I saw an advertisment online for something called ‘OMNI’ about two or three weeks ago.  Don’t even remember where I saw it to be honest.  I didn’t really pay too much attention at first but I was interested in the simplicity of the ad.  Even though the design of it was very basic, the way the 4-letter word was drawn up and laid out caught my attention.  Shortly after that point my curiosity caught up with my fingertips and I clicked it to learn more.  Turns out ‘OMNI’ is the title of a new album by a band that I’ve been listening to for years.  That equals out to be a pleasant surprise.

The name of the group is, ‘Minus The Bear’ and they very well could be the kings of feel good music at present.  Their style of music is a real step aside from most every other rock/alternative band that we hear right now.  With the seemingly playful approach to creating a soundscape mated to the iconic voice of their lead singer Jake Snider; the band puts themselves in a place that most of us don’t really know how to get to on our own.  That place where we have our youth and innocence given back to us.  A place where we dance in public and don’t care whose watching; even if we’re in your work clothes.  It’s that place that we try to get to when we need a break from the norm.

At least that’s what they tend to be for me.  Pretty lady Vanna loves them because they make her smile.  Billy says the music sounds like he’s on a cross country roadtrip.  Chris calls it, ‘that chill music by ’the Bear’.  Some like at the weird names they give their songs.  Others like the crazy sounds they incorporate into the melodies.  All these are reasons you should listen to it and see where the music takes you.

‘OMNI’ was released today and it’s the 4th full-length album by this Seattle based group.  After hearing it, it is seems to be an instant classic.  Or at the very least, a very strong contribution to the already impressive catalog of music that they’ve amassed over the years. With songs like the one below, ‘My Time’ or ‘Secret Company’ rocking the air of the new album, it’s easy to follow their lead.  But to be fair, the older songs do it too.  Songs like ‘Knights‘, ‘Double Vision Quest ‘.  The acoustics of ‘Guns & Ammo’  to the vibe of ‘El Torrente’ and ‘Pachuca Sunrise’; it’s easy to see this band is doing something distinctly there own.  Check out the video below, and listen.  It’s of the new single from the ‘OMNI’ album and it does well to get your head bobbing.  But if you’re hard core about it, get on youtube, search out and listen to each of the songs we talked about here.  If this band is new to you, and you love all types music.  You may be on the verge of finding something pretty exciting.  Enjoy.   

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