Artist Interview: Fox and Bear

I know we said this would be up in the "next couple of days," but since then we've been to Texas and back, fallen extremely ill, and have otherwise been occupied. But at long last we have it for you: the long awaited interview with Fox and Bear Band.

The jazzy math-rock duo Fox and Bear Band is definitely in the business of blurring boundaries. These Long Beach, California natives effect an energetic, electric sound. Their sui generis style is made even more impressive by the absence of any guitars. Who needs six strings when four will do the trick? Far from sounding thin, Adam Barnes manages to fill out their sound with some tasteful distortion and prime musical choices. Dan Birker’s stellar technique is refreshing and makes for some solid drumming. Both these boys are impressively talented at their instruments; perhaps even wizards. Today we take a look at who these fellows are and how they do what they do:

Upcoming - The Fox and Bear Band

The The Fox and Bear Band feature should be up within the next couple of days,

Please, Check them out.
for fans of:

Lightning Bolt
Tera Melos
Hella
GIRAFFES? GIRAFFES!

and things like that...

Keep your little hearts open
and things like that…

-Joykill

Getting things underway...

Hello,

We are beginning the wonderfully slow process of getting this beast underway…

Starting with gradually moving into the public eye, (you whom are reading this) And you “public eyes” are now starting to notice this page, is for the most part…..completely empty, worthless, and contains nothing of interest. (Cryptic graphics and punx in ski-masks are only so entertaining)

So in an attempt to counteract your doubts, and focus your interest to our more productive future…Here is a list of some upcoming efforts.

A feature and interview with the critters in The Fox and Bear Band

A full video feature and video interview, including a SXSW tour documentary with the illustrious Place Called Home

A joint tape release with that one label, Never Lost Records

And a collaboration shirt with the always impressive May Xiong Photography (Along with a Joykill original shirt, and website)

Please keep up on our other sites as well, and stay tuned for possible projects we failed to mention.

Joykillcollective.tumblr.com
Facebook.com/JoykillxCollective

More details and goodness coming to you as soon as we possibly can.

Much love…

-Joykill

The Joykill Art Collective

Welcome to Joykill, an Art Collective

Joykill, as an organization, seeks to promote and popularize artistic works we find engaging and alluring. Works that escape the ephemeral, episodic tendencies of our present culture. Our approach is an inclusive one; all aptitudes, all art forms are invited.

Here is Joykill's genesis. Products and works are absent, but coming soon. Subsequently we will be presenting apparel, music releases, interviews, features, and much more. All is coming soon. Until then, keep us in mind.

Welcome to Joykill. Stay as long as you like.