The Bears Of Blue River

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Hailing from Chicago, The Bears Of Blue River have just dropped a new EP entitled The Killer Bee Scare. Engineered and produced with friends Margot and the Nuclear So & So's, The Killer Bee Scare combines breezy indie-pop with folk sensibilities. EP opener "Crayola" builds slowly over a jangly guitar riff and simple drum beat only to crescendo into a chorus of voices. "Betty Homemaker" is a sunny little folk tune that features playful tag-team his and hers vocals. Infectious harmonies abound, and the mood in both instrumentation and lyrical themes remains light and fun. Even when Gavin Wilkinson and company implore "Don't waste your time on me!," the backing music seems all honeybees and flowers. This melodically addictive little EP seems unfit for a January release date. The Killer Bee Scare seems better suited for spring. It's the musical equivalent of a light-breeze bicycle ride on a clear, sunny day. -- Capt. Obvious

Listen:
MP3: The Bears Of Blue River - Crayola

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