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Bear Ghost
Trying to describe Bear Ghost’s sound is a tricky task, because, while some bands evolve from one album to the next, Bear Ghost is on minute by minute journey that can only be described as a mix of Tim Burton’s dream rock band and the perfect opener for Panic! At The Disco.

The band describes its sound as “an exhilarating experience that will leave you questioning your life’s direction and/or making your leg muscles twitch in rhythm to our slick, slimy grooves,” if that helps.

“We don’t have that thing where we say ‘that isn’t our sound or this isn’t our style.’ Some of our stuff is somewhat theatrical, and crazy and it’s very layered with a million vocal harmonies but then we have some stripped down stuff. It’s all over the place but it’s not something that we consciously do,” said bass player and “bad vocalist” Andrew Heath.

When listening to the band’s 2014 EP, Your Parents Are Only Marginally Disappointed In Your Musical Taste! or either of their singles from their upcoming album Blasterpiece, it is very difficult to tell that Bear Ghost isn’t on a major record label with a massive production budget. Eventually, their polished sound will be noticed.

The band recently won 98 KUPD’s Playdio contest, beating out nearly 30 other rock bands from Arizona and KWSS (93.9 low-powered) named the single “Necromancin’ Dancin’” the third best local song of 2015. Part of the reason for the notoriety is that other bands trying to get their name out there often rush to put out recordings and cut costs. Bear Ghost, on the other hand, has spent nearly $6,000 on recordings that it never even released, because the band didn’t feel that the results were up to snuff.

“If we don’t think it’s great, we’re not going to put it out there,” Heath said.

Bear Ghost is releasing its first full length album Blasterpiece on Feb. 20 with an accompanying CD release show at Last Exit Live. You can find the band at www.facebook.com/bearghostattacks

Bear Ghost — “Funkle Phil”
Bear Ghost is celebrating the New Year by releasing another single from its forthcoming debut full-length album, Blasterpiece. “Funkle Phil” has been one of my favorite songs in the band’s live set for awhile. The song really shows off the group’s prog-meets-indie-meets-nerd-rock. It also shows off the band’s affection for Queen in less-than-subtle ways. This makes sense if you’ve ever seen a Bear Ghost show, which usually contains a spot-on cover of Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now.” Like many of their songs, “Funkle Phil” slams enough movements into one three-minute song to make your head spin. Along with the first single “Necromancin’ Dancin’,” “Funkle Phil” just ups the ante on the anticipation for Blasterpiece. I haven’t even heard the album yet but am already wondering whether it’s going to be the album of the year. If these singles and Bear Ghost’s live set are any indication, it will be. They are a hell of a lot of fun and their music has a genuinely joyful vibe — and that’s refreshing. Keep your eyes on this prize and be sure to catch Bear Ghost on Saturday, January 9, at The Rebel Lounge, where they will be joined by Captain Squeegee, Fairy Bones, and Harrison Fjord.

Bear Ghost – “Necromancin’ Dancin'”
This song is everything I love about Bear Ghost in just under four minutes. It is steeped deeply in the best that prog rock could offer all at a breakneck punked up pace, with a theatrical presentation that makes the band sound damn near possessed. I suppose that’s an appropriate delivery in consideration of the title and the lyrical topic. I have to say that it was pointed out to me recently that the Phoenix music scene was missing a sense of “fun” and I could absolutely understand that perception.

Bear Ghost – “Necromancin’ Dancin'”
I have little doubt in my mind that one of my favorite albums of next year is going to be Blasterpiece, the first full-length record by Bear Ghost. This year, they quickly became one of my favorite bands to catch live, and I haven’t been able to stop listening to their debut EP. I was hoping the album would be released this year, but at the very least, they have released the manic single “Necromancin’ Dancin'” while they put the finishing touches on the album. This song is everything I love about Bear Ghost in just under four minutes. It is steeped deeply in the best that prog rock offers, all at a breakneck punked-up pace, with a theatrical presentation that makes the band sound damn near possessed. I suppose that’s an appropriate delivery in consideration of the title and the lyrical topic. I have to say that it was pointed out to me recently that the Phoenix music scene was missing a sense of “fun,” and I absolutely understand that perception. That in mind, I have to say that if you’re looking for fun, Bear Ghost is it, without a shadow of a doubt. I was late to the party on their first EP, but after catching their live shows and indulging in this song repeatedly, I feel I arrived just in time. They are top-notch in everything they do, and it’s nearly impossible to bear the anticipation building for the release of Blasterpiece early next year.

Playdio is a chance for local bands to have their music heard on the radio by, potentially, millions of people!

Playdio is open to the first 30 local (based in AZ) bands. Once the 30 Playdio spots are filled entries will be closed. Please include any necessary information about your band including, but not limited to; website address, Facebook, twitter, Instagram, contact information, list of upcoming shows, etc.

Each band that receives a spot is guaranteed one song, of the bands choosing, to be aired live on the radio! Holmberg’s Morning Sickness will judge and have the opportunity to “gong” the song if they dislike it. Once all judges have “gonged” the song will be taken off air weather it has ended or not.

Full List Of Playdio 2015 Bands:

Some Call Us Heroes
Murkocet
Note To Self
Pain Alive
We Steal Copper
Twisted Theorem
Apeshot
Burgandy Jurk
Concertina
Devil Lies Down
Raya
Interfate
Absolute Threshold
Color The Lion
Ryan Tree
Icelus
Addict3D
94 Blades
Bear Ghost
Tridon
Time With Addy
Beretta Sun
Paranova
Tempest
Throw Logic
Frequis
Corium
Run, Definitely Run!
The Phlowers
Bone Cookie
Vex