After 18-Years They’re Calling It Quits

After 18-years rockin, Minus the Bear announced they’ll be breaking up soon. More on that in a moment.

“I feel like we’ve accomplished what we’ve wanted to do,” guitarist Dave Knudson told Stereogum. “Sometimes it feels like a natural time to step away, and that’s what we’re doing right now as opposed to continuing on and maybe not having the same drive or enthusiasm that we once did. For all the fans that have seen and supported us, we won’t diminish that legacy or experience for them.”

Vocalist Jake Snider added, “Touring at 27 and touring at 42 is a totally different ball game. There’s so much stress on you. It’s hard to leave your family behind for weeks at a time — your wife with the kids.”

While they may be breaking up soon, that won’t happen until after a new two-month tour concludes, and a new, four-track EP, ‘Fair Enough’, which drops October 19th.

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