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Boy and Bear
Genre: Indie, Roots
Region: Sydney, NSW
Members: Dave Hosking, Killian Gavin, Tim Hart, Jake Tarasenko
Sounds Like: Fleet Foxes, The Shins

Boy & Bear is happy.
Boy & Bear is Tambourine.
Boy & Bear is good for you.
Boy & Bear was four separate bands until they decided to leave their respective collectives and represent one 'a-little-bit-better' band.

After performing as Dave Hosking during 2008 the band decided to re-name the project and embrace a new direction and sound of 70's folk rock.

Boy & Bear is a Sydney based band built on the collaboration of three front men of separate bands. The combination of three songwriters has resulted in songs that refuse to stay within the boundaries of one genre...

Boy & Bear are launching their new single, Mexican Mavis at Spectrum on October 21st.

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Mexican Mavis
rating:  5/5
I think this is brilliant. Simple as that.
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The Storm
rating:  4/5
Such a powerful track, so many layers and such attention to detail production wise and melodically. We've had our ears on Dave Hosking for a while, g...
triplej



The Storm
rating:  5/5
This song is legendary. Can't wait for the full album.




Mexican Mavis
rating:  5/5
Love this song, such great soothing guitar playing.
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This project is supported by the Australia Council, the Australian Government’s arts funding and advisory body, through its Music Board Section.