Minus the Bear
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: United States
- Born: Seattle, Washington, United States
- Active: 2001–present
Biography
Minus the Bear are an indie rock band from Seattle, formed in 2001 by Jake Snider, Dave Knudson, Cory Murchy, Erin Tate and Matt Bayles. Their intricate, tapping heavy guitar work and playful song titles defined albums such as 'Menos el Oso', 'Planet of Ice' and 'Omni'. The band retired in 2018 after a farewell tour, then reunited in 2025 with keyboard player Alex Rose back in the line-up for anniversary shows.
Genres
Minus the Bear Discography
- This Is What I Know About Being Gigantic (2001) - EP - rated 3.4/5
- Highly Refined Pirates (2002) - Album - rated 3.31/5
- Bands Like It When You Yell "YAR!" at Them (2002) - EP - rated 3.14/5
- They Make Beer Commercials Like This (2004) - EP - rated 3.65/5
- Menos el Oso (2005) - Album - rated 5/5
- Planet of Ice (2007) - Album - rated 3.41/5
- Omni (2010) - Album - rated 2.95/5
- Infinity Overhead (2012) - Album - rated 2.9/5
Members
- Jake Snider - vocals, guitar (2001–2018, 2025–present)
- Dave Knudson - guitar (2001–2018, 2025–present)
- Cory Murchy - bass (2001–2018, 2025–present)
- Matt Bayles - keyboards (2001–2006)
- Erin Tate - drums (2001–2015)
- Alex Rose - keyboards, vocals (2006–2018, 2025–present)