Grizzly Bear

About

Grizzly Bear is a band from New York that has built a reputation for itself by blending a number of genres together, including psychedelic, folk, art rock and chamber pop, to form an intelligently cohesive whole. Originally started as a solo project in 2002 by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Ed Droste, the band expanded to include drummer Chris Bear, bassist/producer Chris Taylor and singer/guitarist Daniel Rossen--a lineup that was solidified by the time the group released its 2006 LP, Yellow House. Growing into an indie sensation with the release of the album, the music community started to take notice, which led to some positive buzz and to an opening spot with the revered British art rock band Radiohead in 2008. Releasing its breakout album, Veckatimest, in 2009, Grizzly Bear has since distinguished itself as a band that isn't afraid to create occasionally difficult but markedly true to heart music