Our featured band this month is Salt Lake City cold wave/darkwave/post punk project Balduvian Bears.
Hidden between the majestic mountains of Salt Lake City in Utah, the enigmatic tale of BALDUVIAN BEARS unfolds.
Hailing from the new generation of post-punk and darkwave lovers, BALDUVIAN BEARS influences are echoing the iconic sound of JOY DIVISION, THE CURE, MAREUX, SHE WANTS REVENGE and NEW ORDER, infusing a contemporary spirit into the genre’s timeless essence. This enigmatic figure, represented by a man hidden behind a bear mask, is none other than the artist/producer, Zachary Anderson. The bear as an icon represents more than just a whimsical choice, it’s the manifestation of Zach’s shadow, the embodiment of the silent roar that whispers in the deepest recesses of his mind.
Within the lyrics of BALDUVIAN BEARS’ compositions, one discovers the somber themes that echo the depths of the human experience. It’s a journey with the ghosts of mental health struggles, heartbreak, addiction, introspection, highs and lows of life.
Anderson released his debut EP, Hibernation, in January 2024. His music resonates with the deepest wellsprings of the soul, awakening dormant emotions and invoking reflection on life’s profound questions.
His debut full-length album, ‘Bearfate’, released earlier last month (October 4), delivers a visceral jolt of pure emotion, blending coldwave, darkwave, and post-punk into a deeply immersive and spellbinding experience. The record offers a mesmerizing journey through the shadows, blending primal intensity with gothic allure. Each track is a step deeper into a world where pain and redemption intertwine, and every melody resonates with the fierce spirit of the bear. Get it here.
Follow Balduvian Bears:
Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, Youtube, Bandcamp
Bearfate Tracklisting:
- am I here?
- voices
- Reaper
- everytime
- shadow
- calling
- distant warning
- Où est la rédemption?
- Dialogue
- Need Light
- Silver Lines
For fans of EMPIRE OF THE SUN, MAREUX, SHE PAST AWAY, THE CURE, and TWIN TRIBES
