For your listening pleasure - a brand spanking new Minus the Bear track:
Suicide Squeeze press release after the jump.
From a Suicide Squeeze press release:
Minus the Bear are getting ready to kick off their preview tour for Planet of Ice, due out August 21, 2007 on Suicide Squeeze Records. The tour begins in Seattle, WA on April 26 at the Vera Project and wraps up May 27 at the Sasquatch Music Festival in Quincy, WA. Accompanying the band on their spring jaunt are label mates Chin Up Chin Up and Brooklyn based band Honorary Title. Tickets are selling fast, and fan pre-sales have long since sold out!!!
With collective album and EP sales total over 100k (45k for their critically acclaimed sophomore effort, Menos El Oso alone), it’s no wonder the anticipation for Planet of Ice is strong amongst fans and press alike.
Planet of Ice, is the definitive statement and a major step forward for Minus the Bear, showcasing both their growth as songwriting unit and their prowess as a live act. The band has been chronicling their development of the record with regular blog posts via the “Minus the Bear My Space page” and have made plans to release footage via You Tube page in coming weeks. The aim is to provide fans an in depth look at the recording process as well as a sneak peak at songs from their forthcoming record. Planet of Ice was co produced by Minus the Bear and longtime collaborator/former member Matt Bayles (Mastodon, Isis), with additional production duties from Chris Common.
Coupled with years of relentless touring and sold out shows, and armed with a large grassroots following, its only a matter of time before Minus the Bear win over the masses in 2007. Copies will be making the rounds soon!
I really love this band. I urge everyone to check out Menos El Osos, and High Refined Pirates.