Type of site | MP3 blog |
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Available in | English |
Created by | Chris Cantalini, David Bartholow |
URL | gorillavsbear.net |
Registration | None |
Launched | March 2005 |
Current status | Online |
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]
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]