Don't be fooled by the warm welcome. SHE BEARS aren't just here to entice you with memorable lyrics and catchy refrains. That's not their aim. Layering their debut I Found Myself Asleep with crushing piano melodies, powerful guitar work, subtle electronica and diary-relatable lyrics, She Bears claim ownership of their own undeniably honest brand of musical mastery. This energetic indie rock six-piece finds themselves immersed in a menagerie of life's ups and downs, lifted hearts and letdowns. Exploring the raw reality of pushing through life without knowing where one's path may lead, She Bears succinctly capture the feeling of young adulthood. Internal dialogue is never expected to be shared or delivered with such emotional connectedness, but these bears chronicle such personal moods effortlessly. This record not only finds your ears, but also your heart with a powerful dose of what it means to search, feel and pray to come out on the other side of life victorious.

"We really wanted this album to be relatable in more than a simple melody-verse-chorus style," says vocalist Stephen Pence. "We leave a lot to the listener to figure out for the sake being as truthful as possible. Life is never given to you in a scheduled format. There is a lot to be learned on an individual level," he adds. "The lyrical theme of the record basically comes down to the idea that when you aren't paying attention to life, whether positive or negative, you may miss valuable lessons...things can get by you. The themes go deeper, but it's really up to the listener to figure out how the songs are unique to them. Our goal is to make you feel something, relate to it and hopefully listen back again for years to come."

She Bears is Stephen Pence (guitar, vocals), Alex Douglas (guitar), Caitlin McGlade (piano), Ryan Franz (bass), Alex Eiler (drums, vocals) and Teddy Humpert (synths, wurlitzer, glockenspiel, vocals). I Found Myself Asleep was produced and recorded by Josh Antonuccio (Vetiver, Southeast Engine) at 3 Elliot Studio in Athens, Ohio in May of 2009. She Bears is well known for their palpable live presence. The band resides in the sleepy foothills of the Appalachian mountains otherwise known as Athens, Ohio. With the addition of She Bears, the Deep Elm Records roster now has Lions (The Lions Rampant), Tigers (Track A Tiger) and Bears...Oh My!