Gorilla_vs._Bear

Gorilla vs. Bear

Gorilla vs. Bear

Independent music blog

Gorilla vs. Bear is an MP3 blog[1][2] for independent music MP3s, videos, news, and reviews from all genres. It was created by Chris Cantalini[2] in March 2005, and David Bartholow joined as a contributor in 2006. Gorilla vs. Bear regularly features unknown, established, and independent unsigned artists. The blog is also known for its use of Polaroid film[3] and Holga cameras for artist portraiture and live music coverage.[4] It has received a number of accolades.[5][6][7][8][9][10]

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History

In 2006, Sirius Satellite Radio selected Gorilla vs. Bear as one of their hosts of "Blog Radio," a weekly radio program on the college/indie rock channel Left of Center. Currently, it is available on the channel Sirius XMU.[11]

Since the 2010 South By Southwest music festival,[12] Gorilla vs. Bear has curated a small showcase entitled Gorilla vs. Booze.[13]

Awards

Album of the Year

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References

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    "About". Gorilla vs. Bear. Retrieved 4 March 2011.
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    "Gorilla VS Bear line up announced for SXSW". Retrieved 5 December 2011.
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    "announcing: gorilla v booze II". Gorilla vs. Bear. 20 February 2008.
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