I know
we said this would be up in the "next couple of days," but since then
we've been to Texas and back, fallen extremely ill, and have otherwise been
occupied. But at long last we have it for you: the long awaited interview with
Fox and Bear Band.
The
jazzy math-rock duo Fox and Bear Band is definitely in the business of blurring
boundaries. These Long Beach, California natives effect an energetic, electric
sound. Their sui generis style is made even more impressive by
the absence of any guitars. Who needs six strings when four will do the trick?
Far from sounding thin, Adam Barnes manages to fill out their sound with some
tasteful distortion and prime musical choices. Dan Birker’s stellar technique
is refreshing and makes for some solid drumming. Both these boys are
impressively talented at their instruments; perhaps even wizards. Today we take
a look at who these fellows are and how they do what they do:
