An indie rock band from Los Angeles.

Their old guitarist forced them to be called NEAR BEER. He thought it a proper slacker dad rock band name. He was the only dad. And left to do dad stuff. The band got louder and faster. But the name stuck.

Guitars for days, in 3 minute bursts.

Mini-anthems about insomnia, drinking, human connection.

Pavement. Petty. Neil. Bruce. GBV. The Mats. The Clash. ... more