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Bear's Den - Islands

Review by Haydon Spenceley

A wholly satisfying, multi-layered folk-pop record which exhibits considerable promise.»

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After two wonderful years together, Bear's Den release their debut record 'Islands' via Communion Records. 'Bear's Den are Andrew Davie (guitar, vocals), Joey Haynes (guitar), and Kev Jones (drums, bass). Since forming in 2012, the London based trio have built a fervent fanbase through their live shows and a dedicated DIY aesthetic that originally saw them self-fund tours and sell hand printed CDs direct to fans at gigs. Their music has evolved into something spellbinding and beautiful; a gorgeous, enveloping sound driven by the steady hum of acoustic instruments and Andrew's haunted voice delivering lyrically sincere and emotionally raw songs. The album was produced by Ian Grimble (Manic Street Preachers / The 1975) at 2KHz Studio in North London.
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