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Bear Hands is a Brooklyn-born indie rock outfit known for blending post-punk energy with experimental and electronic touches. Formed in 2006, the band has become a staple on the alternative scene, delivering catchy hooks, jagged guitar work, and danceable rhythms. Led by Dylan Rau, with key members including Val Loper and TJ Orscher, Bear Hands has evolved through lineup changes and a bold studio catalog. We’ve got you with reliable, no-fuss access to their latest shows—secure your seats and join the band’s energetic live experience.

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Bear Hands’ sound sits at the crossroads of indie rock and post-punk, with experimental electronic influences that keep every track fresh. Their breakthrough moment came with Giants, a track that reached the Billboard Alternative Songs chart, signaling broad appeal beyond the indie circuit. The band’s most recent album, The Key to What (2024), continues their tradition of genre-blending and high-energy performances. For fans in cities across the U.S., the 2025 The Key to What Tour brings Bear Hands to venues nationwide. Follow official channels for tour updates and exclusive content.

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Quick Facts About Bear Hands

  • Formation and lineup: Bear Hands formed in 2006 in Brooklyn, led by Dylan Rau with Val Loper and TJ Orscher; longtime guitarist Ted Feldman left the band in 2018. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bear_Hands?utm_source=openai))
  • Genre and style: The band is described as indie rock/post-punk with experimental/electronic influences, often labeled as post-punk/indie rock and known for energetic, genre-blending songs. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bear_Hands?utm_source=openai))
  • Breakthrough single: Giants (from the Distraction era) peaked at #8 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart, marking their first major chart success. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giants_%28Bear_Hands_song%29?utm_source=openai))
  • Five studio albums (most recent first): The Key to What (2024, Cantora/Rostrum), Fake Tunes (2019, Spensive), You'll Pay for This (2016, Spensive), Distraction (2014, Cantora), Burning Bush Supper Club (2010, Cantora). ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bear_Hands_discography))
  • Recent album and singles: The Key to What released in 2024, with 2024 singles Intrusive Thoughts, Floor It, and Adderall / Ambien preceding or accompanying the LP. ([music.apple.com](https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-key-to-what/1754416057?utm_source=openai))
  • Social media presence: Bear Hands maintains an official site (bearhandsband.com) with links to TikTok, X/Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube, plus a dedicated tour page. ([bearhandsband.com](https://bearhandsband.com/))

The records

Bear Hands Discography

  • The Key to What
    2024 · Cantora, Rostrum
  • Fake Tunes
    2019 · Spensive
  • You'll Pay for This
    2016 · Spensive
  • Distraction
    2014 · Cantora
  • Burning Bush Supper Club
    2010 · Cantora

The hits

Top Bear Hands Songs

  • Intrusive Thoughts
    2024 · Did not chart
  • Floor It
    2024 · Did not chart
  • Adderall / Ambien
    2024 · Did not chart
  • Blue Lips (featuring Ursula Rose)
    2019 · US Alt 32
  • 2AM
    2016 · US Alt 12
  • Agora
    2014 · US Alt 17
  • Giants
    2013 · US Alt 8

Bear Hands’ sound sits at the crossroads of indie rock and post-punk, with experimental electronic influences that keep every track fresh. Their breakthrough moment came with Giants, a track that reached the Billboard Alternative Songs chart, signaling broad appeal beyond the indie circuit. The band’s most recent album, The Key to What (2024), continues their tradition of genre-blending and high-energy performances. For fans in cities across the U.S., the 2025 The Key to What Tour brings Bear Hands to venues nationwide. Follow official channels for tour updates and exclusive content.

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