Bear Hands

“Back Seat Driver (Spirit Guide)” is the new single from the band, Bear Hands, which is out now via their own label, Spensive Sounds. The track is dynamic and propulsive, but also reflective and measured, cautious of the impulse to move forward, driven only by momentum. While writing and recording this track, Chris Chu of POP ETC, an accomplished songwriter and producer, served as a spirit guide of sorts to Bear Hands.

“The song is about free will and finding yourself doing things that you don't feel you are in control of,” says lead singer Dylan Rau, “being drawn to something and not really knowing why. Chris Chu produced the track and he wrote some instrumentals on it. He wrote guitar parts and helped with the arrangements. Really editing and providing outsider perspective. That really helps.”

Founded in NYC, Bear Hands quickly made a name for themselves and paid their dues by playing the city’s many bars and sweaty DIY venues as well as touring with acts including Foals, Cage The Elephant, and GZA. The band, which includes Rau (vocals guitar, keyboards), Val Loper (bass), and TJ Orscher (drums), are currently working on their fourth full-length release which they plan to release in 2018.

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