Bears Den - 'Agape' - City Sessions

Performance by Bear's Den
Directed and Filmed by Jack Maddison
Sound by Joe Bulmer
Produced by Matthew Lawes

Bear's Den are London trio Andrew Davie, Joey Haynes, and Kevin Jones. The music they make is wholesome, warm, and engaging, and takes its influence from the likes of Being There era Wilco, Ryan Adams, and a wealth of both folk and alt-country reference points.

The ethos of DIY is at the heart of everything Bear's Den have done since their inception. Charging around the UK in a van playing to any venue that would have them, picking up support tours with the likes of Of Monsters And Men, Smoke Fairies, and Matt Corby, and concluding 2012 with a support slot for Mumford & Sons at London's O2 Arena, Bear's Den took time out and relocated to a cottage in Wales to record their debut EP, sold only at shows last year, and went on to record there Agape EP in Norfolk with Kristoffer Harris.

We met the band before their sold out EP launch at St.Stephen's Church and filmed a simply amazing performace of their title track 'Agape'.

Bear's Den are playing at a number of festivals this year, including The Great Escape (a personal favourite of ours), Bushstock and Green Man Festival to name but a few. They are also supporting the mighty Mumford and Sons on their Gentleman of the Road Stopover. All details of these and other upcoming gigs can be found on their website.

[SierraEagleson]

I've had an obsession with this specific song, because of the simplicity and beauty of it. Amazing men with beautiful harmonies. It's just a gorgeous song with so much emotion and meaning. Just simply beautiful.

[erinlingsweiler]

The fact that this is simply three men, a guitar and some church acoustics. Mind blown.

[nicoleedmonds]

There's just something about this song that is repairing my soul right now.

this is why i love music so much

[KateJacksonLincoln]

A bit late to the game as I'd not heard of this band until Spotify recommended it a few weeks ago, but now I can't get enough. Exceptional song.

[DarkKnightCap]

love to my little sister Kathleen Helen, I miss you EVERYDAY kiddo. Miss dancing with you to this song. Rest easy my lovely, ill see you again.

[tracyhall]

Just found out about this band, when their song "Lonliness" was used in the closing scene of the hit new CBS 📺 show "TRACKER", on 2/18/24. 😍 👍🏆

[fcbarcelona]

2021 and just discovered this band. Are they still around? And where have they been in my life. Love rocking the Red Wings hat, represent and respect

[iLikeDonutsDoYou]

2025: 11 years this song has been on my playlist and it still hits the soul with all the feels ❤

[herossoares]

Agape
Please don't dissipate
I know that I have got it all wrong
I'm reaching out
To touch your voice
But baby, I'm clutching at straws
Even though
Your words hurt the most
I still wanna hear them, every day
You say let it go
But I can't let it go
I won't leave, every word that you say
For I'm so scared of losing you
And I don't know what I can do about it
About it
So tell me how long, love, before you go
And leave me here on my own
I know that I don't wanna know
Who I am without you
Oh agape
Please don't dissipate
Yeah I know I've got it all wrong
I'm reaching out
To touch your voice
But baby I'm clutching at straws
For I'm so scared of losing you
And I don't know what I can do about it
About it
So tell me how long, love, before you go
And leave me here on my own
I know that, I don't wanna know
Who I am without you
I don't wanna know
I don't wanna know
I don't wanna know
For I'm so scared of losing you
And I don't know what I can do about it
About it
So tell me how long, love, before you go
And leave me here on my own
I know that
I know that
Tell me how long, love, before you go
And leave me here on my own
I know that
I don't wanna know who I am without you
I don't wanna know who I am without you

[gertiegrace]

Agape: "the highest form of love, charity." And "the love of God for man and of man for god."

[princessgumball]

this song has so much emotion, you can see it in them when the song ends

[bobjob]

The harmony mixed with the dissonance in the guitar ( a mix of the tuning in the guitar in open D and mahogany body and sides) and the reverb in the church makes this perfect!!!

[noahmcdx]

oh my goodness I love discovering new music.

[reneerhoades]

i could watch this a milion times... heck, i probably have! <3

[TeamZealand]

Saw them live in Troy, Oh. After their set they were signing memorabilia. The tents were sold out of their stuff, so since I couldn't get anything signed I went to the side of the line to tell them they were "fucking awesome!" They smiled, laughed, and said "Thanks man. You're quite awesone yourself." Very down to Earth, talented guys that sound great live.

[catherinelanglois]

Listening to this song every morning since 4 months by now and still enjoying it like it was the first f*cking time. ❤ ❤ ❤ " For I'm so scared of losing you and I don't know what I can do about it (about it). So tell me how long, love, before you go, and leave me here on my own. I know it. I don't want to know who I am without you ".

[adamehrenzeller]

I don’t wanna know what I am without you… just wow

[OriginalNixster]

when i decided tonight that i wanted to feel raw emotion about my life, this is what i decided on. out of every song i know. because this song is pure, unadulterated, emotion and describes my heart more eloquently than i ever could.

thank you.

[TheCoravix]

Amazing music and very bittersweet. My wife has cancer, so this.... yeah..

[katiemarie]

I can't stop enjoying this song. It's just so good!