Bearfoot Beware Explained

Bearfoot Beware
Origin:Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Years Active:2010–2019
Label:Superstar Destroyer Records, Voice Of CHUNK
Associated Acts:Moody Gowns, Alpha Male Tea Party, Mums, Irk
Genre:Alternative rock, math rock, post-hardcore
Current Members:Thomas Bradley
Michael Osborne
Richard Vowden

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

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://eqview.com/2014/07/21/fell-foot-sound-festival-review/ "Fell Foot Sound Festival – Review"
  2. Web site: BBC Introducing Stage. BBC. 2012-08-22. https://web.archive.org/web/20120829120456/http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/events/efmhzc/acts/azxnc8. 29 August 2012. dead.
  3. Web site: Sugden. Dave. Bingley Music Live 2012 day split announced . Leeds Music Scene . 2012-08-22.
  4. Web site: Live At Leeds 2012 – The lineup so far… . Leeds Indie Radio . 2012-08-22 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120422121902/http://leedsindieradio.net/2012/03/live-at-leeds-2012-the-lineup-so-far/ . 22 April 2012 . dmy .
  5. http://www.leedsmusicscene.net/article/16962/ "Escape to New York: Live at Leeds Festival 2012"
  6. http://www.theregoesthefear.com/2012/04/live-review-johnny-foreigner-with-bearfoot-beware-and-we-are-the-physics-at-leeds-brudenell-social-club-11th-march-2012.php "Live Review: Johnny Foreigner with Bearfoot Beware and We Are the Physics at Leeds Brudenell Social Club"
  7. Web site: BBC Introducing with Tom Robinson. BBC. 22 August 2012.
  8. Web site: BBC Radio 6 with Gideon Coe. BBC. 22 August 2012.
  9. News: Bearfoot Beware's guide to being a DIY musician in Leeds. Time Out Leeds. 2018-02-22. en.
  10. http://www.contactmusic.com/music/super-luxury-march-2015-live "Super Luxury - Brudenell Social Club, Leeds - March 21st 2015 Live Review"
  11. http://www.muzikdizcovery.com/2013/04/live-review-bats-kraak-gallery.html "Live Review: BATS, Kraak Gallery, Manchester, 04/14/2013"
  12. http://www.vibrations.org.uk/features.php?fn_mode=fullnews&fn_id=786 "Bearfoot Beware - ABC Stands for Albums, Brothels and CHUNK"
  13. http://arcticdrones.com/reviews/a-look-back-at-strangeforms-2016/ "A Look Back at StrangeForms 2016"
  14. http://www.nobrainerzine.co.uk/articles/strangeformsfestival2016livereview/ "Live Review: Strangeforms Festival 2016"
  15. Web site: Bearfoot Beware stream new song, 'Point Scorer' - Punktastic. www.punktastic.com. en-GB. 2018-02-22.
  16. Web site: Bearfoot Beware. www.facebook.com. en. 2018-09-23.
  17. Web site: The final names have been revealed for this year's ArcTanGent. Upset. en. 2018-09-23.
  18. Web site: Interview: Bearfoot Beware. Lamb And Lion. 2012-08-22. https://web.archive.org/web/20160816213106/http://lambandthelion.com/2012/08/13/interview-bearfoot-beware/. 16 August 2016. dead. dmy-all.
  19. http://independentmusicnews.co.uk/rrreevviiieeeww-bearfoot-beware-bruises-and-business-ep/ "Review / Bearfoot Beware / Bruises And Business EP"
  20. Web site: EP Review Bearfoot Beware – 'Bruises and Business' . MusicalMathematics.co.uk . 3 December 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130930003915/http://musicalmathematics.co.uk/ep-review-bearfoot-beware-bruises-and-business/ . 30 September 2013 . dead . dmy-all .
  21. https://archive.today/20140901015020/http://www.shlur.com/bearfoot-beware-bruises-business-ep-review/ Bearfoot Beware - Bruises and Business EP Review - Shlur
  22. http://drownedinsound.com/in_depth/4147224-drowned-in-leeds--forward-russia-return-for-brudenell-social-clubs-100th-birthday-more "Drowned in Leeds: Forward Russia return for Brudenell Social Club"
  23. http://www.scunthorpetelegraph.co.uk/CD-REVIEWS-Paul-Weller-Josh-Groban-Barborossa/story-26606457-detail/story.html "CD REVIEWS: Paul Weller, Josh Groban, Barborossa, Motorama & Danny & the Champion of the Worlds"
  24. http://www.theskinny.co.uk/music/reviews/albums/bearfoot-beware-world-owes-you-nowt "Bearfoot Beware – World Owes You Nowt Album Review"
  25. News: Bearfoot Beware To Support 'Sea Magnolia' With March Tour - Stereoboard. Stickler. Jon. Stereoboard.com. 2018-02-22. en.

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