Black Up" Directed by Kahlil Joseph. A$AP Rocky - "Purple Swag" Directed by Jason Ano & ASAP Rocky. The Stepkids - Legend In My Own Mind Directed by Tom Scharpling. The Vaccines - "Tiger Blood" Directed by Ollie Murray. Ryan Dahle - "Shutdown" Directed by Caste. The Demos - Nervous Directed by (N/A). Sunbears! - "Give Love A Try" Directed by Clifford Long [...]]]> text/html 2011-12-04T16:17:25+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3906543/the-devils-round-up-4th-december-2011/
This week's round up of the tracks I've not had the space to post ... Mark Stewart From: Bristol, United Kingdom With the Bullingdon bullies taking Britain back to the 70s we need ex Pop Group singer Mark Stewart and his politically charged blend of polemical lyricals and industrial dub more than ever. [...]]]> text/html 2011-12-02T16:08:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3903353/concert-review-sunbears-wendell-kimbrough-andy-zipf-november-30-black/
Yknow the best way to end a month? With a concert (obvi). Extra points, of course, if its a good concert which the November 30th show at the Black Cat, featuring Wendell Kimbrough , Sunbears! , and Andy Zipf , proved to be. Thankfully, the venue and performers experienced none of the technical troubles that occurred last time I was there for the Active Child/M83 show. Everything went smoothly which was especially good news given the literal spectacle put on by the second band, Sunbears! But lets not get ahead of ourselves. [...]]]> text/html 2011-12-01T23:11:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3901941/hott-mix-sharon-van-etten-to-yellow-ostrich-in-21/
Welcome to another extreme and nicely fitting HOTT Mix . As you may have guessed at one point or another, we MFRers are from a cold-ass part of these United States. However, tundra-like reputation aside, for some reason the snow is two months late up in here. This mix dares to ask the question: Whats the deal nature? With a heavy accent on wildlife. Hope you enjoy it. Spread the word and be sure to support the artists you enjoy. Sharon Van Etten - Serpents [...]]]> text/html 2011-11-27T21:00:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3891103/contest-ski-lodge-and-indian-rebound-and-sea-monsters/
12/4 @ Arlene's Grocery. Wanna attend with a guest? If so, then leave a comment! TWO winners (21+) will be randomly chosen on 11/30 @ NOON. View the event's Facebook invitation here. Ski Lodge recently shared a Heart Playlist. Follow Ski Lodge on Twitter. Purchase Ski Lodge items via Insound. MP3: Ski Lodge - I Would Die To Be]]> text/html 2011-11-26T11:59:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3899459/best-new-releases-sunbears-sea-lions-the-antlers-giant/
Not surprisingly, it is a thin week for new releases. Many record companies hold off on releasing albums during the week of Thanksgiving because it's so much more difficult to get the attention of media and music consumers due to the holidays. That said, there are a few albums out this week that we highly [...] Read more, get songs or stream the entire mix on Indie Rock Cafe]]> text/html 2011-11-25T13:58:30+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3887098/sunbears-they-think-theyre-soooo-philosophical/
"They Think They're Soooo Philosophical" starts with a powerful blast of Inception worthy horns, and quickly settles into a relaxed, quiet, floating verse. Clearly the SUNBEARS! aren't afraid to employ extremes on their new album You Will Live Forever. My first listening of "They Think They're Soooo Philosophical" brought about the same feelings of happiness and oddball brilliance that I]]> text/html 2011-11-23T14:00:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3882482/3-songs-on-repeat/
1. Sunbears! - "They Think They're Soooo Philosophical" (Jacksonville-based psych-pop duo have graced the stage with Mates Of State and Yo Gabba Gabba on the strength of their EPs and singles and finally are set to release their debut album You Will Live Forever today on New Granada Records.) http://www.sunbearsmusic.com/ Download: http://goldestegg.com/mp3dump/ Sunbears_TheyThinkTheyreSooooP hilosophical.mp3 2. Carter Tanton - "Fake Pretend" (Colorful and dreamy new single features vocals from Marissa Nadler as a favor for his guitar duties in [...]]]> text/html 2011-11-23T12:01:33+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3882243/mad-mackerels-mega-round-up/
Here is another collection of tunes we've gathered from our in-box and the internet - we'd like to have more time to do them justice, but nevertheless a cornucopia of pleasures awaits you we promise! First up is the consistently wonderful Damien Jurado with some authentic, strummed desert blues. Nothing Is The News is the first taste of his forthcoming album Maraqopa . Download Damien Jurado - Nothing Is The News mp3 (from Maraqopa) Indie-folksters The Dodos have made a previously unreleased track, So Cold [...]]]> text/html 2011-11-22T21:16:00+01:00 http://elbo.ws/post/3902087/new-music-roundup-112211/
A few of my favorite new releases this week... The Antlers// (together) EP For fans of: Bon Iver, Girls, Youth Lagoon, The xx Key tracks: VCR (The xx cover) , I Don't Want Love (Peter's Version), Rolled Together (feat. Neon Indian), Parenthesis (PVT Remix) Death Cab For [...]]]>