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Originally conceived in 2003 through the collaboration of then Tonjip guitarist Col Hockey and local film composer / producer Cliff Bradley, Brown Bear was later joined by Col’s fellow music student buddies Ryan Murray and Justin Daughtry, and Col’s lifelong mate and all round nice guy, Isaac Myers. Together, the five-piece effortlessly take the mood from delicate to intense, with a remarkable ability to create a sound that is both unpredictable and structured in nature. Drawing on an eclectic catalogue, Brown Bear’s original release ‘The Casual’ (2004) lured fans and gained airplay on Triple J’s ‘Home and Hosed’ program. The EP continued to impress as Brown Bear were established as a real songwriter’s band, and went from playing low profile gigs to larger venues, such as The Troubadour and The Zoo. Armed with confidence and boutique beer, Brown Bear are close to releasing their much-awaited second EP ‘Music to Swim To’, due for release on the 26th of October. A statement of new