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News

The Bird and the Bee Share Animated Video for New Song “Lifetimes”

In Celebration of the 15th Anniversary of the Band’s Debut Album

Jan 21, 2022

The Bird and the Bee (Inara George and Greg Kurstin) have shared an animated video for their new song “Lifetimes.” The song was created to commemorate the 15th anniversary of their 2007 self-titled debut album. More

Why I’m Voting for Biden: Inara George of The Bird and the Bee

“Four more years of [climate change] denial might be the difference between survival and annihilation.”

Oct 30, 2020

With next Tuesday’s election day looming and millions of Americans already voting early, we put the word out to see if any musicians wanted to write about why they were voting for Former Vice President Joe Biden over President Donald Trump in a series we are simply calling Why I’m Voting for Biden. Inara George, who is one half of The Bird and the Bee with Greg Kurstin, but has also released various solo albums, wrote this entry. More

Watch The Bird and the Bee Cover Van Halen with Dave Grohl on “James Corden”

They Did "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love" from Interpreting the Masters Volume 2: A Tribute to Van Halen, Due Out Tomorrow via No Expectations/Release Me

Aug 01, 2019

The Bird and the Bee (aka Inara George and Greg Kurstin) are releasing a new covers album, Interpreting the Masters Volume 2: A Tribute to Van Halen, that features covers of 10 songs (11 if you get the vinyl version) of the 1980s rock band. More

The Bird and the Bee Share Gender-Flipped Cover of Van Halen’s “Hot For Teacher” Feat. Beck

Interpreting the Masters Volume 2: A Tribute to Van Halen Due Out August 2 via No Expectations/Release Me

Jul 05, 2019

The Bird and the Bee (aka Inara George and Greg Kurstin) are releasing a new covers album, Interpreting the Masters Volume 2: A Tribute to Van Halen, that features covers of 10 songs (11 if you get the vinyl version) of the 1980s rock band. Now they have shared another track from the album, a cover of Van Halen’s 1984 hit “Hot For Teacher.” They have flipped the gender of the teacher and he is voiced by special guest Beck. More

Watch Beck Perform “Tarantula” on James Corden with Feist, Bat For Lashes, and Inara George

Music Inspired By the Film Roma Due Out February 8 via Sony Masterworks

Feb 05, 2019

Beck recently shared a new track, “Tarantula,” which is a cover of a 1983 song by Colourbox (who were signed to 4AD), which was also covered by This Mortal Coil in 1986 (their version is likely more an influence on Beck’s). Last night Beck stopped by The Late Late Show with James Corden to perform the song. He was joined by a backing choir that featured Feist and Alex Lilly (who both sing on the studio version of the song), alongside Bat For Lashes (aka Natasha Khan) and The Bird and the Bee’s Inara George. But that’s not all; he was also accompanied by the LA Philharmonic, conducted by Philharmonic music director Gustavo Dudamel. More

May 06, 2015

The Bird and the Bee (aka Inara George and Greg Kurstin) have announced their fourth album, their first album of original material in six years, since 2009’s Ray Guns Are Not Just the Future (in 2010 they also released covers album Interpreting the Masters, Vol. 1: A Tribute to Daryl Hall and John Oates). More

Jan 29, 2014

We’ve already heard Tegan and Sara’s contribution to the forthcoming Endless Love soundtrack (due out Feb 11 on Warner Bros). Now Bird and the Bee are getting in on the game. More

Jan 28, 2010

At Under the Radar we have no qualms about proclaiming our love for Hall and Oates. It came as welcome news to learn that LA duo The Bird and the Bee share our love, so much in fact that on March 23 they’ll be releasing Guiltless Pleasures Vol. 1: A Tribute to Daryl Hall and John Oates. More



Interviews

2015 Artist Survey: The Bird and the Bee

Inara George on Streaming Music, Being Fired, Childhood Memories, Star Wars, and Bad Dates

Feb 04, 2016

For Under the Radar’s 13th annual Artist Survey we emailed some of our favorite artists a few questions relating to 2015. We asked them about their favorite albums of the year and their thoughts on various notable 2015 news stories involving either the music industry or world events, as well as some quirkier personal questions. Here are some answers from Inara George of The Bird and the Bee. The Los Angeles-based duo (which also features Greg Kurstin) released their latest album, Recreational Love, last summer via Rostrum/Polydor.


Reviews

Jul 21, 2015

It’s becoming increasingly obvious that Greg Kurstin, one half of The Bird and the Bee, has been blessed with the Midas touch for pop music; every singer the producer/songwriter comes in contact with (see: Sia, Kelly Clarkson, P!nk, Lily Allen, Tegan and Sarathe list is an embarrassment of riches) gets to witness his ability to craft hits for musicians across the spectrum. More

Jul 21, 2010

The middle act of a triple bill featuring male/female songwriting duos, She & Him barreled through 18 songs in less than an hour at the Hollywood Bowl on Sunday night. The concert, presented by the Los Angeles Philharmonic, was sponsored by KCRW as part of its World Festival program at the Bowl. More

Apr 14, 2009

Los Angeles is a great place to see many of your favorite bands. However, Los Angeles is also the worst place to see many of your favorite bands. Local duo The Bird and the Bee played a barter show for the Echoplex last week after they used the venue to shoot the video for their new single, the David Lee Roth tribute “Diamond Dave” there. Unfortunately, the venue’s charm was marred by a bunch of L.A. scenesters who couldn’t shut their loud mouths or look up from texting long enough to listen to a single note of the mellow band’s performance, even during a cappella moments. More