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Minus The Bear Announces Menos El Oso 20th Anniversary Tour With Expanded Fall 2025 Dates
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Celebrating Two Decades of Math Rock Mastery With A Tour Fans Won’t Forget
🔥 A Comeback Etched in Time: The Return of Minus The Bear
In a thrilling surprise that sent shockwaves through the indie and post-rock communities, Minus The Bear is officially back for a nostalgic and explosive 20th Anniversary Tour of their iconic album Menos El Oso. This isn’t just a tour—it’s a celebration of a landmark record that helped define a genre, a generation, and the sonic direction of modern rock in the mid-2000s.
With shows spanning across North America this fall, the Seattle-bred math-rock pioneers are diving deep into the fan-favorite record that shaped their legacy. From Portland to Brooklyn, San Diego to Chicago, this tour is a heartfelt homage to a sound that still resonates 20 years later.
🎧 Why Menos El Oso Still Matters in 2025
Released in 2005, Menos El Oso marked a turning point for Minus The Bear. With glitchy guitar loops, brainy time signatures, and electronic flourishes, the album took indie rock in a bold direction. Songs like “The Game Needed Me”, “Drilling”, and “Pachuca Sunrise” became instant classics, blending lyrical introspection with math-rock precision and an electronic sheen that felt futuristic at the time—and remains timeless today.
This record not only defined the band’s voice but also influenced a new wave of experimental indie bands, from TTNG to CHON and even electronic-adjacent artists like Tycho.
🗓 2025 Tour Dates: A Coast-to-Coast Math Rock Celebration
The 20th Anniversary Tour spans a massive list of cities, with new dates added due to overwhelming fan demand. Here’s a breakdown of what fans can expect:
✨ October Highlights
- Oct 04 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater (SOLD OUT)
- Oct 06 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
- Oct 07 – San Francisco, CA – Regency Ballroom
- Oct 08 – San Diego, CA – Observatory North Park
- Oct 10 – Las Vegas, NV – Best Friends Forever Festival
- Oct 12 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco
- Oct 15 – Austin, TX – Emo’s
- Oct 22 – Orlando, FL – The Beacham
- Oct 25 – Boston, MA – House of Blues
💥 November Heat
- Nov 01 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Steel
- Nov 02 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
- Nov 03 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre
- Nov 04 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
- Nov 07 – Chicago, IL – Metro
- Nov 12 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
- Nov 16-17 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox (2 NIGHTS!)
Low ticket alerts are already flashing across several cities, so fans are encouraged to act fast.
🎸 A Look Back at the Band’s Influence
Formed in 2001, Minus The Bear quickly became known for their technically complex rhythms, digitally manipulated guitar riffs, and inventive lyrics. While the band officially announced their farewell in 2018, the passion surrounding their music never faded.
In many ways, Menos El Oso was the album that bridged the analog warmth of post-rock with the digital dazzle of glitch—an experiment that became a blueprint.
Their reunion speaks to the lasting emotional and cultural impact of their sound, especially in a digital age where genre boundaries are blurrier than ever.
🧠 Did You Know?
- The title Menos El Oso translates from Spanish as “Minus the Bear.” It’s a subtle self-reference that plays with their band name in a typically offbeat fashion.
- The album was produced by Matt Bayles, known for his work with Mastodon and Isis, and helped refine the band’s unique blend of lush production and sharp arrangements.
- In 2005, the album peaked at No. 13 on Billboard’s Independent Albums Chart—an impressive feat for a band of their experimental caliber.
🎟 Where to Get Tickets
Tickets are available now via minusthebear.com, and the site also features limited anniversary merch, including reissued vinyl, tour-exclusive tees, and even nostalgic throwback designs from their early 2000s tours.
Several dates are already marked with “LOW TICKETS”, and a handful of shows (including Portland and Seattle) have already sold out or added second nights.
🎤 The Fans Speak: A Movement Reignited
From Reddit threads to TikTok tributes, fans have poured out messages of gratitude and excitement. For many, this tour is more than a concert—it’s a homecoming to a band that helped soundtrack their adolescence and early adulthood.
Expect each night to be filled with singalongs, emotional moments, and the warm, strange joy that only Minus The Bear can conjure.
🎯 Final Thoughts: Don’t Miss the Math Rock Event of the Year
Whether you’re a lifelong devotee or just discovering the magic of Menos El Oso, this 20th Anniversary Tour is your chance to witness a legendary band at the top of their retrospective game. With upgraded production, expanded dates, and the same genre-bending creativity, Minus The Bear is reminding the world why their legacy continues to echo 20 years on.
🔗 Follow Minus The Bear
- Official Site: minusthebear.com
- Instagram: @minusthebear
- Hashtag: #MenosElOso20
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