The 2 Bears LP Be Strong – is out next week (Monday 30th January) via the good folks at Southern Fried Records. You can hear the whole thing on the band’s site. Reviews have various described it “thumping album of proper house music” (Word), “a really beautiful work of art about love and unity” (Annie Mac) and “one of the most anticipated albums of 2012″ (The Observer). The Guardian’s exceptionally good review of Be Strong is online here. The album is available as a Big Bear Bundle featuring am instant download, signed deluxe CD, a tea towel (modeled here by Joe and Raf) and a ping pong set.  Finally, you can still hear their Essential Mix for Radio One here, via the iPlayer.