Minus The Bear announce break-up and final EP ‘Fair Enough’

Seattle’s Minus The Bear have announced they’re breaking up after after seventeen years as a band.

The group - currently consisting of Jake Snider, Dave Knudson, Cory Murchy, and Alex Rose, as well as touring member Joshua Sparks - was originally founded in 2001 and released sixth full-length albums over the course of their career.

“We could have never predicted the wild journey about to begin,” the band wrote in a statement posted to Facebook. “We’ve accomplished so much over the past 17 years, and we are grateful for the experience.”

They continued: “Undoubtedly we owe all of these adventures to you, our fans. Without all of you, the memories of traveling the world, exploring different cultures, and witnessing the delight of your beautiful faces singing along wouldn’t have been possible. Your support weathered us through storms that easily could have scuttled the band. Throughout the years, it’s you who kept us going. We cannot thank you enough.”

The band also announced a final EP, titled ‘Fair Enough’, to be released 19th October via long-time label Suicide Squeeze.

Listen to the title track of the EP and read the band’s statement in full below.