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Bear's Den

indie folk/alternative country·Music·established·United Kingdom
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QUALITY-TO-FAME GAP SCORE
/100
LISTENERS
1.1M
YT SUBS
87K
SOCIAL
39K
CHAMPIONS
0

Bear's Den is a British indie folk/alternative country band from London formed in 2009, originally a duo of Andrew Davie and Kevin Jones that became essentially a solo project for Davie after Jones' departure in 2025. They have released 3 studio albums including their 2014 chart-successful debut 'Islands' and achieved significant milestones including a major label deal with Communion Records/Caroline International and an Ivor Novello Award nomination.

NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (8)
  • 100k+ sales for debut album 'Islands' (UK top 50)
  • 9 songs placed in TV/film sync placements
  • Mercury Prize nomination for debut album
  • Ivor Novello Award nomination for hit single
  • Debut album 'Islands' reached top 10 in UK charts
  • Collaboration with Ciaran Lavery on 2025 Promiser EP
  • Extensive international touring experience
  • Five major studio albums released 2015-2022
WHAT FANS SAY (1)

Concert audiences respond enthusiastically, with crowd favorites including hand-clapping songs like 'Jerusalem' and fans shouting appreciation for tracks like 'Gabriel'

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FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)
Q:Is Bear's Den underrated?

Bear's Den has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 47 out of 100. there is a meaningful gap between their artistic quality and mainstream recognition. fans across Reddit, YouTube comments, and music forums independently describe them as underrated or a hidden gem. they have notable achievements including 100k+ sales for debut album 'islands' (uk top 50).

Q:What genre is Bear's Den?

Bear's Den works in indie folk/alternative country originating from United Kingdom (London). As a music artist at the "established" level, Bear's Den has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader indie folk scene. They are signed to a major label.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Bear's Den have?

Bear's Den has approximately 1.1M monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 87K YouTube subscribers and approximately 39K combined social media followers. A substantial audience, though the gap analysis identifies areas where recognition still lags behind quality.

Q:Who are similar artists to Bear's Den?

Fans of Bear's Den often also enjoy Of Monsters and Men, Bon Iver, Mumford & Sons, The Lumineers, Fleet Foxes. These artists share common ground in the indie folk space and/or the United Kingdom music scene. If you appreciate Bear's Den's approach to indie folk/alternative country, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Bear's Den more famous?

With a Gap Score of 47/100, Bear's Den's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (established). Contributing factors: the gap between quality and fame often comes down to timing, market dynamics, and the inherent biases of recommendation algorithms that favor established artists.