Weekly Music Thirst: Bear Hands – Burning Bush Supper Club

by Kyle on February 17, 2011 in music, video, Weekly Music Thirst

Bear Hands – Burning Bush Supper Club

I first heard of these guys when I saw them live, opening for We Were Promised Jetpacks (another good band if you’re into angry Scottish rock). To be honest Bear Hands stole the show for me. Really interesting songwriting and the vocals from Dylan Rau reminded me a lot of MGMT’s early/good stuff. The drummer, TJ Orscher, keys in on some real unique and interesting drum patterns.

After I heard the opening song Crime Pays from their latest record, it was clear they’d matured a lot musically and I nabbed the record. They’ve added some synth/electronic elements to their existing alt punk vibe and it feels like they just completed what had been a rough draft as far as their instrumental arrangements. I love seeing young guys play their own music with conviction and these guys do it. Refreshing to hear and see. Video of one of their performances below.

Go buy it!