Minus the Bear

From their record label's site:

"When asked, the boys of Minus the Bear reflect on their name as an inside joke. Famous for their unusual way with words — the band boasts song titles like "Lemurs, Man, Lemurs" and "Thanks for the Killer Game of Crisco Twister" — Minus the Bear is a more than appropriate moniker for a group that intertwines plunky bass and metal guitar licks over a backdrop of arithmetic beats and keyboards.

The band's newest release, the appropriately titled Menos el Oso (Minus the Bear, in Spainish), offers a slew of interesting tunes. The offspring of several successful Northwest acts (Kill Sadie, Botch and Sharks Keep Moving), Minus the Bear marks the return of the Seattle super-group. With Jake Snider spouting vocals, David Knudson on guitar, Erin Tate keeping beat, Corey Murchy on bass, and Matt Bayles mastering electronics, Minus the Bear's Menos el Oso is a fast-paced riot of an album that spans eleven energetic tracks with material that will satisfy new and old fans alike."

Minus the Bear basically play indie party-rock and infuse electronic beats, soft ambience, minor key tonality, and melodic songwriting. In short, they are simply not to be missed.