The Bunny the Bear
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The Bunny the Bear is an American post-hardcore
band from Buffalo, New York
. Formed in 2008 by Matthew Tybor, also referred to as "The Bunny" hence the rabbit mask and persona he incorporates in the group. Tybor was immediately joined by Chris Hutka, known as "The Bear" whom likewise, wears a bear mask. Tybor employs screamed vocals
for the band while Hutka provides clean vocals
. Tybor also writes all music and lyrics for the band.
The Bunny the Bear's self-titled debut album was self-distributed in 2010 and was followed up with 2011's If You Don't Have Anything Nice to Say which was issued through Victory
after their signing to the label in February of 2011.
, who signed the band in 2011. The band's latest album, If You Don't Have Anything Nice To Say, was released on June 28, 2011.
Recently, the band toured with various artists such as Funeral For a Friend, Escape The Fate, The Amity Affliction, and label mates Victorian Halls to promote the release of If You Don't Have Anything Nice To Say.
Past members
Post-hardcore
Post-hardcore is a genre of music that developed from hardcore punk, itself an offshoot of the broader punk rock movement. Like post-punk, post-hardcore is a term for a broad constellation of groups...
band from Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, New York
Buffalo is the second most populous city in the state of New York, after New York City. Located in Western New York on the eastern shores of Lake Erie and at the head of the Niagara River across from Fort Erie, Ontario, Buffalo is the seat of Erie County and the principal city of the...
. Formed in 2008 by Matthew Tybor, also referred to as "The Bunny" hence the rabbit mask and persona he incorporates in the group. Tybor was immediately joined by Chris Hutka, known as "The Bear" whom likewise, wears a bear mask. Tybor employs screamed vocals
Screaming (music)
Screaming is a vocal technique that is most popular in subgenres of heavy metal, punk and hard rock, including metalcore, deathcore, post-hardcore, groove metal, black metal, and grindcore...
for the band while Hutka provides clean vocals
Singing
Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
. Tybor also writes all music and lyrics for the band.
The Bunny the Bear's self-titled debut album was self-distributed in 2010 and was followed up with 2011's If You Don't Have Anything Nice to Say which was issued through Victory
Victory Records
Victory Records is a Chicago-based record label founded by Tony Brummel. It is a privately held corporation. It also operates a music publishing company called "Another Victory, Inc." and is the distributor of several smaller independent record labels....
after their signing to the label in February of 2011.
History
The Bunny The Bear self released their debut self-titled album on February 4, 2010. They released a music video for the song entitled "April 11" on June 8, 2010. In December 2010, the band released a music video for a new demo song called "Aisle". The music video caught the attention of independent music label Victory RecordsVictory Records
Victory Records is a Chicago-based record label founded by Tony Brummel. It is a privately held corporation. It also operates a music publishing company called "Another Victory, Inc." and is the distributor of several smaller independent record labels....
, who signed the band in 2011. The band's latest album, If You Don't Have Anything Nice To Say, was released on June 28, 2011.
Recently, the band toured with various artists such as Funeral For a Friend, Escape The Fate, The Amity Affliction, and label mates Victorian Halls to promote the release of If You Don't Have Anything Nice To Say.
Members
Current members- Matthew Tybor (The Bunny) - clean vocals (2008–present)
- Steve Drachenberg - bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(2008–2009, 2011–present) - Chris Hutka (The Bear) - unclean vocalsScreaming (music)Screaming is a vocal technique that is most popular in subgenres of heavy metal, punk and hard rock, including metalcore, deathcore, post-hardcore, groove metal, black metal, and grindcore...
(2008–present) - Jake Andrews - guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
(2011–present) - Cody Morse - guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
(2011–present) - Matt Trozzi - drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
(2011–present)
Past members
- Erik Kogut - guitar (2009–2011)
- Amber Kogut - guitar (2011–2011)
- Mike Toczek Jr. - guitar (2008–2009)
- Jim Kaczmarski - drums (2008–2010)
- Chris Cole - guitar (2009–2010)
- Derek Anthony - bass guitar (2009–2011)
- Brian Dietz - drums (2010–2011)
Discography
Studio albums- The Bunny The Bear - 2010 (self-released)
- If You Don't Have Anything Nice To Say - 2011 (Victory Records)