The Rhinos! Preview New Album With Single “Live Like Bears”

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The Rhinos! released the first single from their debut album, Not Under Warranty, on Nov. 2. “Live Like Bears” is a jangly little pop-punk/emo song, bittersweet and a little melancholy. It’s ideally suited for autumn, especially if you’re young. It’s also a handy introduction to a local band that seems like it could be on the verge of a breakthrough.

This is the second version of “Live Like Bears” that the band has made public. An earlier recording, from 2013, is basically a demo of the Not Under Warranty track; a listen through the band’s Bandcamp page reveals just how far they’ve come in two years. The 2013 version shuffles where the new album track marches forward with authority and comes off as whimsical compared to the later version’s emotional dynamics. (Some other recordings on the Rhinos! ReverbNation page confirm that the group’s made significant progress.)

The Rhinos!—guitarist/singer Michael Carnes, drummer Justin Wright, bassist Tyler Axley, and guitarist Stephen Harmon—celebrate the release of Not Under Warranty at Open Chord Brewhouse and Stage (8502 Kingston Pike) on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 8 p.m. Adrenaline Kid and Mayfest open the show. Admission is $5 and all ages.

Senior Editor Matthew Everett manages the Knoxville Mercury's arts & entertainment section, including the comprehensive calendar section—Knoxville’s go-to guide for everything worth doing in the area. You can reach Matthew at matthew@knoxmercury.com.

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