Last night Brooklyn-based trio Bear In Heaven played an intimate instore at Rough Trade NYC to celebrate the release of their new album Time Is Over One Day Old, which came out today. Fans who bought the record at the store were admitted entrance to the performance.
It was my first time catching the guys live, but they needed no introduction. I’ve been listening to them for some time, and have heard nothing but praise about their live shows; all of which turned out to be very much true. Although the group can weave in and out of some epic moments, they do it in a way that feels grounded. Their songs are dance-based anthems with a heavy pulse, but they feel intimate and personal to you. It’s an impressive thing, to be able to make such a feverish grand statement seem so…human.
The performance served as a warmup for their upcoming tour which kicks off later this month. Frontman Jon Philpot was eager to share the new material, which took over a great deal of the setlist. The new songs blended seamlessly with their older material, giving us a complete package. It was a wonderful set, the type that you get completely immersed within, only to be pulled back to reality once its over.
They’ll be back in New York City for a pair of shows at Bowery Ballroom (Sep 16) and Music Hall of Williamsburg (Sep 17), which I highly advise you to go see. You won’t be disappointed.
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