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]
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.