Bearfoot Beware

Bearfoot Beware was formed in late 2010 by guitarist and vocalist Thomas Bradley^[1] and bassist Richard Vowden; the line-up was completed with the addition of drummer Michael Osborne.

In 2012 the band released its second EP Bass Lane, performed on the BBC introducing stages at Reading and Leeds Festival,^[2] earned a headline slot on the musicians stage at Bingley Music Live,^[3] and perform dozens of shows across the country - including at Live at Leeds,^[4][5] the Brudenell Social Club,^[6] and British Wildlife Festival.

One of the songs from the record, "Tending to the Slim Pickings on the Floor", was also issued as a 7" split vinyl single with fellow Leeds band Moody Gowns to celebrate Record Store Day. The vinyl edition sold out in stores within a few days, and also received national and local airplay from BBC DJs Tom Robinson (BBC Radio 6)^[7] Gideon Coe (BBC Radio 6)^[8] and Alan Raw (BBC West Yorkshire).

Between 2013 and 2015, the band continued to perform in Leeds and around the UK and established CHUNK, a DIY practice space/venue.^[9][10][11] They worked on an album, World Owes You Nowt, which was self released on label Voice of CHUNK in 2015.^[12]

In 2016, they performed at the StrangeForms Festival in Leeds.^[13][14] In 2018 their 2nd album, Sea Magnolia, was released by Superstar Destroyer Records.^[15] They subsequently toured Europe with the noise rock band Irk^[16] and performed at ArcTanGent Festival in Bristol^[17]

• No Face's Gold. Self Released EP (2011)^[18]
• Split 7" Vinyl w/ Moody Gowns. Self Released 7" Vinyl (2012) 250 copies released as a limited run split with fellow Leeds band Moody Gowns in celebration of Record Store Day.
• Bass Lane. Self Released EP (2012)
• Bruises and Business (2013)^{[19][20][21][22]}
• World Owes You Nowt (2015)^[23][24]
• Sea Magnolia (2018)^[25]