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Grizzly Bear

indie rock·Music·established·United States
WELL LOVED
Quality and recognition well-matched
LISTENERS
1.6M
YT SUBS
94K
SOCIAL
30K
CHAMPIONS
0

Grizzly Bear is an American indie rock band from Brooklyn, New York, formed in 2002, consisting of four core members who have achieved significant commercial and critical success. The band released five studio albums between 2006-2017, went on hiatus after their 2019 tour, and reunited in 2025 for limited performances with new music.

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS (4)
  • 22 songs placed across various TV and film media
  • Song 'Two Weeks' featured in major brand commercials including Volkswagen Super Bowl ad
  • Prominent presence in indie music blogosphere through Hype Machine
  • Veckatimest called one of the best indie-rock albums of the early 21st century
WHAT FANS SAY (7)

so underrated it's a crime

Last.fm user · lastfm

I really, really miss them.

Last.fm user · lastfm

I miss them every second I'm alive

Last.fm user · lastfm

THEY'RE BACK THIS IS NOT A DRILL https://pitchfork.com/news/grizzly-bear-announce-first-north-american-tour-since-2019/

Last.fm user · lastfm

essa é a melhor banda que já existiu e um dia todos se darão conta disso

Last.fm user · lastfm

they're not even bears

Last.fm user · lastfm
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FREQUENTLY ASKED (5)
Q:Is Grizzly Bear underrated?

Grizzly Bear has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 23 out of 100. fans across Reddit, YouTube comments, and music forums independently describe them as underrated or a hidden gem. they have notable achievements including 22 songs placed across various tv and film media.

Q:What genre is Grizzly Bear?

Grizzly Bear works in indie rock originating from United States (Brooklyn, New York). As a music artist at the "established" level, Grizzly Bear has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader indie rock scene. They operate independently of major label systems.

Q:How many monthly listeners does Grizzly Bear have?

Grizzly Bear has approximately 1.6M monthly listeners on Spotify. They also have 94K YouTube subscribers and approximately 30K 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 Grizzly Bear?

Fans of Grizzly Bear often also enjoy Fleet Foxes, Beach House, Animal Collective, Dirty Projectors, Childish Gambino. These artists share common ground in the indie rock space and/or the United States music scene. If you appreciate Grizzly Bear's approach to indie rock, these artists offer similar qualities.

Q:Why isn't Grizzly Bear more famous?

With a Gap Score of 23/100, Grizzly Bear's artistic quality significantly exceeds their current level of recognition (established). Contributing factors: they operate without major label backing, which limits access to radio play, editorial playlists, and mainstream press coverage.

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