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Bear Rinehart’s Most Raw Interview Yet (Needtobreathe)
In this raw and deeply personal conversation, Bear Rinehart of Needtobreathe sits down with Stephan Hogan to talk about songwriting, faith, trauma, creativity, and the future of music.
The interview comes as Needtobreathe prepares to release their 10th studio album, The Long Surrender, on March 27, 2026 via MCA. Produced by acclaimed producer Dave Cobb, the 12-track album marks a return to raw, personal songwriting from frontman Bear Rinehart. The project includes the single “Highlands” and explores themes of surrender, faith, identity, and personal growth.
In this conversation, Bear opens up…
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