Gorilla vs. Bear
| Web address | gorillavsbear.net |
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Type of site
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MP3 blog |
| Registration | None |
| Available in | English |
| Created by | Chris Cantalini, David Bartholow |
| Launched | March 2005 |
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Alexa rank
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 88,627 (April 2014[update])[1] |
| Current status | Online |
Gorilla vs. Bear is an MP3 blog[2][3] for independent music MP3s, videos, news, and reviews from all genres. It was created by Chris Cantalini[3] 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 their use of Polaroid film[4] and Holga cameras for artist portraiture and live music coverage.[5] It has received a number of accolades.[6][7][8][9][10][11]
Contents
History
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 on the channel Sirius XMU.[12]
Since the 2010 South By Southwest music festival,[13] Gorilla vs. Bear has curated a small showcase entitled Gorilla vs. Booze.[14]
Awards
- 2007: "mp3 Blog of the Year" by The Morning News.[6]
- 2008: One of the web’s “Best Music Blogs”, "Best in Rock" issue, Rolling Stone.[7]
- 2008: "Best Music Blog" of 2008 by URB.[8]
- 2009: One of "25 Best Music Websites" by The Independent.[9]
- 2011: Nominated for Best Independent Music Blog, MTV O Music Awards (OMA).[10][11]
References
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- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "O Music Awards To Touch Down At Mystery Las Vegas Location", MTV News. Accessed 15 January 2015.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "MTV Teases New Web Awards Event", Adweek. Accessed 15 January 2015.
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- Gorilla vs. Bear Polaroids
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